James Ferguson
Columbus
Summary
Highly dependable and motivated professional with extensive experience in project management, production, purchasing, estimating, and cost accounting. Demonstrates commitment to integrity, accountability, accuracy, and precision. Proven track record of successfully overseeing complex projects and delivering results within budget and timeline constraints. Skilled in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing efficient processes to drive organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Ameresco-SBS
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Managed budgets exceeding $1 million while effectively controlling costs through diligent financial oversight.
Project Manager/Estimator-Commercial Electrical Projects
GUTRIDGE-ELECTRIC DIV.
12.2018 - Current
- Estimate, and PM Commercial projects
- Managed Stakeholders, Scope, Changes, Deliverables, Closeouts, Warranty
- Project Capitalization ranges between $100,00 to $3,200,000
- Managed between 2 and 4 Projects at a time
Project Manager/Estimator-Commercial LED lighting
SURVIVOR ELECTRIC LLC
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Audit, Estimate, PM All Led Lighting Projects
- Managed every aspect of the Commercial LED lighting division
- Contractor offered Light commercial, Multi-family, Residential, and Service scopes
- Oversee daily operations of a mid-sized Electrical business
- Oversee all bid requests, review plans, attended customer site meetings
- Manage all larger projects from deliverables to close out
Construction Manager
LIME ENERGY SERVICES CO
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Manager of construction for a subcontractor to AEP - Ohio
- Installed over 900 Efficiency upgrades
- Site locations in 66 Ohio Counties
- Managed Resource allocation, scheduling, PO's, QC, QA, Closeouts
- This is considered a start-up entity for the company
- Implemented all of the procedures on data and organization in order to make the program efficient and profitable Leadership Logic diligence transparency problem solving
Project Manager
NEW ENGLAND LEAD BURNING CO (NELCO)
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed all phases of construction for a specialized Radiation shielding Contractor
- Reviewed all Design and Construction documents, Contracts, Estimates, and Budgets
- Created job schedule, site safety plan, deliverables, deficiency lists and punch items
- Gathered vendor estimates, assigned vendors, kept tight construction schedule
- Handled final closeout documents, customer delivery, equipment delivery
- Projects throughout the U.S
- And parts of India for 3 years in that capacity
Education
B.S. - Economics
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
01.1994
Skills
- Budget Tracking Skills
- Project Coordination
- Procurement Oversight
- Construction Document Analysis
- Timberline Software Experience
- Excel Data Analysis Skills
- Document Creation
- MS Project Proficiency
- Advanced Radiation Shielding Solutions
- Electrical Systems Analysis
- Familiarity With National Electric Code
- Construction Methodology
- Understanding Area Municipality Regulations
- Regulatory Licensing
- Engineering Best Practices
- Design Methodologies
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Comprehensive Plans Assessment
Certification
PMP, Project Management Institute, 03/13, Present, #1588910
- OSHA 30 Training - Active
Skills
Job costing, Estimating and Project Management, Purchasing and Inventory control, Design and Construction document review, Timberline, Excel Word and MS Projects software, Radiation shielding methods, Electrical Systems and National Electric Code, Construction processes, Area municipality requirements and licensing, Engineering and Architectural Practices, Blueprint and Plans Interpretation
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Ameresco-SBS
08.2021 - Current
Project Manager/Estimator-Commercial Electrical Projects
GUTRIDGE-ELECTRIC DIV.
12.2018 - Current
Project Manager/Estimator-Commercial LED lighting
SURVIVOR ELECTRIC LLC
01.2014 - 06.2018
Construction Manager
LIME ENERGY SERVICES CO
04.2013 - 06.2014
Project Manager
NEW ENGLAND LEAD BURNING CO (NELCO)
01.2008 - 01.2011
B.S. - Economics
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
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