DENNIS F. HERR
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Lincoln University, PA 19352 acziy8@r.postjobfree.com CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Strategic and Tactical results-driven project/operations/executive management professional with significant and progressive experience and expertise in concepts including project planning, project completion, scope, costing, scheduling, risk management, contract negotiations, planning and tracking, quality, procurement and change management throughout the project life cycle. Creative and strategic visionary with the savvy to ensure that project deliverables are quickly brought to market. Strong team leader with the proven managerial experience/skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure productivity and morale in high-pressure situations with a successful record of leadership development. Managed entire commercial projects up to $147 Million including Hotels, University Buildings, Schools, Shopping Centers, Apartment Buildings, Multi-Family Complex’s, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals. CORE COMPETENCIES
P&L Responsibility Project Vision & Strategy Team Management Client Communications Evaluate Technical Specifications Team Productivity/Loyalty Strategic Planning Matrix Management Environment Technology Deployment Building Alliances Implement Innovative Solutions Driving Profits/Revenues Allocating Resources Manage Mission/Vision Quality Focus PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience
Sobieski Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Wilmington, DE 2014 to Present 70 M Mechanical Contractor
Commercial Construction Division Manager
The Commercial Construction Division Manager oversee, directs and manages the following Departments; Business Development, Sales, Estimating for Light Commercial Construction, Estimating for Commercial Construction, Pre Construction, Pre Fabrication Shop, Light Commercial Construction, Commercial Construction, Multi Family Housing, Project Management, and all Field Operations. The Hanover Company Houston, TX 2013 to 2014
300 M Real Estate Development Company
Senior Project Manager
Assumed the standard duties for a Project Manager for a (27) Twenty Seven Story Luxury Apartments Complex with two twin towers. This complex also had a (5) five story cast in place concrete parking garage with a pool and court yard on the upper level. Managed and supervised all day to day activities at the Tysons Corner, VA. Project for The Hanover Company. (147 M Project) P.J. Dick, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pa. 2011 to 2013
450 M Commercial Construction Company
Operations/Project Manager
Oversee all operations at the Columbia, MD. Office for P.J. Dick, Inc.; manage and supervise all employees; bid and estimate all new work; oversee all new projects and project manager for the New Dorsey Run Correctional Facility in Jessup, MD.
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Corner To Corner, Inc. King of Prussia, Pa. 2009 - 2011 50 M Commercial Construction Company
General Manager
Assumed the day to day operations of a construction company; managed and supervised all employees; bid and estimated all new work; re-organized and implemented new policies & operational procedures; and increase profits.
Selected Achievements
Developed and implemented Construction software, subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, monthly reports, project budgets, cost codes and daily reports. WOHLSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY New Castle, DE 2007-2009
$250M Commercial Construction Company
Senior Project Manager
Challenged to build and complete a $12M Five Story Hampton Inn &Suites Hotel with a 12 month deadline when no final drawings and building permits were issued. Worked closely with township, county and state officials, fast tracked the project and completed it on time and with $850K savings. Selected Achievements
In $9M Willowdale Chapel project, developed a process whereby hot lists and action items were reviewed with owners on daily conference calls, developing approval process and authorization resulting in increasing profits by 26% and delivering project 90 days earlier and $194K in savings.
Interact with client/ owners through design, development and construction to facilitate their needs, taking into account budget, timeline and quality expectations.
Manage and direct project team through conceptual, preliminary, bid set and construction set of drawings and specifications.
NASON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Wilmington, DE 2006-2007 Regional Commercial Construction Company with revenues exceeding $275M Senior Project Manager
Took over Cadbury At Lewes Senior Living Healthcare center project in process 3 months behind schedule with $2.5M in change orders not approved and infrastructure for roads and parking not started. Started bi-weekly scheduling meetings that increased production by 18%, getting change orders reduced by almost $1M, with completion on time and $450,500 below budget for roads. Selected Achievements
Performed all estimating and scopes of work throughout the project with reviewing, evaluating and negotiating all purchase orders, and subcontracts.
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TN WARD COMPANY Ardmore, PA 2004-2006
$350M Commercial Construction Company
Senior Project Manager
Managed $44M University projects, the Holy Family University Education Science & Technology Building, Six Stories, well as a 5 story Dormitory Building and 6 stories Healthcare Facility. Systemized and standardized the project start-up package, developing and implementing new documents for each phase that was instrumental in project completion and quality. Selected Achievements
Increased profits on a project from a budgeted $350K to $1.2M by reviewing all subcontracts, purchase orders and change orders, developing and implementing approval process for spending.
Effectively develop, implement and manage project team goals, objectives and milestones throughout the project.
Manage all construction phases of the project.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, procedures and industry standards.
Holy Family University Science & Technology Building won the Mid-Atlantic Best of 2005 Award.
JEFFERY M. BROWN, INC Huntington Valley, PA 1999-2004 Project Manager
Managed over $87M in Commercial Projects as follows:
$47.2M Main Street at Exton: 36 StoreTennant Shopping Center
$17.1 M Two Story Best Buy/Nordstrom Rack/Movie Theater at King of Prussia Mall
$15M US Department of Interior Grey Tower Landmark, Roads, Parking Lots
$ 8M University of Pennsylvania Law Library, Four Store Building: Philadelphia, PA HERR CONSTRUCTION, INC. Brandamore, PA 1984-1999
Owner & President
Builder of light commercial buildings, new homes, smart houses, insurance repair/ emergency restoration with Nationwide & Allstate Insurance Companies. Selected Achievements
Performed all phases of project management and construction including: advertising, estimating and designing,
Managed bid negotiations, client-customer relations, contract negotiations, site preparation, scheduling and supervision of subcontractors.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Microsoft Office, Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, Pro Log, Primavera, Surtrack, Timberline