James Frye

About James Frye

I thrive in ambiguous environments where strategic vision meets flawless execution. As a PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a TS/SCI clearance and over a decade of U.S. military experience, I don’t just manage projects, I deliver results that matter. I’ve led $136M+ in infrastructure and construction projects and managed $4.8B in critical facilities, driving operational excellence in fast-paced defense and engineering environments.My leadership style is holistic and empathetic, focused on empowering high-performing teams to excel both professionally and personally. By leveraging data-driven insights and aligning initiatives with strategic objectives, I’ve delivered multi-million-dollar portfolios across multiple countries, achieving outcomes like 15% efficiency gains through process optimization. Whether enhancing operational readiness or innovating solutions for complex challenges, I bring precision, adaptability, and impact to every mission.Relentless in my pursuit of growth, I’m always learning and pushing boundaries to exceed expectations, elevating every team and organization I serve. Let’s build something exceptional.

Experience

1. Power Station Commander

   US Army Corps of Engineers

   Apr 2024 — Present · Fayetteville, NC, US

   Lead an 18-person deployable power plant team, delivering critical electrical infrastructure for defense missions, contributing to $136M+ in managed projects- Oversee power requirement assessments, transformer inspections, and maintenance of power plants, substations, and medium-voltage systems, ensuring 100% operational readiness- Direct circuit breaker maintenance, infrared surveys, and contractor oversight, applying Lean Six Sigma to achieve results that managed over $20M in electrical infrastructure- Train personnel on prime power equipment, fostering technical expertise and personal growth through an empathetic leadership approach- Manage unit’s website and social media, connecting families and stakeholders to create a centralized hub for mission-critical information.

Education

• Western Carolina University

  Master's degree, Project Management

  2018 — 2026

• Ashford University

  Bachelor's Degree, Small Business Operations and Entrepreneurship

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Hazard Communications
• Military Experience
• Maintenance & Repair
• Leadership
• Dod
• Management
• Secret Security Clearance
• Military Operations
• Public Speaking
• Military
• Process Safety
• Customer Service
• Construction
• Osha/Cfr/Nfpa and Other Federal/State Regulatory Programs
• Microsoft Office