Jacob Dixon
About Jacob Dixon
Jacob Dixon is a Project Control Manager with extensive experience in project management roles, particularly in the electrical industry. He has worked for several companies, including Enerfab and MKD Electric, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and Business Systems Analysis.
Current Role at MKD Electric
Jacob Dixon serves as the Project Control Manager at MKD Electric, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project control activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. His work is based in Elgin, Illinois, where he applies his extensive experience in project management to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Enerfab
Jacob Dixon has a significant history with Enerfab, where he held multiple roles over several years. He began as a Planner for four months in 2011, transitioned to Scheduler for one year in 2012, and then served as Project Control for two years from 2013 to 2015. He continued to advance within the company, becoming the Project Control Manager from 2017 to 2018 in the Charleston, West Virginia area. His final role at Enerfab was as Electrical Project Control Manager from 2015 to 2017 at the TVA Gallatin Fossil Fuel Plant.
Educational Background
Jacob Dixon has a diverse educational background. He studied at Shawnee State University from 2003 to 2005 and later attended Northwestern State Community College from 2006 to 2008. He achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and Business Systems Analysis from the University of Phoenix, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016.
Expertise in Project Management
Jacob Dixon possesses expertise in project management, particularly in using Primavera P6 for project management tasks. He has developed strong skills in project estimation and forecasting, as well as a solid background in progress reporting and project tracking. His experience in these areas contributes to his effectiveness in managing complex projects.
Prior Role at Wagner Industrial Electric
Before his tenure at Enerfab, Jacob Dixon worked at Wagner Industrial Electric, Inc. as a Foreman/General Foreman from 2009 to 2011. In this capacity, he gained valuable experience in overseeing project operations and managing teams, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in project control.