James Cahill
Pennsville,USA
Summary
Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the electrical and electronic telecommunication installation industry. Skilled in Facility Management (FM), Electrical Wiring, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, and Power Systems. Strong installation professional with a Associate's degree focused in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician from RETS Electronics.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Field Engineer
DPE Services LLC
Barneveld, WI
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Conducted site assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules to optimize performance and reliability in field operations.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication and collaboration between team members.
Senior Field Engineer
Mission Critical Services
Hayesville, NC
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Led field operations to ensure project compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Mentored junior engineers on technical procedures and best practices in the field.
- Analyzed project specifications to develop efficient engineering solutions and workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies into existing systems.
- Provided technical support during project execution, ensuring alignment with client requirements and expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms improving overall profitability.
President
Omni Power
Carneys Point, NJ
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand and building rapport with prospects
- Generated 100% increase in client accounts through implementation of effective market strategies across major search engine platforms
Operations Manager
Ramapo Telecom
Carteret, KY
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Project Manager
Premium Power Services
Kennett Sq, PA
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Effectively Manages Project Coordinators, Vendors and Technicians
- Develop detailed schedule and ensure that all aspects of project to stay on task
- Organizes and coordinates meetings between departments and companies
- Prepare topic and materials presented at each meeting and is in charge of taking meeting's minutes
- Track any changes, progress, and issues
- Adjusts schedules and other project details as necessary.
Project Manager
Alpha Technologies Inc
Camden, IA
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Effectively Manages Project Coordinators, Vendors and Technicians
- Develop detailed schedule and ensure that all aspects of project stay on task
- Organizes and coordinates meetings between departments and companies
- Prepare topic and materials presented at each meeting and is in charge of taking meeting's minutes
- Tracks any changes, progress, and issues
- Adjust schedule and other project details as necessary
- This includes notifying other departments or workers as needed
- Project coordinator should compile all of project details and developments in summary profile that is distributed to other workers, ensuring that everyone is up to date
- Ensures all aspects of project adheres to the budget
- Directly manages all subcontractors, trades, and contractors for compliance to quality, safety, cost, and timeliness requirements.
Team Lead
Retron Technologies
Carlstadt, NJ
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Worked closely with clients for the duration of projects
- Provided senior technical support to both in-house staff and on site customers for all network applications
- Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management
- Set and achieved product quality objectives while meeting product specifications
- Managed and oversaw a team of Dc power installers, providing these individuals with the resources needed to be successful.
Partner
PennDelMar Power
Nottingham, PA
11.2010 - 09.2013
- Installed new Emerson power plants and Liebert UPS systems
- Replaced existing power systems: Installed and
- Professional Skills
- Languages maintained battery systems, from wet cell batteries and telecom battery plants
- IEEE load bank testing and certification of new and existing battery strings.
- Installed both B-Tech and Alber monitoring systems
- Biddle equipment, hydrometer, infrared thermo scan and Alber Cell-corder for testing
- Batteries used ranged from C&D
- Deka,Power and more
- Attended OSHA safety courses and CPR
Critical Site Specialist
Johnson Controls
Newark, DE
06.2009 - 07.2013
- Perform a variety of service work on building systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry or machine servicing
- Provide direction and training to less experienced personnel
- Plans and selects and lay out of required material for service and repair work
- Work from schematics, blueprints or verbal instruction
- Requisitioning of new supplies and equipment
- Oversee contractors
- Responsible for monthly work schedule for techs.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Technology
R.E.T.S. ERlectronics
Broomall, PA07.1987
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Opportunity and Risk Assessment
- Appointment Coordination
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Equipment installation
Certification
- Marconi Level IV DC power tech
- OSHA 30
- First Aid/CPR
- RF Awareness
Timeline
Senior Field Engineer
DPE Services LLC
10.2025 - Current
Senior Field Engineer
Mission Critical Services
06.2022 - 10.2025
President
Omni Power
11.2021 - 04.2022
Operations Manager
Ramapo Telecom
11.2020 - 11.2021
Project Manager
Premium Power Services
02.2019 - 10.2020
Project Manager
Alpha Technologies Inc
08.2014 - 11.2018
Team Lead
Retron Technologies
09.2013 - 07.2014
Partner
PennDelMar Power
11.2010 - 09.2013
Critical Site Specialist
Johnson Controls
06.2009 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Electronic Technology
R.E.T.S. ERlectronics