James Lewis
Odessa,TX
Summary
Motivated and determined Senior Project Engineer with 12 years of experience in successfully implementing, designing and organizing construction projects. Talented in consistently achieving timely project completion through effective project scoping, planning, technical design development and deadline adherence. Excellent problem-solver to collaborate with team members for smooth project operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controls Manager
Compere Construction
Odessa, Texas
04.2025 - Current
- Developed project schedules to track timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations.
- Monitored budget expenditures and ensured compliance with financial guidelines.
- Managed resource allocation to optimize team performance and productivity.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project updates and address concerns promptly.
- Created reports to communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Performed variance analysis on actuals versus planned costs and worked closely with Finance teams to resolve any discrepancies.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders regarding updates on their respective projects.
- Assisted in developing change orders for any additional scope items that arose during the course of a project's lifecycle.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring all deadlines were met or exceeded.
Project Manager
MMR Constructors
Odessa, TX
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Coordinated team members to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals.
- Provided leadership during times of ambiguity or uncertainty while motivating the team.
- Managed project budget and oversaw expenditures to keep costs controlled and within budget parameters.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by facilitating productive conversations.
- Assigned tasks to appropriate resources within company.
- Monitored costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
- Scheduled and facilitated project meetings.
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to project personnel.
Senior Project Engineer
MMR Constructors
Odessa, TX
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw timely project delivery through hands-on team collaboration.
- Led projects by communicating with team leaders and observing work in person.
- Estimated quantities and costs of project materials for owner review.
- Kept meticulous records detailing cost, quantity information and engineering issues.
- Arranged and processed various documents, engineering specifications, work scopes and payment schedules.
- Prepared cost analyses, tracked change orders and managed schedules to improve project performance.
Project Engineer
MMR Constructors
Odessa, TX
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Kept meticulous records detailing cost, quantity information and engineering issues.
- Compared installations against drawings and project specifications for compliance purposes.
- Trained and supervised client cost engineers and prepared cost and quantity estimates for work packages.
- Trained and coached junior engineers in work methods and material handling.
- Utilized estimating and job cost software to manage project expenses.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Estimated change orders and costs for project manager.
- Investigated change order requests based on field conditions and out-of-scope work.
Field Engineer
MMR Constructors
Lake Charles, LA
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw quality control checks for Sasol.
- Supervised activities such as accounting, regulatory compliance, team scheduling and organization of vendors and contractors.
- Determined major alterations to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Uncovered issues that could arise as result of project and provided effective solutions.
- Provided positive customer support training experience upon project completion.
- Wrote documentation that would be used in requests for proposal.
Electrician
MMR Constructors
Country Wide
07.2013 - 01.2019
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Planned and installed complicated circuit systems in both commercial and residential construction.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
Electrician Helper
MMR Constructors
Country Wide
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Put in new new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs, LA01.2008
Skills
- Worksite management
- Project deadlines management
- Engineering project design
- Information analysis
- Change orders
- Document management
- Cost management
- Proficient in Microsoft Programs
- Schematic reading
- Construction administration
Timeline
Project Controls Manager
Compere Construction
04.2025 - Current
Project Manager
MMR Constructors
03.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Project Engineer
MMR Constructors
01.2022 - 03.2023
Project Engineer
MMR Constructors
10.2019 - 12.2021
Field Engineer
MMR Constructors
01.2018 - 08.2019
Electrician
MMR Constructors
07.2013 - 01.2019
Electrician Helper
MMR Constructors
10.2010 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Denham Springs High School