Terry Harkin
Construction / Facade Director
Manila,METRO MANILA
Summary
Results-driven leader with extensive experience developing and executing project plans and exceeding stakeholder/client expectations. Skilled and experienced Façade Director with over 34 years of construction experience in leading complex multi billion dollar Integrated Resorts in addition to mixed development projects across various sectors. Expert in adopting Agile methodologies, managing cross-functional teams, and liaising with all stakeholders. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, exceeding client expectations and solving operational challenges. Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, NAVISWORK, PLANSWIFT, ACONEX, and Scenario. Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities, and updates to stakeholders.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Façade Director - Client
Sureste Properties Inc (Solaire Casino & Resorts)
05.2020 - Current
- Leader for design and development of facade scopes, coordinate within Architects, Consultants from concept through design development to Construction works
- Formulate pre-tender estimate, develop comprehensive tender packages, manage tender submissions, and form decisions on tender award after technical and commercial detailed review
- Deliver technical expertise as primary point of contact between, general contractors, trade contractors, for all façade packages, artwork, steelwork, and LED media wall of Solaire Resort North’s façade project
- Enable and empower internal façade team to achieve performance targets by providing coaching and support
- Direct all aspects of the façade scopes to ensure consistently high standards of quality
- Provide key deliverables and reporting to the Vice Chairman
- Conducted comparative analysis of project risks and opportunities to support architectural/system planning and met schedules as well as financial targets through value engineering while generating 35% savings in budget
- Developed 53,000m² customised Façades for Solaire Resort North with 920T structural steel, 3,075m² roofing, canopies, commissioned artwork sculpture.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Project Director
Prime Structures Engineering PTE (Contractor)
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Created policies and procedures to support core operational functions in achieving business objectives
- Researched and developed realistic budget to meet project needs while maintaining profitability and high-quality standards
- Enhanced productivity of staff through training, motivation, guidance, and performance management
- Ensured continuity of production process by heading purchasing operations while maintaining efficiency, meeting quality standards, and adhering to budgetary constraints
- Sustained revenue generation by tendering and securing new projects within region
- Supported and guided head office for procurement of aluminium framing and miscellaneous goods
- Headed Okada Manila project consisting of 36,000m² long customised curtain wall and 1,200T of structural steelwork and managed design, supply, and installation of “DOME and CORRIDOR” structural steelwork and façade systems
- Steered installation of retail façades entailing lower ground floor, ground floor, and level-2/3/4 of ATG–7,500m² diamond project development complex
- Driven design, procurement, fabrication, and installation of external envelope package incorporating curtain walling, skylights, composite cladding, windbreaks, screening.
Contracts Manager
Flynn Canada Ltd - (Contractor)
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Formulated operational plans and strategies to spearhead architectural projects department
- Trained, mentored, guided, and led project managers, production managers, and design teams for seamless management of day-to-day work activities
- Sustained department profitability by conforming to budgets, enforcing effective project cost control, and selecting suitable external suppliers and contractors
- Installed double/triple-glazed custom frit curtain walling, skylights, customised dome ceiling composite cladding, glazed doors, perforated metal cladding, green/traditional roofing, spray insulation, interior glazing for walkways, and guardrails
- Led project to create and deliver visually stunning building envelope package for Ryerson Student Learning Centre in Toronto
- Headed Brampton southwest quadrant renewal plan and supervised design, procurement, production, and installation of external envelope package
- Credited for managing and timely delivering multiple projects, including Edmonton Arena in Edmonton, King George Station Tower and Marine Gateway in Vancouver, Nova Centre in Halifax, Icone in Montreal, 529 Broadway in New York, and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in Medicine Hat.
Senior Project Manager
Las Vegas Sands Corporation (Client)
02.2008 - 05.2012
- Managed long/-short-term planning as well as programming in support of projects
- Conducted detailed tender analysis and tactfully formed recommendations on contract award
- Reviewed and approved trade contractors, method statements, and quality/safety plans
- Facilitated design and review process as well as secured agreement for issuing drawings
- Evaluated operational requirements and methodically secured trade contractors, labour, and materials to support projects
- Completed three hotel towers’ façade work packages, including Skypark, cladding, and façade works
- Enforced control over day-to-day site activities, managed all resources, and kept management up to date through regular reporting
- Delivered Parcels 5 & 6 of The Venetian, Macau, Podium façades with area of 47,000m² encompassing curtain walling, uniquely themed façades featuring GRC cladding, Stucco external render, and external feature canopies
- Managed design and tender stage for Parcel 7 & 8 of The Venetian, Macau for five 40-storey international hotels with height of 160m and area of 200,000m² of unitised curtain wall façade; Podium covered four hectares with area of 100,000m² of mixed façade systems comprising of standard/diagrid unitised curtain wall, composite cladding, structural glazing, and custom decorative panels.
Senior Project Manager (Contractor)
Alumco Industries LLC
08.2004 - 01.2008
Project Manager
Rinaldi Structal (UK) Ltd
02.2001 - 07.2004
Project Manager
Saint Gobain, Solaglas Ltd
06.1989 - 01.2001
Education
Diploma - Chartered Institute Of Builders - Construction Site Management
Certificate In Site Management - Chartered Institute of Builders
Certificate in Site Supervisory - Chartered Institute of Builders
Skills
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Design & Development
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Site Administration
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement
Accomplishments
- Headed and delivered façade project for Solaire North as well as Okada Manila in Philippines projects valued at $1B and $4B respectively
Additional Information
- Other projects carried out
- Burj Dubai Lake Hotel “The Address”, 35,000m² unitized curtain wall and 35,000m² aluminium composite panel cladding. Al Shatha Tower (40 floors), 18,000m² unitized curtain wall and 18,000m² aluminium composite panel cladding. Marina Tower (33 floors), Dubai Marina, 9,000m² traditional curtain wall and 3,000m² aluminium composite panel cladding. Fortune Tower (34 floors), Jumeirah Lakes 4B+G+34+Mech Floor Commercial Tower 14,000m² unitized curtain wall and 3,500m² aluminium finish. Golden Sands Tower (40 floors), Sheikh Zayed Road - Balcony doors concealed in curtain wall, 18,000m² unitized curtain wall and 16,000m² aluminium composite panel cladding and 6,000Lm railings with stainless steel handrail. Al Seef Towers (2 towers at 34 floors and one tower at 39 feet), 24,000m² curtain wall and 12,000m², 4-sided structural glazing and 7,000Lm of railing with stainless steel handrail. Burj Dubai Residences Phase 2 & 3 (9 towers with 40 floors each), 48,000m² unitized and traditional curtain wall and 15,200m² doors/windows and 19,000m² aluminium composite panel cladding.
Timeline
Façade Director - Client - Sureste Properties Inc (Solaire Casino & Resorts)
05.2020 - Current
Project Director - Prime Structures Engineering PTE (Contractor)
07.2015 - 04.2020
Contracts Manager - Flynn Canada Ltd - (Contractor)
06.2012 - 06.2015
Senior Project Manager - Las Vegas Sands Corporation (Client)
02.2008 - 05.2012
Senior Project Manager (Contractor) - Alumco Industries LLC
08.2004 - 01.2008
Project Manager - Rinaldi Structal (UK) Ltd
02.2001 - 07.2004
Project Manager - Saint Gobain, Solaglas Ltd
06.1989 - 01.2001
Coventry Technical College - Diploma - Chartered Institute Of Builders , Construction Site Management
Coventry Technical College - Certificate In Site Management, Chartered Institute of Builders
Coventry Technical College - Certificate in Site Supervisory, Chartered Institute of Builders
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