John Harrison
Denver,CO
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with six years of experience. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
THOMAS JAMES HOMES
Denver, CO
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Scheduled trade partner tasks with Gantt schedule in Salesforce "task-ray" in accordance with signed scopes of work
- Planned and scheduled all construction activities on homes from foundation to close
- Responsible for reviewing, ordering, scheduling and conducting inventory of lumber take-offs
- Inspected and ensured work complied with City/County/State requirements and building codes
- Maintained homes under construction in a presentable condition to buyers
- Provided trade partner feedback to the Area Construction Manager concerning the trade partner's timeliness and attention to detail
- Communicated construction progress and home completion date to management by accurately updating and submitting the weekly production report
- Worked closely with the sales, customer care, and management team to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong environment conducive to proactive resolution of issues and strong commitment to producing a quality product
- Maintain the construction documents at the job site so that all pertinent information is readily available to management and the other field associates
- Conducted pre-construction meetings, with clients and oversaw the construction, inspection and scheduling of the entire home using inspection forms, plans and procedures
- Reviewed and approved start packages prior to beginning construction of homes
- Supported Customer Care with all outstanding customer care requests to make sure tasks were completed in a timely manner and approved by the customer
- Actively communicated with trade partners on safety, quality requirements and payment procedures, to assure a solid vendor base
- Maintained a current working knowledge of all applicable building codes and OSHA job safety regulations
- Ensured compliance with the company's safety program.
Project Manager
REMINGTON HOMES
Arvada, CO
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
- Managed vertical construction through all phases to ensure delivery of quality homes
- Ensured all building code requirements are met per municipality
- Scheduled trade partners and delivery dates for materials
- Communicated safety standards to trade partners and their employees
- Maintained clean and organized job site(s) and community per Remington requirements
- Daily interaction with trade partners and buyers / homeowners
- Conduct walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with buyers from pre-construction to closing
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results
Construction Manager
MERITAGE HOMES
Greenwood Village, CO
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for construction and completion of new production homes within desired time frames and standards set by Meritage Homes
- Oversaw and scheduled all construction related activities on given project(s) for residential housing
- Managed and delegated to subcontractors and Laborers as necessary to achieve 100% completion to attain Certificate of Occupancy
- Communicate and enforce safety, SWPPP, jobsite cleanup, Meritage quality assurance, and scope of work standards to subcontractors and their workers
- Accountable for job site safety from hazardous situations and material per SWPPP and ADEQ
- Interact with local governing jurisdictions to obtain all required inspections that conform to National Electrical Code and International Building Code
- Worked directly with buyers from pre-construction phase and pre-drywall phase to delivery of completed homes
Assistant Construction Manager
MERITAGE HOMES
Greenwood Village, CO
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Promoted from Assistant Construction Manager to Construction Manager
- Coordinated, scheduled, and inspected all trades and phases of residential construction activity under direction of Construction Managers
- Communicated and enforced safety, SWPPP, jobsite cleanup, Meritage quality, and scope of work standards to subcontractors and their workers
- Coordinated, scheduled, and accompanied city, utility, and third-party inspectors during inspections
- Conducted multiple pre- and post-closing orientations and interactions with buyers, including assessing, scheduling, performing, and supervising warranty repairs
- Prepared punch lists at various phases of construction, manage subcontractors to complete work items, and perform and supervise preparation and detail work as needed prior to completion of home construction
- Worked with Construction Managers, Area Construction Managers, Customer Care (Warranty) Department, and Sales Associates as a team to maximize subcontractor efficiency, maintain strong City relationships, meet schedules, satisfy Buyers, and deliver high-quality homes
Material Logistics Administrator
TELLWORKS COMMUNICATIONS
Atlanta, GA
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Developed and executed tactical plans in support of business strategies by reviewing and monitoring processes in inventory management for multiple warehouses/markets across the United States
- Trained and developed other team members and customers on operation processes and coordinated with warehouse managers to enforce inventory management policy and process discipline
- Served as a liaison between sales, distribution, and fieldwork to meet customer service level agreements
- Created, monitored, and communicated daily/weekly/monthly key performance indicators and complex Excel summary reports for senior management team and customers
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels by working with warehouse managers and executing national policy in accord with customer service level agreements
- Responsible for overall day to day management of data integrity within 'AIMS' and provide schedule coordination between warehouses and general contractors
- Led and managed continuous improvement projects and business process refinement activities.
Owner & Operator
BUILD
Denver, CO
03.2010 - 06.2014
- Networked with realtors to generate business opportunities
- Hands on management of all jobs and projects including time and material bidding
- Responsible for employee recruitment, performance appraisals, training, scheduling and supervision of all employees
- Ensured customer satisfaction by implementing pre-construction design meetings, weekly project status calls with customers, and post construction walkthrough for every project
- Developed marketing programs, website design and direct marketing material
- Knowledgeable of all facets of building from ground up construction to remodeling
- Proficient with many different building trades and skilled using hand/power tools necessary to complete jobs
- Experience estimating and bidding commercial masonry projects
- On site management of all projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.1994
Skills
- Bid preparation
- Document Review
- Change Orders
- Building, demolition, and renovation
- Reading Blueprints
- Estimating
- Scope development
- OSHA Compliance
- Building Codes
- Subcontractor Management
Timeline
Project Manager
THOMAS JAMES HOMES
08.2022 - 12.2023
Project Manager
REMINGTON HOMES
06.2021 - 08.2022
Construction Manager
MERITAGE HOMES
01.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Construction Manager
MERITAGE HOMES
10.2017 - 12.2019
Material Logistics Administrator
TELLWORKS COMMUNICATIONS
08.2014 - 08.2017
Owner & Operator
BUILD
03.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing -
Metropolitan State University of Denver