JASON B. FOLSOM
- Assistant Project Manager
- Houston, TX
- Member Since Feb 09, 2023
Candidates About
Jason b. Folsom
~ 16 Years Experience in Commercial, Retail, Institutional and Healthcare Industries~
Ø Skilled in increasing efficiency and productivity to reduce costs and increase revenue and profits in highly-competitive markets
Ø Collaborative across multiple departments to meet project requirements and utilizing technology to enhance organizational performance
Ø Capable of building and leading loyal, self-sustaining teams to reach organizational objectives and goals
Ø Highly-responsible, organized, analytical and adaptable “team-player” with a proven track record of problem solving, strategic planning, quick thinking, team-building and resolution of complex issues
Ø Fair, practical, compassionate and understanding individual with strong time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Ø Respected by coworkers at all levels, I can easily win the trust and confidence of individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures and personalities
Project Planning & Scope Facilities Management Construction Management
Profitability & Budgeting Purchasing/Buyout Contract Administration
Vendor/Contractor Relations Estimating & Bid Analysis CPM Scheduling
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 2007
University of Texas-Pan American - Edinburg, TX.
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) 1997
Sam Houston State University -Huntsville, TX.
Professional Experience
D.L. Bandy Constructors, Inc. July 2017 – June 2018
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
General Contractor - $70M+ in annual revenue
§ Coordinate activities of the project team, including architects, engineers and consultants throughout the construction process
§ Currently assisting project/ operations management team on an elementary school project for Northside I.S.D (Grosenbacher ES) with a budget of $23.4M
§ Primary duties include construction management, subcontract coordination, scheduling, document control, submittal and RFI review and tracking, A/E and Owner correspondence, client relationship development and customer satisfaction
§ Other responsibilities include producing and tracking construction deficiencies (architectural/engineering/consultant) and tracking production/lead-times, ETAs and delivery of materials, equipment and other specialty items in advance of scheduled installations and substantial completion
D.Wilson Construction Co. Oct. 2016 - Feb. 2017
PROJECT MANAGER
General Contractor - $90M+ in annual revenue
§ Lead all aspects of commercial construction projects from startup/budget to closeout with cumulative revenue of approximately $35M
§ Coordinate all activities of the project team, including architects, engineers and consultants throughout the construction process
· Primary duties include construction management, scheduling, budget buyout, submittal and RFI tracking, budget tracking, contract administration and purchasing, A/E and Owner correspondence, client relationship development and customer satisfaction
· Ensure that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints
CBRE/Christus Health System-Spohn Hospitals Sept. 2014 – Jan. 2016
FACILITY MANAGER
Real Estate Services/Healthcare - $900M+ in annual revenue
· Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients
· Responsible for maintaining the facility and its plant operations and code compliance involved in planning, design, construction, financial and administration for three (3) Christus Spohn hospitals (Christus Health) in Corpus Christi, Alice and Kingsville, TX
· Assisted implementation of enhanced performance indicators and operational goals, cost reduction programs, and service delivery that consistently adds value and customer satisfaction
· Functional areas of management included financial management, Environment of Care/Life Safety code compliance, emergency management, asset preservation strategies, project management, project risk assessment, human resources, and client relationship development
Companion Sitter Service May 2010 – Sept. 2014
BUSINESS MANAGER
Assisted Living Provider - $800K+ in annual revenue
§ Supervised operations in the Harlingen, TX and maintain company presence in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
§ Oversaw business functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and timekeeping
§ Managed day-to-day operations including staff hiring, training and retention, bookkeeping, budgeting, financial planning, scheduling and supervision of +/- 40 contract sitters
Texas Children’s Hospital Oct. 2008 – May 2010
FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER
Healthcare Provider - $1B+ in annual revenue
§ Led all aspects of healthcare construction projects from design to closeout for the Facilities Planning & Development Department (FP&D)
§ Coordinated all activities of the design team, including architects, engineers and consultants throughout the design process; created project scopes of work (SOW) and schedules
§ Developed capital budgets and performed budget buyout, including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (medical and IT), and reviewed and approved payments to design professionals, contractors, and material and equipment vendors/suppliers
§ Coordinated bid/award activities for construction contracts and managed the construction by hiring, directing and coordinating the activities of construction managers, general contractors, and other project personnel
§ Developed critical budget oversight to cut costs and meet Texas Children’s FP&D cost savings standard of at least 5% on all projects; planned project budgets to meet goal and tracked expenses to identify cost savings in each project phase; saved an average of 15% per project, with several over 20% and highest with 28% cost savings
South Texas College Nov. 2002 – Sept. 2008
GENERAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR (FACILITIES & OPERATIONS)
Higher Education Provider/Five-Campus College - 20,000+ FTE Students & Staff
§ Oversaw operations for the Facilities & Operations Department including Food Services, Bookstore Operations, Custodial and Maintenance Services, Vending, and other auxiliary services
§ Completed Special Projects as assigned by the Director of Operations and/or the V.P. of Finance & Administration, including a five (5)-year business plan for Food Operations expansion and an Inventory Control system for Food Service and Custodial departments
§ Performed business planning to improve operations and anticipate future demands by providing forecast of student/staff growth and expense increases, enabling the college to meet expansion demands for equipment, supplies, salaries and wages
§ Held P&L responsibility, developed annual business/strategic plans, departmental budgets and staffing plans and assisted with the hiring/training of staff of approximately 60
§ Facilities management duties included maintenance work orders, property inspections, and monitoring of maintenance for all college facilities and equipment
Previous employment
Coastland Construction, Inc. June 2001 - Sept. 2002
PROJECT MANAGER
Sweezy Construction, Inc. Feb. 1999 - May 2001
PROJECT MANAGER
Hertz Equiment Rental Corp. Feb. 1998 - Feb. 1999
SALES COORDINATOR
Computer Technology
Windows (1998-2016, XP, Professional), Microsoft (MS) Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project, Primavera P6, Timberline/Sage 300, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, MS Access, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, My Deluxe Invoices & Estimates, Oracle, CMMS