Jim League
Fremont
Summary
Accomplished Project Development Manager with a proven track record at Helm Mechanical, driving a new division to an expected $20M in revenue. Expert in scope management and team leadership, I've enhanced project execution and efficiency, mentoring teams to exceed goals. Skilled in relationship building, my strategic innovations have significantly boosted client satisfaction and financial outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Development Manager
Helm Mechanical
01.2020 - Current
- Started design build division in 2020. New division has grown year over year to an expected $20M in revenue in FY24.
- Manage a team of Sales managers, 2 project Managers and 1 Project Administrator.
- Conducted comprehensive market research analyses to inform strategic decision-making processes during project planning stages.
- Facilitated productive meetings with clients and stakeholders to review progress updates, address concerns, and gather feedback for ongoing improvement efforts.
- Trained new hires on departmental procedures and best practices, enhancing overall team performance through knowledgeable guidance.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that led to increased cost savings and overall efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring clear expectations were set for all team members regarding deadlines and deliverables.
- Developed and presented project and funding proposals.
- Optimized business and management practices to improve all facets of project development and execution.
Branch Service Manager
Johnson Controls
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered quality service with remarkable efficiency by skillfully overseeing daily branch operations.
- Managed a team of 25 Truck Based service Technicians in Omaha, Lincoln and Carney.
- Responsible for the redemption of the annual revenue quota for all lines of business by working with assigned service sales representatives as well as meeting annual district quota objectives.
- Responsible for the renewal of all maintenance contracts at target levels to meet corporate target margins. Built a field organization capable of performing the work required to redeem customer commitments through hiring, training and managing Service Technicians.
- Supervise field organization to assure all jobs are completed on time, within budget and accepted by customer.
- Develop annual operating plan in conjunction with Regional Management. Manage daily functions of the service organization including supervising the Service Coordinator, daily scheduling of the Technicians, reviewing and approving of all invoicing, reviewing and approval of all AP/AR related to Service, reviewing and approval of all estimates and proposals of the sales team.
- Managed an annual revenue of $25M at greater than 40%GM YOY
Service Operations Manager
MMC
01.2003 - 12.2018
- Began my tenure at MMC as an Account Manager from 2003 to 2013 with annual sales of $6M.
- In 2013 was promoted to Service Operations Manger.
- Managed a combined portfolio of Service and Service projects of $28M.
- Estimate, sell and manage execution of Service retrofits and TK projects. Recruited and hired Service Sales Representatives and developed a team of professional sales representatives that sold and executed maintenance agreements, S&R and TK work.
- Optimized staff scheduling practices to balance workload distribution and minimize overtime expenses without compromising service quality or employee morale.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and consistently updating company policies accordingly.
Skills
- Scope Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Training and mentoring
- Cost Estimates
- Scope Definition
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
Timeline
Project Development Manager
Helm Mechanical
01.2020 - Current
Branch Service Manager
Johnson Controls
01.2018 - 12.2020
Service Operations Manager
MMC
01.2003 - 12.2018
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