Project Manager
Resume:
Mr. Jan Harmens Haller, BA
acs7qd@r.postjobfree.com
832-***-**** (cell)
Houston,Texas
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am a client-servant, quality-focused, time and safety conscious, energetic, Commercial and Residential Construction Superintendent who is not looking for a job, but rather an opportunity towards a career to multi-task double digit projects by using four leadership styles and the strength of Microsoft Project and all of the Project Management Professional (PMP) processes, tools and techniques to successfully complete projects in the role of a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Manager or Supervisor.
KEY SKILLS
Communication Skills:
• Excellent command of the English language to communicate with individuals, small groups,
large groups and with organizations.
• Versed in presenting capstone projects to clients by being able to stand up and talk to people
formally.
• Ability to communicate with an architect at the same time as a lawyer at the same time as an
accountant, or tradesperson.
• Poised to negotiate when sitting at a table with 5 or 6 people and know how to facilitate a
general discussion and come up with an outcome, resolve conflict, and having an
understanding of the brief stakeholders may be getting from various parties and translating that
into what they want as their actual deliverables.
• Know how to read complete construction plans (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, floor and
foundation, framing, cross-section and elevations, and site plans).
• Ability to write multilayered technical reports for the type of clients and organizations that are
going to consume it.
• Critically think to process information in a high level manner like understanding and explaining
financial statements.
Project Management:
• Experience with initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. I adhere to the
Project Management Institute model of managing projects.
Business Strategy:
• Cognizant of managing finances by knowing exactly where the business is earning and
spending cash. This awareness helps us to ensure that financial records are kept in order and
allows us to make more intelligent business decisions.
Risk Assessment and Management:
• Deploy a risk management system in projects and orientate it to the progress of the project and
permeate all areas, functions and processes of the project to include: (Identifying, Analyzing,
Assessing, Controlling, Monitoring risks and controlling goals).
Time Management:
• Fully capable of multi-tasking double-digit projects, I view time as being associated with
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an activity. The activity, when approached with safety in mind, is executed with a sense of
urgency. Consequently, productivity is positively impacted. Better productivity saves money
and time.
In lieu of up-front contingency planning and risk analysis, it is imperative that the critical path
activities (a function of time) be scheduled correctly so that, if the project requires, a tool like
Time Impact Analysis can be used to evaluate potential impacts to the schedule for acceleration
or delay.
Budgeting:
• Ability to use traditional budget analysis and earned value metrics.
Computer:
• Excel, Outlook, Maximo, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Primavera 6, and Visio.
I consider myself as being advanced with Microsoft Project
Team:
• Experienced in building national and international teams.
OSHA:
• Understand and experienced applying Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations. Thoroughly understand that not adhering to safety
protocols is inexcusable for all employees.
Construction Skills:
• Onset of my carpentry skills began by observing my father at age five.
• Frame construction, exterior and interior door hanging, window fitting.
• Drywall repair, including installation of insulating materials.
• Floor installation (all substrates)
• Pouring foundations
• Painting and various custom wall applications
• Highly experienced in handling all power and hand tools
• Skilled landscaper, managing and coordinating dump truck cycles with various
earth types. All associated excavation work, and drainage pipe installation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Carpenter, PAE (contract job 2015-2015) Antarctica
Built, repaired and remodeled project remodeling requests for the National Science Foundation.
Commercial Construction Superintendent, E Contractors; JOC (contract job 2014-2014), Houston, Texas
Coordinated and managed subcontractors to build commercial new construction and commercial renovation project requests for State, municipalities, and educational institutions.
Wireless Tower Technician, One Source Building Technologies Professional Services, LLC (contract job 2013-2013)
Upgraded wireless cell phone towers with antennas and radios.
Superintendent/Lead Carpenter, Combat Support Associates LTD. (contract job 2010-2011) Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Managed international teams of carpenters, electricians and other trades to build, repair and remodel military facilities (modular buildings, stick and metal framing) on Camp Arifjan.
Interacted with stakeholders with the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop the scope of work to deliver final work products.
Submitted daily Earned Workhour reports to the Branch Manager.
Developed Statement Of Work, created operating procedures, scheduled daily manpower tracked the following: projects, daily man hours, and the status of materials, Analyzed work routines to increase productivity, cross-trained men and archived records. Employed cost-saving initiatives where it was appropriate to do so.
Trained, motivated and empowered team members.
Zero accidents.
Commercial Construction and Engineering Superintendent, Kellogg, Brown and Root; (contract job 2007-2009), Baghdad, Iraq
Managed, directed and coordinated 19 commercial horizontal and vertical construction projects simultaneously up to $100,000,000 for the Department of State (DoS) Regional Embassy Office, Department of Defense (DoD), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by coordinating the activities of a 150 man team with diverse cultures to include: engineers, reverse osmosis water purification unit operators (ROWPU), carpenters, plumbers, painters, electricians, welders, generator operators, concrete finishers and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors.
Directed and managed project development from beginning to end by clearly defining the project scope, goals and deliverables that supported business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Liaised with project stakeholders on an ongoing and consistent basis.
Developed full-scale project plans and associated communications documents and effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Drafted scopes, contract documents, pay applications, close-out documents for each project.
Drafted and submitted budget proposals, and recommended subsequent budget changes where necessary. Estimated the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Planed and scheduled project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools (Project Management Professional (PMP) best practices, tools and techniques, the Critical Path Method and Microsoft Office Suite). Tracked project milestones and deliverables and developed and delivered progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Defined project success criteria and disseminated them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Conducted project post mortems and created a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Solved problems as they arose.
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Coached, mentored, motivated and supervised project team members and contractors and influenced them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Communicated expectations regarding project goals and followed through on progress.
Researched and developed relationships with new vendors and suppliers of services (i.e. Paint, material and heavy equipment suppliers etc.) and nurtured relationships with such vendors. Maintained vendor/contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, and vendor relations using IBM Maximo software.
Controlled and continually monitored project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Ensured all construction personnel were aware of all safety guidelines, policies and procedures each morning. Safety meeting minutes forwarded to Program Manager.
Managed construction drawings, as-built drawings, red-lined drawings, maintained AutoCAD updates and reviewed and led the implementation of the project quality plans.
Proactively reviewed change orders and managed changes in project scope.
Fostered continuous inter-discipline coordination to ensure the smooth and safe completion of all activities with minimum interruptions and reworks.
Ensured continuous construction work fronts availability through preparation and review of look ahead schedules and ensured the mobilization of all labor (direct hire and subcontract manpower), materials and equipment in the most cost effective and efficient manner to achieve the construction objectives.
Chaired daily, weekly and monthly internal meetings, and ensured action points were liquidated in a timely manner, networked with Quality Assurance Quality Control coordinators (QA/QC) and ensured timely closures of corrective actions and non-conformances.
Inspected buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, water sewage and waste water treatment systems, HVAC systems and foundations during and after construction for
structural quality, inspected generators and pumps using appropriate technical manuals, regulations and maintenance repair charts.
Used preventive maintenance checks and services charts to ensure that equipment damages or repairs needed were identified and calibrated, inspected facilities to assess physical condition and deficiencies and took proactive steps to prevent Corrective Action Reports (CAR’s) from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
Submitted daily pictures and daily progress reports, prepared, maintained and archived project files and construction logs
On several of the projects, I was able to use cost-saving initiatives to have in-house company contractors perform the work as opposed to outsourcing the work.
One minor accident due to a subcontractor misusing a cordless screwdriver.
Founder, Haller’s Commercial and Residential Improvements, (1999- Present), Houston, Texas
Plan, manage and direct local commercial and residential contractors’ day-to-day operations for the company.
Establish policies and procedures for performance regarding all business functions and support.
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Handle all marketing, prepare all estimates, contracts, accounting, procurement and technical activities.
Train, motivate and develop staff.
Consolidate data and analyze critical trends in supply and logistical process
Monitor responsiveness, quality, and safety of all work performed in the company’s operation and solve issues.
Zero accidents
Commercial Construction Superintendent, Remodeler’s Unlimited; Houston, Texas 1996-1999
• Built new homes, room additions, commercial framing, millwork and drywall.
CLEARANCE: NACI
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Telecommunications, Texas Southern University
30+ hours in Mathematics and Science (Post-Baccalaureate)
30+ hours in Psychology
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Marine Corps; Honorable Discharge
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Apprentice Electrician (204887)
* Refrigeration Technician (24559)
* Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Continuity of Operations Awareness
* Com Train certified Climber/Rescuer (801*-*****-**)
* Certified Ansul dining facility (DFAC) fire suppression installer
* USA Passport (expires 22 May 2017); 10 blank pages
* Certified First Aid and CPR
* TWIC *10K telehandler operator * Skid steer operator * Backhoe operator
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Maximo, Microsoft Project, Primavera 6, Visio, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word
REFERENCES
PAE
7400 South Tucson Way; Centennial, Colorado 80112
Mark Neeley, Construction Manager Senior
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E Contractors:
5177 Richmond Ave; Suite 130, Houston, Texas 77056
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Manny Garcia, Chief Executive Officer
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One Source Building Technologies Professional Services, LLC; 8300 FM 1960 Rd. W; Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77070.
713-***-**** office or 281-***-**** cell
Jack Lucier, Executive Vice President
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Combat Support Associates Ltd.: ASG Kuwait
999 W. Town and Country Rd.; Orange, CA 92868
Robert Waddell, Branch Manager
http://www.csakuwait.com
Kellogg, Brown and Root: 601 Jefferson Ave; Houston, TX 77002
Kim Poole, Program Manager
www.kbr.com
Remodeler’s Unlimited: 3118 McCrarey Dr.; Houston, Texas 77088
Michael Ester, Chief Executive Officer
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