Experienced Construction Manager
Resume:
Eric Harper
Experienced Construction Manager
Olympia Fields, IL
Job Function: Construction & Extraction, Management & Business, Real Estate & Building Maintenance
Highest Education: 4-Year College Degree
Portfolio: http://www.beyond.com/8A19526B-16FF-476D-A3FD-719B32221B59 Career Summary
As a dedicated and seasoned construction professional, I have built a successful career around my ability to manage and complete complex construction projects while meeting budgetary and scheduling expectations. Throughout more than 25 years of increasing responsibility and leadership, my genuine commitment to ongoing client service and satisfaction has allowed me to capture multimillion-dollar deals that grow into strong, sustainable partnerships. In my current role as a Project Management Consultant, I have applied my combination of technical savvy and relationship-building to assist client firms in establishing themselves as the preferred providers of construction services throughout the Chicagoland area. I believe that you will find my unique blend of core business management skills, functional experience, and technical knowledge makes me an ideal candidate for any positions that you are seeking to fill. Throughout my career, I have competently balanced my strong analytical skills with equally strong interpersonal skills and tactical leadership, which allow me to build consensus and initiate new programs and processes that empower top-performing teams. My résumé will provide you with additional information about my skills and background. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you in person to learn more about the available opportunities and to discuss the immediate and long-lasting contributions that I can make as a leader on your team.
Work Experience
PRESIDENT
E. Van Harper & Associates, Olympia Fields, Illinois Jan '09 - Present (7 Years, 3 Months)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Project Manager, Northwest Tower Renovation, Owners Representative, 150 Unit, 16 story residential high-rise $4.5M moderate rehabilitation.
Project Manager, Ray and Joan Croc Community Center, Concrete site work and underground storm retention vault
$794K subcontract.
Senior Project Manager, Crawford Station & Fisk Station. Foundations and structures for Electrical substation expansions. Commonwealth Edison $1.7M subcontract.
Senior Project Manager, Pullman Park. Sidewalks, curbs and roadway paving for new mixed-use development site $ 800K subcontract.
Senior Project Manager, BP Research Campus, Naperville, Illinois, ADA Ramp reconstruction at various office buildings and research laboratories $ 670K subcontract
Senior Project Manager, METRA Security and Surveillance Improvements, install infrastructure and head-end equipment for 200+ cameras at LaSalle Street Station commuter hub. $1.7M subcontract Senior Project Manager, CTA Red Line Reconstruction, replace and install Complete lighting at six (6) rail stations on CTA Red rail system during reconstruction, multiple crews and shift work, $1.5M subcontract Senior Project Manager, Pullman Chicago Family Health, complete electrical installation of all systems associated with a new community health center in the Pullman neighborhood, $752,000 subcontract Eric Harper
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Trench-It, Inc. INTREN, Inc, Union, Illinois
Jan '04 - Jan '09 (5 Years, 1 Month)
Senior Project Manager, Forrestal Village, Great Lakes & Fort Sheridan. Street Lighting and Power Distribution, Military Housing at Great Lakes Naval Base $2M subcontract. Senior Project Manager, Roosevelt Collections. 1 mile of 15 cell duct package and 4 large CIP Manhole structures for power distribution to new development $2.4M subcontract. PROJECT MANAGER
Sonak Electrical Contractors, Inc, Chicago, Illinois Jan '03 - Jan '04 (1 Year)
Project Manager, DePriest Elementary School. New 3 story Concrete and Masonry Elementary School. Complete electrical package and Site Lighting. $1.7M electrical subcontract. Project Manager, 10 District Police Station. New 2 story Local Police Station and Detention Facility. Complete electrical package and Site Lighting. $1.3M subcontract.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Inland Electric Corporation, Shorewood, Illinois
Jan '99 - Jan '03 (4 Years)
Project Manager, AMLI St. Charles. 400 Unit Luxury Apartment Development, 20 Buildings, Clubhouse and Site Lighting.
$1.8M electrical subcontract.
Project Manager, Sunrise Assisted Living. 85 Units Assisted Living Senior Housing Development. $800K electrical subcontract.
Project Manager, Alden at Waterford. Project Manager. 52 Bed Nursing Home, 53 Bed Alzheimer’s Facility, 90 Unit Assisted Living Facility, Multi-Unit Senior Housing, Site Lighting. $4M electrical subcontract. PRESIDENT
Wired Systems, Inc, South Holland, Illinois
Jan '96 - Jan '99 (3 Years)
Startup Electrical Contracting firm focused on low voltage projects VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
JR Foster Electric Company, Chicago, Illinois
Jan '88 - Jan '96 (8 Years)
Sales & Project Executive, McCormick Place Expansion Project. Building Management System for 3 million Sq. Ft. Exhibition Facility. $3.97M subcontract.
Contract Manager, O’Hare International Airport. Integrated Safety and Security System. $8M subcontract. Project Manager, New Comisky Park. Life Safety Systems. $400K subcontract. Project Manager, Foster & Pulaski Strip Mall. Power and Lighting; Site Lighting. $800Ksubcontract. Project Manager, Jewel/Osco Store. Power, Lighting and Store Fixtures $500K subcontract. Eric Harper
Education
Bachelor Degree Administration / Management
Almeda University
Bachelor of Business, Administration / Management, Almeda University Associate Degree Architectural Technology
Southern Illinois University
Associate in Applied Science, Architectural Technology, Southern Illinois University Skills
Operations
(Advanced) 7 to 8 Years
As VP of Operations and Senior PM, experienced in day to day operations and logistical challenges associated with the construction business and active construction sites Sales
(Advanced) 7 to 8 Years
Construction and Contract related sales; Change Order Management, Proposal development, Business Development
(Construction)
Project Manager
(Expert) More than 10 Years
Extensive project management experience in both new construction and building rehabilitation; experienced in both the General Contracting and Sub Contracting environments; experienced in electrical and concrete construction; Experienced in the following industries: Utility, Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Institutional / Educational, Corporate, Transportation, Public Works
Construction
(Expert) More than 10 Years
Experienced in all aspects of construction and building rehabilitation
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