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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, OR
06-2010

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
Jim Behrman