BOYD HARRIS
Professional Construction Manager
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
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Summary;

Extensive experience as an executive corporate professional and a dynamic leader in the construction management discipline. Create and promote successful execution of corporate, manufacturing and municipal capital growth and improvement projects. Articulate and diligent about facility quality, client satisfaction and project safety. A solid record of improving project efficiency, productivity and thus profitability through process automation and accountability. Uses versatile communication and presentation skills to create and motivate multi-cultural collaboration in a diverse industry. Managed projects with budgets of $10,000 to $28,000,000 and from 9 to 12 projects concurrently in both the design-build and the design-bid-build delivery systems.

Core Competencies;

CompetitiveAccountableStrategic Planning
Project LeadershipDiverse and VersatileClient Satisfaction
ListeningDiplomatic and TactfulBudget Planning
Cost ControlSafety ControlTime Control
CoordinationContract AgreementsProcess Automation

Excellent computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint) Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat - AutoCAD R2000 and LT98 Digital Photo software.


Professional Experience;

Construction Manager Western Region2008 - 2009
Marshall and Ilsley, M&I Bank
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Defined strategy and budgets to address the market growth potential verses new strategic retail banking locations currently needed in the states of Arizona, Kansas, Missouri and Indiana. ($15mm+ annually)
Administered the competitive bid and award process for new design, construction and remodeling for all elements of each project. Created savings of 25% from each budget in effective negotiations and managed efficiencies. ($3.6mm each)
Negotiated and documented favorable trade union / labor relationships and contractor/customer scorecards in each market.
Responsibility for all elements of the project including property purchase, pre-design, design, procurement, construction and post construction. To include cost management, contract administration, time management, quality management and safety management areas of each project.
Recruited, hired and directed civil surveys, environmental testing and geo-technical activities - architect, engineers, general contractor, construction manager, vendors and supervised internal support personnel from various specialties (e.g. security, technology, voice, etc.).
Directed final inspections and accurate accounting on completed construction to ensure full conformance for the project with all plans, specifications, budgets, corporate policy and FDIC directives.


Project Manager / Project Planner2008 2008
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN 46250-0416

Managed and implemented facilities capital improvement projects, space planning / management in support of changing business objectives.
Commanded compliance of sustainable design in design, construction and these objectives were achieved.
Designed project plan, defined a project scope and resources, developed project budget and obtained funding through capital appropriation process for execution.
Composed and streamlined process that all facility projects, contractor groups and functions complied within federally observed medical device manufacturing environment. (FDA Compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley)
Continued development of the annual project capital budget and the long range master plan by meeting with leadership teams to effectively account for business priorities and objectives.


Project Manager1998 2008
JPMorganChase Corporate Real Estate
Indianapolis, IN 46277

Managed and administered all phases of new construction and major renovations for the Midwest region (Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Kansas).
Directed key initiatives in this region that range from single story call centers to 10-story / high-rise facilities in various real estate markets.
Created savings of 18% from each budget in effective negotiations and managed efficiencies while improving productivity and on-time deliverables by 38%. (57 projects, 103 phases in a 10 year tenure)
Responsibility for all elements of the project including project scope, budget, design, construction, execution strategy and telecommunication, data networks and disaster recovery.
Negotiated terms and conditions of all contract agreements while maintaining positive trade/customer relationships. Introduced a scorecard to manage and record these relations.
Maintained monthly reporting and schedules for all stakeholders impacted by budget and time tables.


Program Director / Project Manager CADD Manager1994 1998
State of Indiana - Department of Administration / Public Works Division
Indianapolis, IN 46205

Defined design, planning and execution that implemented new interiors for the Indiana Department of Transportation, Department of Workforce Development and Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Responsible for cost control on annual budgeting for the improvement and tenant allowances. Administered efficiencies to create savings for each project that grew by 10% for each (60 projects)
Extensive knowledge of program / project areas, including current and changing Federal and State laws. Conducted strong administration of the organizations process, managed team(s) to implement new procedures and discern implications upon agency operations and flow.
Ability to lead and work with agency staff and representatives from Federal and State agencies to coordinate program / project initiatives and to resolve problem or disputed areas of the project.

Interior Designer / Space Planner1989 - 1994
Rowland Design for Eli Lilly & Co.
Indianapolis, IN

Defined design, planning and execution that implemented new interiors and move management for various business sizes and objectives.
Identified areas of wasted purchases and developed concise warehousing plan to re-vest interior products. This instituted an on-going financial savings potential of +$4.5mm annually over buying new.


Education;

Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, New Mexico 88101
oUndergraduate Studies and Major Studies in Design / Art Design / Art History.

Working to achieve CMAA Certification expected completion spring 2010

After successful CMAA certification LEED AP certification will be conducted


Military;

United States Air Force 4 years Active Duty with Honorable Discharge at the grade of E-5.
oCannon AFB New Mexico
oAircraft Crew Chief
oAir Force Accommodation Medal
oHigh-Flyer Award 6 times