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Jessika Walton

Amston,CT

Summary

Construction Representative with extensive experience at Eversource, specializing in project execution and team mentorship. Expertise in construction management and process improvement enhances efficiency and stakeholder engagement, leading to successful project outcomes. Strong problem-solving skills promote a culture of accountability and technical excellence in high-visibility construction projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Representative

Eversource
Hartford, CT
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of eight construction managers overseeing all Connecticut Underground Cable Modernization Program projects, including ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Drive project execution for high-visibility transmission construction efforts, including underground cable upgrades that are critical to grid reliability and modernization.
  • Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, municipalities, and permitting to streamline construction workflows and resolve field issues proactively.
  • Mentor and develop construction managers, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Implement construction best practices and standardized procedures to improve project efficiency and reduce delays across the program portfolio.
  • Serve as the primary interface between field teams and project stakeholders, maintaining strong communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Journeyman Electrician

IBEW Local 35
Hartford, CT
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical, and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete electrical installations and assess feasibility during the pre-construction phase.
  • Ensured each installation was in compliance with regulatory guidelines and safety rules set forth by OSHA, while adhering to contractual specifications.
  • Supervised a team of electricians and apprentices to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines across multi-million-dollar commercial and industrial projects.
  • Conferred with managerial personnel, other trades, and other contractors to resolve problems, and coordinate installations and repairs
  • Operate, inspect, and maintain building essential service systems and automation systems.
  • Tested circuits and equipment to find defects and malfunctions using wiring diagrams, voltmeters, or ohmmeters.
  • Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.

Apprentice Electrician

IBEW Local 35
Hartford, CT
07.2015 - 09.2021
  • Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
  • Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools
  • Managed repairs and maintenance work on client systems and confirmed system adherence to coding requirements

Fire Alarm Inspector

SimplexGrinnell
Berlin, CT
09.2012 - 07.2015
  • Performed regular inspections to ensure alarm systems and equipment worked according to specifications.
  • Determined appropriate steps needed to bring buildings into fire code compliance.
  • Tested and approved newly installed fire protection systems.
  • Outlined necessary remediation plans to achieve desired compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations and standards.
  • Prepared inspection reports detailing investigative findings and recommendations for corrective action.

Senior Account Executive

Universal Merchant Solutions
Middletown, CT
02.2011 - 08.2012
  • Cultivated and developed customer relationships to enable sustained revenue growth.
  • Created and executed strategic plans for business opportunities through resource management and internal collaboration.
  • Identified lucrative leads, built relationships with new clients and upsold services, increasing business development.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.

Education

Inside Wireman - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair

IBEW Local 35 JATC
Hartford, CT
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Nathan Hale-Ray High School
Moodus, CT
06.2007

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Construction management
  • Problem solving
  • Process improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Pre-construction planning
  • Staff leadership and direction
  • Contractor coordination
  • Workforce management

Timeline

Construction Representative

Eversource
06.2023 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

IBEW Local 35
09.2021 - 06.2023

Apprentice Electrician

IBEW Local 35
07.2015 - 09.2021

Fire Alarm Inspector

SimplexGrinnell
09.2012 - 07.2015

Senior Account Executive

Universal Merchant Solutions
02.2011 - 08.2012

Inside Wireman - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair

IBEW Local 35 JATC

High School Diploma -

Nathan Hale-Ray High School

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