Jim Jennings
Specialty Construction Consultant & Project Manager
Jim has 35 years of experience in construction and management of large projects. With more than 4,000 homes and apartments, millions of square feet of commercial and institutional projects valued in the billions of dollars,, Jim has been a leader in the construction industry providing project and construction management for a wide variety of clients. His experience ranges from bank buildings to large distribution and warehousing centers, hospitals, college science research centers, to luxury condominiums. Jim and several of his projects have been featured in national publications which have highlighted his innovative construction techniques and distinctive award-winning projects.
For the past 7 years with Parsons, Jim has served as Senior Project Manager on the $4.7 billion LAUSD and the $340 million Placentia-Yorba Linda bond programs.
He is highly experienced in supervision, pre-construction activities, value engineering, estimating and scheduling. Jim has the ability to handle all aspects of construction including: design and construction document preparation process involving multiple design consultants; development and implementation of FF&E design, purchasing and installation program from concept through project completion; preparation and management of estimates and budgets; obtaining entitlements and permits; and directing the development team executing all construction activities. He is skilled in the preparation, negotiation and administration of all contractor and consultant contracts; and the selection and management of general contractors.
Jim has the ability to handle all aspects of construction and administration of several contracts simultaneously as demonstrated during his management of several school district facilities in Los Angeles and southern Orange County. He has a proven track record of successfully completing quality projects on time and within budget. Jim works well and closely with principals, facility directors and other school district employees.