Darren Harvey Jr.
Saint Augustine
Summary
Qualified General Contractor and CFO with proven expertise in construction management, financial leadership, and business operations. Skilled in overseeing multimillion-dollar projects from planning to completion, ensuring profitability, compliance, and quality standards. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Project Management to further enhance strategic planning and project delivery capabilities. Recognized for driving efficiency, strengthening operations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Operations Manager/CFO
Construction Management Service (CMS) Group
05.2025 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and workflow.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, ensuring quality service delivery within budget constraints.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to support informed decision making.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency across teams.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimize resource allocation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project completion and maintain alignment with business objectives.
Cost Estimator
Fincantieri
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with government contractors to facilitate estimation of high-value federal projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project guidelines.
- Produced comprehensive working budgets for naval ships, incorporating meticulous assessment of overall project costs as well as project-specific expenditures.
- Utilized active estimation techniques to efficiently forecast expenses and allocate resources, contributing to the successful completion of numerous high-profile projects.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and analytical prowess, resulting in precise and reliable cost estimations for complex initiatives.
- Fostered effective communication and maintained strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient progress throughout the estimation process.
Procurement Agent
Fincantieri
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Procured and managed naval ship component budgets, ensuring cost-effective purchasing for major projects.
- Streamlined and optimized procurement processes for efficient buying practices, resulting in enhanced project efficiency and cost savings.
- Effectively communicated with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain strong working relationships and facilitate seamless company-wide communication.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Business
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN01.2019
Master of Science - Project Management
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL08-2026
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Detroit Mercy
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN01.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership & teamwork
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams Professional
- Project management
- Staff management
- Budgeting and forecasting
Accomplishments
Qualified General Contractor
SEC & ACC Athlete
ACC All Freshman Team - University of Notre Dame, Men's Basketball
Dean's List - Vanderbilt University
Conesus Top 50 2017 Recruit
MaxPrep All American
Certification
- 2022 Defense Acquisition University - Level I Fincantieri/DAU
- 2022 Defense Acquisition University - Level II Fincantieri/DAU
- 05/2023 Data Collection & Sources DAU
- 05/2023 Data Collection DAU
- 06/2023 Fundamentals of Cost Estimating DAU
- 06/2023 Comparative Analysis DAU
- ProPricer DAU
- 06/2023 Cost Estimating DAU
- Comparing Prices DAU
- 08/2023 Learning Curve Analysis DAU
- 2025 - Business Mastermind Course
- 2025 - Leadership Management Certification (Fincantieri)
Timeline
Business Operations Manager/CFO
Construction Management Service (CMS) Group
05.2025 - Current
Cost Estimator
Fincantieri
06.2023 - 05.2025
Procurement Agent
Fincantieri
06.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Art - Business
University of Notre Dame
Master of Science - Project Management
University of North Florida
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