James Baker
Alvarado
Summary
Versatile General Contractor with a proven track record at Self Employed Web, adept in construction site management and effective communication. Excelled in project delivery and eensuring safety compliance and cost efficiency, while managing multiple projects. Skilled in blueprint reading and fostering team collaboration, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction and quality standards.
Hilti certified for fire stopping
Certified level 1 First receiver
Employee of month at every employer been employed for
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Contractor
Self Employed Web
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Assessed Type project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to eliminate workflow disruptions.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
Facility Management Engineer
JPS Hospital
11.2003 - 11.2021
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during incidents affecting facility operations, minimizing downtime and ensuring employee safety at all times.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure on-time completion of facility upgrades and renovations.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Leveraged technical expertise to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, or plumbing issues quickly.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through prompt resolution of issues related to facilities management operations.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding industry best practices, driving continuous improvement within the organization''s facilities management processes.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Maintained 14 Operating rooms, ICU, PACU and ER depts to keep patient care up
Electrician
American Homestar Corp.
07.1999 - 09.2003
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Quality Control testing all functions, troubleshooting, and proper repairs for electrical Dept
Education
Graduate -
Alvarado High School
Alvarado, TX06.1989
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Carpentry
- Construction site management
- Painting and finishing
- Electrical systems
- Demolition
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Carpentry and flooring skills
- Drywall installation
- Renovation
- Flooring installation
- Equipment and materials
- Safety compliance
- Fireproofing methods
Certification
Hilti fire stop certified
Level 1 First Receiver
Timeline
Facility Management Engineer
JPS Hospital
11.2003 - 11.2021
Electrician
American Homestar Corp.
07.1999 - 09.2003
General Contractor
Self Employed Web
Graduate -
Alvarado High School