James Bohms
Leesville,LA
Summary
Versatile construction professional with 20 years of military experience in construction engineering, contract management, and power production and distribution. A motivated, organized, and dependable technician and manager who is detail-oriented and results driven. I’m ready to leverage my experience and training to help achieve the goals of Eagle Systems and Services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Engineering Technician
United States Army
Fort Johnson, LA
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Developed Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) for troop construction and solicitation of contracted construction.
- Developed and managed the construction QA program; supervised the Quality QC programs of seven subordinate companies; set inspection timelines, created punch lists, conducted construction site inspections, maintained inspection documents, and generated weekly and monthly reports.
- Reviewed and approved Bills of Material for all troop and civilian contracted construction projects; managed material testing and acceptance activities
- Senior Facility Manager for seven company buildings, three housing complexes, two maintenance facilities, and one corporate headquarters.
- Led 16-person survey and design team; Trimble R8 & Total Station; AutoCAD
- Managed the organization's Safety Program; provided required training, conducted accident investigations, created JHAs, identified and documented trends, and compiled monthly reports
Instructor/Technical Writer
US Army
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Developed curriculum and instructed methods and techniques to safely perform operation, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems and components used in electrical power generation systems.
- Received Sam Harman Award for recognition as Instructor of the Year
- Provided over 2,500 hours of primary instruction; produced cumulative academic average of 96.2%; achieved master instructor certification
Senior Power Plant Mechanic
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fort Liberty, NC
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of medium voltage mobile power plants sized from 3.5-40MW.
- Contracting Officer’s Representative for USACE power generation and utility construction projects exceeding $35 million in Afghanistan.
- Supervised electrical assessments and generator installs by Soldier and contractor teams during disaster relief response for FEMA and USACE.
- Designed and managed 11 utility projects for reduction of 52 spot generation facilities establishing central power grid; saved $6.2 million fuel cost annually
- Determined the cost effectiveness then directed the repair/overhaul of power generation equipment and auxiliary mechanical systems.
Education
Construction Engineering Technician Advance Course -
US Army Engineer School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO03-2019
Construction Engineering Technician Basic Course -
US Army Engineer School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO12-2015
Construction Engineering Supervisor Senior Leader Course -
US Army Engineer School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO12-2014
Prime Power Production Mechanical Specialist Course -
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fort Belvoir, VA08-2008
Prime Power Production Specialist Course -
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fort Belvoir, VA04-2008
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Construction Management
- Contract Administration
- OSHA Compliance
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Reading
- System Troubleshooting
- Materials Testing
- Electrical Testing
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Advanced Facilities Engineering
- Intermediate Facility Engineering
- DAU Contracting Officer's Representative
- USACE Electrical Quality Verification
- AVO Substation I & II and Grounding and Bonding
Timeline
Construction Engineering Technician
United States Army
03.2019 - 07.2023
Instructor/Technical Writer
US Army
01.2012 - 12.2015
Senior Power Plant Mechanic
US Army Corps of Engineers
07.2007 - 12.2011
Construction Engineering Technician Advance Course -
US Army Engineer School
Construction Engineering Technician Basic Course -
US Army Engineer School
Construction Engineering Supervisor Senior Leader Course -
US Army Engineer School
Prime Power Production Mechanical Specialist Course -
US Army Corps of Engineers
Prime Power Production Specialist Course -
US Army Corps of Engineers