Think outside the Box, bring it, fix it, produce it

1. Russell Spencer
5841 W Gardenia Ave
Glendale, AZ. 85301
(623)518-6772
russpencer@cox.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/russellspencer
Confident, independent self-starter with competitive drive, initiative, a sense of urgency and the ability to
make responsible decisions. Reacts and adjusts quickly to changing conditions. Responds positively and
actively to challenge and pressure, while building and leveraging relationships to handle novel problems.
Continually working to set higher standards of achievement with a venturesome attitude stimulated by
new challenges and situations, an ability to encourage others to reach new horizons while keeping an
ambitious drive toward company goals. Focused on team cohesion, collaboration, dynamics and
interpersonal relations.
March 2010 to Present Barn Gate Primitives
Glendale, AZ
Co-Owner
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are our core company values
• Re-purposing salvaged wood into useable products
Barn Gate Primitives is a green company helping to reduce what goes to the landfills by reclaiming it and
turning it into utilitarian products such as lawn chairs, farm or harvest tables, environmentally friendly
products that promote insecticide and pesticide free gardens.
May 2008 to November 2009 Perini Building Company
Las Vegas, NV
Sr. MEP Specialist,Electrical Coordinator/CityCenter Project
• Coordination of all Electrical installations, design intent with the flexibility to modify placement of
lighting, equipment and finishes.
• Interfaced on a daily basis with Owner Consultants, AOR, Executive PM’s, Sub-Contractor PM’s,
attending design meeting with specialty lighting material suppliers and vendors for placement
coordination.
• Supported Perini General Superintendent and Superintendents coordinating Electrical General
Foremen and their crews to ensure proper timing and installation milestones were met.
• Electrical Coordination of Venues, Parking Garages, Executive Offices, State-of-the-Art Spa and
Salon and Pool Deck
• BMS, Low Voltage, Fire Alarm and Surveillance/Security
• Fire Life Safety and Start-up/Commissioning
• RFI and Submittal Packages taken from cradle to grave
• Supervised and Mentored one intern
2005 to 2008 Vintage Revisions
Phoenix, AZ
Owner- Maintenance, Repair and Remodel of Vintage homes in Phoenix, AZ
A vivacious construction company adapting new construction technologies/green applications to vintage
homes in the Phoenix Metro Area. Most homes reside on the National Register of Historic Places. Using
recycled materials from the original home during a remodel or purchased from recycled suppliers such as
Habitat for Humanity Stores or recycled drop off stores or from abandoned homes in the immediate area
through owners permission to salvage
1992 to 2005 BECHTEL NEVADA, INC ./ EG&G ENERGY MEASUREMENTS
Department of Energy Las Vegas, NV

2. • Energy Management, Scheduling and Estimating for site services at the Nevada Test Site a 1285
square mile Government Property supporting Nuclear dismantling facilities, CIA and Homeland
Security Operations
• SCHEDULER – 2003 - 2005
• Scheduling and managing work orders for various departments Solid Waste Operations
department, Steam and Water Operation and a Low-level Nuclear Waste Facility.
• Developed load leveling through a Maintenance Management software program that utilized
Microsoft Project as it's backbone
• Average monthly work-order turn-over was 2500 plus, an increase average of 1000 additional
work orders using Six Sigma Principles
• Nuclear Operations Qualified Scheduler
• Supervised one staff assistant
• M&O / MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST-1996 - 2003
• Timely and cost effective purchases facilitated the management of buildings on an 84-acre
government property.
• Maintain and supported a multimillion dollar operation through the procurement of construction,
maintenance materials, capitol and office equipment, subcontracts
• Negotiated top-tier GSA discounts for all office furniture orders regardless of size, negotiated 2.3
million dollar purchase for $750k on campus furniture purchase
• Records Management for the Maintenance Control System
• Prepared work scopes for all maintenance subcontracts, managed subcontracts and contractors
• Maintained effective business relationships with vendors and negotiated product discounts
• Recommend and countersigned all maintenance part requisitions
1993 - 1996 EG&G ENERGY MEASUREMENTS,
Department of Energy Las Vegas, NV
• Senior Energy Management Technician
• Prepared and analyzed $1.5 million department allocations through approved energy
improvement recommendations
• Introduced Utility Reduction programs that resulted in a savings of over 45% through low or no
cost programs
• Designed and installed controls for Lighting and HVAC that resulted in a DOE Showcase
Awarded building. Birthing place for LEED
• Controlled lighting and HVAC through a BMS system using strict Government guidelines
• Designed and implemented control system programs, operational procedures and databases
1989 VISION SOURCE CONSTRUCTION
Agoura Hills, CA
• OWNER
• Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable and collections.
• Performed all job estimates
• Project, subcontract management.
• Preparation and evaluation of subcontractor bids.
• Supervision of subcontractors.
Additional Accreditation's
• California State Licensed General Contractor
• Journeyman Electrician
• Condition Assessment Survey Inspector (Real and Capitol Property)
• Nuclear Qualified
• RS Means, Facilities Maintenance & Repair Estimating Certified
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, PAPS System, CMMS (MAXIMO 4ii), (FAMIS), MSPLink,
(MSProject) Crystal Reports
• MSCADA, DDC, Andover Controls, GE Lighting, Triad Technologies
• DOE Q-Clearance, DOD Top Secret Clearance/SCI Qualified
• Toastmasters International