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James Decker
Preconstruction / Project Management
Holland,PA
Summary
I have spent almost 40 years in the Mechanical Industry.I have held Sr. Positions as Design Engineer, Director of Design Build Construction, Director of Mechanical Construction Estimator and of course Project Manager. Some of the companies I've worked with include Honeywell International, Fluidics, EB O'Reily and BH Strittmatter Associates. My Project resume consists of Parmaceuticals, Hospitals, Retail, Supermarkets and Aviation Facilities, well over three hundred projects ranging from $5,000.00 to $6,000,000.00. I can provide an extensive list of projects upon request. Thank you for the opportunity and for your time reviewing my information.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimating / Preconstruction / Sr. Project Manager
Hightec HVAC
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Preconstruction / Project Development Executive
Supreme Mechanical Contractors
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Established strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Improved communication among team members by implementing effective collaboration tools and practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Delivered successful projects by effectively managing resources, timelines, and budgets.
- Drove growth by identifying potential expansion areas for existing projects based on market trends analysis.
- Defined project scopes, cost estimates and schedules.
Preconstruction / Estimator / Design Build Manager
DWD Mechanical Contractor
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Mentored junior estimators in company processes and best practices, increasing the team''s overall effectiveness.
- Reviewed completed projects'' actual costs compared against estimates as part of a continuous improvement process, refining future estimates based on lessons learned.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
Director of Design Build Development
PJM Mechanical, Inc
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Control Systems Sr. Project Manager
Honeywell International
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
Director of Mechanical Contruction
Lucky Mechanical, Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Projects Engineer / Project Manager / Estimator
EMCOR Services Fluidics
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Identified areas for process improvement within engineering workflows, leading to more efficient operations and increased productivity.
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services on time and within budget.
- Managed stakeholder expectations throughout project lifecycles by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on progress towards goals.
- Optimized resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections, addressing potential hazards, and providing ongoing employee training.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with well-defined objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements to guide team efforts effectively.
- Championed adherence to quality standards in engineering projects, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
Director of Mechanical Construction & Estimating
Element Mechanical Services, Inc.
12.2010 - 12.2015
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Project Manager
LGB Mechanical, Inc.
08.2003 - 11.2010
- 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.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Project Development / Project Managment
Indoor Quality Solutions, Inc.
02.2000 - 08.2003
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that led to increased cost savings and overall efficiency.
- Maintained detailed documentation of daily activities related to assigned projects as well as regularly updated progress reports.
- Trained new hires on departmental procedures and best practices, enhancing overall team performance through knowledgeable guidance.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on time.
Assistant Project Manager / Design Build Engineer
E.B. Orielly Associates
09.1995 - 02.2000
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.
Sr. Project Mechanical Design Engineer
B.H. Strittmatter Associates
02.1988 - 09.1995
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Created CAD models and drawings for [Type] designs.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Drew up blueprints for [Type] designs, outlining mechanical project scopes, specifications and special details.
- Consistently met or exceeded key performance indicators by setting ambitious goals, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Calculated energy savings to promote environmental sustainability and energy conservation to meet aggressive project LEED requirements.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
Education
No Degree - Civil And Contruction EngineeringTechnology (CCET)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Architectual Desin And Construction
American Institute of Design
Phila., PA 05.2001 -
Skills
Project Planning
Client Relationship Management
Scope Management
Project Scheduling
Agile Methodology
Project plan development
Meeting participation
Documentation Management
Specification Review
Contract Preparation
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Organizational Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision-Making
Analytical Thinking
Team Leadership
Team Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Technical Presentations
Relationship Building
Gantt Charts
Professionalism
Software
Trimble Autobid Estimating Software
Sage / Timberline Accounting Software
AutoDesk AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Microsoft Project
Adobe Acrobat
Timeline
Estimating / Preconstruction / Sr. Project Manager
Hightec HVAC
09.2022 - 06.2024
Preconstruction / Project Development Executive
Supreme Mechanical Contractors
07.2020 - 04.2022
Preconstruction / Estimator / Design Build Manager
DWD Mechanical Contractor
03.2020 - 08.2020
Director of Design Build Development
PJM Mechanical, Inc
07.2019 - 03.2020
Control Systems Sr. Project Manager
Honeywell International
09.2018 - 08.2019
Director of Mechanical Contruction
Lucky Mechanical, Inc.
04.2017 - 10.2018
Projects Engineer / Project Manager / Estimator
EMCOR Services Fluidics
12.2015 - 04.2017
Director of Mechanical Construction & Estimating
Element Mechanical Services, Inc.
12.2010 - 12.2015
Project Manager
LGB Mechanical, Inc.
08.2003 - 11.2010
No Degree - Civil And Contruction EngineeringTechnology (CCET)
Temple University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Architectual Desin And Construction
American Institute of Design
05.2001 -
Project Development / Project Managment
Indoor Quality Solutions, Inc.
02.2000 - 08.2003
Assistant Project Manager / Design Build Engineer
E.B. Orielly Associates
09.1995 - 02.2000
Sr. Project Mechanical Design Engineer
B.H. Strittmatter Associates
02.1988 - 09.1995