Jim Reader

About Jim Reader

DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY- 1/2012 - Present VIP REALTY GROUP - Southwest Florida -…

Experience

1. Manager - Capital Project Management

   Duquesne Light Company

   Jan 2012 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Capital Projects Oversight: Oversee Transmission and Distribution capital projects, through the Project Management team, to meet established scopes, schedules, and budgets while working to better align the group with corporate goals and objectives. In addition, I have provided, improved or developed: • Leadership - I have worked to provide the group with the leadership necessary to transform itself into a group ready for the challenges of both today and the future. I have also worked to develop the skills of the existing Project Managers through coaching and training. • Operational Excellence - I have implemented a number of practices and procedures with the goal of increasing efficiency of capital spend and reducing redundant/wasteful practices. • Process Management: Developed and updated project management processes and procedures to ensure consistent and effective project management practices are employed at Duquesne Light. • Project Controls: Oversee Project Controls to ensure the transmission and distribution capital projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Responsible for ensuring projects have detailed planning, tracking, and control processes and documentation. • Developed Project Management Manual based on PMI PMBOK principles. • Introduced PMI PMP certification training to the companyOther achievements- Developed the Project Management group\'s risk management program to align with COSO based Enterprise Risk management approach as well as overall corporate strategy.Other responsibilities:Oversee PMI PMP Certification Training.Develop Project Management career path/frameworkOversee Survey group operations.

Education

• Regis University

  MBA, Finance, Strategic Management

  2010 — 2013

• Grove City College

  Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

  1978 — 1982

• University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

  Masters Certificate - Project Management

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Management
• Condos
• Contract Management
• Investment Properties
• Entitlements
• Real Property
• Land Development
• Commercial Real Estate
• Buying
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Real Estate Transactions
• New Home Sales
• Distressed Property
• Residential Homes
• Feasibility Studies
• Reo
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Leadership
• Asset Management
• Due Diligence
• Real Estate Financing
• Real Estate Economics
• Sales
• Construction
• Site Selection
• Real Estate
• Valuation
• Brokerage
• Real Estate Negotiation
• Marketing
• Single Family Homes
• Investments
• Project Planning
• Foreclosures
• Disposition
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Leases
• Residential