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James OBrien, CEFM

Biography

Senior Construction Manager

Role

2025

Joined GREYHAWK

After spending over 35 years in school district facilities management, Jamie joined GREYHAWK as a Senior Construction Manager. He provides on-site construction leadership and project oversight.

Jamie began his career in carpentry and school facility maintenance before evolving to deputy director and supervisor of buildings and grounds spanning four New Jersey school districts. He represented each district in one or more major construction projects. Upon his retirement from Rumson School District in 2024, the school pond was renamed in his honor. Jamie was part of the first class of individuals in 1994 to earn the Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM) credential. He is a longtime member of the New Jersey School Building & Grounds Association (NJSBGA) Monmouth/Ocean Chapter, helped institute the chapter’s scholarship program for high school students pursuing STEM careers, and remains active mentoring young professionals as they pursue CEFM. Jamie finds motivation in helping others and achieving results.

Jamie recently completed the Construction Project Management course with the Columbia University Engineering Executive Education program. In his free time, he enjoys travel and golf.

Credentials:

  • Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM)

Involvement:

  • New Jersey School Building & Grounds Association (NJSBGA)

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