James M Purvis
About James M Purvis
James M. Purvis is the Manager of Station Support Systems at MBTA, with extensive experience in facilities management and logistics, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations.
Company
James M Purvis currently works at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) as the Manager of Station Support Systems. His role involves overseeing the facilities management within the Non-Core South region. Since he joined MBTA in 2020, he has been responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of station support systems, developing best practice solutions in project and logistics processes, and leading cross-functional teams.
Title
James M Purvis holds the title of Manager of Station Support Systems at MBTA. His responsibilities include managing end-to-end facilities projects, overseeing initial planning and process analysis, and communicating logistics activities. He implements best practices in project management and logistics, aimed at achieving high-level productivity and performance.
Education and Expertise
James M Purvis possesses a Master of Science in Facilities Management from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, obtained between 2015 and 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, completed between 2011 and 2014. His educational background equips him with strong analytical abilities, organizational talents, and attention to detail, enhancing his proficiency in facilities management and project logistics.
Professional Background
Before his current position at MBTA, James M Purvis worked across various roles. He was an Assistant Project Manager at J. Calnan & Associates, Inc. for 2 months in 2019. Prior to that, he had a significant tenure at JLL, where he served as Laboratory Services Associate from 2017 to 2019 and as Loading Dock Manager/Laboratory Service Lead from 2006 to 2017. He also has experience as a Property and Logistics Manager in the US Army from 2002 to 2011, working in Ft Drum, New York, and Quincy, Massachusetts.
Key Skills and Competencies
James M Purvis is known for his excellent relationship-building capabilities with vendors, partners, and multi-functional teams. He consistently communicates all aspects of logistics activities and is recognized for his positive attitude, effective communication skills, and ability to work with people at all levels. His expertise includes strong analytical abilities, organizational talents, and meticulous attention to detail, which are crucial in his role managing complex facilities projects.