James Broscheid

Experience

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  Aidant

  Jul 2001 - Aug 2004

  Department Manager/Procurement

  - Monitored purchase-order entry, inventory control, cost verification and parts availability/inventory. - Supervised service department including scheduling, conflict resolution, training, payroll and quality control in accordance with company standards and guidelines.- Designed and developed specialized reports to streamline data for clients.- Conducted on-site safety training for customers to insure client satisfaction and retention.- Received inside sales/customer service calls and will call customers. Show less

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  Freelance Journalism

  Jan 2002 - now

  Freelance Writer

  - Feature article writer, conduct interviews for The Big Takeover periodical (2010 - present). Artists interviewed include For Against, Breathless, Rogue Wave, FRIGS, Just Mustard, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Hinds, Smokescreens, Mourn, Vaadat Charigim, Catherine Wheel, Granite Shore, Rome Is Not A Town, No Age, Mint Field, Lea Porcelain, Alison's Halo, Fazerdaze, The Courtneys, No Joy, Tobin Sprout, The Black Watch, Aldous Harding, Drab Majesty, Charlie Hilton, Eagulls, Flyying Colours, Jeff Runnings, B Boys, DIIV, Tacocat, Tennis System, Frankie Stubbs (Leatherface), Temples, Neutrals, Seablite, Chris Cohen, Fleeting Joys, The Stroppies, Pip Blom, Peel Dream Magazine, The Meeting Places - Music reviews for new releases for Stinkweeds Online Music, (2005 – 2011)- Feature article, artist profile in Artbook of the New West, published Spring 2002 Show less

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  Siemens Industry, Inc

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2011

  Project Manager/Service Account Engineer

  • Managed multiple commercial projects simultaneously from bidding to completion with varying budgets from $10k to $2.5M • Conduct pre-inspection walk-throughs to ensure systems meet company & NFPA 72 standards as well as plans and specifications prior to acceptance testing• Collaborate with management and engineering to assess risk in systems design utilizing FMEA to identify failure modes at the time of project turnover (on projects >$50k)• Planned, budgeted and forecasted projects to ensure targets are met including cost minimization and profitability• Prepared monthly reports of all project expenditures to reconcile against budget forecasts• Responsible for department including planning, scheduling, budget, training, and supervision of field staff and office personnel• Responsible for accounts payable/receivable, invoicing and change order authorization• Contract negotiation and direct management of vendors and subcontractors• Create project take-offs based off PE-stamped plan-sets• Issue RFI to engineering firms, clients and/or vendors to collect information/clarification on capabilities• Support collaboration for efficient & effective team environments Show less

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  IES Commercial

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Commissioning Manager

  • Quality Assurance Management for Intel Corporation’s $5B Fab 42 project; responsible for all phases of completion including implementation of systems testing procedures and development of methods and procedures for acceptance• Ensure final deliverables meet/exceed NFPA 72, SISC, TIA technical standards, ISO 9001 product specifications, and company criteria• Conduct random site audits, identify problem areas and issue solutions via Corrective Action Plans to Operations/Project management teams where/when necessary• Ensure field crews meet OSHA standards for safety as part of QA team protocol via random audits and inspections• Coordination and scheduling of field labor, project managers and support staff to achieve project milestones• Management of Quality Assurance Team including training & assessment• Lead daily meetings with management team, client and end-user; preparation of progress reports to provide up-to-date project status; creation of custom one-line diagrams to inform of current work activities• Create quality control objectives and documentation for all three sign-off phases (Construction Complete, Green Tag, Blue Tag) and conduct quality audits at random to verify conformance• Identify work problems/conflicts and assist teams in finding resolutions Show less

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  Colorado Mesa University

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2016

  Special Projects Technician / Student Assistant

  Conduct research for Intergovernmental & Community Affairs and special projects for the Office of Diversity, Advocacy and Student Health for grant opportunities and/or special recognition in sustainability and community outreach. In addition, I assist with CMU's School of Business.

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  U.S. Forest Service

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  Visitor Information (Seasonal)

  Coordinate daily tasks and needs.Schedule seasonal employees and volunteers.Oversee information quality and local natural history & National Forest information.Maintain publications inventory.Publicize upcoming educational programs.Maintain A/V & office equipment.Collection and analysis of visitor use data.Conduct and oversee short interpretive programs given by Forest Service staff and host programs given by guest speakers.Maintain facility and supply inventory.Coordinate with area law enforcement.Compose and present safety meetings.Grand Mesa Visitor Center customer relations. Show less

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  Habitat For Humanity of the San Juans

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Assistant Director & Project Management

  Responsible for providing support to the Board of Directors while managing operations of the affiliate. Duties include family services, mortgage processing & servicing, reporting, digital & physical records reorg, check processing, escrow management, office staff supervision along with human resource functions, new home construction and fund-raising. Additional duties include compliance and tax-exempt (property/sales) filings, applying for environmental clearances with the state for new construction projects, quarterly reporting (LE-21) with the Secretary of State office and revenue generation via the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority & Federal Home Loan Bank.Supervise personnel & administrative processesEvaluate specifications to plan procedures, start/completion times, and staffing requirements for each phase of constructionOversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion including bid negotiations and change managementProcurement of tools, equipment and materials to conform to work schedulesCollaborate with community stakeholders and sponsors to raise fundsManage all legal and administrative processes for new mortgages, home closings, and escrow account Prepare for all audits required by state and federal agenciesManage family services programs, all new home builds and requests for critical home repairMaintain organization’s website (WordPress)Analyze, manage and mitigate riskPlan ahead to prevent problems/conflicts and resolve any emerging issuesComplete environmental clearance studies for new construction projectsInstituted a Purchase Order system for cost monitoring and accountabilityRaised over $209,000.00 in funding via grants & reimbursementsCompleted 3 Financial Audits and 3 tax filings in 1 year. Show less

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  Bonsai Design Inc

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Project Manager

  • Ensure multiple projects ranging from $350k to $2M are on time and on budget• Utilize QFD methods in collaboration with Sales and Design Departments to achieve client vision on one-of-a-kind aerial adventure installations & product prototype assessments• Ensure final product conforms to ANSI, PRCA, & ASTM industry standards via quality audits during all phases of installation• Verify field teams utilize company policies & OSHA guidelines for work site safety and enforce when necessary• Primary client contact for assigned projects • Collaborate with Design Manager during design phase for each project • Bids, hires, and manages all subcontractors • Manage legal and policy-based project documents includingcontracts, change orders, progress reports, policies, commissioning documents • Supervisory duties including training, staff retention, and performance evaluations • Acquisition and continuous control of materials and equipment Show less

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  Project Solutions Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2019

  Project Manager
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  GSA

  Sept 2019 - now

  Contracting Officer Representative Level IIFAC-P/PM Mid-LevelWork with Service Center, client agencies and contractors in planning/scheduling/executing projects to meet project goals and objectivesMonitor & analyze macro progress (multiple projects simultaneously), in relation to established goals/objectives, and provide project updates to Contracting Officer, Administrative Officer, Procurement Department and peers in monthly status meetingsOriginate and maintain projects in Kahua system for tracking/analysis of assigned projectsGenerate Scopes of Work, Independent Government Estimates (utilizing Definitive Estimating Software, RS Means and Sierra West cost data, historical data & market research), and Technical Analysis as needed for new construction, tenant improvements and repair/alteration projects in accordance with federal regulations, industry standards and best practicesAssemble and submit Acquisition/Procurement Packages to secure funding in accordance with federal policies and proceduresNegotiate contract pricing, costs and terms to insure project success with a knowledge of contract types (IDIQ, O&M, 8(a) and sole source contractors)Schedule and conduct pre-bid and pre-construction site evaluations with potential & awarded contractorsGenerate contract modifications (change management), to projects as requiredReview and approve contractor submittals and schedules prior to NTP issuanceMentor new hires within the agency in regards to procedures, software and government policiesIssue progress reports to project stakeholders and inspection-generated punch list items throughout project life cycle Show less

  • Project Manager - Real Estate Acquisition Division

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2023