Christian Harrell
Reseda,CA
Summary
Dedicated and focused Project Manager with extensive experience at Architectural Door Specialist, excelling in project oversight and cost control. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance training programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in blueprint reading and change order management, driving successful project completions while fostering strong relationships with customers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/Office Manager
Architectural Door Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
01.2019 - Current
- Trained quoting staff to create effective submittal packets for door frames and hardware.
- Managed daily scheduling of door and hardware installations with project managers and supervisors.
- Ensured installers received necessary materials, tools, and blueprints prior to deployment.
- Developed training programs for door and hardware to enhance customer interaction skills.
- Oversaw cost management and price adjustments for all door frames and hardware materials.
- Facilitated communication between staff and manufacturers to strengthen partnerships.
- Conducted weekly meetings with office, field employees, and warehouse to review projects and training initiatives.
- Coordinated daily deliveries with customers and warehouse to maintain efficiency.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties, such as reconciling bank statements with the bookkeeper, and keeping track of bonds, COIs, and overseeing customer contracts and change orders on all projects.
- Forecasted project timelines while monitoring performance metrics for cost efficiency. (Responsible for all curation of material and scheduling of labor.)
- Responsible for maintaining the maintenance of the flatbed, warehouse forklift and all other tools owned by ADS.
Construction Project Manager
Desert West Commercial (Owns ADS)
Gilbert, AZ
01.2010 - 02.2019
- Provided technical guidance to on-site personnel including laborers and supervisors.
- Organized subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Prepared reports detailing progress updates for senior management.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
- Responsible for interviewing new hires and overseeing new-hire training.
- Conducted walk-through inspections, and other scheduled inspections, with customers.
- Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits.
- Prepared and submitted daily work-site reports, weekly invoices, payroll and overtime requirements.
- Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between general contractor, owner, and owner's consultants.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.
- Identified potential problems that may arise during the course of construction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Manage and train quoting staff, door frames, and hardware.
- Train quoting staff to achieve successful submittal packets for door frames and hardware.
- Manage and schedule door and hardware installations on a daily basis with project managers and supervisors.
- Responsible for our installers, ensuring that they are set up for success before heading to the project with the proper materials, tools, and blueprints needed.
- Responsible for the door and hardware training program to ensure all employees are educated and prepared before talking to a customer, or heading into the field.
- Manage costs and price increases for all door frames and hardware materials.
- Manage and oversee all communication and curating between staff and manufacturers.
- Manage and oversee the communication between staff and our manufacturers to ensure long, healthy relationships
- Manage weekly staff meetings with the office, field employees, and warehouse to go over current projects, safety, installation, and sales training.
Home Wiring Services
Cox Cable/Home Wiring Services
Phoenix , AZ
03.2004 - 01.2010
- Managed daily operations of cable technicians and office staff to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Conducted morning staff meetings to address daily challenges with technicians and dispatch.
- Coordinated logistical routing for up to 50 technicians daily, enhancing installation success.
- Oversaw dispatch office operations to ensure clear communication between technicians and customers.
- Managed warehouse and toolshed to maintain accurate inventory levels of materials and tools.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting issues encountered by Cox Cable customers.
- Facilitated bi-weekly meetings with Cox Cable management, serving as a liaison with Home Wiring Services.
- Recruited, hired, and supervised staff while monitoring performance on a daily basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Gilbert, AZ06.1997
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZSkills
- Project management and leadership
- Installation scheduling
- Staff training and mentoring
- Time management
- Blueprint reading
- Contract coordination
- Inspection principles
- Estimating and cost control
- Commercial project oversight
- Material procurement
- OSHA compliance
- Bid preparation and permitting
- Change order management
- Building site supervision
- Preconstruction planning
Accomplishments
I am very happily married with 5 kids. My wife and kids are everything to me, when I am not working I am always with my family.
Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Jiu Jitsu and wrestling is a big part of what my family does together when I am not working. All 5 of my children train and compete in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. This keeps us focused sharp and in shape on a day to day basis to make life a little easier and more fun. It also gives my kids a great opportunity to help teach and coach other kids on a daily basis.
Certification
- I am a purple belt in jiu jitsu, I train and compete on a regular basis with my friends and family
Affiliations
Jiu jitsu and Wrestling Coach
Timeline
Project Manager/Office Manager
Architectural Door Specialist
01.2019 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Desert West Commercial (Owns ADS)
01.2010 - 02.2019
Home Wiring Services
Cox Cable/Home Wiring Services
03.2004 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
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