Michael Harris
102 Leon Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Phone: (919) 583-0846
Email: Mike_Harris2[at]hotmail.com
Education
North Carolina Central University
B.A. Visual Communication and Graphic Design Durham, NC
License and Certifications
License Contractor in Minnesota
License Contractor in North Carolina
Government Compliance Estimating Certification
Advance Estimating Certification
USD OD Secret Clearance: Full Clearance Pending
Skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Organization and Planning
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Project
Windows 98/2000/XP
Work Experience
Honeywell
Lead Estimator/Planner Iraq
2009 – Current
Creatively presenting professional and technical and commercial proposals that help drive the sale.
Building estimates that consider the scope of all opportunities and proposals.
Analyzing projects to develop strategy for technical and specification superiority to successfully win competitive bid projects.
Selecting the proper combination of hardware, software, equipment, materials and services from the Honeywell product & applications portfolio that will deliver the highest value to your customer
Work with FAR, T.I.N.A, DFAR guidelines.
Compile and maintain data history for client, project, or specific item for cost and pricing analysis
Prepare reports to illustrate quote win/loss ratios by customer
Manage and provide direction to team of estimators and schedulers.
Provide conceptual design estimates and budgets.
KBR
Estimator Iraq
2008 – 2009
Worked with FAR, T.I.N.A, DFAR guidelines.
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
North Carolina State University
Project Manager/ Estimator (Temporary Position)
Raleigh, NC
2008 - 2008
Schedule material delivery, subcontractors and completion work.
Work with architectural designers and engineers to create plan layout.
Manage construction budgets and develop forecast for each project.
Estimate cost for construction projects.
Negotiate with sub-contractor and material cost.
Inspected the quality of material and performance according state and school regulations, building code, ADA, OSHA.
2 Elite Construction, LLC
Project Manager/ Estimator Goldsboro, NC
2006 – 2008
Scheduled material delivery and subcontractors.
Developed marketing plan to advertise new construction.
Worked with architectural designers and engineers to create plan layout.
Designed exterior and interior layouts.
Developed and purchase land for construction.
Managed construction budgets and develop forecast for each project.
Estimated cost for construction projects.
Negotiated with sub-contractor and material cost.
Inspected the quality of material and performance according states regulations, building code & OSHA.
D&R Construction, Inc
Project Manager/Estimator Elizabeth City, NC
2006 – 2006
Plan, organize, direct, and control the execution of construction contracts for heavy industrial (utility power plant) customers to meet schedules, cost, quality, and safety objectives for projects.
Complete responsibility for execution of the construction scope for assigned projects.
Review proposals and contract requirements. Insure that construction costs are accurately estimated and that profit targets are met.
Insure that schedules are met and system performance is not compromised by organizing activities and monitoring the performance of the General Contractor and other sub-contractors. Identify construction risks and prepare action plans to mitigate exposure.
Lead contract negotiations with the General Contractor (and other sub-contractors).
Coordinate schedule needs with the Project Manager and assure that construction activities meet material delivery dates.
Provide timely, accurate, concise written and verbal communication on the status of the contract to the Customer, Management and the project team.
Create and/or improve construction processes and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and provide a best-practice standard for future construction work.
Manage and provide direction to the Site Construction Supervisor and other Field Service staff.
Southern Construction, Inc
General Contractor/ Project Manager
Apple Valley, Minnesota
2002 – 2005
Provides a single point of authority/contact for projects/programs assigned
Takes projects from original concept through final implementation
Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including business sponsors, operations, application development, end users, computer services, client services, operations, and most critically, with vendors.
Defines project scope and objectives
Conducts project meetings and produces meeting minutes and issues logs
Produces risk analysis and risk mitigation plans
Responsible for project tracking and analysis
Bethel Group, Inc
Project Manager/Estimator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1999 – 2002
Scheduled material delivery and subcontractors.
Developed marketing plan to advertise new construction.
Worked with architectural designers and engineers to create plan layout.
Designed exterior and interior layouts.
Developed and purchase land for construction.
Managed construction budgets and develop forecast for each project.
Estimated cost for construction projects.
Negotiated with sub-contractor and material cost.
Inspected the quality of material and performance according states regulations, building code & OSHA.
References
Anthony Goddard
Lead Estimator/Fluor
anthony.goddard[at]fluor.com
(Currently in Afghanistan)
Edward Harvey
Switch Technician/Verizon
817-313-2558 cell#
Linda Terry
Production Coordinator/Honeywell
254-466-0621 cell#
Ronice Blissett
Sr. Logistic Coordinator/KBR
Roniece.Blissett[at]kbr.com
(Currently in Iraq)
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