HARVEY BECK
Mesa, Arizona


SUMMARY
Seeking a challenging Executive position or other senior management position where my history, skills, exceptional drive, and qualifications can be used to help a company aggressively achieve maximum productivity and profitability with current lean resources. Prepare, analyze, administer, and perform in-depth business analysis including financials, budgets, and maintain within specific time and cost constraints for multiple projects at same time. An effective communicator with on-time motivation to involve diverse individuals within the work process and provide a sense of commitment and contribution to the overall success of team efforts. Establish procedures for the development and maintenance of management objectives both strategic and tactical. Interpreted contracts, plans, and specifications to ensure overall quality of the management process. Created outstanding growth in all aspects of Business Administration and Management as Commercial General or Subcontractor including Financials/ Budgets, Sales, Marketing, Advertizing, Client/Owner Rep negotiations, Human Relations, Project Management, Estimating, Training, etc. Continually involved with more than one business.
QUALIFICATIONS
CEOProject ManagerHuman Relations
COOEstimatorTrainer
SalesMarketingBusiness Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RURAL Electric, Inc. Mesa, AZ Project Manager, 2008-present
Large Industrial, Commercial electrical construction including water booster pump stations, WWTP, solar, etc. Handling several multi-million dollar projects in Arizona.
Salt Gila Booster Pump Station
City of Phoenix Lone Mountain Booster Pump Station 56th ST & Lone Mountain Rds.
City of Phoenix ES-3 Reservoir Rehab Project 27th AVE & Baseline
Tres Rios 96th AVE & Baseline current NTP Submittal process

TROON Construction, LLC. Mesa, AZProject Manager / Estimator2008
Developed estimates and managed projects for Class A Office buildings, hotel, hospitality, retail, industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, and other developments around the country in the 1-25MM range. Created well-received website for access to plan sets and documents via proprietary internet site thereby making information available to contractors in distant locations quickly and easily. Accepted subcontractors went from 12-15 to close to 2600. Managed all current projects. Company had financial difficulties, therefore laid off most of staff.
Project estimates of ground-up wood or concrete construction personally compiled with this company are:
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel 111 rms 4-sty 63,380SF Mesa AZ 7.8MM
Summit of Avondale 5-sty 150,000SF Office Bldg & 6-sty Parking Garage - Avondale AZ --Office Bldg-16.5MM, Concrete Parking Structure 19.6MM
Fire Stations 1&2 Paradise Valley, AZ 2.7MM
Friendly House Phoenix, 3000SF Office Bldg 480K
Fairfield by Marriott 55000SF Fresno CA 6.8MM
Glass Rock 4 pair of Class A Office buildings 85,000SF 7.7MM
Pecos Village Class A 100,000SF Office building 8.8MM
AZ Travel Plaza Ehrenburg AZ Large Flying J Truck Stop 24.2MM
Capitol Grille Restaurant TI - 142K
Palo Cristi Commerce Park UG only Surprise AZ 310K
Rosati Pizza TI 3 locations 484K

SUNTEK Construction Services, Inc. Mesa, AZ CEO / SR Project Mgr / Trainer estimating, sales, HR, etc. 1998 2007
Setup and managed a business start-up pursuing commercial and TI construction projects to 20MM+, incorporating business development, accounting, human relations, full project management, and construction operations in Arizona market for group in IL. With 2007 downturn in economy, investors panicked and pulled all funds. Business was still profitable in Arizona. Business closed.
Targeted demographics for sales/marketing with emphasis on developing a timely aggressive team encompassing numerous owner groups and sales professionals. Developed and coordinated entire operation from architectural, engineering, permitting and city planning/ development departments, scheduling, financial to personnel development training, sales, and marketing.
Completed PROJECTS:
Auto Dealership ( Mesa Auto Center ) groundup construction approx 2.2MM
4 TIs ( Mesa )Mesa Riverview Shopping Center 118K, 167K, 111K, 132K
2 TIs - ( Chandler ) San Tan Center 155K, 127K
Numerous restaurant & retail strip center associated buildings ( Dennys, Village Inn, etc )
Many free-standing commercial & office buildings 3k-600k SF ( Lorders Camera, River Center/Casa Grande, Maricopa Crossings, etc) 330K-32M(multi-unit)
Sunterra ResortsConsultant1999 2007
Reviewed financials, budgets, and consulted with management on departmental operations and procedures.
Lakeshore Marine Construction, Inc. Wauconda, Ill Owner / Project Manager 1996 1997
Company setup to Coordinate civil construction team management effort with C & C Dredging & Construction including lake management, wetland restorations, dredging, and general excavation of private, governmental, and commercial / industrial sites.
Developed contracts from 100K to 30MM with Dept of Conservation, city, state, and county boards.
Hired, supervised and directed up to 17 construction management personnel ranging from Job Superintendents to Consulting Engineers.
Provide direct interface and contract negotiations with federal, state, and local governmental, environmental and engineering agencies as well as private entities. Constructed numerous small dams, dredged lakes, rivers, and ponds, rebuilt or constructed new wetlands and waterways, re-contour and new construction excavating, waste treatment plants, etc. Initiated all aspects of continuing start-up management and provided contract administration expertise in conjunction with C&C Construction producing significant profit.
C & C Dredging & Construction, Inc. Lake Zurich, IL 1990 - 1997
Business Development Consultant
Coordinated and advised owner maximizing operations and all aspects of business administration including advertising, marketing, sales, accounting systems, human relations, and contract administration.
Negotiated with land owners, US Dept of Conservation and State of Illinois Conservation departments for local project contracts. Substantial revenue gains of nearly 840% enabling company to emerge from impending bankruptcy with sales and completion of capital projects from 100K to over 30M each including waste treatment plants, large dams, dredging of lakes and rivers, building wetlands, and other various projects.
The Beck Group, Inc. ( IL-Commercial Co. ) COO, Partner 1980 - 1997
Pomper Homes, Wheeling, IL
Oversaw all aspects of numerous residential and commercial construction sales and management, directed construction and field operations at various residential ( 30%) subdivisions ( 310+ homes ), commercial / industrial ( 70% ) sites, strip centers, etc. around northeastern Illinois representing many investors and clients such as K-Mart, etc. to 20MM+.
Hired, supervised and directed up to 37 personnel ranging from labor crews, subcontractors, Project Managers to Field Engineers.
Provide direct interface with the client, environmental engineering, architectural, governmental agencies, and the owners to coordinate work, negotiate contracts, and change orders. Wrote all related start-up and maintenance training manuals.
Conducted client negotiations to settle claims, and provided contract administration expertise. Empowered business initiatives to earn record profits.
Led process to craft short- and long-range strategic planning with comprehensive experience in marketing, finance, operations, estimating, engineering, contracts, etc.
PROJECTS Included:
2-K-Mart retail centers, ground-up construction ( IL-Norridge, Chicago ) 68MM
Many retail strip center projects IL -Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Zion, Crystal Lake
Class A Office complexes and 1-2story business condos (proprietary design/build multi-unit/repeated ) IL-Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Crystal Lake
Jerry Shaver Trucking & Excavating Co. Lakemoor, IL Consultant ( part-time ) 1991 - 1994
Oversaw all aspects of business enterprise including 21-28 employees. Services included heavy-truck material hauling ( 28 semis + ), truck service, as well as substantial residential, commercial, and industrial excavating projects.
Accounts up 680% and revenue up 322% since introduction of new policies and procedures.
General Electric Co.
Customer Relations Manager then Regional Manager

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
Excel Word MS-Office Pro MS-Project QuickBooks Pro Access
Sure-Trak, Expedition ( still learning latest), Timberline, and many others.
Have built many computers & systems
EDUCATION
G.E.Executive Business School ( precursor to Sixth Sigma training ), Fairfield, Conn.
W. R. Harper College, Palatine, Illinois ( Business Administration ) (Numerous credits completed )
Real Estate Institute, Lincolnwood, Illinois
Arizona School of Real Estate, Scottsdale, Arizona
LICENSES
Real Estate Agent Illinois (1986-1997 )
General Contractor Illinois ( Commercial & Residential )
General Contractor - Arizona ( CURRENT - Commercial & Residential )
Numerous Other COURSES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS/ Non-credit
Time Management , Construction Business Management & Accounting , Analytical Troubleshooting
Managing Managers Time, Project Supervision/Design, Building Codes & Inspections
Contracts & Administration , Project Advertising & Marketing, Construction Principles- Commercial & Industrial, Supervisory management, Construction Estimating and Accounting, Property Management Green Building, Real Estate Sales, Commercial Electrical Systems, Metallurgy, HVAC & Heating Systems, Construction Software & Software Management, Economics, Project Management
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
Director of Business Ambassadors.com, Mesa, Arizona ( 1998 - 2000 )
President of Arizona Business Connection, Mesa, Arizona ( 2002-2003 ) 40+ member executives
Member ( current ) and Past Secretary of Arizona Business Connection, Mesa, Arizona
Member Chamber of Commerce, Mesa, Arizona ( 1998 2000 )
Member Chamber of Commerce, Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois Area ( 1982 - 1990 )
Member State of Illinois Lake Management Association ( 1995 1997 )
Member State of Illinois Capital Development Board ( 1992 -1997 )
Northwest Association of Realtors - Chicago, Illinois Area ( 1986 1997 )
Home Builders Association of Greater Lake County, Illinois ( 1982 - 1997 )