Harry H. Leonard
Fords,NJ
Summary
Experienced project management professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Skilled in driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and dedicated to both team success and client satisfaction. Excels in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, effectively collaborating with architects, owners, and construction staff. Proficient in preparing and negotiating contracts with clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented, providing clear direction and concise explanations of plans and contract terms. Committed to delivering exceptional results while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Above and Beyond Construction Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Company/client communications updated daily
- Monitor and organize multiple projects simultaneously
- Coordinate in-house labor and subcontractors
- Order materials
- Utilize daily: POS, WOs, RFOs, and many other organic or proprietary forms needed to track and hold everyone accountable
- Handle All Pre-constructions
- Act as liaison between company and clients
- Post preconstruction breakdowns and existing job dynamics and financial analytics
- Evaluate post preconstruction financials
- Make sure job financials align with company goals
- Estimate/Create/Record/Maintain documentation and financials for all construction sub-contractors, in house labor, materials, and financials
- Create work orders for subcontractors required to perform the work
- Establish timelines
- Expedite permit process and track
- Communicate with clients the job goals and Timelines
- Establish long- and short-term deliverables and record /Maintain using company calenders
- Acquire contractors, monitor contractors, and supplier Financials
- Job site visits to make sure all facets of production align with company goals
- Maintain Customer/Client interaction throughout the process via weekly meetings.
- All changes recorded and forwarded to appropriate parties for clarification/authorization
- Daily collections or Financial submittals and recording of financial milestones.
- Monitor and Maintain Permits, architects documentation, and job closeout information.
- Call for final inspections
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Perform final punch lists with client and final closeouts
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Project Manager
Hobbs Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- High End Reviewed plans and established time lines
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical 'Knowledge Based' photographs of all assigned projects
- Conducted routine audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective Actions
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely matter
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Project Manager
Viscon Builders
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Reviewed plans constructed purchase orders, priced out materials, established time lines
- Maintain all long and short term deliverables
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical 'Knowledge Based' photographs of all assigned projects
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely matter
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration
- Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
Operations /Sales/Coordinator
Total Renovations
01.2003 - 01.2018
- Major Additions, New Homes, Major Reno., Light Commercial
- Researched product prior to financial review to assess its details pertaining to product review phase
- CEO approvals
- Reviewed the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures and research and deployment
- CEO and CFO Approvals
- Initiated hiring and quality control on all sub-contractors
- Created work orders, pay claims, information requests.
- Developed and tracked all time line objectives
- Completed quarterly forecasting and monthly financial reviews
- Directed all phases of projects, from inception to completion
- Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed
- Implemented a set of comprehensive tracking processes to monitor individual and job performance
- Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations
- Vetted new clients
- Established budgets and contracts As needed
- Negotiated client acquisitions to make sure they adhere to company profitability
- Trained company employees and created a farming system for future growth within company
- Worked closely with the sales team to prioritize tasks, set goals, and allocate resources efficiently; resulting in increased productivity and revenue.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contracts, proposals, quotes, follow-ups, and customer communications.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
Project Manager
Best for Less Construction
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Oceanside, Long Island, NY
- Commercial Rehab
- Dealt with construction of catering halls and restaurants
- Worked closely with senior superintendent
- Coordinated crews from metal framing to paint and paper hanging
- Constantly researched products
- Ordered and priced material and created purchase orders
- Interviewed and hired all subcontractors
- Created work orders
- Negotiated pricing and terms of agreements
- Took all town inspections
- Inspections of all finished products
- Monitored all schedules for 7 day a week construction
- Monitored and scheduled all deliveries
- Jobs ranged from $150,000-$3,000,000
- Oceanside, Long Island, NY
Education
No Degree - Mathmatics
William Patterson College
Wayne NJSkills
- Excellent customer relations
- Budget development and management
- Interior and exterior renovations
- Strong time management
- Organized
- Design experience
- Multi-site operations
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Subcontractor management
- General contracting professional
- Computer literate
- Good skills with MS Office
- Knowledge of multiple computer tracking software
- Organic or company specific organizational forms and documentation
- Project planning and development
- Project management
- Value engineering
- Preconstruction planning
- Estimating
Timeline
Project Manager
Above and Beyond Construction Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2024
Project Manager
Hobbs Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Project Manager
Viscon Builders
01.2016 - 01.2018
Operations /Sales/Coordinator
Total Renovations
01.2003 - 01.2018
Project Manager
Best for Less Construction
01.2001 - 01.2003
No Degree - Mathmatics
William Patterson College
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