I'll keep it short and sweet,,,Career advancement, projects that will change the couse of our childrens lives, to have projects stand for 100 years that my grandchildren can talk about. How I made an inprovement in someone's life.
JAMES R. HARDEN, JR.
SENIOR-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
PROJECT • OPERATIONS • GENERAL
Results-focused and dynamic professional providing more than 15 years of progressive achievement within leadership capacities, spanning industrial, commercial construction and telecommunications industries. Resourceful and strategic leader offering extensive experience in all disciplines involved in turn-key construction. Review civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, life safety specifications and procedures. Detail-oriented manager possessing track record of consistent project management success, having led hundreds of initiatives to completion within strict time and budget constraints. Exhibit strong leadership, interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
Process Improvement • Quality Assurance • Budget Administration • Organizational Development
Contract Negotiation • Client Relations • Customer Service • Performance Management • Cost Control
Policy/Procedure Development • Training & Development • Auditing • Regulatory/Safety Compliance
CAREER SYNOPSIS
Paramount Advanced Construction, LLC (New Jersey/Florida) 2005-Present
Provider of building system implementations, testing, and quality control from design to acceptance.
General Manager/Vice President of Operations
Direct all operations and streamline construction processes. Head projects valued from $250K to $10MM as well as concurrent initiatives. Control fleet equipment and material expenses to meet budget costs. Execute contracts between client and company and ensure proper documentation prior to project. Review client specifications, provide project estimates and recommendations based on site conditions, and ensure adherence to customers’ strict time requirements. Deliver daily project milestones to clients while under construction. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety audits, preparing reports to local, state, and federal agencies. Ensure equipment inspections/maintenance and safety compliance. Develop path schedules and assign appropriate trades and managers to proper disciplines. Orchestrate utility providers for project integration with local communication and energy sources. Evaluate subcontractor qualifications, bids, and contracts; manage acquisition of their services. Recruit and train employees; educate staff in occupational health and safety, including OSHA, CPR, and First Aid.
• Increased production, avoided $1.4M in expenses, and saved $2M annually by integrating manufacturing and construction services into one location.
• Streamlined construction processes to surpass client needs through combining two divisions to improve service response time and reduce overall project times.
• Developed new business leads.
• Cultivated and maintained key client relationships.
• Improved overall employee morale through introducing bonus policy for projects completed within time and budget constraints; provided bonus to teams for recruiting qualified employees.
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ALL-TEK Communications, Inc. (Florida) 2003-2005
Provider of emergency response, maintenance, and turn-key construction services.
Entrepreneur /Owner/Partner
Played integral role in starting up company; created policies and procedures. Collaborated with architects and engineers to develop design plans. Conducted field investigations for site selection in order to execute development of candidate. Reviewed final construction plans and those for zoning and permit submission. Evaluated clients’ specifications and managed contracts. Created project progress reports, monitored documentation, performed audits, and controlled expenses. Recruited and trained staff.
• Developed and sustained regional client base spanning 5-state area, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, including Verizon, Sprint, Nextel, Nextel Partners, Metro PCS, Cricket, Williams Communications, AT&T, Cingular, Alltel, SBA, American Tower Corporation, Crown Castle International, and SpectraSite.
• Established lucrative business in South Florida region.
• Recruited and trained the staff in operations, acquisition, permitting, zoning and delivery of a complete package based on the individual clients needs.
Hunter Development Group, LLC. (Florida) 2001-2003
Developer of quality Condominiums and Rental Time Share Properties
Project/Time Manager
Worked closely with the IT department to develop a series of programs to track contractors, sub-contractors vendors and in house construction trades in order to track daily hours reported and forecasted to a project. Tracked and managed each trade in subsequent billable hours against budget constraints established by the developer. Analyzed and developed critical path schedules to expedite completion of phases during construction.
• Worked with the IT department to develop software for the developer to implement on a daily report, to track trades and schedules for payment draws.
• Negotiated contracts between owners and vendors
• Forecasted labor costs
• Estimated materials, equipment and time to complete disciplines
• Reported to VP of development daily
• Compiled all reports for weekly status meeting
• Created schedules for trades
• Compiled safety audits
• Provided training for new hires
Horne Brother Construction, Inc. (North Carolina) 1996-2001
Provider of unsurpassed services based on clients’ needs.
Project Manager/Development Manager/Director of Operations
Administered 3 Florida-based offices 100+ personnel, heading the daily operations. Directed and tracked installation progress and efficiency. Designed and prepared project reports to company executives, clients, and partners. Led initiatives across 5-state area. Coordinated, negotiated, gathered, and reviewed contracts and specification data. Interfaced regularly with National Director. Monitored spending, negotiated sub-
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contracts, improved efficiencies, ensured quality controls, tracked progress, and delivered completion within time and budget constraints. Forecasted deadlines. Functioned as company spokesperson.
• Improved construction processes by preparing comprehensive 3-week schedule, which eliminated any repetitive movement or downtime, and pre-ordering deliveries to ensure proper equipment was used for projects; accelerated project completion time by 1 week.
• Increased job revenues by slashing labor costs.
• Played key role in achieving company growth by heading major contracts, including $11M agreement to take control of regional projects, and providing top customer service; received awards for efforts and helped company earn great reputation.
• Reduced material waste through implementing 3 processes, which included conducting on-site visits, creating material request forms, and overseeing all project materials.
Thacker Specialty, Inc. (Georgia) 1994-1996
Provider of superior construction in competitive marketplace, ensuring quality, cost, and satisfaction.
Field Manager
Ensured team safety. Contributed to underground installation of fiber-optic multi-ducts. Managed equipment maintenance, inspections, and procurement functions. Provided troubleshooting expertise throughout initiatives. Prepared and filed daily field reports.
• Compiles daily safety audits
• Created schedules for crews
• Requested testing equipment for training
• Monitored quality assurance to meet customer specifications
• Provided troubleshooting expertise of solar voltaic system during 1996 Summer Olympics.
• Turned around failing construction project that was over budget and plagued with problems; led 4 crews in verifying 18 miles of underground duct work for new fiber optic lines being installed for GTE.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Associate Degree, Applied Science
The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Florida Certified General Contractor Professional License # CGC1506164 (Active)
Charlotte County, Florida Vo-Tec Commercial/Residential Wiring Certification
Lenawee County, Michigan Vo-Tec Mechanical/Electrical Drafting
OSHA, CPR, & First Aid Certifications
Rescue and Safety Certification
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