James Boucher
James Boucher has 20 years of industry experience in the renovation of existing and construction of new federal, institutional, industrial, and commercial projects. He is primarily responsible for the general management of PEI’s production activities and he also supervises the estimating and project management departments. He is involved in all phases of business including: preconstruction services, estimating, negotiations, and project management.
Jim pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hartford in Connecticut. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology Construction from Central Connecticut State University.
Professional Experience
- Vice President, Construction Pride Enterprises, Inc. (1/05 - Present)
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- General management of all facets of PEI Construction Services
- Pre-construction planning, Project supervision, and Cost management
- Scheduling, Budgeting and Field supervision of all ongoing projects
- Sr. Project Manager/Estimator Pride Enterprises, Inc. (1/03 - Present)
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- Managing and estimating various types of new and renovation construction projects
- Negotiating contracts with government personnel
- Preparing budgets and invoices
- Managing all subcontractor activities
- Vice President of Construction R.I. Williams, Inc. (2001 - 2002)
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- Managing the company’s Estimating and Project Management departments
- Assessing the effectiveness of general office activities to ensure its proper operation
- Sr. Project Manager/Estimator R.I. Williams, Inc. (1997 - 2001)
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- Project management and estimating of government, institutional and commercial work
- Preparing estimates and negotiating contracts with government personnel
- Overseeing subcontractor and supplier scheduling and invoicing
- Managing all project related personnel
- Project Manager Astro Waterproofing and Restoration (1994 - 1997)
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- Directing field force for repair and waterproofing of concrete slabs, structural steel repairs, masonry repairs, and expansion joints
- Managing field force in the replacement of modified bitumen, built-up, copper and slate roofing systems
- Maintaining schedules and completing projects within budget parameters
- Negotiating, scheduling and supervising subcontractors for specialty work
- Monitoring construction work to ensure quality control and site safety
- Estimating projects utilizing detailed quantity take-offs
- Successfully managed multi-million dollar restoration projects including: American Museum of Natural History – New York, NY; United States Postal Service – New York, NY; Morristown Memorial Hospital – Morristown, NJ
- Designed alternative work methods to accommodate field conditions
- Project Engineer Desman Associates (1992 - 1994)
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- Planning, designing and preparing contract drawings and specifications for 20 parking garage and plaza facilities
- Prioritizing repair programs and providing cost effective repair schemes to satisfy and comply with owner’s budget
- Implementing the highly technological use of hydro demolition on various projects; increasing productivity and decreasing labor costs
- Managing condition survey team during inspections and tests
- Successfully managed projects that resulted in a 10% - 15% contract saving to owners.
- Designed and administered multi-million dollar reinforced concrete, structural steel and waterproofing restoration projects including: New York Hilton, New York, NY; Two Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, PA; Prudential Towers, Boston, MA; City of New Britain, CT Points of America, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; New Haven Parking Authority, New Haven, CT;
- Resident Engineer Desman Associates (1991 - 1992)
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- Liaising between owners and general contractors
- Supervising contractors to effectively perform work in accordance with contract documents
- Issuing condition survey reports indicating type, magnitude and estimated cost of prioritized repairs
- Directing construction projects from initial condition survey to final completion
- Superintendent/Foreman MLB Associates (1985 - 1991)
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- Assisted in designing residential homes including layouts of floors, walls and roofs.
- Trained and supervised affiliates to expedite and properly execute all phases of work.
- Framed residential and commercial buildings complying with building codes.
