Brian Sims
Operations Manager
Pascagoula
Summary
Have worked in the construction industry for 20+ years. Am very outgoing, detail-oriented and proficient at building professional relationships. Take pride in having a strong work ethic and devotion to the job. Am a strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Am Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction, as well as, skilled in supervising projects from start to finish. Have excellent communication and coordination skills and am educated in OSHA safety requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
NexGen Contracting
03.2023 - Current
- Manage budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Spearhead process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Empower employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Develop robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen disruptions.
- Reduce turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Analyze data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Handle staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
- Achieve higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Construction Manager
Spirit Construction
08.2021 - Current
- Help plan and build schedules for 7 crafts and up to 6 subcontractors on project than work off of schedule to finish activities on time.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion
- Coordinated with 6 subcontractors on-site, 7 craft superintendents, and client from beginning of project through start up and commissioning.
- Kept site compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Oversaw up to 250 employee's attendance record, handled 7 crafts timesheets for payroll and ordered material needed for site. Ordered and managed up to 100 pieces of rental equipment used for craft work on project.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Lead weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost days.
- Surveyed site to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets for 7 crafts on-site at same time.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction.
- Kept site compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
Site Manager
Gray Construction
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting personnel assignments as needed.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for site management tasks.
- Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
Mechanical Superintendent
Yates Construction
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed millwright department of 50 men for layouts, installation, leveling and alignment of all rotating equipment, tanks, skids, duct work and jack shafts to paper machine.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Performed quality mechanical drawing checks to confirm safe, compliant and cost-effective design criteria.
- Supported production cost quotations by providing estimates of equipment, material and labor costs.
- Performed field walk-downs of proposed installation sites, inspecting facilities for potential issues.
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs
- Protected workers and general public by enforcing strict safety practices
- Prepared regular departmental reports detailing mechanical installation, maintenance and repair activities
- Worked effectively with other departments, vendors and regulators to achieve operational objectives
- Reported on work progress to manager and incorporated feedback to maintain tight schedules
NCCER PLUS General Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept 6 crews of 10 men properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Assigned daily duties to 6 foremen for their crews based upon their strengths, effectively completing tasks on time dictated by project schedule.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Prepared daily timesheets and weekly summary for 60 employees and inputted electronically for payroll.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing all potential hazards and mitigations for hazards.
- Checked safety credentials for all 60 crew members to comply with corporate rules and made sure proper training was given for tasks.
- Supervised 6 foremen, Layouts, assembly, installation of pumps, agitators, exchangers, compressors, conveyors and final alignment for client sign off.
NCCER PLUS Millwright Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Supervised 3 mechanical crews of 12 men for layouts, setting, and final alignment of rotating equipment.
- Supervised installation of conveyors, fans, blowers, motors and sheave alignment to equipment.
- Supervised pipe stress and final alignment sold off to client for start-up and commissioning.
- Helped plan, schedule, and supervise preventative maintenance work on equipment during start-up and commissioning.
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation for PM log.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Millwright Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Inspected and examined machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Replaced 150 defective parts of machines, adjusted clearances and completed alignment of moving parts.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
Millwright Foreman
BAE Systems
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Responsible for Layouts, setting and alignment of equipment (i.e., pump skids, turbines and boiler feed water pumps).
- Positioned 50 steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment weighing over 50 tons, using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Responsible for shooting in and leveling 50 soleplates for wenches and davit arms.
- Replaced defective parts of machines, adjusted clearances and completed alignment of moving parts.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with proper training and knowledge.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment.
- Safely used blow torches, hammers and forklifts, resulting in 0 accidents.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Journeyman Millwright
Zachary Construction
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Replaced defective parts of machines, adjusted clearances and completed alignment of rotating shafts.
- Installed 30 mechanical seals and packing on pumps.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completing maintenance.
- Inserted shims adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and precise measuring instruments that measure within thousandths.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment.
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerlines and elevations.
Education
OSHA 30, CPR And First Aid
Gray Construction
Lexington, KY09-2022
OSHA 30 Training, CPR And First Aid Training -
NCCER
Birmingham, AL04.2020
NCCER Management Yates -
NCCER Millwright PLUS
Lock Haven, PA06.2019
CDL Class A license -
MDOT
Gulfport, MS08.2018
TWIC Card -
MDOT
Gulfport, MS09.2016
Manager Certification Performance Contractors -
NCCER
Mobile, AL04.2015
Associate of Arts - Business
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS05.2001
Skills
- Operations Management
- Problem-solving
- Reading blueprints
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Subcontractor management
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvement
- Staff management
- Organizational management
- Team leadership
- Performance reporting
- Decision-making
- Planning and implementation
- Client relationships
Timeline
Operations Manager
NexGen Contracting
03.2023 - Current
Site Manager
Gray Construction
09.2022 - 03.2023
Construction Manager
Spirit Construction
08.2021 - Current
Mechanical Superintendent
Yates Construction
10.2018 - 05.2021
NCCER PLUS General Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
01.2017 - 07.2018
NCCER PLUS Millwright Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017
Millwright Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
01.2010 - 12.2015
Millwright Foreman
BAE Systems
01.2008 - 12.2009
Journeyman Millwright
Zachary Construction
02.2005 - 11.2007
OSHA 30 Training, CPR And First Aid Training -
NCCER
NCCER Management Yates -
NCCER Millwright PLUS
CDL Class A license -
MDOT
TWIC Card -
MDOT
Manager Certification Performance Contractors -
NCCER
Associate of Arts - Business
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
OSHA 30, CPR And First Aid
Gray Construction