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Lavine J. Harry

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience in strategic program management at DC Water and Sewer Authority, overseeing $200M+ capital projects. Expert in contract management and stakeholder engagement, driving compliance and risk mitigation. Proven track record in team leadership and cross-functional coordination, ensuring successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager / Program Manager (COTR)

DC Water and Sewer Authority
Washington
01.2023 - Current
  • Strategic Program Leadership: Direct a $200M+ capital program portfolio, providing strategic oversight from planning through execution for long-term facilities upgrades and critical infrastructure rehabilitation.
  • Contract & Stakeholder Management: Manage multiple high-value projects under various contract types (CMAR, DBB, MSA), serving as the primary liaison between executive leadership, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Risk & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to EPA, AWWA, and municipal standards, implementing robust risk management frameworks to maintain project integrity and compliance.

Project Manager / Resident Engineer

Cube Root Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Portfolio Management: Led a diverse project portfolio, including an $85.1M industrial facility and ongoing public works programs, ensuring alignment with client strategic objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Acted as the primary owner's representative, facilitating communication and delivering executive-level briefings on project status, risks, and financials.
  • Change Management: Directed contract change negotiations and dispute resolution, protecting owner interests and maintaining project schedule and budget.

Construction Manager

Jacobs Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Project Delivery: Managed a suite of wastewater projects totaling over $44 Million, utilizing CMAR, T&M, and DBB delivery methods.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identified and assessed pre- and post-contract risks, integrating mitigation strategies into project GMPs to safeguard client investments.
  • Quality Assurance: Enforced industry best practices and quality benchmarks throughout the project lifecycle, from preconstruction to close-out.

Senior Resident Engineer

National Housing Trust
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Program Leadership: Provided senior oversight for a large-scale, $15.7M+ low-income housing program- managing land development infrastructure for 350+ multi-family units.
  • Post End Project Management: Directed the full post project lifecycle from executed contract through monitoring & controlling of construction, closeout and commissioning.
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Working collaboratively with project lead- coordinated with government stakeholders, performed revised constructability review, evaluation of risk register, cost proposals, and managed contractor work performance to ensure alignment with project goals and GMP.

Construction Project Manager

Surrey Paving & Aggregate
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Portfolio Growth: Managed a diverse and growing portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation, wastewater treatment plants, and public markets, with values from $2.4M to $3.3M.
  • Integrated Project Delivery: Directed projects from conception to completion, coordinating design teams, managing contractor procurement, and ensuring the application of industry best practices.
  • Leadership Development: Progressed from managing discrete projects to overseeing larger, more complex initiatives, building a foundation in full-scope project leadership and execution.

Senior Project Engineer

Freelance Consultant (Kier Construction / United Utilities)
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Major Infrastructure Delivery: Provided full lifecycle project oversight for a $185.9 Million stormwater tunnel infrastructure project.
  • Governance & Controls: Established clear governance protocols and escalation procedures to proactively manage scope, schedule, and budget control.

Cost Engineer / Project Manager

EC Harris / Arcadis
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Commercial Leadership: Held full commercial responsibility for post-contract cost control and reporting on £40.5 million of aviation infrastructure at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
  • Financial Oversight: Conducted detailed commercial audits of Tier 1 contractors, ensuring cost transparency and financial accountability.

Senior Project Manager / Program Manager

Cayman Islands National Recovery Fund
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Crisis & Emergency Management: Spearheaded the large-scale, post-disaster recovery program following Hurricane Ivan, managing the repair and reconstruction of 550+ properties.
  • Emergency Procurement & Mobilization: Developed and administered fast-track emergency T&M contracts, expediting the mobilization of labor and materials for urgent repairs.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Served as the primary liaison between government entities, local communities, and contractors, ensuring transparency and compliance with funder requirements.

Education

MSc (Distinction) - Construction Project Management

Sheffield Hallam University
UK

BSc (Hons 2:1) - Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University
UK

Skills

  • Program & Portfolio Management
  • Strategic Planning & Pre-Contract Leadership
  • Capital Program Delivery ($50M)
  • Contract Management & Administration (CMAR, DBB, PDB, T&M)
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Reporting
  • Budget & Cost Control (Value Engineering, GMP)
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

Certification

  • Emerging P.E. Licensure (Maryland, Civil - Construction)
  • CCM (Certified Construction Manager) Candidate
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) Candidate
  • MCIOB / MCABE (Chartered Construction Manager Equivalent)
  • PMP & CCM Candidate
  • Maryland P.E. (Civil - Construction) In Progress

Training

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Course
  • NASSCO (PACP I LACP I MACP) V8
  • NASSCO (CIPP) V5

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Senior Project Manager / Program Manager (COTR)

DC Water and Sewer Authority
01.2023 - Current

Project Manager / Resident Engineer

Cube Root Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2023

Construction Manager

Jacobs Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Resident Engineer

National Housing Trust
01.2017 - 01.2018

Construction Project Manager

Surrey Paving & Aggregate
01.2013 - 01.2017

Senior Project Engineer

Freelance Consultant (Kier Construction / United Utilities)
01.2008 - 01.2011

Cost Engineer / Project Manager

EC Harris / Arcadis
01.2005 - 01.2008

Senior Project Manager / Program Manager

Cayman Islands National Recovery Fund
01.2004 - 01.2005

MSc (Distinction) - Construction Project Management

Sheffield Hallam University

BSc (Hons 2:1) - Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University