With cutting-edge construction methods and technology to insure that today’s complex, state-of-the-art projects are built to meet our customer’s expectations. My 34 years of professional in depth experience in all aspects of construction, management, architecture and engineering. Grown steadily and promises to continue to expand I do provide the comprehensive services required to successfully execute any project, ranging from inception through to a fully operational facility.
LARRY MORRIS
~ PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER ~ MANAGER ~ ESTIMATOR ~
Virginia Beach, VA. 23451 ~ ( 757) 292 - 0277 ~ lamorris52[at]yahoo.com
Results-driven, detail-oriented, and client-focused leader eager to contribute proven
Commercial Construction, Structural and Civil Engineering, Project Management, and Team Building expertise toward supporting a successfully progressive firm in maximizing organizational profits.
PROFILE
Ø Demonstrate proven leadership abilities, sharp negotiating techniques, versatile multitasking skills, and excellent interpersonal relationship-building talents.
Ø Design and implement best practice methodologies and new business development strategies to achieve cost-effective alignment with client-based construction goals.
Ø Thrive within fast-paced, high-pressure environments, along with effectively streamlining processes to increase efficiency while consistently maintaining solid professional work ethics.
Ø Cohesively liaise with town / city and government agencies, as well as objectively dealing with contractors and vendors to create win-win solutions and attain profitable business relationships.
Ø Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Construction Software, Estimating, Timberline, Prolog, Maxwell, ProEst, and Cirtex; willing to learn / master additional programs as necessary.
~ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES / SPECIALIZED TRAINING ~
Certificate in Construction Management / Safety (A.G.C. / OSHA –10 & Fall Protection)
Certificate in Hazmat Training / First Aid (EPA / American Red Cross)
Certificate in Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection (ATFP / Collapse Avoidance)
Certificate in Concrete / Road Base / Bridge (ICC Inspector)
Certificate in LEED / Green (U.S. Green Counsel)
Steel Fabrication • Design Build • HVAC Systems Assessment • Excavation
Backhoes • Dozer • Light Cranes • Uniloader • Hand Tools • Power Tools
In today’s environment, it’s important to hit the ground running.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Engineer / Estimator
A.H. HARRIS & SONS, INC., (Virginia Office) SALEM, VA 2005 – NOVEMBER 2008
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
· Achieved annual growth rates of up to 7% within seven existing store locations by implementing tactical design, engineering, bidding, and maintenance activities.
· Optimally led the development and completion of state- and private-funded commercial projects, such as hospitals, power plants, bridges, dams, water & wastewater plants, for clients throughout Virginia, (VDOT) West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Maryland.
Ø Maximize company profits by actively building and implementing cost-effective growth / development strategies instrumental toward attaining short- and long-term business initiatives that meet and / or exceed industry standards.
Ø Inspect construction work on bridges and buildings for soundness, materials, safety, and restoration with fabrication contracts.
Ø Actively liaise between contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and executive-level management by demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of all company services.
Ø Proactively direct and / or administer all project-oriented parameters, including blueprint take-offs, specifications, estimates, materials quotes, fabrication, site-work, concrete forming, submittals, and cost factors.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
· Spearheaded the design and construction of wide-ranging, quality-built buildings in 21 states and three commonwealths across the U.S. from 3,000 to over 1-million square feet, costing from $400,000 to almost $300 million.
Ø Utilized exceptional supervisory abilities to liaise between management, site owners, and engineering firms to effectively inspect, monitor, and document contractor-based performance / maintenance pertaining to commercial construction of distribution warehouses and freight terminals.
Ø Steered project success through comprehensive oversight and administration of budgets, submittal logs, invoices, meetings, permits, estimates, and punch lists; supervised all site work activities concerning building lay-out, concrete, steel, block, asphalt, short span bridges and fencing.
Ø Drove business growth by actively conferring with clients to define project needs, including providing objective cost estimates and schedules; interacted with subcontractors engaged in project execution.
Special Project Superintendent
CITY OF SOUTH BOSTON, (CONTRACT POSITION ) SOUTH BOSTON, VA 1994 – 1996
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
· Successfully led the completion of 14 progressive city-based projects, in coordination with the supportive efforts of top-performing professional teams.
Ø Expertly exercised functional authority within the planning, control, and completion of new city building and water / wastewater plant projects, including directing and coordinating activities surrounding underground utilities and industrial park with a bridge, and land-fill upgrades.
Ø Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills to comprehensively collect information critical toward authoring successful government grant requests; submitted reports to town / city / commonwealth officials, permit departments, and grant finials for review.
Ø Accurately processed specific testing, as well as inspected various construction-based work and materials to ensure compliance with blueprints, specifications, and structural installations.
~ ADDITIONAL KEY EXPERIENCE ~
Project Manager, G.E. JOHNSON GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Structural Engineer, WEST CON ENGINEERING, INC., DENVER, CO
Construction Administrator, PIZZA HUT, INC., WICHITA, KS
EDUCATION
Master of Civil Engineering Marine
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering II
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
A.A.G.—Geotechnical
COLORADO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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