James Caplinger
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Caplinger Company, adept at leading multifaceted projects while ensuring safety and quality. Skilled in project planning and resource management, I excel in fostering team collaboration and delivering accurate estimates, enhancing client trust and satisfaction. Proficient in operating heavy machinery and interpreting blueprints.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Caplinger Company
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Estimator and Sales of TI Electrical Projects
Skiles Electrical and Mechanical
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans. Estimated electrical projects and managed the sale of those projects as well as project managed and supervised
Electrician
Caplinger Company
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts. Operated heavy machinery including bobcat skid steer, bobcat mini excavator, back hoes, excavators, scissor lifts, boom lifts.
- Also performed commercial plumbing service, commercial construction service, project managed multiple projects including building RV Parks which consisted of managing all trades including concrete, excavators, plumbers and construction personnel
Construction Supervisor
Volumod Llc
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout each project phase.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers. Managed employees onsite to ensure quotas are met
Education
Beech Grove High School
Beech Grove, INGED -
IUPUI
Westville, IN08.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Operating bobcat skidsteer
- Operating bobcat mini excavator
- Operating backhoe
- All aspects of commercial and residential electrical installation and service
- Some commercial and residential plumbing installation and service
- All aspects of residential construction including framing, trim, window installation, all forms of siding including vinyl, cedar lap, hardy and smart siding
- Operation of any and all types of lifts and forklifts
- Reading blueprints
- Operating excavator
Accomplishments
Project managed Estimated and sold electrical projects and supervised as many as 40 employees at once. Built residential houses and decks from the ground up as well as wired and plumbed multiple projects over a 40 year period of being in the construction industry. Operated machinery to complete construction projects of all types
Timeline
Electrician
Caplinger Company
04.2022 - 03.2025
Construction Supervisor
Volumod Llc
02.2022 - 03.2023
Project Manager
Caplinger Company
Estimator and Sales of TI Electrical Projects
Skiles Electrical and Mechanical
Beech Grove High School
GED -
IUPUI
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