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James Echols, II

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PRECON at Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
📍 Leesburg, Virginia, United States

James "Branch" Echols, II is the Founder of Topo-Control, LLC, an AI and construction consulting firm. With over 30 years in the industry and a Civil Engineering background from Virginia Military Institute, he specializes in optimizing the entire project lifecycle. Colleagues describe him as meticulous, professional, and detail-oriented.

He has a keen interest in modern business strategy and personal development, exploring concepts from SaaS industry leaders and practicing meditation for mental discipline. This suggests a mindset focused on achieving high-performance outcomes in both his professional and personal life.

He uniquely combines a deep appreciation for high-performance, from elite automotive engineering to sophisticated business growth strategies.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
PRECON
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Leesburg, Virginia, United States
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Construction Profitability
His focus is on ensuring winning bids translate to actual profit by improving the processes between estimation, cost reporting, and project management.
AI in Construction
As the founder of a firm specializing in AI consulting for construction, he helps companies integrate the latest software and technology to streamline operations.
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Career

Work history

10-2023 - 1-2024
PRECON
Shirley Contracting Company, LLC
9-2020 - 8-2021
Consultant
QCM, Inc.
10-2015 - 9-2020
Estimating & Project Management
Joseph J Magnolia Inc
1-2013 - 2018
Consultant
The Midas Companies
2013 - 2015
Consultant
AB Construction, Inc.
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Education
1998 - 2001
Civil Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
1993 - 1997
Advanced Studies Diploma
Loudoun County High School
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