 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.
 Boost organizational success by creating and delivering contractor-based project value; profitably negotiated construction contracts to achieve significant revenue.
 Actively liaise between contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and executive-level management by demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of all company services.
LARRY MORRIS
~ ENGINEER ~ MANAGER ~ ESTIMATOR ~
Virginia Beach, VA ~ (757)292-0277 ~ larry.morris[at]hotmail.com
Results-driven, detail-oriented, and client-focused leader eager to contribute proven
Commercial Construction, Engineering, Project Management, and Team Building
toward supporting a successfully progressive firm in maximizing organizational profits.
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PROFILE
 Demonstrate proven leadership abilities, sharp negotiating techniques, versatile multitasking skills, and excellent interpersonal relationship-building talents.
 Contribute broad functional expertise in all areas of strategic planning, research, and engineering.
 Design and implement best practice methodologies and new business development strategies to achieve cost-effective alignment with client-based construction goals.
 Thrive within fast-paced, high-pressure environments, along with effectively streamlining processes to increase efficiency while consistently maintaining solid professional work ethics.
 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.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Construction Software, Estimating, 3D modeling, CATIA
performance of “Life Cycle†operational requirements with design resolve issues, Timberline, Prolog,
Maxwell and Cirtex; willing to learn / master additional programs as necessary.
~ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES / SPECIALIZED TRAINING ~
Certificate in Construction Management / Safety (A.G.C. / OSHA -10)
Certificate in Hazmat Training / First Aid (EPA / American Red Cross)
Certificate in Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection (ATFP / Collapse Avoidance)
Certificate in Concrete / Road Base (ICC Inspector)
Certificate in LEED / Green (U.S. Green Counsel)
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In today’s environment, it’s important to hit the ground running.
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 Have taken time off, Feb. 2009 – Aug. 2009 very sick mom, has now passed away.
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 five 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, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Maryland.
 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.
 Boost organizational success by creating and delivering contractor-based project value; profitably negotiated construction contracts to achieve significant revenue.
 Actively liaise between contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and executive-level management by demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of all company services.
 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.
LARRY MORRIS
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
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Project Engineer
OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY; (CONSTRUCTION DIVISION) RICHMOND, VA 1996 – 2005
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.
 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.
 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, and fencing.
 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 12 progressive city-based projects, in coordination with the supportive efforts of top-performing professional teams.
 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 and land-fill upgrades.
 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.
 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, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Structural Engineer, WEST CON ENGINEERING, INC., DENVER, CO
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EDUCATION
Master of Civil Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
A.A.G.—Geotechnical
COLORADO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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