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Jamie Morrow

Burlington,NC

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record as a PM, delivering projects like the $13M Cree HQ with over 20% profit. Over 30 years of experience in the Plumbing, Mechanical and HVAC construction. Expert in interpreting blueprints and subcontractor management, Excel in driving project completion through meticulous planning and robust stakeholder engagement. Approach blends strong organizational skills with effective team leadership, ensuring high-quality outcomes and enhanced customer satisfaction. Maintained relationships with Brasfield & Gorrie, BE&K, DPR, Barnhill, HITT construction along with the contacts to purchase any equipment and materials for any project at discounted prices.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

EAS
04.2021 - Current

During my tenure at EAS I have completed five projects totaling 28M, Duke Civics, Duke BSL3, Tempus Labs, Cree lighting, Grail while maintaining an average of 20% profit on all projects. Currently completed all buyout of equipment, materials and Submittals for AMP consolidation, an $8 million Mechanical and Plumbing project in Durham.

Working closely with BIM and Fab shop to coordinate fabrication and deliveries to the project.

  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
  • Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
  • Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
  • Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.

Project Manager

Kirlin-Way Mechanical, LLC
12.2018 - 03.2021

As a Project Manager with Kirlin Way my journey started at Duke Raleigh Hospital with submittals to get the job started. High Point University Arena was needing assistance with Change Orders, Managing Materials and QA/QC.
Supported management by reporting equipment abnormalities and Connections for corrective action.
Assisted Senior PM in coordinating activities, updating team members and managing inquiries for consistent delivery and tracking of all equipment.
Utilized project schematics, drawings and specifications to complete detailed and highly accurate take-offs. Completed UNCG School of nursing, a $12M Mechanical Project and held a profit margin of 12%. Implemented a detailed Schedule for the duration of the project to insure that all subs would meet the master Schedule for completion.
Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability.
Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for project while Managing all aspect of the job from job cost, Change Orders, Sub-Contractors, Submittals, project delivery of equipment and monitored status of tracking equipment. Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions. Working closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems that improves quality and Labor.
Managing submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner and owner's consultants. Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues effectively.
Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to smoothly complete project.

Completed a $5M Mechanical and Plumbing renovation at Q2 Solutions in Durham NC, a lab and offices upgrade while holding a 18% profit.


Project Manager

AC Corporation
05.2016 - 07.2018

The Goal as Project Manger position at AC Corp was to establish relationship with owners and project managers of existing Pharmaceutical Companies in the RTP area. The Goal was to keep 20 men busy while pricing jobs daily. Priced thousand of jobs between $500-$1.3M. Ordered all associated material and equipment to complete numerous jobs at different facilities. Maintaining a professional relationship between the owners and project team to accelerate the companies reputation to the next level. Managed and priced all jobs to a marginal profit. Completed all Submittals, Change Proposals, ROMs, RFIs and any close out documents associated with projects.

  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
  • Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.

Superintendent

Jacobs Contracting
03.2013 - 05.2016

Managed six crews on Duke University Campus.
Managed Mechanical projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks. Worked with Sub-contractors, owners, Engineers to coordinate Building shutdowns and installs of Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Chill plate Exchangers, add Dorms and Labs onto a Central heating and cooling Loop. Managed $2 new Heating plant at west Campus Union on the Duke University Campus. Managed schedules to complete the jobs in a timely manner. Tracked, Documented and inspected all X-ray welds in the shop and field. Managed $8M Chiller Plant three at Duke University, from fabrication to complete. Supervised and ordered all equipment and steam start up. Commission all Equipment before startup. Performed all calculations for flushing of every job. Worked directly with Duke Coordinator to access and perform work. Worked with Lechase, Skanska and DPR on numerous sites around Duke campus to complete jobs in a timely manner for the owners. Managed Lime injection system at University of Chapel Hill Cogeneration Plant, an $8 million dollar project.

Mechanical Superintendent

John J Kirlin
08.2010 - 03.2013

Submitted project closeout documents, RFIs, Subcontracts in accordance with the contract. Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on their competencies and specialties. Followed through with competent execution of project plans by providing proper tools and equipment to all construction personnel. Performed construction site pre-inspections and daily Pre-task. Actively provided status information on project progress to the project management. Efficiently recorded and rejected incorrect deliveries of material to site. Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety the top priority. Acted as the liaison with company safety representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols. Coordinated training for the construction teams on site-specific requirements. Knowledge of steam, chilled water, Thermacor piping, boilers, pumps, chillers, med gas license, lab gasses, welding procedures, screw pipe, arc gouging, cutting torch, pure water piping, orbital welding, chemical resistant piping, cast piping, AHU, VAV\'s, ERV\'s, PRVs, Prac units, BCUs, split units, rigging, Labs, hospitals, chiller plants, ASI's, RFIs, ECT; Worked directly with owners, General Contractors, General Managers and Engineers to complete jobs on schedule.

Piping Foreman

Quality Mechanical Contractors
07.2002 - 08.2010

My work Experience with Quality mechanical started as a Pipe fitter/ Welder and soon moved into a Forman position. While I was welding the company had certifications to weld pressure Vessels, an R & U stamp. I took care of all repairs on pressure vessels, boiler tubes, boilers, chillers, heat Exchangers, stainless, carbon pipe and vessels. Handled all the insurance compliance, inspections and paperwork. Installed all equipment and supervised startup. Welded steam pipe to 31.1 standards. Worked on numerous local college campuses from, UNCG, A&T, UNC Chapel Hill. After much success as a Forman I was given four crews and took the responsibility of all Subcontractors, RFIs, Change Orders, ordering all equipment and keeping material ordered and the job installed correctly between College campuses, Public schools, chemical plants, EPA and businesses in the local area.

Fitter/Welder

Mid-Atlantic Infrastructure
06.1999 - 07.2002

Provided my expertise is steam fitting and Welding. Fitting and Welding to 31.1 Standards.

  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.

welder/fitter

Kirlin Carolinas, LLC
03.1996 - 06.1999

Work experience included Fitting and welding piping as necessary to 31.9 standards.

  • Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, 7018 & 6010.

Pipe Fitter/ Welder Apprentice

Bieman & Rowell INC
02.1993 - 02.1996

Learned the basics of pipe fitting, drawings, welding procedures and how systems operated through an apprentice course and hand on experience completing a $20M HVAC hospital Project, Neuroscience at UNC. Business is closed.

HVAC apprentice

D & W Heating And Air
06.1991 - 02.1993

I was a quick learner and received a truck shortly after starting employment. Proceeded as Forman and was over two crews and we completed the court house facility in Graham NC. The company is no longer in business.

Education

Associate of Arts - Construction management

Ashworth college
Norcross, GA
2012

GED - Basic

Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
2009

Skills

  • Critical Design review
  • Project tracking
  • Project Planning
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Management skills
  • Inventory control
  • OSHA 30
  • Cost Control
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Planning and Development Skill
  • Estimating
  • Procurement
  • Forecasting

Accomplishments

As an APM, PM I was able to help complete a $10 Mechanical job at North Carolina State University, Wolf Ridge Dorms while holding a profit of 20%.. PM for Image & Research Lab at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, a $4M renovation project in an occupied Lab while keeping cost down to increase the initial projects profits from red to black. Mechanical APM and QA/QC at Mary Ellen Jones in Chapel Hill, A $27 Million Mechanical and Plumbing Lab Renovation. PM at Duke Denny labs, a $2 Million Mechanical and plumbing Upfit that retained 18% profit. PM at Cree, a $12 Million Mechanical & Plumbing project retaining 20% profit. PM at UNC Woollen Gym, a $4 million mechanical and Plumbing project maintaining a 14% profit. Maintained customer relations at Duke Civics and BSL3 at Parmer way Durham, $8 Million lab renovation while maintaining profit over 20%.

PM at Tempus Labs, $2M lab mechanical and plumbing renovation while finishing at 16% profit. Trained and mentored over 50 construction workers, general laborers, apprentices and welders. Made sure all workers had material and work was installed correctly in a timely manner. Estimated Thousands of small jobs under 100k. Supervised 16 men and 4 company trucks renovating occupied Commercial Businesses and colleges, Mechanical/Plumbing and Equipment installation. Helped in all aspects to complete jobs from coordination, drafting, reviewing spool drawings, completing red line drawings, Test & Balance, start up equipment, Welding Procedures, close out documents and Commissioning. Always keeping a good relationship with engineers, owners, sub-Contractors and the General Contractor.

Timeline

Project Manager

EAS
04.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Kirlin-Way Mechanical, LLC
12.2018 - 03.2021

Project Manager

AC Corporation
05.2016 - 07.2018

Superintendent

Jacobs Contracting
03.2013 - 05.2016

Mechanical Superintendent

John J Kirlin
08.2010 - 03.2013

Piping Foreman

Quality Mechanical Contractors
07.2002 - 08.2010

Fitter/Welder

Mid-Atlantic Infrastructure
06.1999 - 07.2002

welder/fitter

Kirlin Carolinas, LLC
03.1996 - 06.1999

Pipe Fitter/ Welder Apprentice

Bieman & Rowell INC
02.1993 - 02.1996

HVAC apprentice

D & W Heating And Air
06.1991 - 02.1993

Associate of Arts - Construction management

Ashworth college

GED - Basic

Alamance Community College
Jamie Morrow