Project Manager Construction

Gerald W. Harris

***** *. *** ***** **., Unit ***3, Englewood, CO 80112

303-***-**** • abjb5q@r.postjobfree.com

Construction Project Manager and Estimator

PROFILE:

Enthusiastic professional with 15 years experience in construction cost estimating, project management and

contract administration from project inception to close-out. Strong understanding of drawings, specifications

and contracts. Very familiar with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. Focused on client satisfaction,

safety, schedule, quality and budget using strategic project controls and risk management.

Strong history of successful projects using bid, negotiated, construction management and design-build

delivery methods with fixed sum, guaranteed-maximum-price and cost-plus contracts; excellent team leader

with strong cross-function management and liaison skills for both internal and external resources.

Skilled at managing subcontractors and suppliers, and obtaining their competitive support for project bids

and proposals. Problem solving aptitude with the ability to organize resources and establish priorities.

Strong financial management skills.

EXPERTISE AND STRENGTHS:

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Extensive experience with design-build Forward thinking acts ahead of issues

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Preparing winning proposals Resource management

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Skilled Negotiator Strong interpersonal skills

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Pre-construction activities Contract administration

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Conceptual and schematic estimating Change management

• Analytical and detail oriented

• Excellent communication skills

EXPERIENCE:

Projects: Ground-up, renovation and tenant finish for office buildings, medical and dental offices, retail,

education, transportation, communication, laboratories, technology, food service, shopping centers and

entertainment facilities.

Strategic Planning:

• Increased success rate to 75% for bids and proposals by increasing and maintaining the base of

qualified, loyal subcontractors and suppliers.

• Developed procedures to quickly coordinate construction documents and discover discrepancies,

errors and omissions.

• Virtually eliminated risk from supply-side by preparing precise contract scopes to avoid omissions

and duplications, tracking material and equipment, tight schedule management and quality control.

• Reduced risk from client-side by using project controls to manage risk associated with document

errors, discrepancies and omissions.

• Improved team performance by implementing and coordinating in-house cross-training and skills

enhancement programs using in-house and external resources.

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with marketing prepared proposals and made winning presentations.

• Selected appropriate subcontractors and suppliers; made take-offs and determined labor

requirements; prepared and submitted accurate, competitive bids and proposals.

• Reviewed project requirements with subcontractors and suppliers; prepared project scopes as

appropriate; conducted job walks and accurately documented conditions.

• Generated and submitted RFI’s, resolved issues and distributed resolution to team as appropriate.

• Reviewed and evaluated addenda and modifications; timely distributed as appropriate and

incorporated into bids and proposals.

• Evaluated and qualified subcontractors’ and suppliers’ bids and proposals to assure compliance with

bid documents.

• Followed-up with clients and Architects and negotiated awards; prepared contracts.

• Directed value engineering.

• Prepared and maintained project schedule.

• Developed and managed project budgets.

• Assured compliance with quality requirements.

• Identified project inefficiencies and implemented strategies to improve efficiency.

• Conducted and documented project meetings including pre-construction and close-out meetings.

• Reviewed and evaluated field reports and test reports; resolved issues and distributed resolution as

appropriate.

• Processed, distributed, reviewed and approved product data and shop drawings.

• Evaluated team performance, up-dated budgets, prepared monthly cost-to-complete projections, and

prepared status reports for senior management.

• Reviewed invoices and applications for payments, resolved issues and assured compliance with

requirements.

• Coordinated systems start-up, commissioning and training.

• Directed project close-out and provided final documentation.

CHRONOLOGY:

10/2002-05/2009 Provident Construction, Inc., General Contractor Denver, CO

Project Manager and Estimator

09/1998-06/2002 Centerre Construction, Inc., General Contractor Denver, CO

Project Manager and Estimator

07/1996-09/1998 Porter Construction, Inc., General Contractor Denver, CO

Manager of Pre-construction

04/1993-06/1996 Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., General Contractor Denver, CO

Manager of Special Projects

Project Manager Assistant

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Front Range Community College: 2 years Accounting and information systems

• University of Colorado: 2 years Business and communication

• Education and work experience equivalent to a 4-year degree in construction management

PROFESSIONAL:

• Certified Quality Control Manager

• Certified Construction Contract Administrator

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