Dave Harris
Moorestown
Summary
Dedicated and focused Project Management Specialist with over twenty plus years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager/Bid Dept Manager
US Construction Group
Mullica Hill
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared detailed bid proposals for various projects following company guidelines.
- Reviewed and edited bid documents for clarity and accuracy before submission.
- Maintained organized records of all bids submitted and received feedback.
- Communicated with vendors to obtain pricing and specifications for materials needed.
- Developed and maintained bid documents including scope of work, pricing schedules, and compliance requirements.
- Researched new opportunities through online databases, industry publications, trade shows, supplier contacts.
- Collaborated with sales team members on developing solutions for customer's needs.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify potential areas for enhancement.
Project Manager
FMA Contracting
Pennsauken
04/01/14 - 08.2025
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Retail Construction Division Manager/Office Manager
Thomas Heath Construction/Athena Contractors
Santa Barbara
08/02/04 - 6/15/12
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures within the division.
- Established performance standards for employees to ensure efficient workflow and quality results.
- Developed and implemented division strategies to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained positive relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Supervised team of eight personnel, delivering effective and consistent job training.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
Construction Loan Draw Processor
CE Williams & Assoc
Santa Barbara
03/20/99 - 05/15/04
General Manager
Kinko's Copy Center
Goleta
08/20/91 - 04/01/98
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Project tracking
- Cost Control
- Project Planning
- Contract Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Purchasing and procurement
- Cost reduction and containment
- Quality assurance and control
- Staff training and motivation
- Building codes and regulations
- Commercial construction experience
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Budget Control
- Staff Management
- Permit processing
- Project Scheduling
- Site safety coordinator
- Budget Administration
- Staff training and mentoring
Certification
• OSHA 10
• CPR & Basic First Aid
• CPR & Basic First Aid
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager/Bid Dept Manager
US Construction Group
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager
FMA Contracting
04/01/14 - 08.2025
Retail Construction Division Manager/Office Manager
Thomas Heath Construction/Athena Contractors
08/02/04 - 6/15/12
Construction Loan Draw Processor
CE Williams & Assoc
03/20/99 - 05/15/04
General Manager
Kinko's Copy Center
08/20/91 - 04/01/98
Associate of Arts - Communications
Santa Barbara City College
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
University of California, Santa Barbara