Benjamin Ward Email & Phone Number

Germany

Us Embassy, Kampala, Uganda

- Primary point of contact between Client, PMO, and field personnel- Ensure all work remains on schedule, cost targets are achieved, and work is performed safely and to the highest level of quality- Monitor and forecast costs for the project- Conduct weekly coordination meeting attended by subcontractors, project superintendents and field managers- Coordinate and direct, as needed, efforts of project support team – scheduling, design, safety- Review and approve subcontractors monthly pay applications- Review and negotiate monthly pay applications with the client- Review and negotiate change proposals from subcontractors and with the client- Monitor progress of design to ensure construction documents are complete to allow timely start of the construction- Ensure all field operations are carried out per the project and company policies and procedures- Ensure all operations and work meet the contract requirements- Participate with the PX, SHPM, and QCM in the hiring, training and mentoring of the project staff

Us Embassy, Kampala, Uganda

- Preparation of required schedules and related documents in compliance with the Contract provisions, and upon request of the Project Manager.- Ability to negotiate contracts- Responsible for Project coordination procedures throughout the construction period of the Contract.- Work in close cooperation with the Project Manager, Superintendents, Subcontractors, and suppliers relative to the engineering of the Project.- Work with Project Manager to ensure all minimum project controls and reporting requirements are maintained. - Support the preparation of periodic progress reports and budget reports.- Support the preparation of status reports to ensure timely completion of projects within budget. - Submittals Management – Review and process submittals. Track of the progress of submittals. Coordinate submittal reviews with Client, project management and subcontractors.- RFI Management – Investigate, research, prepare and understand RFIs. Track progress of RFIs, RFI responses, and impacts to the project- Write scopes of work- Request for Proposal (RFP) Review – Technical review of RFPs. Estimate change orders and scope of work changes.- Procurement Review – Assist with review, coordination, and planning of Contractor and subcontractor procurement activities, materials needs, materials deliveries to site, and progress tracking.- Document Control – Coordinate receipt and distribution of project drawings and specifications. Update project controls logs (Submittals, RFIs, Drawings, etc.).- Schedule Management – Coordinate progress reports to/from home office. Review, prepare, and update Schedule of Values. Review subcontractor progress payment applications. Provide schedule analysis support to Project Manager

Lombard, Il

- Communicate with site Project Managers to coordinate local project needs with PMO office - Manage federal project budgets (totaling $400M+), monthly executive financial reporting - Manage on site controls teams, track cost/schedule progress for financial forecasting- Travel to project sites and Istanbul PMO intermittently to oversee intensive scheduling/cost efforts- Oversee Baseline schedule development, time impact analyses/claim submissions, change orders - Consolidate estimates to buyout, recommend vendor/subcontractor selections - Manage subcontractor SOV, change orders, schedules, review/approve monthly invoices - Manage weekly engineering meetings between site, USA, and Istanbul - Vet cleared US candidates for on-site management positions, hire PMO Operations staff

Lombard, Il

- Facilitate requirements around schedule, controls, budget, internal/client communication - Develop and submit P6 schedules as per Dept. of State, Overseas Building Operations (OBO) specs - Develop bids, initial project execution schedules (IPES), and baseline project execution schedules (BPES) - Prepare and update budget projections, support on site schedulers, track progress for corporate reporting needs - Review cost classifications, develop target buyout numbers and prioritize material requests as per schedule needs - Travel to project sites to support schedule efforts, interface with client/PM, or serve as interim PCE - PMO engineering as required for RFI/submittal preparation and design coordination

Us Consulate Fit-Out, Montreal, Quebec

- Prepare Primavera P6 bid schedule with inputs for activity logic, durations, and cost.- Prepare, update and maintain P6 baseline project execution schedule. - Prepare 2 week / 2 month lookaheads, in addition to monthly updates- Meet with client to approve monthly pay requests and review progress on site - Analyze schedule and prepare job status reports for upper management- Prepare cost estimates and time impact analyses associated with change orders- Provide technical analysis of plans and specifications - Procure materials, coordinate international material deliveries, inventory/QC on site - Work in close coordination with PM, subcontractors, and client management relative to the implementation of the schedule.

Hyattsville, Md

- Wide latitude to manage the contract according to local conditions and client interests.- Coordination of simultaneous, multiple projects, requiring a thorough understanding of the government contracting process. Clients include Department of State and NAVFAC.- Represent the company in discussions with the Contracting Officer and Subcontractors, commit to work requirements and time frames, negotiate and approve change orders.- Procure materials, develop Primavera project schedule, subcontractor selection and management, corporate quality control, submittal review, and monitor daily performance.- Prepare bid proposals: quantity takeoffs, develop schedule, budget and technical approach.- Travel internationally to pre-bid site visits, with A/E for design surveys post-award, and during closeout/handover to the client.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Traveled with city inspectors to consult crews at ongoing street projects: installation/repair of water mains, valves, manholes, storm drains and hydrants throughout the distribution system.Reviewed and organized project documents: drawings, RFIs, daily reports, and other correspondence.

Thermal Engineering Department – Cryogenics Lab* Performed creep tests on electrical harnesses for use on a component of the James Webb SpaceTelescope (JWST). Designed test models and spent months of data collection in the cryogenics lab.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Civil & Environmental Engineering; Construction Management, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honors Society, Engineering Peer Mentorship Program.

Diploma, Science & Technology