The document summarizes the experience and qualifications of Johnathan Grimes as a project manager with experience in sustainable energy start-ups, client relationship management, fundraising, and a strong scientific background in lab procedures, research, and organic chemistry. Grimes has managed projects for an algae-based biofuel start-up including site selection, development and start-up of a pilot plant, and creation of performance monitoring systems.
Who I am …
Global Engineering Project Manager; PMP certified, Registered Professional Engineer
Award-winning team leader, coach, and mentor with extensive experience in every phase of Project Management from proposal preparation to project execution to project close and resolution of warranty issues. Supervised engineering teams and installation contractors. Excellent track record in project schedule, budget, risk, and scope management. Strong scope, risk and schedule manager with the ability to work well with all levels of project teams across divisional lines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Awards and Recognition …
Awarded 4 ‘Golden Gobs’ for unsolicited customer praise with SmartSignal.
Closed projects under budget for 12 consecutive years with United Conveyor.
Achieved 95+ % customer satisfaction with United Conveyor.
Awarded patent #4,932,985 for new electro-mechanical device with Midwest Power.
What I do …
Manage electro-Mechanical project teams plus Controls, IT, and Software Project Managers from project conception through proposal preparation, management acceptance, design, fabrication and assembly, installation and commissioning including sub-contractor specification, selection, and work site supervision. Put my feet in the customer’s shoes and see things from their perspective. My management style is collaborative; letting team members exhibit strengths while helping them develop new abilities.
How I add value …
Perform Budgeting and CPM scheduling, controlling scope, schedule, and budget
Manage project teams
Establish Resource assignment & leveling methods
Develop and implement standard project status reporting tools
Manage product development projects
Negotiate and secure site permitting
Execute projects from $5 thousand to $32+ million
Successfully interface with Customers, contractors, and consultants in North America, Europe, and Asia
A bit about Project Management …
A wise man once said that Project Management was 80% Project Management skills developed over a long period of time and 20% engineering knowledge easily learned in a short while.
Who I am …
Global Engineering Project Manager; PMP certified, Registered Professional Engineer
Award-winning team leader, coach, and mentor with extensive experience in every phase of Project Management from proposal preparation to project execution to project close and resolution of warranty issues. Supervised engineering teams and installation contractors. Excellent track record in project schedule, budget, risk, and scope management. Strong scope, risk and schedule manager with the ability to work well with all levels of project teams across divisional lines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Awards and Recognition …
Awarded 4 ‘Golden Gobs’ for unsolicited customer praise with SmartSignal.
Closed projects under budget for 12 consecutive years with United Conveyor.
Achieved 95+ % customer satisfaction with United Conveyor.
Awarded patent #4,932,985 for new electro-mechanical device with Midwest Power.
What I do …
Manage electro-Mechanical project teams plus Controls, IT, and Software Project Managers from project conception through proposal preparation, management acceptance, design, fabrication and assembly, installation and commissioning including sub-contractor specification, selection, and work site supervision. Put my feet in the customer’s shoes and see things from their perspective. My management style is collaborative; letting team members exhibit strengths while helping them develop new abilities.
How I add value …
Perform Budgeting and CPM scheduling, controlling scope, schedule, and budget
Manage project teams
Establish Resource assignment & leveling methods
Develop and implement standard project status reporting tools
Manage product development projects
Negotiate and secure site permitting
Execute projects from $5 thousand to $32+ million
Successfully interface with Customers, contractors, and consultants in North America, Europe, and Asia
A bit about Project Management …
A wise man once said that Project Management was 80% Project Management skills developed over a long period of time and 20% engineering knowledge easily learned in a short while.
1. JOHNATHAN GRIMES
1314 Azalea St. • Mobile, AL 36604 • (251) 367-5247 • johnathan.grimes79@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Experienced project manager with a background in sustainable energy start-ups, client relationship
management, and fundraising. Strong scientific background, with expertise in lab procedures,
research, and organic chemistry. History of working with and under the mentorship of some of the
leading minds in tech start-ups and alternative energy.
EXPERIENCE
2012 – Present Algae Systems, LLC Daphne, AL
Project Manager
Manage a variety of technical projects for a Daphne-based start-up firm devoted to the development
of sustainable solutions to the world’s water, fuel, and CO2 problems, working directly under the
firm’s CEO in the development of relationships with key investors and stakeholders around the globe
Oversaw the site selection process for the company’s pilot algae-based biofuel plant, including
creation of a geographic information system and in-house analysis of market and industry data sets
to evaluate potential future sites for commercial-scale plants
Managed the pilot plant’s development and start-up, ensuring all projects relating to the plant’s
finances, labs, manufacturing processes, and operations met deadlines and milestones established by
a key Japanese investor, resulting in more than $10MM in funding toward the project’s $30MM total
budget
Created a company dashboard and data management system using PHP, SQL, and Domo to display
all key performance indicators and metrics, maximizing information flow and efficiency among nine
geographically diverse departments
Drafted high-level weekly reports for investors during the plant’s initial construction, as well as weekly
reports to executives and funding sources on issues relating to the company’s lab results,
manufacturing outputs, operational costs, and plant processes
2008 - 2012 Earth Clean Technologies, LLC Daphne, AL
Lab Manager 2010 – 2012
Managed a variety of analysis projects for a Mobile-area bio-fuel startup specializing in creating bio-diesel
for government clients using excess grease generated in local restaurants
Attended meetings with the company CEO and area public officials, maintaining close working
relationships with businesses and government clients
Analyst (part-time) 2008 – 2010
EDUCATION
Troy University Troy, AL
Chemistry & Environmental Science (2010)