Protecting public money. Delivering better buildings.
Every dollar a public agency spends on construction is a dollar that belongs to the community it serves. James Matz has spent his career making sure those dollars go further, work harder and deliver real results for the people depending on them. James partners with government agencies to implement Job Order Contracting programs that maximize procurement value and generate transparent processes and costs to deliver construction projects faster.
- His approach is built on transparency and simplicity, creating programs that reward honest, high-quality work and give everyone involved the confidence that the process is fair.
- At the heart of it all is his greatest strength: bringing talented people together and motivating them to work toward a common goal.
- His career spans some of the most consequential facilities work in the country.
- James served as Director of Facilities for the North American headquarters of a major car manufacturer.
- He commissioned the first Platinum LEED-certified building in California, helping his client navigate the complexity of new construction concurrent with the fluid nature of LEED specifications while they were still being written.
- He has helped propel Simplebid® to become one of the fastest growing platforms for JOC in the industry.
- He serves on the national board and local chapter of the Center for JOC Excellence and is slated to be Chair of CJE in 2027.
- He has has presented at CMAA, CJE, CAPPO and NIGP.
- Outside of work, James and his wife Misty lead groups of young married couples at his church to help ensure their unions are as strong as possible.
- He enjoys camping, cigars and good fellowship and has a lifelong passion for cars and bikes.
Jaime delivers clear mechanical assessments to help clients make confident decisions.
His work consistently bridges technical detail with practical outcomes, supporting both short-term actions and long-term planning.
Led detailed evaluations of HVAC and mechanical systems across a wide range of facilities, identifying risks, performance gaps, and lifecycle considerations.
Translated complex technical findings into clear, decision-ready insights that support capital planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication.
Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to align mechanical assessments with broader facility, energy, and asset management strategies.