Real Estate Construction Manager

Harold Muhammad

Detroit, Michigan Phone: 313-***-**** *******************@*****.***

Architecture & Construction / Real Estate & Property Management

Proven Technical & Management Expertise

Technically sophisticated and business-savvy management professional with a progressive career of growth, reflecting strong leadership qualifications, coupled with hands-on operational logistics and production expertise. Maintain focus on achieving bottom-line results while formulating and implementing advanced software applications and management solutions to meet a diversity of goals and needs. A consistent record of delivering simultaneous mission-critical projects on time in a team-based production atmosphere.

Strategic Planning / Due Diligence / Value Engineering / Budgeting / Project Management

Capital Expenditure / Contract Negotiations / Vendor Relations / Team Leadership / Youth Build

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Property / Maintenance Supervisor 2022- 2023

MY HOME COMMUNITIES (Westgrove/Pointe Place Apartments, Taylor MI/Truman Estates Rockwood, MI)

Responsible for overseeing construction subcontractors. Assess and solve maintenance/construction related issues promptly. Keep management up-to-date on progress of capital investment projects, work orders, and tenant concerns. Meet with City Inspectors, as required, to ensure properties meet or exceed local code requirements.

●Responsible for hiring and supervision of team members and providing continuous team training

●Prepare, review, and execute department budgets

●Respond to emergency calls after-hours

●Make Ready Vacant Units (MRVU)

Construction Manager / Property Manager 2012-2022

PROGRESSIVE LAND DESIGN LLC, Detroit, MI

Commercial and Residential job development and project review. Primary responsibility for cultivating solid relationships with national and international clients. Immediate problem-solving and training for Project Managers and Site Superintendents.

Vocational Trades Instructor 2016-2017

OAK PARK ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER/ATS, Oak Park, MI

Building Trades Instructor in a growing vocational skills program. Responsible for providing students with a general understanding of the primary MEPs of the Construction Industry, as well as tool techniques, trade craft, and construction math skills.

Construction Manager 2009-2012

M3G LLC CONSTRUCTION, White Plains, NY

Residential and Multi-Family Unit renovations. Three-year service contract to oversee site operations. Material purchasing, manpower allocation, union negotiations and budget control.

Construction Operations Manager / Skills Instructor / Program Consultant 2009-2011

MCYC JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION - YOUTH BUILD, Perth Amboy, NJ

Organized all start-ups and oversaw all in-house projects, jobsite and vocational education responsibilities. The goal was to produce students in the efficient art of construction sciences, with quality production and market value to the consuming public. Responsible for creating and maintaining positive relationships with Trade Unions, potential funders and Government Agencies. All instructions ran consistent with NCCER nationally certified standards.

Unit Chief, Communications & Docketing Services 2007-2009

NEW YORK CITY LAW DEPARTMENT, New York, NY

Responsible for the supervision and training of 18 paralegals, insertion of all legal documents into LawManager and Docu-trax document tracking and management systems.

Operations & Construction Manager (self-employed) 2001-present

HEM DEVELOPMENT GROUP, New York, NY

Responsible for the planning, development, marketing and overall success of the company. Provides its clients with a cost effective and efficient project. Each project is reviewed to assess a specific need analysis. Needs are synthesized into a strategic plan and scope of work which reflects the vision of the clients and HEM. Scopes of work are expansive and include departmental direction and staff training as required under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Commercial Services Provide 2000-2001

HAMBRICK’S MAINTENANCE SERVICE, Champaign, IL

Provided consultant services to management staff and assisted with client relations. Replaced obsolete time-management system for payroll and material usage management.

Assistant to Construction Manager / Project Manager 1999-2001

GMH DEVELOPMENT GROUP, Wayne, PA

Contracted to plan, coordinate and budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems. Participated in the conceptual development of construction projects and maintained oversight of their organization, scheduling and implementation. Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Took actions needed to resolve delays due to bad weather, site emergencies or staffing issues.

Project Superintendent 1997-1999

UNIVERSAL CONSTRUCTORS, McMinnville, TN

Created a 2-year service plan to organize and direct daily onsite activities related to construction structures, facilities and systems. Prepared submission of budget estimates, manpower progress, and expenditure tracking reports. Studied job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.

SPECIAL SKILLS

●Microsoft Project Microsoft Office Microsoft Access Microsoft Powerpoint

●QuickBooks Pro Timberline Project Analysis Gantt Project Management

●OSHA Community Emergency Response Technician (CERT) - Disaster Mitigation First Responder

●“Safe Response” Certifications: Hazardous Material, Blood Borne Pathogen; Incipient Fire Fighting; Incident Command System; Emergency Response Coordinator; Evacuation Coordinator; Emergency Response Planning; and Emergency Operation Center Command

MEMBERSHIPS

●Great Lakes Community Contractors Consortium – Executive Director/Youthbuild

●Metanoia Center, Community Development – Board Member/Youth Build

●Progressive Community Designers – Board Member

●MHSSA Multi-Sports Official (Baseball Umpire, Football Referee, Basketball Referee)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering, Fairleigh Dickenson University, Teaneck, NJ (1978-1983)

Associates Degree, Environmental Sciences, Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ (1981-1984)

Architectural Sciences, Hampton (Institute) University, Hampton, VA (1976-1978)

Federally Funded Project Schedule:

Progressive Land Design- Proj. Mgr/ Superintendent

1.CDBG (Community Block Grant) Detroit Land Bank Authority

72 Unit Garden Apartments

2. CDBG (Community Block Grant) Detroit Land Bank Authority

Dexter/W. Grand Redevelopment

M3G LLC Construction- Superintendent

1. H.U.D. Armory Plaza Senior Housing 108 Units 3 Story

Jewish Renaissance Foundation- Proj. Mgr/ Superintendent

1. Perth Amboy Housing Authority (HUD)

354 Units Garden Style Complex 2 Story Units

Hambrick's Maintenance Services- Superintendent

1- US Army C.E.R.L. (Construction Engineering Research Lab)

Newmark Dr. Champaign Ill.

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