1. LARRY SWAIM LinkedInProfile
940-399-3718 Larry.D.Swaim@gmail.com
SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVE
A provenoperationsleaderleverages15+ yearsexperience indirectingcomplex operations, achieving cost savings, and
drivinghighqualitycustomerservice andoperational integrity.PartnerswithPresidents/CEOstodefine plans,goals,and
future innovationswhile managing multimillion-dollar projects/programs that enhance performance and efficiencies.
Delivers strategic insight for the preparation of annual business plans and budgets while overseeing all aspects of
negotiationsforequipment/materials procurement and management. Effectively mentors, motivates, and empowers
employeestoachieve positive change andperformance improvementwhile maintaining safety and quality at all times.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
BusinessDevelopment Cost Controls CustomerRelations
OperationsManagement SalesForecasting Project Management
Team Building/Leadership Strategic Planning Contract Negotiations
P &L/Budget Management Profit Optimization Regulatory Compliance
Market Penetration/Launch Startup Leadership Territory Development
SELEC T C AREER HI GHLI GHTS
 Facilitatedstrategic growth plan of Bird Electric Enterprisesby increasingworkload, workforce,and clientbase.
 DecreasedPLHGroup’s Corporate Fleetcostbyworkingcloselywiththe businessunitsto track and identify
underutilizedequipmentandassistedin reallocationor disposal of equipment.
 As the Vice Presidentof PowerLine Services, managedthe substationanddistributionaspectsof anoperationwith
1,000 employees, growingfrom$50M to $120M+ in annual revenue while cuttingcosts across all divisions.
 Createdan EquipmentMaintenanceProgramto cut redundant cost and instill accountability for equipmentusage.
 Oversawthe accomplishmentandoperationof a multimillion-dollarjointventure of345kV / 156 miles
transmissionline from Salt Lake City, Utah to Idaho.
PRO F ES S I O NAL O VERVI EW
BIRD ELECTRIC ENTERPRISES, LLC 2015-2016
A full service electrical contractorproviding servicesin all aspectsof the electrical industry;company generatesmore
than $90M per yearand employeesin excessof 150 team members.
VICE PRESIDENTOF OPERATIONS
 Directedoperational activitiesforsubstation,transmission,anddistributionelectrical projects,includingmanaging
contracts, subcontracting,procurement, quality,safety,planningandscheduling,receiving,shipping,materialand
equipmentmanagementactivities aswell as staffingneeded tomeetprojectrequirements.
 Work closelywiththe CEOandExecutive Teamtoensure operational goals alignedwithCompanyBusinessPlan.
 Managed daily operationsof fieldcrewsinmulti-state projectlocations,includingplanning,staffing, andbudgeting.
 Prepared,analyzed,andoversaw operational budgets while ensuringall costswere astutelymanaged.
 Ensuredtimelyreviewandprocessingof vendorinvoices toensure accurate serviceswere provided.
 AssistedContractManagerswithmaximizing profitmarginsandcapturingequipmentutilizationrates.
 Providedguidance onsupplies,materials,equipment,andservicesneededforsafe,efficientoperationonprojects.

2. LARRY SWAIM 940-399-3718 | Larry.D.Swaim@gmail.com | Page 2
PLH GROUP,INC. 2011-2014
A leading full service construction and specialty contractor that serves the electrical power line, pipeline, oil field
electrical, and industrial markets.
GENERAL MANAGER– PLHEQUIPMENT COMPANY (2013-2014)
 Providedguidance andsupervisionforthe equipmentfleetforall PLHGroup businessunits,enablingsignificantand
rapidgrowthover an 18 monthperiod. Selectedtooverseeanewlyformed equipmentcompany thatwasfounded
to optimize andmaximize the utilizationof equipmentinthe PLHGroup Equipment Fleet.
 Managed anddevelopedplanstoacquire,transfer,lease,orrentequipment/fleetforall PLHbusinessunits.
 Directedthe efficientallocationof equipmentbetweenbusinessunits of PLHGroup; supportedPLHGroup business
unitswith equipmentprocurement,moves,andservices aswell as arrangingrentalsasneeded.
 Administeredabudgetthatrangedfrom$50M to $70M to secure all needed assetsfor14 companies.
VP, TRANSMISSION,SUBSTATION,& DISTRIBUTION – POWERLINE SERVICES (2011-2013)
 Servedasa memberof the Corporate Executive ManagementTeam,overseeingday-to-dayoperationsinthe
Transmission,SubstationandDistribution UtilityDivision;implementedplans,policies,safety,andhealth
compliance toachieve overallcorporate objectives andsafetyrequirements/goals.
 Establishedandimplementedcorporate policies,procedures,andorganizational structure forassignedoperating
divisions,withinthe frameworkof the corporate policies.
 Providedadvice,guidance,anddirectiontogeneral superintendentsandsuperintendentswhile creatingand
maintainingcommunications,delegationof responsibility,anddelegationof authority.
 CoordinatedandconferredwithSafetyDepartmenttoresolve safetyandhealthcompliance issues;ensuredall
federal,state andlocal requirementsandregulations were met.
HENKELS & MCCOY,INC. 2008-2011
A nationally recognized electrical powerutility construction company.
WEST REGION OPERATIONS MANAGER
 Managed the WestRegionPowerOperationlocatedinPomona,California,whichincludedWesternUS,Hawaii,and
the BritishColumbiapowerdistribution,substation,andtransmissionoperations.
 Reorganized,restructured, andimprovedregional fieldoperationsandfieldprojectprocesses.
 Providedoverallaccountability,direction,andleadershiptothe WestRegion,whichincludedsevenareamanagers,
the westregioncorporate office,sevenother satellite officesandthe WestRegionfleetdepartment.
 Developedandimplementeda $12M inventorycontrol system.
SHAW EDS /PIKE ELECTRIC 2005-2008
The largestproviderof energy solutionsin the US.
WEST REGION OPERATIONS VICE PRESIDENT
 Builta regional operationincluding transmission,substation,distribution,engineering,andprojectmanagement
departmentsforthe company;ownedresponsibility forfieldandinternal operations.
 Provedvital to developingandensuringthe implementationof operational strategy,keyperformance indicators,
goalsand objectives,andindustrybestpractices.
 Providedoverallguidance tothe fieldworkforce andmanagementpersonnel.
 Drove teamand leadershipdevelopmentthatleadtolucrative expansionand acquisitionof the business.
*Career Note:Prior professionalexperienceincludes OperationsManagerforQUANTA SERVICES (2002-2005) and Electrical
Foremanand Superintendentfor TEXAS ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS/INFRASTRUXGROUP,INC.(1996-2003).
ED UC ATI O N & C RED ENTI ALS
Henkels and McCoy Supervisors Academy / Henkels and McCoy PMP Certification Introductory Courses
Field Leadership Courses / Construction Management Courses / General Education, Paris Jr. College