Electrical Estimator and MEP Product Development Specialist
Resume:
Jim Sweeney
Nashville Metropolitan Area
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Summary
Driven and dynamic electrical estimator and MEP prefabrication specialist with a proven history of delivering innovative cost saving solutions in the construction industry. Highly analytical critical thinker and problem solver backed by years of varied and diverse experience. Leverages excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and construction to solve complex problems with novel solutions.
Currently living in Sacramento, CA, but looking to relocate to Nashville, TN. Experience
MEP Manufactured Assembly Developer
KATERRA
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 5 months)
• Ideated and developed multiple MEP manufactured assemblies and products that generated as much as 35% total construction cost savings and a 50% reduction of associated labor cost compared to traditional installations
• Performed in-depth cost analyses of all manufactured assemblies,products, and product platforms compared to industry-standard incumbent construction methods and generated costed BOMs
• Worked all products through a rigorous EV/DV/PV engineering testing process
• Created early-stage physical prototypes of all products
• Wrote full test plans for and led testing of manufactured assemblies/products at live job sites/factory utilizing field/factory labor and resources
• Performed in-depth NEC and UL studies pertaining to specific electrical design issues and MAs/products
• Generated comprehensive wiring diagrams for factory installed cables in residential multifamily units that were used as a template/rule set for automated BIM cable routing
• Led cross-disciplinary Value Engineering & Constructability workshops targeted on leveraging efficiencies intrinsic to prefabrication and manufacturing to reduce both OPEX and CAPEX expenditures on job sites and then created in-depth costings focused on cost and labor deltas of all proposed solutions/ideas compared to incumbent methods
• Designed in-depth electrical layouts for multifamily residential building platforms and single family homes
• Assisted in creation of DFMEA for all products/MAs
• Coordinated with all disciplines of engineering, manufacturing, and construction to achieve key milestones of initiatives on time
Assistant Project Manager/Estimator
Construction Innovations LLC
Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)
• Assisted team in management of multiple commercial electrical and PV projects
• Maintained constant and effective communications with team members, internal/external customers, and vendors
• Maintained and built Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) for multiple projects. Jim Sweeney - page 1
• Created material quantity takeoffs for utility-scale PV projects
• Validated material kit BOMs against on-hand material and sourced all material not on-hand during kit picking and packing
• Managed and audited all Owner Provided Material for multiple commercial electrical projects
• Assisted with creating DFMEA checklists for all new projects
• Coordinated material work packages internally with Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Project Team and Field Services to meet the project schedule
• Created and maintained project delivery schedules
• Prepared change requests and coordinated change of scope, schedule, and cost with customer
• Prepared, maintained, coordinated, and distributed all project-specific documents (transmittals, submittals, RFIs, change requests, drawings and closeout documents to project stakeholders and team members for use
• Assisted Project Manager in: reviewing design document plans, specifications, estimates, schedules, preparing reports, budgeting and accounting practice Junior Estimator/Journeyman Electrician
Lecair Electric Inc
Mar 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)
• Generated in-depth take-offs of all material and projected labor within project scope
• Created costed BOMs for projects based on takeoffs and electrical schedules included with bid set
• Assisted in creation of all required documentation to be included with bid package
• Designed electrical layouts for custom homes and generated panel schedules per NEC requirements
• Coordinated with general contractors and customers through the pre-construction process
• Led on-site construction crews performing a varied scope of work, i.e. commercial TI, residential remodel and new construction, and service work
• Interfaced and coordinated with contractors and other trade leads during construction process
• Created as-built drawings of all projects
• Tracked actual labor and material costs of projects/jobs
• Performed final QC of projects focusing on proper electrical workmanship and NEC code compliance Journeyman Electrician
Republic Electric West, Inc.
Dec 2017 - Mar 2018 (4 months)
• Responsible for electrical rough-in, trim-out, and underground for multiple large projects
• Performed all electrical hotcheck and troubleshoot a er completion of work
• Coordinated with site superintendents and other trades on-site throughout the construction process
• Created material lists for missing items and handled ordering/sourcing of required items to stay in line with project schedule
• Worked with local AHJs and inspectors through final inspection of each project Electrical Apprentice
Republic Electric West, Inc.
Jul 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 6 months)
• Responsible for electrical rough-in, trim-out, and underground for multiple large projects
• Performed all electrical hotcheck and troubleshoot a er completion of work
• Coordinated with site superintendents and other trades on-site throughout the construction process
• Created material lists for missing items and handled ordering/sourcing of required items to stay in line with project schedule
• Worked with local AHJs and inspectors through final inspection of each project Electrical Apprentice
Black Diamond Electric
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2016 (3 years 1 month)
• Responsible for electrical rough-in, trim-out, and underground for multiple large projects
• Performed all electrical hotcheck and troubleshoot a er completion of work
• Coordinated with site superintendents and other trades on-site throughout the construction process
• Created material lists for missing items and handled ordering/sourcing of required items to stay in line with project schedule
• Worked with local AHJs and inspectors through final inspection of each project Education
City College of San Francisco
Journalism
2017 - 2018
Western Electrical Contractors Association
Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Electrical Construction 2014 - 2016
Comprehensive classroom-based apprenticeship program focused on means and methods of electrical construction and NEC mastery.
Sacramento City College
Journalism
2010 - 2011
Pleasant Grove High School
High School Diploma, HS
2006 - 2010
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Residential Journeyman Electrician - California Department of Industrial Relations
Issued Dec 2017 - Expires Dec 2020
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Skills
Product Development • Electrical Estimating • Prefabrication • Project Bidding • Electrical Wiring • Project Estimation • Construction Management • Blueprint Reading • Pre-construction • Change Orders Jim Sweeney - page 3
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