Project Manager

HOSEA HARRIS III

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Project/Construction Management: I have Over 10 years of significant Residential and Industrial experience in Project Management, Facilities, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Site Inspection, and strategic Sourcing and Sales for domestic and global Fortune 500 companies. I have successfully managed and led several major projects that include: Project Development, Contract Management, Supplier Relations, Project Purchasing, Project Sales, Process Improvement, Tactical Marketing, Supplier Diversity Initiatives, e-business solutions, and Centralized Procurements. Maintain excellent verbal, interpersonal, written and organizational skills.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed and developed Global Business & Corporate Service agreements and Construction Contracts on a multitude of domestic and international projects. Demonstrated successful growth and sourcing strategies as well as implementation of plans to achieve company’s growth for the North America region. Achieved construction cost savings through market analysis of inventory, supplier consolidation, scope identification and aggregating service providers. Initiated cost analysis with procurement teams; which resulted in overall annual company savings.

EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager/Superintendent Houston, TX 11/2008--present

ElliStaff Group

Responsible for forecasting, planning scheduling, code compliance and leading contractors and internal service teams to successfully execute major capital projects in company facilities. Assigned projects are major capital projects and are budgeted for $100k or more.

Oversees all areas of major site inspections, remodels and construction/cosmetic projects from planning, bidding, scheduling and executing, through final walk punch list and ten month warranty walk-through.

Plans and performs work on major remodels and special projects requiring a thorough knowledge of general construction practices, basic electricity and plumbing.

Utilizes proficiency at carpentry and structural design, painting and drywall, cement, floor and wall tiling, ceiling tile, landscaping/grounds care principles, décor specifications, TAS, and any applicable local codes to provide ongoing feedback on contractors to Division Project Director based on contractor ability to meet project deadlines.

Supervises contractors during capital projects and coordinates service efforts with Maintenance Service Managers.

Reviews and updates project’s schedules based on contractor availability and customer requests and communicates schedules and schedule changes to project stakeholders.

Coordinates with regional marketing regarding any needs for closing units, i.e., bounce back or redirect coupons, signs or banners to communicate closing during construction.

Provides monthly and quarterly status reports on capital projects and special project efforts in Residential and industrial facilities to Operations leadership and Director of Field Enhancements.

Manages and reduces costs associated with capital projects and special projects by proactively planning and organizing projects to control shipping/freight costs, overtime charges, etc.

Works with Operations leadership and Maintenance Service Managers to plan, schedule and execute capital projects as outlined in department planning documents.

Reviews project cope and key process steps to obtain required approvals, permits and materials necessary for successful execution in a timely manner.

Reviews project planning documents, project scope and contractor selection with Director of Field Enhancements to ensure all regulatory compliance.

Operations/Construction Safety Manager Houston, TX 02/2002 – 09/2008

Fed Ex (Franchise Developments)

Oversee business construction management operations and manage the completion and profitability of multiple projects.

Maintain budgets, personnel, deliverables, and client relations for all project work specific.

Manage team of five to ten professional staff members as direct reports

Developed purchasing work procedures ensuring company compliance using the strategic sourcing process

Quantify needs and secure overall staffing needs as it relates to resource requirements

Responsible for the quality of services and products, contract complains, and performance measures while maintaining project deliverable schedules for work managed by the office

Implement training involving company policies, and procedures systems support (SAP and contracts) and the procurement process. (Creating requisitions, purchase and service orders, blanket orders, outline agreements, etc.)

Respond to and Prepare RFI, RFP& RFQ packages for Business Services, Facilities, HSE, Logistics, Construction projects in North America..

Work closely with key stakeholders to prepare scope and technical & commercial evaluations.

Effectively negotiate and execute terms of complex contracts to competitively ensure added value achieved in negotiation.

Develop KPI’s (key performance indicators), metrics, and commercial evaluations to manage contractor performance.

Perform due diligence on all suppliers, ensure proper contract required documents are issued and received, resulting in an efficient and effective closure process

Meet aggressive construction goals with the capacity for understanding how to lead and delegate staff and implement sourcing and/or financial strategies as well as on going supplier reviews

FACILITIES / Logistics Director Houston, TX 05/1998 – 02/2002

Circuit City/Cory Holdings, LLC

Responsible for all Facilities sourcing and inbound logistics and day to day traffic operations

Developed programs to ensure that transportation and supply chain activities were focused positions

Managed all supplier needs and while overseeing the supply chain management practice and procedures

Composed and maintained reports and contracts then identified areas of improvement

Communicated with vendors, dispatch, sales and buying divisions during the procurement process regularly to ensure company processes were followed

Sourced and Established backhaul rates and revenue opportunities for vendors

Managed the traffic team performance and composed written reports

Coordinated meetings with vendors and managed consolidation program for cost savings, spend analysis guidelines for managing key suppliers

Assisted fleet managers in lanes for their backhaul revenue

Planned route and network optimization and ensured compliance with governmental regulations

Negotiated pickup allowances with vendors for fair market rates for LTL and FTL

Provided leadership and oversight of safe and environmentally responsible operation

Developed implement and manage strategies for Logistics, HSE and DOT Compliance

Team player in Global Logistics proven great working relationship with internal and external customers.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT Houston, TX 05/1994 – 03/1998

NOBLE DRILLING

Collaborates with the project manager, contractors and owners to discuss construction work flow and procedures, while working to resolve problems.

Plans and directs on-site construction and maintenance activities for the project

Explain plans and contract terms to subcontractors and clients.

Schedules work flow and develops timelines to meet deadlines.

Works to resolve of delays due to bad weather or emergencies at the worksite.

Inspects work to monitor compliance with building and safety codes.

Analyzes job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.

Monitors and direct subcontractors

Reviews all damage or accidents to determine an appropriate course of action

Processes supplies and materials to complete construction project

reviewing project plans, reading and reviewing blueprints. Estimating time, material, equipment, and supplies needed. Develop daily work schedules for crew.

Daily inspections of job to make sure project is being completed as agreed, evaluate staff performance, complete timesheets, incident reports, work orders, train staff in work assignments when needed, maintain daily records

EDUCATION:

Asc Lamar University Beaumont,TX Bsc N Harris University Brandton,FL

Courses: Supply Chain, Distribution, Negotiations, Project development,, Supplier Diversity, Essentials of Purchasing, Cost Price Analysis, Project Management 1&2, Supply Chain, Contracts and Risk Mitigation,

SKILLS: Windows (MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Project Scheduler & PowerPoint) SAP, Quick Books, Prolog, Share Point, Notes, Oracle.,Yardi, CRM. Property Pal, Xactimate estimating software.

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