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James Morrison

Project Manager
Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. I have 24 years of experience in power plants , construction, and marine industries in the fields of crane and rigging , millwright , and machinist. 14 consecutive years in leadership roles. 10 years as a craft worker. I posses extensive project planning, risk assessment, risk management, and safety compliance. Effective as serving as liaison between company, customer and subcontractors. Committed to fostering a continuous culture of process improvement, and delivering efficient cost effective project outcomes . Adept at leading cross-functional teams, handling job site emergencies, and conflicts. I have great human relation skills, the ability to organize, prioritize, set daily goals, and deadlines to meet milestones, Transparent in providing employees, customers , and subcontractors with feedback. Very accurate in tracking ,monitoring, and reporting progress. Detailed oriented at ordering materials, determining project needs, conducting meetings, accurate time keeping and job charges. Very professional interacting with HR, and building new relationships between company and customer. Excel at Developing and implementing practices that promote first time quality, and safety.





Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

IMIA International Marine & Industrial Applicators
02.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • manage 100-150 employees to include but not limited to lower level supervision.
  • manage projects with budget in excess off 100million dollars.
  • created and implemented first time quality program, saving 6 million dollars in rework, man hours and budget cost. Created and implemented surveillance program reducing incidents, accidents and creating a culture of safety.

Superintendent

McDermott Corporation
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
  • Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.

Superintendent of Marine Riggers and Millwrights

General Dynamics Nassco
03.2014 - 05.2018

. Responsible for all mobile crane, track cranes, tower cranes and forklift operations.

.Responsible for all rigging evolution's

.Responsible for the layout , and installation of all machinery, equipment, pumps, motors, shafts, generators, and rotating equipment, that require alignment and calibration.

.Ensure safe rigging practices.

.Calculate weight of objects to be lifted

. Select proper rigging gear.

. Inspect rigging gear to be used during rigging evolutions.

Superintendent

PCL Industrial Constructors
01.2010 - 02.2014
  • This position I was superintendent of Crane and rigging, machinist and Millwrights
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
  • Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
  • Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
  • Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
  • Established effective quality control measures for consistent delivery of high-quality construction projects.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.

General Foreman Crane and Rigging

BAE Systems
07.2005 - 01.2010
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Completed final walk throughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
  • keep all cranes and rigging gear in compliance with OSHA standards,
  • Delegate assignments
  • Assist all trades in movement of objects over 50pouds
  • man power reports
  • employee disciplinary
  • Safety surveillance

Foreman Millwright

Philadelphia Shipyard
09.2003 - 02.2005
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Responsible for day to day production.
  • New hire orientation
  • Tool box safety topics
  • Walk jobs for planning

Rigger/Millwright

Philly Shipyard
05.1998 - 03.2003
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
  • Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • signal cranes
  • heavy lift specialist
  • pump and motor alignments
  • shaft work
  • machinery layout

Education

No Degree - Project Management Professional’s Course

TCC
Hampton, Va
02-2025

Associate of Science - Science Education

Sand Hills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
06-1994

High School Diploma -

Scotland High
Laurinburg, NC
06-1992

Skills

  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling
  • Job related technical knowledge
  • Ability to communicate effectively in group setting with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, stakeholders , and contractors
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Problem -Solving Skills
  • Experience
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Self Starter
  • Initiative
  • Resourcefulness
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Thick Skin
  • Computer literate

Certification

OSHA 10 , 30 , 510

First Aid / CPR

NCCCO Rigger

NCCER Signal Man

Forklift 5-36k

Certified Millwright

Master Millwright

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Project Manager

IMIA International Marine & Industrial Applicators
02.2022 - Current

Superintendent

McDermott Corporation
04.2018 - 06.2022

Superintendent of Marine Riggers and Millwrights

General Dynamics Nassco
03.2014 - 05.2018

Superintendent

PCL Industrial Constructors
01.2010 - 02.2014

General Foreman Crane and Rigging

BAE Systems
07.2005 - 01.2010

Foreman Millwright

Philadelphia Shipyard
09.2003 - 02.2005

Rigger/Millwright

Philly Shipyard
05.1998 - 03.2003

OSHA 10 , 30 , 510

First Aid / CPR

NCCCO Rigger

NCCER Signal Man

Forklift 5-36k

Certified Millwright

Master Millwright

No Degree - Project Management Professional’s Course

TCC

Associate of Science - Science Education

Sand Hills Community College

High School Diploma -

Scotland High
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