Project Manager Engineer

Brian Harris *** Stonehill Drive

Maitland, Florida 32751

e-mail: ********@***.**.***

PH: 407/832-4444 Fax: 407/641-9430

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Multidisciplined Professional: 20 year Construction background encompassing Project Management,

Contract Administration, Marketing and Team Building.

• Troubleshooting; Identify complex problems; resourceful and inventive in implementing creative solutions

with enhanced sensitivity to cost, efficiency, and deadlines.

• Technical Expertise: Ability to estimate costs, analyze and value-engineer solutions to accomplish the goals

of the project.

• Cost Conscious Executive: Full profit and loss accountability for key client projects involving scheduling,

cost accounting, cash flow analysis, purchasing and professional relations.

• Achiever: Reputation for aggressively executing projects to exceed owner’s expectations.

• Negotiator: Successfully negotiations with Owner, Subcontractor and Vendors to meet project needs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President 1999-Present

Harris Construction

Orlando, Florida

Coordinate and execute a variety of Commercial and Industrial projects including hotel, office, commercial and

industrial facilities construction and renovations. Responsibilities include driving marketing and sales efforts,

developing and presenting proposals with cost estimates, value-engineering and contract negotiations. Provide

preconstruction consulting, green building options, Building Codes compliance, team approach and project

management services.

Field services include all aspects of design, planning and execution of construction projects for commercial clients.

Analyze existing and proposed designs and suggest improvements to plans, methods, and materials. Schedule

projects, select and procure materials; assign personnel and engage qualified subcontractors. Oversee all phases of

project execution; approve engineering/design changes; troubleshoot and resolve issues and technical problems,

consistently meeting project deadlines and highest possible quality standards. Maintain clear communications and

positive relations with clients, subcontractors and the community.

Projects include:

• Solomon Smith Barney Brokerage Offices throughout the Southeast,

• US Airways Terminal Projects - Orlando International and Ft. Lauderdale International.

• Police Headquarters City of Lakeland

• UBS PaineWebber Offices throughout Florida

• Custom Residences and Development– Orlando and Sarasota Areas

• AirTran Airways 747 Hangar - Orlando International Airport

• Nextel – Radio Room Installation’s and Tower Related Projects

• Marriott Hotel Renovation - Orlando

• Retail (USA Baby, Papyrus, Planet Fitness, Dollar General, Write-in-Style)

• Nextel Communications - Tower and Communication Sites throughout Florida

Managing Director, Vice-President 1994-1999

MJ Simpson Corporation

Orlando, Florida

Responsible for managing construction projects and ensuring regulatory compliance for quality standards. Estimated

project costs, sourced and negotiated purchasing, scheduled, directed and coordinated a variety of quality office

building and Government projects. Controlled and managed overhead and project budget costs; approved selection of

subcontractors, systems and materials decisions. Performed cost accounting and operations ensuring peak profit

performance.

Projects include: Park Place at MetroWest Office Buildings, GOAA Communications Center for Orlando International

Airport, Oracle Orlando Facility, Sunterra Resort Headquarters Building and Humane Society of Seminole County

Project Manager, Senior Project Manager 1991-1994

ABI Companies

Orlando, Florida

Projects include: Coleman Research, ATT Building Orlando, Lucent Technologies - Maitland Centre, and Orlando City

Hall

Project Superintendant, Project Manager 1989-1991

Ferran-Manuele and Associates

Chicago, Illinois

1984-1988

Florida International University 1984-1988

Miami, Florida

Construction Assistant

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 1988

College of Engineering

Florida International University, Miami, FL

Additional Certifications & Appointments

Certified General Contractor

Certified Residential Contractor

OSHA Certified

Leeds Certification in process

REFERENCES

Mr. Robert Robertson Partner/S N Robertson Phone: 239-***-**** e-mail: ******@***********.***

Previous Vice President of ABI Companies former Supervisor for 6 years

Mr. Patrick Ruff Partner/Boat Clubs America Phone: 239-***-**** e-mail: *****@****************.***

Previous Vice President of MJ Simpson Corporation

Mr. Eric Weinstein Thermal Engineer/ Siemens Phone: 407-***-**** e-mail: ****.*********@*******.***

Professional Reference

Mr. Barry Steinhart Write in Style/ Owner Phone: 407/831-4200 e-mail: ****************@***.***

Professional Reference

Ms. Gretchen Wood UPS/ Owner #1668 Phone: 407/366-0042 e-mail: www.theupsstore.com

Professional Reference

Mr. Jason Mendelsohn President/Ashar Group Phone: 407-***-****

e-mail: *****.**********@*************.***

Mr. James Hawley Vice President/Veredus Corp. Phone: 321-***-**** e-mail: *******@***********.***

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