James McCasland
Valley Springs
Summary
Career initiated as pipe fitter in 2008, achieving foreman position by 2012 in fire systems. Elevated to superintendent in 2019, managing operations of 8 trucks and leading teams of 16-18 personnel. Transitioned to project manager in 2023, overseeing billing, bidding, and crew management responsibilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
AA Fire Systems
Sacramento
05.2013 - 06.2024
- Supervised installation and maintenance of piping systems across multiple projects.
- Reviewed technical drawings to verify accuracy and completeness of piping systems.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for piping installation and maintenance.
- Collaborated with engineers to address design issues in the piping layout.
- Developed detailed project plans for each phase of the project including timeframes, manpower needs and material requirements.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between subcontractors regarding scope of work or schedule issues.
- Coordinated the installation of piping systems, equipment and components.
- Resolved any discrepancies between field conditions versus engineering documents.
- Documented all changes made during the course of a project.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School
Manteca, CA09-2000
Skills
- Piping system installation
- Project management
- Project planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Technical drawing review
- Quality assurance
- System testing
- Problem solving
- Job Order Processing
- Work planning and scheduling
- Job site management
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Cal fire / Automatic Extinguishing System Since 2018
Timeline
Project Manager
AA Fire Systems
05.2013 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Manteca High School