Douglas Houston Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

HRM Construction, Inc. is a general contracting business incorporated in Texas in 2014 by Douglas Houston, Martell Willis and Rodney Shannon. Our staff and crew bring a combined 32years of experience to bear in residential, light commercial , governmental expeditionary construction and high-end renovations and additions. Currently, the company is involved in custom whole-house renovation and remodels, in addition to new-home construction and commercial projects. If you are looking for a General Contractor to handle your projects in north Texas, please give me a call.

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Provide property/casualty claims expertise in the wake of natural or man-made disasters.Currently deployed.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provide business models to improve, optimize, and reengineer processes across business units for companies in the electronic security industry. Focus is on lowering operating costs, improving the customer experience, and driving enterprise consistency through Business Process Reengineering, Management and Optimization, Business Process Services (BPS) Transformation, and Mobile BPM. The challenge is to promote an integrated approach to identifying, capturing, evaluating, retrieving, and sharing enterprise information assets.

Directional leader to over 425 LOGCAP employees at Forward Operating Base (FOB)s in Afghanistan* Supervises and coordinates life support activities including fuel and airfield operations, food, fire protection, logistics, transportation and postal services, and MWR activities * The authorized representative for the overall performance of a wide breadth of service, to include direct oversight and management of subcontractor performed contract services in a geographically dispersed environment * Serves as the on-site point of contact (POC) for formal discussions with subcontractors, including frequent interaction with the intent to sustain and foster positive relations * Reviews business systems administration, resources, procedures, and methods to improve operational and cost effectiveness, utility, and efficiency * Monitors cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs * Oversees the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures, and programs, adhering to company and government processes, regulations, and statutes * Ensures continuity of support during personnel changes * Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program challenges and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications * Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions * Performs research and development modifications to projects as requested by the ARMY * Develop procedures to assure surge or disaster requirements are met * Perform cost effective labor scheduling and accurate tracking of subcontractor work  * Ensure that necessary LOGCAP employee health, morale and welfare requirements are met * Plan and supervise LOGCAP personnel to ensure the Site is run in an efficient manner

February 2011 – June 2012 (1 year 5 months)Provide administrative direction to over 425 LOGCAP employees at Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Afghanistan Partner with the military to ensure all contractual requirements, as defined in the Performance Work Statement, are successfully met Perform adherence to DynCorp International’s Corporate Quality Systems Effectively manage all LOGCAP employee management issues Performs research and development modifications to projects as requested by the ARMY Effectively manage and allocate resources in time sensitive situations Develop procedures to assure surge or disaster requirements are met Perform cost effective labor scheduling and accurate tracking of subcontractor work performance and payment Provide input to reports sent to the government customer Coordinate with LOGCAP Project Management Office regarding employee mobilization, demobilization and travel, reimbursements and accurate timekeeping Ensure that necessary LOGCAP employee health, morale and welfare requirements are met Manage manpower, shift rosters, safety and maintain accurate databases Plan and supervise LOGCAP personnel to ensure the Site is run in an efficient manner

Ensured performance and quality to conform to established standards and governmental agency guidelinesAudited the procedural elements of Forward Operating Base Construction projects for LOGCAP IVDesigned, implemented and managed the Quality Control ProgramConsulted with local management to determine the best measure of project efficiencyWorked directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analysis and audits were conductedImplemented the Process Improvement ProgramSupervised the development, analysis and monitoring of the safety programPrepared and ensured the accuracy of manualsProvided leadership, knowledge and training to technicians and inspectors as necessaryDeveloped staff and determined best methods for performance enhancementEnsured Sites were compliant with OSHA standards and federal, state, local hazardous Waste Management Programs, laws and regulationsRepresented the Project Quality Manager as the Quality Management RepresentativePromoted to Site Manager after 6 months

„ Successfully led Central Region Operations improving performance by 85 % over prior year„ Reduced installation backlog by 74%, negotiating 3rd party vendors to provide sub contract labor„ Technically proficient with Approved Drawings, Governing Standards and Specifications„ Managed QA/QC procedures for sub-contractor network in order to maintain Quality Control and compliance with HBE marketing, installation and deliverable obligations„ Managed to ISO 9000 standards for compliance to Corp. policy concerning minimization of risk and product quality„ Implemented plan review and modification efforts for financial improvement„Constructed written policies and procedures for standard operating procedures improving morale„Relocated HBE office from Grand Prairie, TX to Irving, TX greatly improving working environment and employee morale

Managed the daily operations of 34 Labor Foreman and 167 Local National Iraqi contractorsManagement and monitoring of MSDS process; ensure proper documentation and testing of chemicals purchased internationally in order to meet the requirements of Hazard Communications StandardMonitor and ensure that the appropriate consumables are distributed throughout the trades personnel, (welders, plumbers, electricians, generator mechanics, custodial technicians and grounds personnel)Ensured operating project efficiency and cost. Met requirements within schedule and budgetScheduled daily missions to include; Custodial, Black Water, Grey Water, Grounds, Hazmat and SafetyCompleted all reporting to include: Daily SITREP, TWWS, R&R SchedulingUtilized SAARs and Maxximo to order supplies and parts for Labor, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Power Generation and Grounds maintenance departments.Worked directly with KBR Operations and Camp Manager acting as his replacement when on R&RMaintained badge and escort assignments for 167 Local National Iraqi contractorsLiaison to KBR Security department for LEP Screening and Background InvestigationsProvided on-site implementation of logistical equipment and construction proceduresReviewed base wide architectural drawings for deficiencies and made recommendations for improvementTracked and reviewed daily task ordersInitiated LOTD¡¦s (Letters of Technical Direction) estimates for construction projects and daily task ordersReviewed final closing documents for NTP (Notice To Proceed) orders

A provider of IP Based Solutions, Access Control, and CCTV system sales and installation to large commercial, federal, state and local governments. Provided business development and sales for pursuits valued up to $2m Acted as the on-site Project Manager for most implementations to include Harris County Criminal Courthouse, NASA – FL, Exxon, Proton, Denton Regional Medical Center, Woodhill Medical Park, GE Engine Services, USF, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Allen ISD, DEA, City of Arlington, and others Verify that GSI personnel properly complete and document all on-site observations and tests required to ensure compliance with the contracted installation and testing procedures Co-ordination of Quality inspection matters liaising with sub-contractor management and work force Quality Assurance Inspector for low voltage security installation and adherence to contract requirements – George Bush International Airport – Terminal E Project, ($5.6m) Managed subcontract network of 30 state licensed low voltage security contractors Provided corporate direction, sales, procurement, financial auditing and construction development efforts Obtained local permits and jurisdictional requirements (worked with Fire Marshals / City Inspectors) Created customized presentations utilizing MS Office Suite

Award winning National Account Manager responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with Neimen Marcus, TGI Fridays, Ameri-Serv Distribution, McLane Food Distribution, Schlotzsky’s, Frito Lay, Ericsson and others. Successfully partnered with the Federal Systems Team for system design and contract negotiations for DOD, DOE, U.S. Customs and U.S. Marshall Service projects Lead Dallas based installation team of 81 employees with budget responsibility of 23.4m Successful in reducing the installation backlog from 91 days to 14 days in 6 months through redirecting purchasing processes and properly managing technician skill levels with project commitments Worked with general contractors and end-user customers on low voltage system design for both new and existing construction projects to include in depth reviews of manufacturing facilities Implemented accountability processes by effectively managing the distribution of costs and credits to general ledger accounts 1999 ADT National Accounts Hall of Fame Award (production of $3.5m) and 2000 Club Excellence Award (production $4.2m)