CARL MATTHEW HARRIS, PMP
Catonsville,MD
Summary
Resourceful, PMI Certified (PMP) Project Manager with over 20 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations with strong local and Federal government experience. Leads identification and procurement of resources including manpower, equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing installation teams for production, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Complex Project Manager I
Johnson Controls, Inc. Northwest HVAC SAE Group
04.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed over $30MM backlog of multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Collaborated with JCI Service, Warranty, and legal teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Project Manager, PMO
Johnson Controls Inc Government Technologies Group
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed the installation of security equipment (as well as subsequent warranty efforts)by directive of TSA/DHS for airports in the Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West, and some West Coast locations.
- Developed and nurtured relationships with TSA & DHS stakeholders resulting in increased trust and confidence from them.
- Updated operational methodologies, created process documentation and revised accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Identification of plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Provided regular updates to applicable stakeholders.
- Perform onsite surveys and subsequent kick-off meetings.
- Created risk analysis and mitigation reports.
- Monitored the installation lifecycle of PACS (and their subsequent migration to ePACS), CCTV, and Intrusion Detection systems.
- Controlled costs within a primarily FFP structure via monitoring resources to promote more efficient production.
- Created and distributed deliverables to applicable stakeholders.
- Worked aging projects to successful completion by implementing a mix of PMI methodologies (Waterfall & Agile) and experience gained from over 20 years in various project management capacities.
- Created and maintained relationships with TSA stakeholders for both new and recurring sales opportunities for Johnson Controls Account Executives.
- Developed and nurtured relationships with JCI offices across the country to help better execute projects.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and under budget.
Project Manager
Insight Global, Johnson Controls TSA Program
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Initiated RFQ process for potential resources
- Planned scheduling
- Monitored the progress of delegated tasks
- Provided update documentation per stakeholders needs
Controls Project Manager III
Harris Company
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Acquired subcontractor resources required to meet project goals and objectives of various commercial, K12 and government (Federal & local)HVAC BMS/BAS new construction & renovation projects utilizing Niagara driven equipment.
- Discovered, negotiated, created and tracked change orders ranging from four to six figures on several projects.
- Confirmed point to point (P2P) and checkout information by being onsite for the processes.
- Provided management for 15+ internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Ensured adherence to applicable safety and craftsmanship standards to the point of personally removing personnel from the site and project that did not comply.
- Led internal and external project teams specializing in installation and programming activities.
- Provided accurate, detailed documentation to stakeholders derived from team daily reports as well as performing site visits to confirm said reporting.
- Improved team morale via recognition of individual strengths and setting them up for success by re-configured assignation of duties, which in turn increased overall productivity.
Project Manager
LSSI
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsible for the management of multiple, simultaneous life safety, fire & burglar alarms, PA system, CCTV, and card access installation projects for various commercial, K12, and local government clients.
- Maintained onsite project control including (but not limited to) manpower, contract negotiation, distribution of material, customer liaison duties, etc.
- Responsible for daily delegation and coordination of multiple onsite crafts and vendors.
- Developed project schedules, managed costs& quality and controlled resources.
Project Manager
SJLL Enterprises
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Created and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Successfully achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance on both new construction and renovation projects.
- Reviewed existing project procedures and updated them based on existing resources, as well as provided plan for expansion.
- Responsible for helping to create, as well as the execution of, major fire alarm change-order work via GSA MOD within AV Bryan Federal Courthouse.
- Continued to coordinate necessary activities between the subcontractor, USMS, DoJ, and GSA personnel to ensure that installation would not interfere with the daily operation of the courthouse.
Site Supervisor
Johnson Controls
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Contracted to supervise onsite manpower for $186MM hospital project in Northern VA.
- Ensured that work was being executed per all applicable OSHA safety standards.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders, technical team members and fellow supervisors to organize tasks in the most efficient way possible.
- Documented on a daily basis detailed project status updates, based on daily sitewalks and inspections.
- Ensured the site was left in a safe condition after our work was performed.
- Provided the Project Manager with information that would be used to create change order work that was accepted by the customer, resulting in additional revenue.
- Informed internal team and subcontractors of all relevant plan revisions, ASIs, etc. as they were published to ensure the latest information was being used.
Project Manager
SJLL Enterprises, LLC
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Improved risk assessment by implementing pre-mortem discussions while identifying risks.
- Collaborated with Carter Brothers to complete a $2.1MM fire alarm project that also yielded a $200K GSA MOD.
- Acquired manpower, created the overall work-plan, and managed the workflow to lead multiple vendors to successfully complete a $650K fire alarm upgrade within the Greenbelt Federal Courthouse.
- Discovered $75K in additional work in aforementioned Courthouse project; implemented change control process that resulted in a GSAMOD to complete the work.
Project Manager
Carter Brothers LLC
01.2007 - 07.2011
- Oversaw projects for life safety (CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Biometric Access) by planning, acquiring resources, and scheduling based on multiple ADT office backlogs.
- Helped raise margins by negotiating with vendors to achieve pricing that was below projected cost.
- Successfully ran multiple commercial projects utilizing planning, direct and controlling project work, managing quality, quality control, and project closure skills.
- Utilized risk avoidance through intricate planning and execution to prevent a potential $250K loss per hour for a client had the installation not stayed on schedule without incident.
- Worked with ADT to organize an installation docket worth up to $250K per month.
Project Manager
RaySat
07.2005 - 05.2006
- Developed installation procedure for commercial use mobile satelite and documented it for later use as the installation guide that was shipped with the unit.
- Collaborated with online content producer, ObjectWare, to create an online installation test to help determine which outlets should become authorized dealers.
- Performed site and product surveys to help expose new areas for product use, as well as how to integrate to existing vehicles and modes of transportation, respectively. One such survey resulted in a militarized bracket design that was adopted by military branches after an installation demonstration for key JOINTSEC stakeholders.
- Designed and built prototypes for manufacture of proprietary equipment while also reducing production costs by re-purposing existing materials, resulting in a per unit cost reduction from $430 to $90.
Education
PMP Exam Prep Certificate of Completion -
Technical Institute of America
New York, NY07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Howard University
Washington, DC05.1995
Skills
- Waterfall Project Management
- Agile methodologies
- Construction management
- Site supervision
- Performance Evaluations
- Facilitation
- Commercial construction
- Change Control Processes
- Customer facing skills
- Team building
- Communication
- Procurement
- Conflict resolution
- Quality management
- Quality control
- Kaizen Engineering
- Project documentation
- Inspection
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
USACE CQM
OSHA 30
TWIC
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Complex Project Manager I
Johnson Controls, Inc. Northwest HVAC SAE Group
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager, PMO
Johnson Controls Inc Government Technologies Group
04.2021 - 04.2024
Project Manager
Insight Global, Johnson Controls TSA Program
11.2020 - 04.2021
Controls Project Manager III
Harris Company
09.2017 - 08.2020
Project Manager
LSSI
07.2016 - 09.2017
Project Manager
SJLL Enterprises
01.2016 - 07.2016
Site Supervisor
Johnson Controls
06.2015 - 12.2015
Project Manager
SJLL Enterprises, LLC
01.2011 - 06.2015
Project Manager
Carter Brothers LLC
01.2007 - 07.2011
Project Manager
RaySat
07.2005 - 05.2006
PMP Exam Prep Certificate of Completion -
Technical Institute of America
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Howard University
Project Management Professional (PMP)
USACE CQM
OSHA 30
TWIC
First Aid/CPR Certified
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