Joel E. Harmon
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Eager to make a positive difference in a well respected company Construction Management professional with more than 30 years experience in the building industry. Energetic and results-oriented with talent for taking a project from conceptual design through completion. Natural leader with the ability to motivate all parties to achieve company goals. Outstanding communicator and trusted partner capable of assessing client needs and providing effective solutions. Detail-oriented, organized, and focused with drive to succeed. CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
●Project Management ● Managing RFI’s
●Scheduling ● Tracking Submittal’s
●Estimating ● Customer Service
●Strategic Planning ● Procurement/Negotiating
●Building Design & Development ● Team Building/Training/Staffing Selected Career Highlights
• Key manager for multiple Nationwide Production Home Builders (Del Webb Corp, Centex Homes, Premier Homes). Managed the Purchasing Departments for all three companies, closing 1000+ homes each year.
• Designed and Developed multiple onsite Commercial Tenant Improvements with modern concepts and uses.
• Successfully created and ran a building company (Harmon Design Build, Inc.) in Northern California. The company rapidly gained brand recognition in the greater Sacramento and surrounding area. Completed 150 + Remodels-Additions-Tenant Improvements.
• Managed from start to finish High-End Multi-Family Apartment Project
• Managed the entire Estimating and Architectural/CAD Engineering Dept. for one of the premier Northern California framing companies (Production Framing Systems) located in Sacramento Ca. Professional Experience
Construction Manager / Scheduler / Estimator:
Land to Living (September 2021 - Present)
Oversight of multiple 3-4 million dollar Luxury Home new construction projects in North Tahoe. Managed all site superintendents in addition to estimating and ordering materials, overseeing and negotiating all bid proposals and contract awarding, creating and updating all project schedules. Project Manager / Sales Rep / Estimator:
Roger’s Landscape (August 2020 - September 2021)
Take landscape projects from conception to completion. Oversee project design, estimation, scheduling, and management. Senior Project Manager:
Creekside Commercial Builders, Inc. (July 2019 – April 2020) Managed multiple tenant improvement projects, including a 5 month – 9 million dollar expedited project for Covered California in Fresno, CA. Managed all costs, RFI’s, submittals, change orders, and chaired the weekly OAC meetings from start to finish. Project Manager:
Gala Construction – Multi-Family Commercial Construction (May 2017-May 2019). Managed Multiple Projects, and traveled from Sacramento to Seattle every week from May 2017 to May 2019, to oversee all Site Civil & Vertical Construction work for new construction of High-End Multi Family Apartment Project. The project consisted of two 5-Story Buildings, valued at 20 million. Construction Manager:
Catalyst Builders – High End Luxury Homes 4000SF-6000SF (January 2015-May 2017). Managed the purchasing, and construction of all projects located in the greater Sacramento region, and Lake Tahoe. Met with clients through the entire design build process. Managed all aspects of the site development and the vertical build of all homes. Oversaw the reconstruction of a High-End Fine Dining Restaurant (Sienna), located in Roseville Ca. Director of Operations:
Hills Construction – High End Luxury Homes 5000SF-15000SF (October 2013-December 2015) Responsible for overseeing multiple aspects of the company. Met with clients through the entire design process. Managed all aspects of the site development and the vertical build of all homes. Construction Manager
Invitation Homes – Northern California Division (September 2012-October 2013). Helped develop and run the Northern California Division from the date of conception. Responsible for maintaining the entire database of homes, and the coordination of all data input from each department. Helped manage the superintendents on a weekly basis. Successfully contracted 80 different contractors to re-construct 2500 homes and yards in one year. President / Owner / Designer
Harmon Design Build, Inc. – Penryn, Ca (Jan 2008-2012) Design for Accessibility – Penryn, Ca (Jan 2011-2012) Founded a building company with strong emphasis in new custom homes, additions, remodels & commercial tenant improvements. HDB, Inc. specialized in complex designs for clients on all projects. HDB, Inc. prided itself with completing all projects on time and on budget with a 100% success rate. Responsibilities included marketing, sales, project management, estimating, scheduling, customer service, and architectural design.
Director of Construction Services
Production Framing Systems, Inc. – Sacramento, Ca (January 2007-January 2008) Increased company market share for the framing of Production Homes in Northern California. Managed the estimating and architectural/engineering department. Implemented a successful marketing plan for the company. Created and presented bid proposals for multiple projects.
Director of Purchasing
Premier Homes – Roseville, Ca (April 2003-December 2006) Increased company profit through negotiating best prices. Hired and supervised all purchasing department employees. Played an instrumental role in plan design & product development. Maintained accurate community budgets. Created and maintained specifications for all communities. Managed the permit process of all master plans. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Construction Management: Bachelor of Science: May 1995, CSUC Chico. California State Contractors License: General -B License #903677(June 2007) & #1000396(Jan 2014). Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS): NAHB - March 2011).