James Kase
Stafford,Virginia
Summary
Forward-thinking, results driven professional. Confident in leading teams, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal and customers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Project Engineer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Louisa, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Construction Management AWS owner representative
- Owner collaboration/coordination with the General Contractor, vendor, trades
- Information workflow and coordination of document management including RFIs change orders, reports, and schedule
- Multiple Procore certifications and project administrator
- Owner of MEP equipment procurement, delivery and installation
- Experience with project management principles and best practices.
- First of Kind (FOK) IW Water Treatment building owner
- FOK IW Pump House building owner
Data Center Project Manager - Critical Projects
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Manassas, VA
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed construction activity within an operational data center space
- Owner of critical infrastructure improvement projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling
Facilities Projects/Engineering/Operations Coordinator
Micron Technology Virginia
Manassas, VA
02.2010 - 05.2022
- Managed and led projects in a semi-conductor manufacturing space.
- Owned equipment and areas of over 200 gas systems in a semi-conductor facility.
- Led equipment upgrade projects for bulk gas distribution systems.
- Enhanced the operation/maintenance of DFS, Air Liquide and Versum gas delivery systems.
- Supported installation & commissioning scripts for life safety systems.
- Strengthened base build/tool installations pertaining to gas systems.
- Exceeded critical project/production/manufacturing installations with trades and engineering.
- Coordinated environmental compliance projects.
- Coordinated engineering sustainability/capacity projects.
- Commissioned expansion planning/implementation projects.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Directed construction/trades on installations, expansions, and system upgrades.
- Developed area policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Worked closely with Procurement during external/internal negotiations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional engineering disciplines from SOW to projection hand-off.
- Reduced costs and promoted a cost-conscious culture.
Gas/Chemical Team Supervisor
Micron Technology Virginia
Manassas, VA
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Led a team of 11 Life Safety, Chemical and Gas Systems Technicians.
- Assigned, tracked and supported the execution of tasks.
- Enhanced group productivity 10% by implementing cross-functional team training.
- Launched cost reduction programs.
- Mentored team members through daily field work and OJT.
- Conducted team member performance evaluations, reviews and goal setting.
Senior Gas Systems Technician
Washington Group International, Micron Technology
Manassas, VA
03.2002 - 05.2007
- Installed, operated and maintained specialty, inert and bulk gas delivery systems in a semi-conductor manufacturing facility.
- Operated/maintained BOC 1500, 500, D4 and 4400 chemical distribution units.
- Completed a 40-hour course in BOC 1500 CDU operations and maintenance.
- Operated/maintained/upgraded Air Liquide Dual Source, Fab Stream and AVP gas cabinets.
- Operated/maintained/upgraded Versum GG-250, AP3, TE-10, AP10, AP-11 BGDS systems.
- Troubleshot electrical systems to component level fault analysis.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on over 240 gas/chemical assets.
- Supported gas line qualification activities through the base build process.
- Supported gas system commissioning activities from base-build facilitation to equipment start-up, qualification and production.
Education
Project Management Professional Certification -
George Mason University
Fairfax Station, VA06.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronics Technology
East Carolina University College of Engineering & Technology
Greenville, NCSkills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Document control
- Equipment procurement
- Change order management
- Critical infrastructure planning
Certification
- Project Management Professional Certification, George Mason University, Fairfax Station, VA, 06/01/12
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health, University of South Florida
- American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- NFPA 70E Low voltage Qualified
- Procore Certifications - Administration Level
Awards
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
Veteran Status
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Timeline
Data Center Project Engineer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
08.2025 - Current
Data Center Project Manager - Critical Projects
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
08.2022 - 08.2025
Facilities Projects/Engineering/Operations Coordinator
Micron Technology Virginia
02.2010 - 05.2022
Gas/Chemical Team Supervisor
Micron Technology Virginia
05.2007 - 02.2010
Senior Gas Systems Technician
Washington Group International, Micron Technology
03.2002 - 05.2007
Project Management Professional Certification -
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronics Technology
East Carolina University College of Engineering & Technology