To obtain a management position with a growth-oriented company where I can utilize my skills and experience to advance the goals of the organization.
JAMES B. LA BOUFF
EDUCATION
B.S. Business Administration (Business Law/Operations & Production Management)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA June, 1980
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RCR Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc., Riverside, CA
Vice President, Southern California Commercial Division 2008
• Managed a $8,500,000 budget with full profit & loss responsibility
• Negotiated $3,000,000 in contracts
• Developed and implemented design/build program
• Managed 5 department heads and 5 other team members
• Prepared annual budget and business plan
• Tracked job cost and change orders
• Provided monthly financial analysis and projections
• Recruited, hired, promoted and terminated staff
Chief Operating Officer/Executive Committee Member 2004-2008
• Managed 6 Division Managers who generated $177,000,000 in revenue in 2006
• Assisted Division Managers with developing annual budgets and business plans
• Reviewed monthly financial reports with Division Managers
• Developed a Divisions Manager’s training manual and program
• Developed systems and controls to streamline operations and create efficiencies
• Participated in establishing company policies and procedures as a member of the Executive Committee
• Recruited, hired, promoted and terminated staff
Division Manager (Riverside and San Diego Divisions) 1999-2004
• Generated $65,000,000 in revenue in 2004 with full profit & loss responsibility
• Met or exceeded sales, revenue and net income budgets from 2001 through 2004
• Grew sales and revenue 65% between 2001 and 2004
• Managed 7 department heads
• Successfully defended a racial discrimination lawsuit
• Successfully managed division through bankruptcy of parent company (AMPAM)
• Prepared annual budgets and business plans
• Provided monthly financial analysis and projections
• Recruited, hired, promoted and terminated staff
DK Mechanical, Inc., Anaheim, CA 1999
Project Manager
• Managed multiple contracts exceeding $1,500,000 in revenue
• Managed the change order and submittal process
• Coordinated project activities with contractor and subcontractors
• Scheduled labor, material shipments and subcontractor services to meet project schedule
• Monitored jobsite safety (no recordable accidents)
Swinerton Industrial, Inc., Valencia, CA 1998-1999
Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer
• Tracked job cost and reported projected cost monthly
• Managed the change order and submittal process
• Coordinated project activities with contractor and subcontractors
• Scheduled labor, material shipments and subcontractor services
• Monitored jobsite safety (no recordable accidents)
Purchasing Agent
• Purchased and expedited material, tools and equipment
• Prepared project submittals/manuals
University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc., Anaheim, CA 1995-1998
Project Engineer
• Purchased and expedited mechanical and plumbing equipment and piping
• Prepared project submittals/manuals
Purchasing Manager
• Purchased and expedited material, tools and equipment
• Prepared project submittals/manuals
• Renegotiated purchase order terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers
Winterbottom Brothers, Inc., Temple City, CA 1981-1995
General Manager/Estimator/Project Manager/Purchasing Manager/Secretary&Treasurer
• Managed a $3,500,000 budget in 1993 with full profit & loss responsibility
• Negotiated and maintained financing, bonding and insurance
• Developed 15 new accounts
• Estimated $45,000,000 in plumbing jobs
• Negotiated and sold $4,000,000 sales and contracts
• Managed projects generating $6,000,000 in revenue
• Purchased and expedited all plumbing equipment and piping (1981-1987)
• Participated in establishing company policies and procedures as the company Secretary/Treasurer and Board Member
• Participated in establishing industry policies as a member of the union/contractor P.I.P.E. Trust Fund
City of La Puente, La Puente, CA 1990-1991
Planning Commissioner/Development Review Board Member
• Reviewed the General Plan and Land Use Element and submitted recommendations to the City Council
• Reviewed the proposed City Redevelopment Plan and submitted recommendations to the City Council
• Reviewed and approved/disapproved commercial and residential development applications
Proficient in Microsoft applications and various accounting, scheduling and job cost programs
References and Project List available upon request
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