James D. Byrd 🇺🇦

Non-Executive Director at Samuel Knight International

James D. Byrd has a diverse work experience in various companies and roles. James is currently serving as a Director at Kōwhai Park P GP Limited and Kōwhai Park I GP Limited. Prior to this, they worked as a Project Director, Major Projects at Contact Energy Ltd. James also has experience as a Non-Executive Director at Samuel Knight International and as a Senior Vice President and Director at Black & Veatch, where they served in the roles of Global Construction and Telecom Construction. James was also a board member at Construction Industry Institute. Other notable positions include Director at NW Natural, Senior Programme Director at Worley, and Senior Construction Project Manager at Fluor Corporation. James began their career as a Programme Construction Project Manager at URS Corporation, An AECOM Company.

James D. Byrd 🇺🇦 has obtained several certificates and certifications throughout their education and career. They have completed the Maximizing Operational Effectiveness certificate program from MIT Sloan School of Management, the Executive Leadership certificate program from Cornell University, and the Leading Through Personal Excellence certificate program from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Furthermore, Byrd has acquired a certificate in Advanced Pipe Welding from the Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa Campus, specializing in Welding Technology/Welder.

In addition to their academic achievements, Byrd has also obtained various certifications. They hold a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), attained in October 2016. Moreover, Byrd is a LEED AP (Building Design & Construction) certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, achieved in August 2016. Lastly, Byrd holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, obtained in August 2008.

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  • Non-Executive Director

    September, 2021 - present