Jim Haslam
About Jim Haslam
Jim Haslam is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in engineering and project management, currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has successfully led significant projects, including the installation of a National High Performance Computing system and the nation's first rotating building.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jim Haslam has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Senior Project Manager since 2018. In this role, he has overseen significant projects, including the installation of a National High Performance Computing system and related infrastructure, which was completed on time and under budget. Prior to his current position, he worked at the same laboratory from 2013 to 2018, where he managed various projects and contributed to advancements in engineering and technology.
Education and Expertise
Jim Haslam studied at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering. His educational journey spanned from 1984 to 1990, equipping him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that he has applied throughout his career in project management and engineering.
Background in Project Management
Haslam has extensive experience in project management, having worked at NUMMI as a Project Manager from 1989 to 2005. His career includes managing complex projects, such as the installation of the nation's first rotating building, which features utilities that move with the building's rotation. This project has since served as a model for similar initiatives in other countries.
Achievements in Engineering Projects
Throughout his career, Jim Haslam has successfully led various engineering projects. Notably, he directed a multi-disciplined engineering team to build custom automation machines for the medical industry, achieving a delivery time that was 50% faster than previous units. Additionally, he managed a $5 million machine installation project, completing it on time and 9% under budget despite facing significant scope changes.
Significant Project Oversight
Haslam has overseen critical components of large-scale projects, including the removal and installation of a light source on a $400 million project. He concurrently managed a $70 million upgrade to the High Performance Computing Center's power and cooling systems, demonstrating his capability to handle multiple high-stakes tasks simultaneously.