Director General Quals Resume - JSpaulding05182015
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Executive Brief of Qualifications
James Spaulding PMP
San Antonio TX
Experienced in complexity and managerial requirements for large projects and programs
Energy savings analysis and expertise with understanding of guarantees and safety margins
Prior military officer experience, understand required leadership qualities
Experience with complex integration of multiple Siemens functional business lines to execute
Understand ROI and Risk Mitigation applied to business decisions for a go no go
Decision maker on viability analysis for pursing specific opportunities
Recipient of multiple awards for collaboration and pulling complex teams together
Primary communicator with multiple Federal agencies and customers
Speaker and education facilitator on alternative financed projects
C‐Level and Policy Level interaction experience
Understand the importance of relationship building with customers for collaboration
Finance contact and communicator between financial institutions and customers
Direct relationships with national financial institutions for alternative financing
Expert in Energy Performance Contracting to include Water, Energy, and Waste and Energy Security
Direct experience in facilitating PC with infrastructure construction and M&V
Knowledge of Electrical, HVAC, Energy Security Integration, Mechanical, Building Automation and Controls
Sought after for public speaker on Energy sustainability and Alternative Energy options and integration
Understanding of the complex multi depth Federal project approval processes
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation similarities between State and Federal
Procurement expert in selecting vendors/subcontractors that benefit project and budget
Long term resident of San Antonio, this is home, easy access to east or west coast
Marquee projects, Pantex Wind Farm, White Sands Missile Range Large PV Array, Ft Irwin Waste to Energy,
National Parks Capital District, GSA Region 5, McAlester Army Depot, Corpus Christi Army Depot, USACE Mobile
Engineering background from Louisiana Technical University
18 years experience in the Energy business with external and internal financed projects
Management experience on very large ARRA PV Navy project across 11 state
Firm believer in cradle to grave long term customer interaction as well as land and expand
Thorough understanding of contract terms and conditions and ability to negotiate fairly
Proficient in Excel, Oracle CRM, Microsoft Power Point, and Projects
PMP certified, know how to build teams, drive sales and bring projects to close, not afraid to ask questions
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“Jim is results oriented and demands the same of him as he does of his people. He consistently meets
or exceeds expectations with a strong customer focus. Jim is proactive and takes ownership of the
issues seeing them through to resolution. He is very effective in formulating ideas and solutions and
contributing to the development of the company’s strategy and direction. His dedication to serving his
external customers as well as those internal is second to none.” April 29, 2015
~ Mike Kearney, Senior Director, Siemens Building Technology Group ~
JAMES SPAULDING
18406 Emerald Forest Dr ♦ San Antonio, TX 78219
Home: (210) 402‐2899 ♦ Cell: (210) 218‐5731 ♦ E‐mail: swspaulding@hotmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spauldingjames
PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL SSUUMMMMAARRYY
Dynamic Senior Level Director Federal Energy Solutions/Operations Management Professional with 18+ years
experience in business development, team building, and effective project execution strategy ♦ Accomplished
strategic manager with proven ability to increase bottom‐line profitability ♦ Experience to effectively make
business decision that are based and what’s best for the customer, project and budget ♦ Articulate communicator,
building rapport at all levels ♦ Proven architect of cohesive, high‐performance teams ♦ Results‐driven leader who
thrives in a high‐expectation, fast‐paced environment ♦ Skilled business analyst, implementing leading‐edge value
solutions ♦ Strategic and tactical program/project manager with PMP credentials
CCOORREE CCOOMMPPEETTEENNCCIIEESS
P&L responsibility ♦ Federal energy solutions business development ♦ Value engineering in all aspects of energy ♦
Leadership development, training and coaching ♦ Benchmarking and performance metrics ♦ Materials/logistics
management ♦ Professional services, project controls and critical path planning ♦ Superior organizational skills with
strong attention to detail ♦ Vendor/supplier/subcontractor management ♦ Multi‐site management skills ♦
Extensive estimating experience in both parametric and average means methods♦ Direct pipeline development
experience ♦ Committed to exceeding customer expectations ♦ Meticulous about quality control ♦ Passionate about
hands‐on leadership by example and expanding all contracts and developing new opportunities
PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EEXXPPEERRIIEENNCCEE
SSIIEEMMEENNSS IINNFFRRAASSTTRRUUCCTTUURREE AANNDD CCIITTIIEESS Chicago, IL
A $79.4B global energy, environmental and infrastructure company with services including power generation and
distribution, innovative alternative energy and water savings projects of all types, mega infrastructure projects,
horizontal projects, for various federal division as well as city, state, and local entities. With 362,000 employees, the
company has customers in more than 150 countries and is a global presence.
National Director Federal Energy Solutions January/2012 – April/2015
Reported directly to Senior Vice President Building Technology. Manage all strategic business decisions and
operational tactical aspects of a $200M+ Federal energy savings performance savings contracts and operations
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SSHHAAWW GGRROOUUPP Baton Rouge, LA
A $19.4B global energy, environmental and infrastructure company with services including power generation and
distribution, vertical construction of all types, mega infrastructure projects, horizontal projects, for various federal
division as well as city, state, and local entities. With 27,000 employees, the company has customers in more than 150
countries.
Director of Operation, Atlantic Contingency Construction (ACC), Joint Venture February/2006 – May/2008
Reported directly to President of ACC. Manage all strategic business decision and operational tactical aspects of
$1.0B+ in Worldwide NAVFAC Global Contingency Contract Vehicle, Operation Duties include Staffing, Proposal
Capture Management Development, Business Development Training, Operations Direction, QA Oversight, Cost
Control Coordination, Client Management, and Safety on a Global scale.
Managing 17 direct reports and 65 indirect functional matrix reports
Marquee projects included Navy Photovoltaic and Energy Efficiency Upgrades in excess of a $100M Dollars,
85MM Design Construct LEED Silver Building Integrated Photo Voltaic Green Secure Compartmentalized
Information Facility, Sustainable OFF Grid Energy Design Build Administration Complex for USFWS
Vieques Puerto Rico, High Efficiency Operations Centers in the Bahamas and Santo Domingo, Photovoltaic
and Geo Thermal enhanced Design Build Visitor Center for USFWS, Paris Tennessee
Consolidated Multiple Functionality such as QA and Safety under the single auspices of the Construction
Manager for smaller projects reducing G&A operating expenses by $200K per project
Created Project Support War Rooms, leveraging employee feedback which improved project moral and
schedule efficiency by 15% and sustained a voluntary separation rate of less than 1%
MMEERRCCEEDDEESS IINNCC.. Melbourne, FL
A $2.4B national construction company with construction services including infrastructure development, and vertical
construction of all types.
Director of Operation, Mercedes Inc May/2004 – February/2006 San Antonio, TX
Reported directly to Company Senior VP. Managed three major developments and coordinated raw land
acquisition infrastructure development operations, across the San Antonio Division, in some of the most severe
topographical locations in South West Texas.
$250M P&L responsibility; managed 5 direct reports and 150 indirect reports in 3 locations
Marquee projects included Sonoma Verde, Vineyards, Mountain Lodge, Dominion, and Edgewater
Designed and implemented Time/Cost Control processes, reducing production time by 35% (from 180
days to 117 days) with no negative impact to customer service levels and a 15% reduction in overhead cost
Upgraded staff and streamlined procurement management processes and workflows, generating an
additional $12M in annual revenue, capitalized on statewide buying power
Implemented “just in time” supply chain improvements, saving $200K annually, year‐over‐year
Improved division margin performance by introducing cross functional sales teams
Restored customer satisfaction levels from 80% to 100% will recommend within one year following
implementation of “customer is always right” training
Consolidated construction/supply services and leveraged corporate accounts, reducing actual construction
costs by 15%, $1.8M annually on a division level
Instituted construction manager effectiveness training, improving customer and subcontract satisfaction
survey results by 20%
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TTOOLLLL BBRROOTTHHEERRSS IINNCC.. Horsham, PA
An $8.7B national construction company with construction services including land development, and vertical
construction of all types projects.
Project Manager, Toll Brothers – San Antonio, TX – May/2002 – May/2004
Reported directly to Division VPGM & Division Marketing VP. Key driver in creating a $75M profitable division.
Responsible for taking a non profitable division and turning it into the most profitable division within the
company. Increased strategic plans for new growth initiatives, marketing collateral, and support of business
development/business acquisition opportunities.
Authored business plan used to make a $200M land development acquisition
Coordinated interaction between City, State and Local Officials as well as Utility Service Companies for
streamlined fast tracked development results
Developed and launched the 1st Division‐wide web‐based customer satisfaction survey
TTEEAAMM CCOONNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONN,, LLLLCC.. San Antonio, TX
A $20MM Texas based Construction Company with commercial construction services including land development, and
vertical construction of all types’ projects.
Business Owner, Team Construction – San Antonio, TX – May/1996 – May/2002
Responsible for all facets on multiple commercial projects within the state of Texas and surrounding area. Projects
ranged in value from $750K to over $20M. Directly responsible for initial start up of the company with building the
project teams, coaching, motivating, and instructing dynamic methodologies for successful project completion as
well as setting priorities for asset allocation and project development timelines. Manage the proposals, contracts,
purchasing, construction operations, capital acquisitions, and closing departments, ensuring all departmental goals
were achieved.
Built start‐up commercial construction company operations from scratch and within 6 months of company
entering the market, showed positive cash flow and profit projections exceeding 10% in first year of
operation
Grew operational revenues from $1M to $50M in 4 years
$50MM P&L responsibility; managed 21 direct reports and 100 indirect reports
Exceeded plan sales targets by 14% in 1999, 5% in 2000, 23% in 2001, and 25% in 2002
Deployed sales management metrics and implemented “action selling” training – to achieve individual sales
resource performance of >100% of target across 8 sales resources
UUNNIITTEEDD AAIIRRLLIINNEESS Chicago, IL
Pilot, Captain Check Airman – May/1996 – May/2004
Managed the training and quality control of all new transition pilots into the Airbus A320/319, as well as flying the line.
Unique position and flexible schedule allowed for enhancement of my construction skills and the ability to start a
business on the side. A true challenge in maximizing time management.
UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS AAIIRR FFOORRCCEE Worldwide .
Fighter Pilot, A‐10 – Aug/1984 – May/1996
Followed a dream, and became a fighter pilot. Progressed in every aircraft to the position of instructor, adaptable
personality made for easy selection into positions where interaction was required with others. Noncurrent Top Secret
SCI clearance.
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LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, Ruston, LA
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Engineering Technology
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Special training (highlights): Project Manager Institute, Project Manager Professional (PMP) –8 year;
Command Resource Leadership Training (CLR) United Airlines; Executive Leadership Training at Toll
Brothers; Federal Design Build Training and Integration, Capture Management; Shaw Group
Industry experience includes Conventional Energy & Utilities, Sustainable Energy Development, Waste
Water Treatment Plants, Commercial Office Complex’s, Specialty DOD Construction (SCIF), Visitor Centers,
Levees, T‐Walls, Lock Gates, Pump House’s, Pipelines, and Balance Cut and Fill land development
Member of PMI, AFSRME, SAME, ASNE