Project Manager
Resume:
Douglas J. Harber, LEED AP
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-***-**** (cell)
Email: ********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Results-driven project/account management professional with
diverse technical aptitude and technical selling skills. Proven
ability to meet or exceed revenue, productivity, and quality
targets through well-managed, on-time projects. Particularly
strong in building long-term customer relationships and
delivering on professional commitments. LEED 2.2 (U.S. Green
Building Council) Certified and focused on delivering
sustainability to client companies to achieve economic and
social benefits. Completed coursework and passed Minnesota
State Real Estate Licensing exam.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
Client relations and negotiations Cost reduction and avoidance
Conflict resolution and subcontractor Quality assurance
negotiation
Construction scheduling Cost estimating and value engineering
Budget and financial management and Contract negotiation
reporting
Risk management Design management
Proliance Project Software (J.D. Subcontract writing
Edwards, Oracle)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2005-2008 Ryan Companies US, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Project Manager
Managed all phases of multimillion dollar design/build construction
projects from the design phase through construction on local and
national accounts.
. Built relationships with property developers, subcontractors,
municipalities and local agencies to ensure financial
viability of potential projects with regards to construction
costs, regulatory compliance and proper documentation.
. Successfully sold design and engineering services.
. Wrote detailed and complete subcontracts and work scopes to
minimize risk with regards to cost, scope, and schedule.
. Managed project personnel and maintained cohesive and
productive teams to continually meet challenges throughout
the life of projects.
. Achieved customer satisfaction scores of 4 on a scale of 1-4
on all projects to date.
. Earned rave reviews and unsolicited positive feedback from
challenging clients.
. Utilized critical knowledge of sustainable building practices
and "Green" building approaches to explore sustainability
options to deliver value to clients.
. Prepared competitive cost estimates based on schematic design
drawings and specifications in response to requests for
proposals.
. Managed procurement of materials and services associated with
construction services.
. Successfully proposed value engineering approaches and
consistently provided best-value approaches to project
clients.
. Competitively estimated time and material costs. Maintained
quality and cost control throughout the life of projects.
. Organized and led weekly progress/status meetings with
project owners and project owner's representatives to
maximize rapport with project owners and maintain project
progress.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (Continued)
. Consistently met project schedules and maximized profit of
projects.
. Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to corporate
management and developers.
1997 - 2005 Imagine Print Solutions, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Cost Estimator / Job Engineer
Prepared cost estimates/budgets and determined production methods
for electronic pre-press, printing, and finishing processes.
. Provided extensive technical support and engineering to
customers, vendors and sales team to achieve best production
outcomes.
. Consistently provided competitive designs and production
methods to win accounts with large-scale national companies
including Target Corporation, Petsmart, and Toys R Us.
. Coordinated project specifications and design intent with
production management and vendors/subcontractors to
consistently ensure project success.
. Negotiated vendor pricing, scheduling, and accountability.
Consistently met production schedules and budgets.
1994 - 1997 Watt/Peterson, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Cost Estimator / Job Engineer
. Managed paper stock inventory for a large national greeting
card company.
. Delivered expertise in high-quality design methods to win
business with corporations to produce their printed annual
corporate reports.
. Coordinated project specifications and design intent with
production management and vendors/subcontractors to
consistently ensure project success.
. Negotiated vendor pricing, scheduling, and accountability.
Consistently met production schedules and budgets while
maintaining high quality standards.
EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Applied Science: Construction Management
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED 2.2 Accredited Professional
OTHER AFFILIATIONS:
. U.S. Green Building Council
. United Way Annual Fundraising Drive Committee Member
. Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association
PROJECT LIST
Target Corporation Regional Food Distribution Center
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Description: Retrofit of existing refrigerated warehouse to
meet Target prototype with regards to fire-life-safety and
technology systems including the design and construction of a
data center as well as temperature monitoring
Project Cost: $1.9 million
Target Corporation Regional Distribution Center
Location: Pueblo, CO
Description: Structural remediation of building components
damaged by severe soil settlement
Project Cost: $1.8 million
Westin Edina Galleria Hotel and Residences
Location: Edina, MN
Description: 17-story building consisting of 225-room hotel and
82 luxury condominiums
Project Cost: $95 million
Wallstreet Tower Luxury Condominiums
Location: Omaha, NE
Description: Pre-construction cost estimating and subcontract
negotiation for luxury condominium
finishes and upgrade options
Project Cost: $118 million estimated
SuperValu Corporation Regional Distribution Center
Location: Lancaster, PA
Description: Building addition and retrofit of existing
warehouse space for installation of automated
material-handling systems
Project Cost: $20 million
California Cartage, LLC Distribution Warehouse (Operated on Behalf of
Target Corporation)
Location: Savannah, GA
Description: Modified existing warehouse to add 32 dock bays
Project Cost: $1.1 million
Open Systems, Inc. Corporate Office Building
Location: Shakopee, MN
Description: Design-build 25,000 square-foot office building
Project Cost: $2.3 million
BNC Bank
Location: Shakopee, MN
Description: Construction of boutique-style bank
Project Cost: $1.6 million
OfficeMax Retail Store / Inline Retail Buildings
Location: Savage, MN
Description: Construction of OfficeMax retail store and
attached in-line retail space
Project Cost: $1.7 million
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