Jacob C. Miller

Operational Leadership:

• Oversaw all day-to-day operations to include planning, execution, and completion of industrial construction projects within power generation and data center facilities, from small to large scale, ensuring they align with company goals and client expectations.
• Lead and managed the operations department to ensure that all project activities are performed efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs and metrics to assess performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Developed and collaborated with project teams, business development, and senior management to develop strategies that improve project delivery and increase profitability.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversaw and managed the financial performance of operations, including budgeting, cost control, P&L and forecasting.
• Ensured projects, facility management and shop activities are delivered within the financial parameters, identify and address variances, and drive profitability.
• Provided regular reports to the CEO and executive team regarding operational performance, risks, and opportunities.

Project & Portfolio Management:

• Oversaw and ensured successful execution of multiple industrial construction projects across various phases (pre-construction, construction, commissioning and emergency projects).
• Directed project managers and construction teams, both union and non-union, to ensure they are well-resourced, proactive in risk mitigation, properly trained and on track to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ensured compliance with all contractual obligations, safety regulations, and industry standards, while proactively managing project changes, challenges, schedules, and financials.

Client & Stakeholder Relations:

• Served as a point of contact for key clients, providing strategic leadership and maintaining positive, long-term relationships.
• Engaged with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, union leadership and government agencies, to ensure successful project execution and address any concerns or issues.
• Supported the project management team to ensure that clients are regularly updated on project status and progress, managing expectations and delivering on promises.

Safety & Compliance:

• Championed safety culture within the organization and ensure that all projects adhere to the highest safety standards.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations, industry standards (e.g., OSHA), and environmental guidelines.
• Oversaw incident investigations and root cause analysis for any workplace accidents or near-misses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Team Development & Leadership:

• Lead, mentored, and developed a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Conducted performance reviews, provide coaching, and ensure ongoing professional development opportunities for all team members.
• Drived employee engagement and retention by promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
• Set clear objectives and expectations for team performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Worked with the executive leadership team to define operational goals, create long-term strategies, and implement initiatives that promote sustainable growth.
• Reviewed and approve project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation plans, ensuring alignment with company goals and client needs.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement, technology integration, and cost-saving strategies across the organization.

Operations

Operational Leadership:

• Oversaw all day-to-day operations to include planning, execution, and completion of industrial construction projects within power generation and data center facilities, from small to large scale, ensuring they align with company goals and client expectations.
• Lead and managed the operations department to ensure that all project activities are performed efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs and metrics to assess performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Developed and collaborated with project teams, business development, and senior management to develop strategies that improve project delivery and increase profitability.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversaw and managed the financial performance of operations, including budgeting, cost control, P&L and forecasting.
• Ensured projects, facility management and shop activities are delivered within the financial parameters, identify and address variances, and drive profitability.
• Provided regular reports to the CEO and executive team regarding operational performance, risks, and opportunities.

Project & Portfolio Management:

• Oversaw and ensured successful execution of multiple industrial construction projects across various phases (pre-construction, construction, commissioning and emergency projects).
• Directed project managers and construction teams, both union and non-union, to ensure they are well-resourced, proactive in risk mitigation, properly trained and on track to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ensured compliance with all contractual obligations, safety regulations, and industry standards, while proactively managing project changes, challenges, schedules and financials.

Client & Stakeholder Relations:

• Served as a point of contact for key clients, providing strategic leadership and maintaining positive, long-term relationships.
• Engaged with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors, union leadership and government agencies, to ensure successful project execution and address any concerns or issues.
• Supported the project management team to ensure that clients are regularly updated on project status and progress, managing expectations and delivering on promises.

Safety & Compliance:

• Championed safety culture within the organization and ensure that all projects adhere to the highest safety standards.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations, industry standards (e.g., OSHA), and environmental guidelines.
• Oversaw incident investigations and root cause analysis for any workplace accidents or near-misses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Team Development & Leadership:

• Lead, mentored, and developed a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Conducted performance reviews, provide coaching, and ensure ongoing professional development opportunities for all team members.
• Drived employee engagement and retention by promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
• Set clear objectives and expectations for team performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Worked with the executive leadership team to define operational goals, create long-term strategies, and implement initiatives that promote sustainable growth.
• Reviewed and approve project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation plans, ensuring alignment with company goals and client needs.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement, technology integration, and cost-saving strategies across the organization.

Customer Development

• Assisted with the strategic planning process.
• Evaluated strengths, and strategically position company to acquire business from new clients.
• Developed and maintained meaningful professional client relationships in core markets with decision makers.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to generate leads and cultivate relationships in the marketplace.
• Organized office staff attending networking events and track follow-up.
• Continually prospected for potential new clients that turn into increased business.
• Tracked and maintain leads, opportunities, clients and contacts in our Client Relationship Management Program.
• Used the Internet, newspapers, trade journals, trade magazines to generate opportunities.
• Attended trade shows with a written strategy around what is to be accomplished.
• Networked at professional organization meetings reporting back regularly on connections made whether they be new or re-engagements.
• Expanded list of contacts of potential clients within the targeted markets.
• Traveled to clients, trade shows, conferences, conventions, local industry events and meetings and education seminars as required.

EHS

• Administered the on-going development, implementation, and enhancement of the company’s safety and training policies and procedures through the interpretation of OSHA/safety laws, rules, and regulations. Maintained certifications and keeps up to date regarding safety guidelines and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, as applicable.
• Developed safety goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Planed, organized, develops, reviewed, and updated safety policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Made recommendations to management to minimize risk exposure.
• Provided employees comprehensive required trainings such as: PPE, confined space, trenching, equipment operator, fall protection, respiratory protection, lock-out tag-out, hazardous communication training, blood borne pathogens, auditory/hearing protection, forklift training, CPR, work zone traffic control, competent person training, and similar required training.
• Performed routine safety inspections on job sites and vehicles to ensure safety measures are being followed, and implemented corrective measures as needed.
• Established and maintains education, training, and activity files, prepares reports, and makes recommendations relative to safety policies and procedures. Advised staff about changes to certification and safety requirements. Maintain records and prepare reports as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assisted Departmental Safety Committees on accident reviews and serves as an advisor to the committee on policies and procedures; Responded to the scenes of accidents to assist with supervisory accident investigations as needed; Coordinates modified duty assignments.

• Prepared and managed project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as required, and initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiated and executed change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Completed monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
• Identified and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensured project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assisted with preconstruction efforts
• Managed buyout process.
• Detected constructability issues with project design
• Reviewed and ensured compliance with contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders.
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions.

EHS

• Administered the on-going development, implementation, and enhancement of the company’s safety and training policies and procedures through the interpretation of OSHA/safety laws, rules, and regulations. Maintained certifications and keeps up to date regarding safety guidelines and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, as applicable.
• Developed safety goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Planed, organized, develops, reviewed, and updated safety policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. Made recommendations to management to minimize risk exposure.
• Provided employees comprehensive required trainings such as: PPE, confined space, trenching, equipment operator, fall protection, respiratory protection, lock-out tag-out, hazardous communication training, blood borne pathogens, auditory/hearing protection, forklift training, CPR, work zone traffic control, competent person training, and similar required training.
• Performed routine safety inspections on job sites and vehicles to ensure safety measures are being followed, and implemented corrective measures as needed.
• Established and maintains education, training, and activity files, prepares reports, and makes recommendations relative to safety policies and procedures. Advised staff about changes to certification and safety requirements. Maintain records and prepare reports as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assisted Departmental Safety Committees on accident reviews and serves as an advisor to the committee on policies and procedures; Responded to the scenes of accidents to assist with supervisory accident investigations as needed; Coordinates modified duty assignments.

Project Management

• Prepared and managed project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as required, and initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiated and executed change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Completed monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
• Identified and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensured project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assisted with preconstruction efforts
• Managed buyout process.
• Detected constructability issues with project design
• Reviewed and ensured compliance with contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders.
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions.

• Implemented safety programs and policies to meet OSHA, company standards, and client requirements.
• Conducted regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, unsafe practices, or non-compliance and corrected items found to be of concern.
• Participated in investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with project management and other contractors to maintain a safe working environment.
• Delivered safety training and toolbox talks to on-site personnel, including new hire orientations and task-specific training.
• Maintain all safety-related documentation, including training records, permits, and incident reports.
• Advise on site safety planning during all phases of the construction project.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging worker participation and feedback.