Albert "Bo" Jackson
Sadieville,KY
Summary
Dynamic project supervisor with extensive experience at Universal Piping Industries LLC, excelling in project scheduling and strategic planning. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and mitigating risks, while fostering strong relationships across teams. Skilled in isometric drawing and advanced problem solving, ensuring successful project delivery and compliance with specifications. Deep understanding of union/company relations with the ability to identify and mitigate issues that arise from them.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Universal Piping Industries LLC
Troy, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating project schedules and timelines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Supported project documentation efforts, maintaining organized records for team reference.
- Collaborated with team members to identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Participated in team meetings, contributing ideas for process improvements and efficiency enhancements.
- Worked with the field Supervision team to address labor issues
- Developed and implemented supply chain procedures to help fast track items to site
Project Coordinator
Universal Piping Industries LLC
Troy, MI
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Procured materials and facilitated delivery to the jobsite and distribution to the field for installation
- Generated fab sheets for piping assemblies and coordinated with fabrication shop to get pieces made and delivered to site
- Verified specifications for correct item installation
- Reviewed plans to ensure correct installations
- Reviewed in field the final products to make sure they matched specifications and plans
- Worked with PM on job to ensure schedule was being met
Site Supervisor
Universal Piping Industries LLC
Denver, CO
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling and task assignments for team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
- Oversee subcontractor installation of data room cooling machinery
- Managed tool, equipment, and manpower items for job duration
Project Coordinator
Universal Piping Industries LLC
Troy, MI
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Monitored project progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies proactively.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Worked with the PM to ensure scheduled items were delivered on time
- Made fabrication drawings and coordinated with fabrication shop to ensure items were made correctly and delivered to site on time
Assistant Project Manager
Universal Piping Industries LLC
Troy, MI
01.2013 - 03.2019
- Coordinated project schedules and milestones to ensure timely completion of objectives.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to inform strategic decisions and optimize resource allocation.
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Worked in a Hybrid site supervisor/Assistant PM role.
- Oversaw the GF's on the job as well as assisted PM in organizing the job
Company Super/Construction Estimator
Universal Piping Industries LLC
Las Vegas, NV
03.2009 - 01.2013
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based on project specifications and blueprints.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure accurate bid submissions.
- Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential financial impacts on projects.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects.
- Supervised work in progress in the Las Vegas area for UPI
- Searched for work and estimated jobs
- Oversaw the fabrication shop in Las Vegas for UPI
Company Super
Universal Piping Industries LLC
Las Vegas, NV
09.2006 - 03.2009
- First employee hired in Las Vegas for UPI as a General Foreman
- Became the site supervisor as well as the shop supervisor
- Helped set up the UPI fabrication shop in Las Vegas
- Built the UPI employee field team
- Worked with the Union to ensure no issues arose
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mathematical Sciences
Clark County Community College
Las Vegas, NVPh.D. - Pipefitting/Plumbing
Local 525 Apprenticeship
Las Vegas, NVAssociate of Science - Applied Science-Construction
UA Instructors Program
Washtenaw, MI08-2007
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Isometric drawing
- Manpower management
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Logistics
- Staff management
- Work flow planning
- Advanced problem solving
Accomplishments
Was proud to be elected for 2 terms on my local fitters examination board. This helped me develop the skills needed to help identify problems in the onboarding of employees/members as well as assess the skill level of potential candidates applying to join our team
Certification
Was one of the first 2 members from our union hall to attend and pass the EPRI certification that allowed our hall to not only teach, but issue a third party rigging certification to our members
Timeline
Project Manager
Universal Piping Industries LLC
09.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Universal Piping Industries LLC
03.2022 - 09.2023
Site Supervisor
Universal Piping Industries LLC
09.2021 - 03.2022
Project Coordinator
Universal Piping Industries LLC
03.2019 - 03.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Universal Piping Industries LLC
01.2013 - 03.2019
Company Super/Construction Estimator
Universal Piping Industries LLC
03.2009 - 01.2013
Company Super
Universal Piping Industries LLC
09.2006 - 03.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Mathematical Sciences
Clark County Community College
Ph.D. - Pipefitting/Plumbing
Local 525 Apprenticeship
Associate of Science - Applied Science-Construction
UA Instructors Program