James E. Fleming
Harrisburg
Summary
Creative professional with over 25 years’ experience in all aspects of successful project management which includes project planning, development, and facilities maintenance. Excels in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong detail, problem solving and follow-through capabilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Real Services, Inc.
York, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Ground up, remodel, and special projects for Food Service companies, and several Special Projects Clients.
- Develop, implement, and track project schedules, budgets, and milestones.
- Oversee on-site construction, renovations, or maintenance to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
- Manage consultants, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Negotiate contracts, manage change orders, and track expenses.
- Act as the main point of contact, ensuring client satisfaction and reporting project progress.
- Prepare reports, permits, and documentation, including floor plans or site surveys.
- Proficiency in project management software, strong negotiation skills, and technical knowledge of building systems.
Construction Project Manager
Investment Real Estate, LLC
York, PA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Ground up construction of single and multi level self storage facilities, while delivering projects on time and budget.
- Plans all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion.
- Obtains all necessary regulations and permits.
- Orders necessary supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Makes sure projects are aligned with agreed-upon plans.
- Manages a construction manager and oversees their work.
- Communicates with clients and delivers project progress reports.
- Develops and adheres to the budget, timeline, and quality control plan.
- Collaborates with architects, engineers, electricians, and other specialists.
- Writes and submits testing and inspection logs, quality assurance reports, and punch lists.
- Ensures that all local, state, and national building codes and regulations and safety precautions are followed.
- Uses scheduling software to update schedules, track progress, and document project progression.
Retail Construction & Systems Project Manager
Kontoor Brands
Harrisburg, PA
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided superior work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in Project management for retail store remodels, and buildouts, while delivering projects on time and budget.
- Prepared bid packages, bid review documents and other related GC qualification documents
- Obtained and review all closeout documentation including lien releases, contractor affidavits, warranty information, as-built drawings, air balance reports, signed punch list, and other job completion documents
- Updated weekly construction project report, special project report, contractor project status reports, and weekly jobsite photos. Compile updated information from multiple departments, vendors, and construction team for use on status reports. Keep up to date and accurate job folders for each project on the shared drive as well as hard copy folders.
- Collected all tenant allowance funds, deposits, credits and other amounts due Kontoor Brands as part of the construction closeout process
- Addressed GC warranty issues and coordinate with Facilities to resolve open issues
- Coordinated the delivery of tenant supplied construction materials and supplies and issue purchase orders to various vendors
- Drafted GC contracts for Director review using AIA Document software. Collect all required documentation to process GC payment applications and change orders. Coordinate payments with Project Managers.
- Obtained certificate of insurance from Kontoor Brands insurance provider to all new stores and supply to landlord/tenant coordinator. Additional administrative duties as assigned including communication with mall tenant coordinators, inspectors, architects, and others.
- Provided oversight and direction during the construction process from beginning through the issuance of final occupancy permit, including conducting site visits, facilitating site turnover to operations, preparing and completing punch list.
- Worked with design coordinator on preliminary site design and specifications.
Project Manager
Philadelphia Sign Company
Palmyra, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided superior customer service and work quality while demonstrating attention to detail, flexibility and innovation in Project management for major restaurant chain, in addition to large corporate client. Maintained successful relationships with customers while delivering projects on time and budget.
- Capability to work with contracts, bonds, insurance requirements, forms and permits
- Strong ability to coordinate work done by subcontractors and vendors
- Monitor material and finishes with architectural attention to detail oriented
- Schedule with subcontractors and venders in support of details project plan
- Review and approve purchases by suppliers and contractor
- Monitor and review project material timelines
- Ability to coordinate, track and influence subcontractors, suppliers
- Awareness of Client goals, values, image and strong team leadership
- Provide the bridge between the customer and the company
- Troubleshoot issues and develop / offer solutions to company and client
- Able to read project plans, blue prints, shop drawings, specifications, and related project documents
Construction Services Manager
Rite Aid Corporation
Camp Hill, PA
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Managed corporate level projects such as rollout initiatives, store department upgrades and other special projects which frequently required independent judgments while all tasks were performed in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.
- Provided complete project management.
- Tracked costs and provided quality control for all assigned corporate capital initiatives.
- Generated and maintained project schedules and communicated them to internal and external contacts.
- Provided vendors with work authorizations and contracts and entered them into internal system.
- Acted as a liaison between the department and other areas of the company for various corporate initiatives, included the annual trade show and model store improvements.
Facility Administrator II
Rite Aid Corporation
Camp Hill, PA
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Regional-level single point of contact for repair, maintenance, and capital improvement projects related to open retail stores and secondary repair support for surplus properties and to provide process, productivity, and training leadership for team members.
- Planned, organized, and controlled all projects, training meetings, and development activities for the retail facilities department.
- Negotiated and assessed bid packages for unit rates and bid qualifications.
- Provided training to new team members regarding policies and procedures and ensured that all team members consistently follow them.
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously and met all deadlines.
Contract Administrator II
Rite Aid Corporation
Camp Hill, PA
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed ability to bid and negotiate multi-million dollar contracts with subcontractors resulting in consistent bottom line savings. Managed contracts for exterior services including landscaping, snowplowing, parking lot sweeping, and managed capital improvement projects.
- Negotiated contracts that ensured quality and met standards.
EMS Coordinator
Rite Aid Corporation
Camp Hill, PA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Programmed, maintained and monitored energy management systems in retail locations. Johnson-Controls, Com-Trol, Trane-Tracer systems.
- Prepared product proposals, product requirement specifications, data sheets, application notes, and reference design kits.
- Obtained exposure to many troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques through active management of field operations and constant interaction with diverse vendor base.
- Developed new specifications manual for new and retro-fitting systems.
Maintenance Dispatcher
Rite Aid Corporation
Camp Hill, PA
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Earned a reputation as a valuable and cooperative coworker by: being fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed; effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times; and assisting new employees and other staff to become familiar with policy and operations.
- Resolved issues and problems identified at store level and communicate with store and district managers with time frames of repairs, and close out service calls when completed
- Resolved invoice issues with vendors
- Handled after hours emergencies
- Monitored repair requests that have been redirected to insurance agencies and landlords
- Resolved violation issues pertaining to all aspects of a retail location
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously and met all deadlines.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PASkills
- AutoCAD training
- Project/Budget Management
- Project Coordination
- Database building and Management
- Crisis Management
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Goal Setting/Accomplishment
- Training and Mentoring
- Team Building and Motivation
- Carlisle Roofing Intermediate - Seminar
Timeline
Project Manager
Real Services, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Investment Real Estate, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2024
Retail Construction & Systems Project Manager
Kontoor Brands
01.2016 - 01.2022
Project Manager
Philadelphia Sign Company
01.2015 - 01.2016
Construction Services Manager
Rite Aid Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2014
Facility Administrator II
Rite Aid Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2009
Contract Administrator II
Rite Aid Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2003
EMS Coordinator
Rite Aid Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2001
Maintenance Dispatcher
Rite Aid Corporation
01.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Harrisburg Area Community College