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James Braveboy

Buckeye

Summary

Senior Project Manager with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience delivering infrastructure, renovation, and operational projects across city government, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Marine Corps. Led over $95M in cumulative projects, including capital improvements, federal renovations, and cross-regional support programs. Known for driving on-time, within-budget results and executing complex projects with strategic foresight and stakeholder alignment.

Experienced project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Prepared to drive impactful outcomes and lead projects to success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

City of Buckeye - Capital Improvement Program
05.2025 - Current
  • Directed 1 capital project totaling $69.1M, consistently meeting or exceeding scope, schedule, and budget targets while advancing the city's long-term infrastructure and growth objectives.
  • Delivered impactful results by adapting evolving project requirements, solving scope creep, and proactively addressing schedule risks – ensuring successful outcome even under constrained timelines.
  • Provided high-level briefings, executive dashboards, and performance metrics to City Council and senior leadership, directly influencing capital planning and resource allocation strategies.
  • Collaborated across departments including Public Works, Finance, IT, and Legal as well as with external consultants and contractors, ensuring timely and reducing project approval times by 25%.
  • Spearheaded procurement activities for multimillion-dollar contracts including the development of SOWs, GCEs, vendor evaluations, and change order negotiations in compliance with AZ Statutes and federal guidelines.
  • Recovered over 30 cumulative construction days by leading value engineering reviews, resolving critical path delays, and optimizing coordination between construction phases.
  • Drove operational excellence by introducing standardized project workflows, status templates, and communication protocols, enhancing visibility and accountability across all capital programs.

Supervisor Support Services Specialist (GS-13)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Phoenix Regional Office
05.2020 - 05.2025
  • Managed $15.7M renovation projects, designing efficient workflow, integrating security and IT upgrades, and adding EV infrastructure.
  • Oversaw $10.3M in additional tenant improvements across 9 states and 5 offices ensuring inter-site consistency and compliance.
  • Led administrative support for over 1,000 employees across Phoenix, Albuquerque, and District 2 sites.
  • Directed 40+ contracts and 40 contract associates. Lead COR, reduced procurement turnaround by 30%.
  • Managed fleet of 28 vehicles (258K+ miles/year) improving preventive maintenance tracking and usage reporting.
  • Spearheaded rollout of PIV V8.1 nationwide and improved WAS workflow solution to over 99%.
  • Recognized with 15+ awards, including 3x Phoenix RO Employee of the Quarter.

Motor Transportation & Utilities Officer (CWO3, Ret.)

U.S. Marine Corps - Multiple locations
03.1997 - 04.2019
  • Directed logistics and utility operations for 375+ assets valued at $14.5M, sustaining 97% readiness across deployments.
  • Managed teams of up to 98 personnel, moved over 320K+ lbs. of cargo and 13K+ mission miles.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by 22% via preventive strategies and fuel reutilization practices.
  • Authored SOPs recognized during IG inspections and implemented command-wide.
  • Oversaw $500K procurement budget, shortened end cycle by 15% through consolidation.

Education

M.A. - Transportation & Logistics Management (Honors)

American Military University

B.S. - Management

Park University

Skills

  • Capital Project Management
  • Government Procurement
  • Facilities & Fleet Oversight
  • Renovation & Space Planning
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Agile & Lean Methodologies
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Development
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Cost control
  • Agile methodology
  • Financial administration
  • Contract preparation
  • Quality control

Certification

  • VA Front-Line Leaders Program
  • COR Level II
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Marine Officer Leadership Courses
  • Lean Ops & Risk Management

Citizenship

U.S.

Veterans Preference

30%, VRA, VEOA

Affiliations And Community

  • Marine Corps Officers Association
  • AMU & Park University Alumni
  • Associate Pastor – Citadel of Praise Christian Church
  • Volunteer – All Faiths & Skyway Food Banks

Personal Information

Nationality: U.S.

Awards

  • Phoenix RO Employee of the Quarter (FY2023 & FY2024)
  • 15+ Special Recognition & Cash Awards (2020–2024, VA)
  • 26 Military Honors for Service, Leadership, and Excellence

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

City of Buckeye - Capital Improvement Program
05.2025 - Current

Supervisor Support Services Specialist (GS-13)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Phoenix Regional Office
05.2020 - 05.2025

Motor Transportation & Utilities Officer (CWO3, Ret.)

U.S. Marine Corps - Multiple locations
03.1997 - 04.2019

B.S. - Management

Park University

M.A. - Transportation & Logistics Management (Honors)

American Military University

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