Jim Behrman
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in supervising site operations and implementing safety protocols. I take pride in my attention to details and specifications to ensure a quality installation. Skilled in project management and material coordination, ensuring project timelines and quality standards are consistently met while fostering a collaborative team environment. Not am i only skilled in management, im a mechanically enclined person. Co-workers often consult me to come up with safe and efficient ways to complete a project.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Site General Foreman/Site Supervisor
Christenson Electric
Bickleton, WA
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols and procedures on job sites
- Managed manpower and hours based on the bid for the particular scopes of the project.
- Supported team members in daily tasks and project execution.
- Managed material purchasing and supply to keep the job moving forward.
- Managed identifying, pricing, and tracking change orders.
- Participated in site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and specifications.
- Worked along with the general contractor to assure the project was moving on schedule.
- Participated in daily and weekly meetings with general and sub contractors to help the project function smoothly.
Bidding and Project Management Support
Christenson Electric
Portland, OR
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Project managed small projects and supported on larger projects.
- Worked with intercompany teams to put together bid and submittal packages.
- Managed ground up substation projects to ensure we were on time, on budget, and provided a quality installation.
- During my time in this position, i managed field personnel, material management, and coordination with our general contractor. I worked in the corporate office, remote office(Home), and with site visits.
Site General Foreman
Christenson Electric
Millersburg, OR
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards were consistently met.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents and promoted compliance among crew members.
- Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and teamwork on-site.
- Worked in the field to install conduit, j-boxes, and control cabling.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and systems.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Installed and wired the control house racks for the control and protection of the substation.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Industry
IBEW 48 NIETC Apprenticeship Program
Portland, OR06-2010
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Leading teams
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Extensive time spent working in substations (BPA, Pacific Corp, PGE) Rolls from apprentice to General Foreman/ Supervisor Managed teams of inside wireman and lineman
- Experience in terminating medium voltage cables with different vendors 3M, Reychem, Pfisterer
- Several years working on wind farms New installation, upgrades, re-power, and repair of damaged transformers along with the primary and secondary wire as needed
- Experience in locating and repair of underground fault locations
Timeline
Site General Foreman/Site Supervisor
Christenson Electric
09.2025 - 11.2025
Bidding and Project Management Support
Christenson Electric
08.2023 - 08.2025
Site General Foreman
Christenson Electric
01.2023 - 08.2023
No Degree - Electrical Industry
IBEW 48 NIETC Apprenticeship Program