James W. Schwartz
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Accomplished operations and project management professional with over 37 years of experience in the Integrated Life Safety Systems industry. Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and productivity improvements. Seeking to leverage expertise to enhance operational effectiveness and support organizational goals.
Overview
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Certification
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1
year of post-secondary education
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
National Account Sr. Project Manager
Everon, LLC
12.2023 - Current
- Managed electronics systems projects, overseeing design, installation, labor management, financials, and closeout for low voltage specialty systems such as access control, video management, intrusion, fire alarm, and intercom across commercial and industrial facilities. Oversaw subcontractors, technicians, and installers daily.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans and schedules using industry-standard methodologies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements effectively.
Sr. Project Manager
Apex Intergrated Systems
Centennial, CO
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw all phases of electronics systems projects, including turnkey and lower tier subcontractor activities, from inception to completion. Included equipment procurement, installation, labor management, financials, and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Access Control, Fire Alarm, Intelligent Video, and Structured Cabling. Applications include commercial and residential facilities. Oversaw subcontractors, foreman, and installers to ensure project alignment with specifications and timelines.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
- Managed project budgets and resources to optimize operational efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and address concerns.
Installation Manager
Global Fire & Safety, Inc./Denver Fire & Sound, Inc.
Denver, CO
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Split Role also requires daily oversight of Installation and Service departments. Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, including equipment procurement, installation, labor management, financials, and close out. Including equipment procurement, installation, labor management, financials, and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Fire Alarm. Emergency Communications and Fire Sprinkler, Applications include commercial and industrial facilities. Oversaw daily activities of direct reports, including Service Coordinator, Design Engineer, Technicians, and Installers.
- Managed installation teams for fire safety systems across diverse commercial projects.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for installation activities and resource allocation.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during installations.
Project Manager
Security Install Solutions, Inc.
Centennial, CO
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, whether turnkey or as a lower tier subcontractor, from inception to completion, including engineering, installation, labor management, financials, and close out. Oversaw low voltage specialty systems like access control, video management, intrusion, and intercom across various applications, including government, justice, military, commercial, and industrial facilities. Supervised subcontractors, technicians, and installers daily.
- Led project planning and execution for security system installations.
- Coordinated communication between clients and installation teams.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation for multiple projects.
Special Systems Manager
Kenny Electric
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems and building automation systems (BAS) projects, either turnkey or as a lower tier subcontractor, from inception to completion. Including engineering, equipment procurement, installation, labor management and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Access Control, Video, Intrusion, Intercom and BAS Infrastructure installations. Applications include commercial, healthcare, educational and industrial facilities. Oversaw operation financials and coordinated efforts of sales engineers, project managers, project engineers, technicians, installers, and service teams. November 2010 to August 2017 Convergint Technologies LLC
- Oversaw system installations and maintenance for electrical projects.
- Managed team schedules and workflow for project efficiency.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on new technologies.
Operations Supervisor
Convergint Technologies LLC
Centennial, CO
11.2010 - 08.2017
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, turnkey or as a lower tier subcontractor, from inception to completion. Including engineering, equipment procurement, installation, labor management and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Access Control, Video and Security Systems. Applications include commercial and industrial facilities. Oversaw operation financials, project managers, project coordinators, technicians, installers and subcontractors.
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed team schedules and delegated tasks effectively.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Senior Project Manager
Global Fire and Safety, Inc.
Denver, CO
05.2009 - 11.2010
- Split Role also requires daily oversight of Installation and Service departments. Responsible for managing all aspects of electronics systems projects, turnkey or as a lower tier subcontractor, from inception to completion. Including engineering, equipment procurement, installation, labor management and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Access Control, Video and Security Systems. Applications include commercial and industrial facilities, as well as those in the detention and justice markets. Oversaw daily operations of direct reports including Service Supervisor, Technicians, and Installers.
- Led project teams in implementing fire safety solutions across diverse environments.
- Developed project plans to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Coordinated resources and schedules for multiple concurrent projects efficiently.
Senior Project Manager
Ilenry Bros. Electronics, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2008 - 05.2009
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, including engineering, installation, labor management, and close out. Including engineering, installation, labor management and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Access Control, Intelligent Video, Video and Security. Applications include commercial and industrial facilities, as well as those in the detention and justice markets. Oversaw subcontractors, technicians, and installers to ensure project timelines and quality standards were met.
- Led project planning and execution for fire safety initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance project efficiency.
- Developed and maintained project schedules and budgets.
Operations Manager
Beacon Communications, LLC
Denver, CO
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, turnkey or as a lower tier subcontractor, from inception to completion. Including engineering, installation, labor management and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Access Control, Video, Security, Nurse Call, and Sound Systems. Applications include commercial and industrial facilities, as well as those in the detention and justice markets. Oversaw daily activities of direct reports including project managers, project coordinators, designers, technicians, and installers.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Managed staff scheduling to meet operational needs and optimize resources.
- Developed training programs for new employees on company policies and procedures.
Senior Project and Operations Manager
Metroplex Controls Systems
Centennial, CO
09.2005 - 03.2007
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, turnkey or as a lower tier subcontractor, from inception to completion. Including engineering, equipment procurement, installation, labor management and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Fire Alarm, Access Control, Video, Security, Nurse Call, and Sound Systems. Applications include commercial and industrial facilities, as well as those in the detention and justice markets. Oversaw daily activities of Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Designers, CAD Operators, Technicians, and Installers.
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Train and mentor staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Project and Operations Manager
SimplexGrinnell, LP
Denver, CO
03.2002 - 09.2005
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, turnkey or as a lower tier subcontractor, from inception to completion. Including engineering, equipment procurement, installation, labor management and close out. Low voltage specialty systems include Fire Alarm, Access Control, Video, Security, Nurse Call, and Sound Systems. Applications include commercial and industrial facilities, as well as those in the detention and justice markets. Oversaw daily operations of Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Designers, CAD Operators, Technicians, and Installers to ensure project goals were met.October 2001 - January 2002 Digatron, Inc.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Project Manager
Digatron, Inc.
Denver, CO
10.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, whether turnkey or as a lower-tier subcontractor, from inception to completion, including engineering, equipment procurement, installation, labor management, and project closeout.
- Managed project timelines and schedules for security installation services.
- Coordinated communication between clients, vendors, and team members.
- Oversaw resource allocation for multiple concurrent security projects.
Operations Manager
Allwest Systems, Inc.
Arvada, CO
03.1989 - 09.2001
- 12/95-09/01 Operations Manager.
- Managed the daily operations of the Operations Department, including the Service Department, project managers, designers, CAD operators, contract technicians, and service technicians.
- 02/94-12/95 Field Operations Manager:
- Responsible for ensuring that the service and contract technicians had the proper tools and were trained to complete all assigned tasks.
- 11/92-2/94 Project Manager:
- Managed all aspects of electronics systems projects, either turnkey or as a lower-tier subcontractor, from inception to completion, including engineering, equipment procurement, installation, labor management, and closeout.
- 04/92-11/92 Communications Systems Coordinator.
- Responsible for estimating and coordinating all communication projects. Project types included Nurse Call, Intercom, Sound, Video and MATV.
- 01/90-04/92 Field Technician:
- Implemented the provided scope of work, which included fire alarm, security, video, MATV, nurse call, intercom, and sound systems.
- 03/89-01/90 Provided operational support by managing equipment logistics and documentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Technology
Denver Institute of Technology
Denver, CO 09.1988 - 01.1990
Skills
- Electronics systems
- Project management
- Installation management
- Equipment procurement
- Budget oversight
- Quality control
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Project strategy
- Cross-functional coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS, 10/22/20, Expired
- Access Control Supervisor Certificate, City and County of Denver, 1051025, 05/31/26, Active, Denver, CO
- Electrical Signal Supervisor Certificate, City and County of Denver, 1054280, 01/31/28, Active, Denver, CO
- Fire Alarm Installer, Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, 10554, 01/31/24, Expired, Colorado Springs, CO
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems/II, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), 110295, 01/01/25, Expired
- Secret Clearance, Expired, Expired as no contract to be associated with
- OSHA 30, OSHA, 30-602019398, 06/28/20
- Construction Management Certificate
Project Highlights
- Lowe's Distribution Centers, Access Control, Video, Intercom, Turnstiles, EAS, Fire Alarm
- DHL Global Forwarding, Access Control, Video, Intercom
- US Courthouse San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, Access Control, Video, and Intrusion Systems
- US Custom and Immigration Services San Fernando, San Fernando, CA, Access Control, Video, and Intrusion Systems
- Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO, Multiple Buildings Access Control and Video Systems
- Colorado School of Mines, Access Control and Video Systems
- Centura Health, Access Control, Video, Intercom, and Intrusion Systems
- Veterans Administration Hospital Fitzsimmons Campus, Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems
- National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, Manhattan, KS, Access Control System
Timeline
National Account Sr. Project Manager
Everon, LLC
12.2023 - Current
Sr. Project Manager
Apex Intergrated Systems
09.2023 - 12.2023
Installation Manager
Global Fire & Safety, Inc./Denver Fire & Sound, Inc.
01.2023 - 07.2023
Project Manager
Security Install Solutions, Inc.
07.2020 - 10.2022
Special Systems Manager
Kenny Electric
08.2017 - 07.2020
Operations Supervisor
Convergint Technologies LLC
11.2010 - 08.2017
Senior Project Manager
Global Fire and Safety, Inc.
05.2009 - 11.2010
Senior Project Manager
Ilenry Bros. Electronics, Inc.
12.2008 - 05.2009
Operations Manager
Beacon Communications, LLC
03.2007 - 10.2008
Senior Project and Operations Manager
Metroplex Controls Systems
09.2005 - 03.2007
Project and Operations Manager
SimplexGrinnell, LP
03.2002 - 09.2005
Project Manager
Digatron, Inc.
10.2001 - 01.2002
Operations Manager
Allwest Systems, Inc.
03.1989 - 09.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Technology
Denver Institute of Technology
09.1988 - 01.1990