Construction project manager

BRIAN K. HARTER

**** ***** ***** **** • Chester, Maryland 21619

302-***-**** • mlq97o@r.postjobfree.com

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Dynamic field / project director with 20+ years of experience and a history of substantially reducing costs while maximizing quality and delivering major initiatives on-time and within budget guidelines. Strategic thinker with record of spearheading all phases of commercial, multi-family and mixed use development projects. Demonstrated expertise in cost control, estimation, process improvements, and project analysis. Meticulous team leader with proven ability to build strong business relationships, open new revenue streams, and leverage a unique blend of managerial, technical, site operations, and mentoring skills.

Project Management • Construction Operations • Strategic Planning • Negotiation • Estimating • QA

Cost Control • New Business Development • Client Relations • Process Improvements • Financing

Team Leadership & Training • Budget Management • Procurement • Governmental Relations

Inspections, Compliance & Permitting • Punch Lists • Contractor Relations • Presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAVACO, INC., Dallas, Texas • 2008 to 2009

National leader in providing construction services to optimize rollouts and remodels for top retailers.

Field Manager, Baltimore / Washington Region, McDonalds McCafé Combined Beverage Business

Directed field operations, 1 project manager, and 10-20 team members (5 per site) at 2-4 locations. Developed and implemented strategies to maximize alignment with budget, quality, schedule, and customer requirements for each site. Oversaw work / health inspection processes and the final job punch lists. Evaluated proposed jobs and generated plans for materials and performance of work. Ensured availability of materials and sufficient daily progress toward completion. Cultivated strong relationships with McDonalds’ business / construction executives, government officials, and site subcontractors. Obtained work permits. Prepared and delivered progress reports to company and client management.

• Complied with deadlines while avoiding interference with McDonalds’ retail operations by following a nighttime and 7-day schedule.

• Timely delivered at all facilities by efficiently allocating subcontracting resources across sites and by retaining additional trade subcontractors as needed.

F. TROPEA BUILDING CONTRACTOR, LLC, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania • 2005 to 2008

Regional firm engaged in construction of single- / multifamily residences, condos, and commercial space.

Director of Construction Operations, State of Delaware

Oversaw all programs and staff members statewide; opened the Dagsboro office. Created and instituted plans to achieve budget / timeliness goals. Analyzed status reports from project superintendents. Performed periodic assessments of office and field requirements; implemented programs to procure and deploy sufficient resources. Generated office processes, position descriptions, and subcontractor policies. Formed and managed a design center and collaborated with design and sales personnel to present customers with wide range of home / pricing choices.

• Decreased average building costs ~ $300,000 (from $3.5M to $3.2M) for 10 structures at the Sandbar Village Condo project by leveraging purchase order buyout and contracting expertise.

• Positioned firm to increase market share by accommodating evolving customer requirements through development of multi-level option solutions.

• Enhanced efficiency by spearheading collaborations among the Delaware-based Construction Operations, Design, and Sales functions.

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COUNTRY LIFE HOMES, Milton, Delaware • 2004 to 2005

Regional firm engaged in the construction of single- / multifamily residences and condominiums.

Director of Operations

Led all project operations and 10 employees for large (up to 1,000+ units) single- and multifamily residential construction. Devised and deployed plans to adhere to schedule / budget objectives. Coordinated with sales team and prospective residents on modifications. Created new subcontractor contract / payment systems and managed processing. Played key role in choosing job subcontractors.

• Reduced average building construction cycle time 25% (from 240 to 180 days).

• Directed key initiatives including Hearthstone Manor (1,130 single-family, town home, and condo units) and River Rock Run (197 single-family units).

• Improved profitability on the Hearthstone Manor job by analyzing the plan, conducting a value engineering analysis, and preparing completely new bid.

• Enabled a team lacking experience to exceed goals through training and mentoring.

RICHARD BEAVERS CONSTRUCTION, INC., Easton, Maryland • 2003 to 2004

Construction firm specializing in custom homes, condominiums, and commercial facilities.

Director of Operations

Spearheaded all phases from drawings to delivery for a 30-unit initiative (6 single-family units and 24 condominium units). Compiled comprehensive financial plan for submission to bank; provided estimates for subcontractors and other development costs. Negotiated with financial institutions and subcontractors. Oversaw billing approvals. Counseled ownership on marketing / realtor selection and all aspects of condo development. Built design center and established productive relationships with customers / purchasers.

• Enabled prompt acquisition of funding by generating plan and co-delivering presentation.

• Enhanced cost management by deploying an estimation / costing software solution.

• Earned a substantial monetary bonus in recognition of outstanding performance.

ROADSHOW SERVICES, San Francisco, California • 2001 to 2003

Over-the-Road Truck Operator. Maintained perfect schedule / safety record. Drove for Cher’s final tour.

McDONALD-YORK COMPANY, Raleigh, North Carolina • 2000 to 2001

Prominent construction company focusing on commercial, multifamily, and student facilities.

Senior Project Manager

Directed operations for 4 initiatives including luxury golf town homes, a senior center, and a dormitory. Advised developers and liaised with realtors, customers, and designers. Oversaw 9 team members.

OAKS CONSTRUCTION, Raleigh, North Carolina • 1997 to 2000

Real estate developer and general contractor focusing on commercial and residential projects.

Director of Operations, South Carolina Division (1998 to 2000)

Managed operations and 5 team members (1 project manager, 2 superintendents, and 2 staff) after spearheading all aspects of formation / staffing of the firm’s 2nd office. Led the marketing function. Cultivated strong relationships with governmental officials and negotiated advantageous agreements.

• Captured new revenues for the firm by moving to a new market and opening a local office.

• Gained a strong competitive foothold in the South Carolina construction market.

• Secured favorable development terms from Beaufort County and the Town of Bluffton.

Senior Project Manager (1997 to 1998)

Leveraged estimation / bidding expertise to penetrate the bid and multifamily market segments. Directed all aspects of projects from initial estimates to delivery; oversaw 6 large commercial and residential jobs with a cumulative value of $14.3M. Supervised 8 team members. Implemented process improvements.

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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATION

AGC Construction Program Certificate (Wake Technical College), Construction Management

Successful Project Management, Construction Supervision, Quest Estimating Software

COMPUTER SKILLS

Timberline (Estimating W / Digitizer, Accounting, Expedition, Fast-Track, Sure-Track)

Quest Estimating W / Digitizer, Microsoft (Project, Office), Windows Programs

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Commercial Projects:

Triangle Materials, 65,000 sf distribution facility w/ rail spur; Cary, North Carolina. $5.2M, 1997-98.

Eckerd’s Drug Store, 7,200 sf; Cary, North Carolina.1.2 million, 1997.

AutoZone, 6,500 sf; Roxboro, North Carolina and 2,000 sf; Columbia, South Carolina. $1.3M, 1996.

International House of Pancakes, 3,500 sf ; Raleigh, North Carolina. $750,000, 1995.

Boston Market Restaurant and Regional Office, 4,500 sf; Raleigh, North Carolina. $1M, 1993.

Boston Market Restaurant, 2,500 sf; Fayetteville, North Carolina. Garner, North Carolina. $1.5M, 1994.

McDonald’s, 2,400 sf; Wilson, North Carolina and Bowling Green, Virginia. $600,000, 1992.

Haverty’s Square Shopping Center, 80,000 sf; Raleigh, North Carolina. $1.5M, 1992.

Haverty’s Furniture Warehouse, 52,000 sf; Raleigh, North Carolina. $1.2M, 1992.

Oak Grove Elementary School; Durham, North Carolina. $6.3M, 1991.

Galaxo Research & Development Facilities Buildings #6 & #9; Durham, North Carolina. $8M, 1990.

Pinecrest Pointe Shopping Center; Raleigh, North Carolina. $3.5M, 1989.

Waverly Place Shopping Center; Cary, North Carolina. $5M, 1989.

Rocky Mount Elementary School; Rocky Mount, North Carolina. $5.8M, 1987-88.

The Capital Center, 6-Story Office Building; Raleigh, North Carolina. $7M, 1986-87.

Land Development Projects:

Myrtle Park, 104 acre mixed use development; Bluffton, South Carolina. 1999-2000.

Residential Projects:

Oakley Beach, 24 Condominiums and 6 single family homes; $6M, 2003-04.

The Villas at The Wake Forest Golf Club, 30 class A Townhomes; $4.1M, 2000-01.

Ashton Hall, 59 Class A Townhomes; $8.2M, 2000-01.

Parkview Manor, 92,275 sf, 90-Unit Senior Living Center; $6.5M, 2000-01.

Mission Valley Apartments, 48-Unit Student Housing for North Carolina State; $2.5M, 2000-01.

Hilton Head Plantation, 2700 sf Custom Golf Course Home; $526,000, 1999-2000.

Moss Creek Plantation, 6500 sf Custom Golf Course Home; $725,000, 2000.

Shipyard Plantation, 34-Unit Luxury Golf Course Condominiums; $5.7M, 2000.

Southeastern Baptist Seminary, 88-Unit Student / Family Townhouses; $4.1M, 1998-99.

Northwoods Apartments, 102 units; $5.2M, 1998-99.

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