To become involved with a well established construction company where I can utilize my knowledge of construction and also advance my knowledge through contact with others. I would also like to be involved with a company that provides a chance for advancement in my career.
Gene Harris
6524 Old Monroe Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079 gene.harris95[at]yahoo.com Mobile: (704)-201-6613
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional with over 30 years of experience in many different aspects of construction.
Areas of Expertise:
• Permitting & Building Code
• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Safety Control
• Estimating & Job Costing
• Managed construction contractors while tracking progress of construction operations focusing on customer requirements, solving business problems and providing business value / ROI.
• Instrumental in planning, budgeting, and directing construction projects applying construction techniques as well as scheduling the construction operations into logical and detailed steps.
• Demonstrated track record of project management capability by overseeing and directing construction project activities on multiple concurrent projects with varying degrees of complexity.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and construction management skills with an assertive, productive, and self-starter attitude. Effective leader, team player, communicator, and negotiator. Motivated and goal oriented worker who is proficient at multi-tasking under pressure.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saussy Burbank Charlotte, N.C.
Field Manager 2000 – 2008
Managed, planned, directed and administered the functions of construction projects until project close-out.
 Exercised supervision for direct and/or indirect lower level personnel providing overall direction to subordinate staff.
 Established cooperative relations with staff, contractors, consultants, community and general public.
 Allocated and ordered materials, supplies, tools, machinery, equipment and vehicles.
 Accountable for maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives by effectively delegating and expediting project work.
 Developed and implemented strategies and policies pertaining to management estimating and construction of family homes in communities in the Charlotte metro area to include Douglas Park, Gilead Park, Park at Oaklawn and Baxter Village.
 Designed and implemented a Safety program receiving letter of recommendation from the North Carolina Department of Labor.
 Negotiated and monitored contracts and corporate agreements with private consultants and private contractors.
 Prepared and reviewed detailed correspondence reports while maintaining awareness of potential and pending required duties.
 Provided timely communication of project status and issues to corporate management.
 Communicated and worked effectively with elected and appointed business community organizations and interest groups while effectively representing Saussy Burbank.
 Developed executed strategies to attain cost savings while providing business value to internal clients.
 Verifiable track record for the successful completion of million dollar projects.
 Mentored through expertise in the construction industry. Became main source of information for staff through daily contact in a quick, professional, and considerate manner.
 Secured business through exceptional customer relations, hard work and word-of-mouth. Monitored cost keeping 80% of projects from going over budget (20% delays and weather conditions).
Zaring National Corporation . Charlotte, N.C.
Project/Field Manager 1995 – 1999
Director of Construction 1999 – 2000
 Provided project management, construction management, project controls and supervision of construction personnel.
 Secured permits and licenses for projects as well as ensure all homes were built to meet safety codes and regulations.
 Consulted with design professionals to ensure that the progress was made with the outlined plans and specs.
 Collaborated with cost estimators to ensure that the expenses were recorded properly.
 Ordered materials, obtained permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
 Increased staff productivity by 15% in areas such as project estimating, material purchasing and site management through certification of occupancy.
 Scheduled and supervised subcontractors for over 50% the estimating and job costing in Ambeleigh, Hunter Oaks and Highland Creek.
 Enforced company policies, procedures and safety regulations.
 Scheduled client meetings, conducted needs assessments, explained concerns and cost effective options.
 Maintained daily contact with clients at location sites.
 Provided administrative support to management and staff.
 Prepared daily and monthly departmental reports.
M/I Homes . Charlotte, N.C.
Field Manager 1993 – 1995
 Coordinated all construction activities for the building of single family homes in several communities to include Heyden Commons, Ashley farms, Glenwater and Hubbard Glen.
 Ordered materials, obtained permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
 Scheduled client meetings, conducted needs assessments based on contracts and closing dates.
Sub-Contractors . Charlotte, N.C.
Self Employed 1973-1993
 Owned and managed general contract construction firm.
 Directed projects from beginning to end including the phases where it is planned, designed, and actually constructed.
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EDUCATION
Monroe High School Monroe, NC.
12/1974
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certificate: OSHA Compliance & Workplace safety, The Customer, Managing Customer Expectations, Setting Customer Expectation 1995-2007
Mold Prevention Fundamentals, Building for Performance, Stab on Grade, Mold Assessment and Remediation, Improving Drywall and Paint Quality, Mold Prevention Windows & Doors, Water Management Foundations, Water Management Roofs, Water Management Walls, Builders IQ
Awards Star Award – Superior Attention to Customer Service, Quality Time Masters QTM Award (Delivery of Completed Homes On Time & Under Budget), The Big Z Award for excellence in Construction, Certificate of Appreciation for Service Award, Quality Time Masters Award QTM Division Builder of the Year (For Appreciating the Value of Time)
RELATED SKILLS AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Software: Microsoft Office, Lotus
References for Gene Harris
G. Dwight Marshall
Former Senior Vice President of Saussy Burbank
704-564-4094 (cell phone)
Saussy Burbank
Ken Matthews, Sales Consultant
517 S. Sharon Amity Road
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28211
803-802-0603 (Office)
704-363-4392 (Cell)
Bobby Donaldson
Former Project Manager/Saussy Burbank
980-722-5487 (Cell)
704-366-0184
Glenn Biggs
Charlotte Housing Partnership
704-361-8385 (Cell)
Nextel 150*21*20500
Mike Boyce
Stock Components
704-309-1406 (cell)
Nextel 150*21*20410
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