james O'Brey
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Sabre Industries
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2019 - Current
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Field Supervisor
Sabre Industries
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate records of employee timecards, leave requests.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from customers regarding services provided by the company's field operations department.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers in order to procure necessary supplies or services required for successful completion of assigned tasks, projects.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored safety policies and procedures for all field staff.
- Managed contractors working on site according to terms specified in contracts.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
Tower Foreman
Midwest Underground Technology Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues associated with towers.
- Supervised the loading and unloading of material onto trucks at each job site location.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding project status updates or changes.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure proper functioning.
- Resolved conflicts among various personnel working on site including subcontractors and vendors.
- Directed the installation of antennas, transmission lines, power supplies, grounding systems, shelters and related equipment.
- Developed detailed reports regarding tower inspection results as well as recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
- Managed day-to-day operations related to tower sites such as access control, security systems.
- Coordinated with tower crews to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy prior to commencement of work.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance when necessary.
- Trained subordinate personnel in proper techniques used while performing their duties.
- Worked closely with fellow team members to properly install RF components and antennas.
- Resolved issues that were found in antenna system components, applying troubleshooting techniques for mitigation.
- Conducted on-site inspections to evaluate progress and quality of work performed.
Safety Manager
Midwest Underground Technology Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
- Created reports on health and safety metrics such as accident rates, lost time days.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
- Evaluated workplace environment and equipment to identify potential hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Participated in industry-wide committees focused on improving overall worker health and safety standards.
- Intervened in unsafe situations to prevent injuries or property damage.
- Performed risk assessments prior to any changes in operations or equipment modifications.
- Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop strategies that promote safe work practices.
- Investigated incidents of injury or illness to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eldorado High School
Las Vegas, NV05-1991
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics Management
- Project development
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project tracking
- Vendor Sourcing
- Systems implementation
- Schedule Management
- Document Management
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Scope Management
- Safety protocol
- Staff training and motivation
- Concrete estimation
- Permit processing
- Staff Management
- Project scope
- Quality assurance and control
Certification
- ANRITSU PIM & SWEEP CERTIFIED
- ANRITSU FIBER CERTIFIED
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- FIRST AID/CPR
- BLOOD PORNE PATHOGEN
- RF AWARENESS
Timeline
Project Manager
Sabre Industries
06.2019 - Current
Field Supervisor
Sabre Industries
05.2017 - 06.2019
Tower Foreman
Midwest Underground Technology Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2017
Safety Manager
Midwest Underground Technology Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Eldorado High School
- ANRITSU PIM & SWEEP CERTIFIED
- ANRITSU FIBER CERTIFIED
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- FIRST AID/CPR
- BLOOD PORNE PATHOGEN
- RF AWARENESS
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