JAMES W. KENDRICK
203 WILEY STREET, HUTTO TX 78634
832-443-4076
jameskendrick25@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jameswkendrickinaustin
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SENIOR CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
POWER GEN, EPC AND CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
I FIX TANGLED CONTRACTS AND PROJECTS
Executive-Level Leadership: Contracts, Subcontracts, Supply Chain, Project Management, EPC
Defense, Telecommunications, Engineering, Power, Construction, Mining and Renewable Energy Industries
Innovative, proactive, and highly-focused nationally and internationally known and well-respected leader and contracts
& procurement executive with record of generating superior results through drafting, negotiating, managing and
executing complex multi-million dollar domestic and foreign contracts targeting commercial, international, federal, and
EPC construction projects up to $2.5B. Exceptional contracts negotiator, reputable for mitigating business and legal risks
and liability and maximizing purchasing power and cost savings through securing optimal contract terms. Excellent problem
solving and analytical skills; I have untangled numerous complex contract claims, disputes, and issues, thus avoiding litigation
and getting contracts and projects back on schedule and under budget. Visionary planner, skilled in establishing goals and
objectives and implementing strategies to achieve the same. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. I
have made numerous presentations to advisory boards, elected officials, state and federal agencies, and the general public.
 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
EPC | CONTRACTS | SUBCONTRACTS CONSULTANT
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LEAN SOURCING LLC / PSE&G, Piscataway, New Jersey
Senior Contracts Manager
2000 - Present
2014
The Northeast Grid Reliability Project will upgrade 138kV to 230kV on existing overhead transmission lines and
will add a 230kV underground transmission circuit throughout Northern New Jersey. The upgrade will deliver
increased electric capacity required by New Jersey business and residents, increase transfer capability, provide
better power quality, and reduce transmission system congestion.
As the Senior Contracts Manager for PSE&G's Northeast Grid Reliability Project in Northern New Jersey, I was
recruited to help coach, mentor and train my four direct reports (each contract managers with little or no
experience in commercial or construction contracting) on commercial contracting, construction contracting, and
the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions, as well as improving the coordination of contract
negotiations with PSE&G’s outside legal counsel. Their working relationships with internal stakeholders and the
outside legal counsel were poor and crucial negotiation deadlines and program milestones for contract execution
were not being met.
At the end of my assignment:
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We met 100% of all contract negotiation and contract execution milestones for that month
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A new sense of urgency and efficiency in responding to stakeholder needs was now in place
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My direct reports had received intensive training on time management, commercial contracting,
construction contracting, and the negotiation of contract terms and conditions
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The working relationship with PSE&G’s outside legal counsel was improved and the amount of
contract language re-writes was down by 60%.
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ABEINSA EPC, Phoenix, Arizona
Purchasing Director – Future Projects
2013
Lead Project Procurement Manager for various EPC Design Build projects in the USA. Led procurement efforts
on materials and services on a major utility power plant expansion project and an ethanol plant.
I was recruited to be the Purchasing Director for Future Projects. As such, I:
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Reduced backlog of contracts and purchase orders waiting to be issued by 30%
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Sourced and located second and third vendors for needed supplies and services; increased
competition and lowered prices by 30% as we moved away from sole source suppliers.
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Coached, mentored, and trained new buyers in commercial and construction contracting.
My assignment was cancelled after the project for which I had originally been hired was indefinitely delayed by
the client’s difficulty in obtaining project financing.
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AEROTEK / SUNPOWER CORPORATION, Austin, Texas
2012
Services Commodity Manager / Antelope Valley Solar Project (AVSP) Procurement Lead
Services Commodity Manager for SunPower Corporation, and Antelope Valley Solar Project (AVSP) Procurement
Leader, managing all Services Procurement for SunPower's EPC Procurement team, including sales support, strategic
sourcing, strategic planning, contract and subcontract negotiations, and pre-award and post-award contract and
subcontract management on large scale solar array EPC projects in the Mohave Desert's Antelope Valley near Los
Angeles. One direct report (Senior Buyer). The 579-megawatt Antelope Valley Solar Projects (AVSP) consist of two
co-located projects in Kern and Los Angeles Counties in California, that together, form the largest permitted solar
photovoltaic power development in the world.
I was originally recruited to teach EPC contracting and contract negotiations to SunPower’s lower-level procurement
personnel. However, when the Antelope Valley project was unexpectedly moved up a year by SunPower’s client and
SunPower Management, since I was the only staff member with any real EPC project experience, and SunPower
management was not satisfied with the procurement efforts of Black & Veatch on this project, I was asked to switch
duties and take over as the AVSP Project Procurement Lead.
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Was able to quickly source, order, and expedite long lead time raw materials contracts for steel,
transmission towers, piping, and other equipment and supplies, thus enabling us to get back on
schedule and meet the anticipated start dates for construction
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Vastly improved coordination and communication between SunPower and Black & Veatch
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Was able to take this workload off of my manager, thus freeing her up to devote her time more
fully to her worldwide procurement direct supports
RIO TINTO, RESOLUTION COPPER MINING LLC, Superior, AZ
2011 -2012
Project Contracts Supervisor
EPCM project procurement and contract management in support of Resolution Copper Mining Company's mining
operations in Superior Arizona.
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Sourced and located second and third vendors for needed supplies and services; increased
competition and lowered prices by 30% as we moved away from sole source suppliers.
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Reduced contract backlog by 50%.
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On very short notice, I sourced and procured temporary trailers to house engineering personnel on
a very tight turnaround requested by internal stakeholders.
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SYSTEM ONE/WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CO., Cranberry Township, PA
2010
System One Contract employee assigned to Westinghouse Electric Company’s Nuclear Power Plants Division, Supply
Chain Management, Contracts Group
Senior Contract Review Analyst, Contract Management
Contract Management and Review in support of Supply Chain Management in the Nuclear Power Plants Division.
Reviewed all Limits of Authority (LOA) funds obligation memos, and safety and non-safety-related valve purchase
orders and change orders in support of Westinghouse’s AP1000 nuclear power plant projects at Sanmen Units 1 and 2
in China and Southern Company’s Vogtle 3 and 4 projects in Georgia. Provided mentoring and coaching on
commercial terms and conditions for the Supply Chain Management Valve Supply and Project Administration groups.
Negotiated exceptions to Westinghouse’s standard terms and conditions as needed.
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Spearheaded, researched, performed due diligence, discovery, and audit, and drafted a major
$315,000 claim for default against a major U.S. valves qualification vendor.
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Reviewed all valve vendor insurance certificates for compliance with Westinghouse’s and the
client’s insurance requirements.
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Completed every Westinghouse in-house course and training on nuclear safety / quality regulations.
THINK RESOURCES / LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTH. (LCRA), Austin, Texas • 2007-2009
LCRA: Provider of energy, water, and community services throughout Central Texas. Think Resources: Temporary
placement agency specializing in sourcing contracts and supply chain personnel.
Senior Contract Specialist
Spearheaded planning, scheduling, and coordinating all procurement for multiple Engineering, Procurement, and
Construction (EPC) projects, including $400M+ installation of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) scrubber at Fayette
Power Plant in LaGrange, Texas. Managed general work contracts as well as additional construction contracts,
crafting contract language, negotiating terms, and administering contract execution.
I was recruited for my EPC project management and EPC procurement skills and experience as LCRA only had one
senior buyer with any EPC experience and he was putting in twelve hour days and badly needed help.
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Generated $100K+ in savings in 1st 6 months of 2009 by identifying a new approach on electrical
conduit on a bypass chimney and then negotiating a new specification and construction proposal terms
with bidding suppliers.
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Drafted, negotiated, implemented, and managed the 1,078 page $450M Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP) General Works contract with BE&K Construction.
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Negotiated and managed large subcontracts up to $60M for by-pass chimney, fiberglass insulation, and
other materials and supplies.
CH2M HILL LOCKWOOD GREENE, Dallas, Texas
2006-2007
Senior Procurement Specialist II, Industrial Client Group
Administered diverse and complex contracts and subcontracts for Fortune 500 industrial clients, including
writing, reviewing, negotiating, and implementing terms for design-and-build, renovation, environmental
remediation, power, and EPC projects valued from $5M to $100M. Co-led all procurement activities for
company’s Southwest Regional Procurement Department. Managed procurement budget for assigned projects.
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Successfully managed all procurement contracts and subcontracts for $40M GAF factory
refurbishment project in Sherman, Texas
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KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT (KBR), Houston, Texas
2005-2006
Lead Senior Subcontract Administrator
Supervised subcontract creation, management, and administration for sensitive and multifaceted government projects,
including contra management of the quick turnaround Demand On-Call design-and-build Construction Contract
(DOCCC) project and EPC projects at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba; Guam, Puerto Rico, and Indonesia. Led team of 2 additional senior subcontract administrators.
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Piloted initial subcontract administration for $200M+ design-and-build 200,000 square foot payload
processing facility EPC project at Cape Canaveral, Florida, for United States Air Force National
Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
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Served a 3 month rotation on KBR’s Internal Audit Compliance Team and after serving on the
audit team, revamped and organized the DOCC project files.
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CAPE ENVIRONMENTAL, San Antonio, Texas
2004-2005
International disadvantaged business providing engineering, construction, and operations services to government and
commercial clients. 250 employees in 15 locations worldwide.
Senior Subcontract Administrator
Led development, review and evaluation, and negotiation of commercial components of diverse and intricate IDIQ
subcontracts and proposals up to $60M for environmental remediation projects for the United States Air Force Center
for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE).
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LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, San Antonio, Texas • 2003-2004
Technology company launched as outgrowth of AT&T. Acquired by Alcatel in 2006; now Alcatel-Lucent.
Contract Manager / Negotiator, SBC Customer Team
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Masterminded contract development and negotiation functions for projects targeting Fortune 100
companies and valued at up to $500M.
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Led as the Contract Management Director in the absence of the same. Coordinated communication
with sales team and various additional internal stakeholders in support of contract creation and
execution.
THE RESOURCES CONNECTION, Houston, Texas
2001-2002
Provider of project-based supply chain personnel. Subsidiary of Resources Global Professionals.
EPC Contract Manager / Senior Sourcing Specialist, Reliant Energy
Managed the initial site preparation, organized and drafted the first major Change Order, initial changes to the
Scope of Work (SOW) and other related sourcing, procurement, contract and subcontract management issues of
the EPC Prime Contract and Joint Venture Agreement between Reliant Energy, Sargent & Lundy, and Graybar
Electric for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of Reliant Energy's 600MW natural gas-fired,
combined cycle Bighorn Power Plant EPC Project near Primm, Nevada.
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Researched and analyzed daily field data and changes to the Scope of Work which I then
incorporated into the first EPC Joint Venture Contract change order totaling over $60M in
increased scope and a totally re-written Scope of Work.
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DUKE/FLUOR DANIEL, Houston, Texas and Odessa, Texas
2000-2001
Global provider of power contracting services. Partnership of Duke Energy and Fluor Corporation; partnership
dissolved in 2003.
Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement
As the senior-ranking contracts field manager, I was recruited by Duke Fluor Daniel and I guided all contract,
subcontract, and materials management activities and functions for a 1000MW, $350M EPC power generation plant
project, including leading team of 4 direct reports. Staked and cultivated relationships with vendors and suppliers, and
secured all requisite materials and services to bring project to successful completion. .
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Authored, negotiated, and administered 38 subcontracts valued collectively at $72M+.
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Secured reversal of $300K claim through successfully applying project contract’s “Site Conditions”
provision.
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Delivered completed project $4M under budget and 2 months in advance of scheduled timeframe.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST SERVICES, INC., Dallas, Texas
1995-2000
Publicly-traded Fortune 500 utility holding company with approximately 30 power generating plants and 4 electrical operating
companies in the Southwest. Acquired by American Electric Power in 2000.
Senior Contract Specialist
Performed comprehensive commercial contract and purchase order creative and administrative functions servicing 4 utility
operating companies and all corporate bodies in Southwest region. Conducted supplies, services, commodities, and
environmental remediation project contract negotiations with Fortune 500 companies. Handled all aspects of procurement and
contract development and execution, and periodically oversaw plant modification EPC projects. Analyzed and evaluated market
landscape, cost and pricing, and supplier financial standings, and provided supply chain expertise as needed.
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Drafted, negotiated, and managed all contracts up to $1M for 15 power generation plants operated by West
Texas Utilities Company and Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and managed key service contracts for
CSW Engineering. I had full negotiation and signature authority fup to $1M for each of these contracts.
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Catalyzed $1.2M+ in savings by playing leadership role in merging and centralizing procurement operations of
4 major utility companies into 1 system within 18 months.
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Our new supply chain department was subsequently recognized by Edison Electric Institute as the top utility
procurement department in the nation for the year 2000.
Other previous roles included Contract Administrator – Joy Environmental Technologies, Inc., Consultant/Contract
Administrator – Andersen Consulting, and Various Additional Contract and Procurement Positions. Details available
upon request.
 EDUCATION 
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management with Course Concentrations in Management, Corporate
Finance and Production/Operations Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Master of Arts in Counseling, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
Certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) • Construction Specification Institute (CSI)
Certificate of Training, Surface, Metal and Non-Metal
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), U.S. Department of Labor
August 2011 – August 2013
 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 
International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
Institute for Supply Management (formerly NAPM)
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Contract and Subcontract Administration • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (both EPC and EPCM) • Procurement
• Negotiations • Project Management • Supply Chain Life Cycle • FAR /DFARS • Construction Management • EPC
•Supplier/Vendor Relations • Market Analysis • Cost and Pricing • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
Contracts • Power Generation Industry • Claims Resolution • Risk Analysis and Mitigation • Commercial Sales Support • Cash
Flow Analysis • Cost and Price Analysis • SOW preparation • Budgeting and Scheduling • WBS Development • Supply Chain
Management • Simple and Combined Cycle Power Plants • AFCEE and USACOE Contracts • IDIQ Contracts • Contract
Drafting • Gas Turbines and Generators • MRO procurement • OEM agreements • Deliverables Management • Environmental
Remediation • Procurement Policy and Procedures Development • Driving Organizational Change • Quality Assurance •
Worksite Safety • IPP Projects •Transmission and Distribution (T&D) • Field Contracts Manager • Materials Management •
WORD • EXCEL • ACCESS • SAP • Peoplesoft • Team Player • MBA with General Management, Corporate Finance, and
Production and Inventory Control coursework •Problem Solver • Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Terms and Conditions (Ts &
Cs) and Commercial Contracting • RFP and RFQ • Metrics