Harry (Ed) Dixon
*** ********* *********** ***** ( Lee's Summitt, Missouri 64082
Phone: 816-***-**** ( E-mail: ************@*****.***
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Field Construction Project Management ( Mentoring & Performance
Management ( Value Engineering ( Scheduling & Coordination ( On-Time
& Under Budget Delivery
A deeply accomplished construction professional offering 20+ years of
verifiable success leading $10 -to-$200-million-dollar construction projects
in multiple industries. Reputation as a quality-driven superintendent with
true passion for leading complex, global construction projects and mentoring
field personnel on quality, safety and best practices. Possess the strategic
vision and tactical implementation skills to:
Maximize profit & minimize risk through exemplary documentation & research
Maintain high morale, productivity & flawless coordination leading project
teams
Ensure client satisfaction through adherence to schedules, budgets & quality
VALUE OFFERED
Projects to $200-Million Supply/Resource Leader/Mentor/Team
Budget Management Management builder
Fiscal/Operational Objectives Regulatory Compliance Meticulous Researcher
Reports/Correspondence/Updates Policy & Procedure
Training Excellent Dispute
Subcontractor/Team Management Best Practices/Quality Resolution
Hard Estimating/Cost Analysis Control Detailed & Organized
Systems Improvements Union Negotiation MS Word/Project/Excel
Quality
Assurance/Control Conversational
Forecasting/Cost Spanish
Reporting Ability to
Relocate/Travel
Certifications, Other Training & Community Contributions
Certifications Associates in Civil Engineering OSHA 10-Hour Air
Quality Dust Control
CPR & First Aid AutoCAD LEED Certified
Industry
Knowledge Commercial Retail Big Box Shopping Centers Mega
Malls Theatres Life Style Centers Educational
Facilities Residential Office/Mid-Rise/High-Rise
Tennant Build-Outs Ground-Up and Remodel Projects
LEED Projects Civil Construction Structural Steel
Erection ADA Requirements
Associations Project Managers Institute (PMI) Member 2001 - to -
present
Volunteer
Director: Kansas Division, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Military Instructor: Conformation Class, Holy Spirit Catholic
Church
Corporal: US Marine Corp/Combat Engineers
Road, bridge and airfield construction and maintenance.
Meritoriously promoted twice for outstanding service.
Letter of Appreciation. Letter of Accommodation. Good
Conduct Medal. Honorable discharge.
Professional Narrative
Senior Superintendent
Cameron Construction, Inc.( Santa Fe, NM
2009 -to- present
A premier $10-million-dollar 25-year-old commercial contractor with 40+
employees. Firm specializes in design-build projects including warehouse,
office space, educational facilities, art galleries and special use
projects.
Recruited to build the first LEED-certified project for Santa Fe Public
School District. Challenged with developing an existing team with average
performance record into a highly motivated and galvanized team.
Key Points:
< Helped multiple subcontractors optimize their work force through best
practices. Introduced new team concepts that enabled members to focus
on scheduling goals and quality consistency which increased production
and kept project under budget.
Project Superintendent
Miller-Stauch Construction Company, Inc. ( Lenexa, KS
2007 -to- 2008
An award-winning, $60+ million-dollar commercial general contractor and
construction manager specializing in commercial, industrial/distribution,
medical, retail and special projects.
Hired to build a mid-rise office building in Overland Park, KS. Challenges
included building on a cramped lot in a prestigious community with strict
noise and work site compliances that had to be consistently enforced.
Key Points:
< Awarded $125,000 of additional tenant build-out work due to far-
exceeding client's expectations. Consistently attracted new clients
and was awarded add-on work which generated additional revenue for
company due to a high level of quality, detail and customer service on
all construction projects.
Project Superintendent
Vratsinas Construction ( Little Rock, AR
2003 -to- 2007
A $600-million-dollar internationally known construction company ranked by
ENR in the top 100 contractors in the US. Expertise in construction
projects includes retail, education, government developments to healthcare.
Recruited to lead $50-to-$200-million-dollar projects including major
malls, lifestyle centers, strip centers and tenant build outs. Main
challenges included working in multiple states with differing code
requirements and the management of multiple subcontractors in several
locations.
Key Points:
< Successfully completed first major project (Jordan Creek Mall) valued
at $200-million-dollars. Was appointed to lead this major project
despite no previous experience with projects over $1-million-dollars.
90-days into project, was awarded oversight for interior and finish
construction and liaison for tenant contractors. Project was brought
in on time and within budget.
< Took on companies first LEED project (a $68-million-dollar outdoor
shopping center project), finishing a full month ahead of schedule and
achieving a LEED GOLD Certification. Achieved LEED GOLD Certification
and brought project in $30,000 under budget.
< Kept a $200-million-dollar lifestyle center project on track despite
significant design setbacks. During the construction process the
design lacked significant details for towers to be built over (3)
buildings. Utilized AutoCAD to draw the construction details that were
lacking.
Project Superintendent & Project Manager
National Tenant Construction ( Chesapeake, VA
2001 -to- 2003
A $10-million-dollar commercial general contractor and construction management
company specializing in the construction of hotel, retail and commercial projects
throughout the United States.
Primary responsibilities included project management, estimating, scheduling,
writing and negotiating contracts with clients and subcontractors, quality
assurance, plan & submittal reviews and permits.
Key Points:
Promoted from superintendent to project manager in under 12-months. Started out as
a successful construction superintendent and through consistently bringing in
projects on time and within budget and exceeding client expectations, was promoted
to project manager.
Drove revenue over $2.5-million-dollars. Challenged by senior management to
increase client base. Through performance and referrals, increased revenue by 28%.
Landed major retail chain project which lead to 12% increase in revenue and
solidified corporate branding. Key contributor to bidding and winning companies
first GUESS retail location. Forged strong partnership with clients project
managers which lead to the successful award of two additional stores.
Project Superintendent / Production Manager
Cousins Industries ( Portsmouth, VA
1991 -to- 2001
A $7-million dollar Class-A general contractor and store fixture manufacturer.
Project specialties included retail outlets and tenant build-outs throughout the
US.
Key Points:
< Drove revenue over $1.1-million-dollars and reduced tenant build-out
time 50% for one national chain client.
< Promoted to Production manager due to exemplary performance.
Consistent record of efficiency and systems improvements led to
promotion by company owner.