James Johns

Lead San Diego division of Critical Facilities infrastructure team to support local telecommunications providers with an emphasis on redundant power systems, Support Northern California CF team as needed to complete civil construction tasks. Emphasis on permanent generator installations.

• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
• Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects from prime contract execution through punch list completion
• Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
• Developed comprehensive budgets and schedules to ensure timely project completion within allocated resources.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
• Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
• Optimized resource allocation to minimize delays and maximize project success.

Manage tenant improvements under my direct control as well as oversee projects run by project engineers.

Develop and implement master schedule

Identify material procurement issues and work to resolve

Generate and maintain RFI log

Direct, develop and train subcontractor and in house labor

Schedule and obtain inspections from AHJ

Schedule and obtain third party inspections as required

Lead weekly safety meetings

Enforce PPE requiements

Started as a general conditions laborer

Worked through ranks quickly with emphasis on steel stud framing and drywall installation

Managed projects starting with paint and carpet "make ready" to full interior cold shell build out

Managed multiple projects concurrently