Ben Wiser

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Senior Project Manager at Howard Building Corporation @ Howard Building Corporation
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
About Ben Wiser

Highly motivated Project Manager with 8 years experience in Design & Construction in Multi-Family Real Estate Investments and Construction Management Industries. Passionate about creativity and design that helps transform a final product & improves a company’s brand. Combined mix of project manager, analyst, technologist and designer, who thrives working in the unknown.SKILLS• Successfully led teams of Architects, Designers, Engineers and Contractors.• Created and developed complex spreadsheets to manage projects and day-to-day operations.• Managed and oversaw more than 60 projects totaling over $75 million in multi-family, business interiors, and workspace solutions.

Ben Wiser's Current Company Details
Howard Building Corporation

Howard Building Corporation

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Senior Project Manager at Howard Building Corporation
Ben Wiser Work Experience Details
  • Howard Building Corporation
    Senior Project Manager
    Howard Building Corporation Nov 2023 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Howard Building Corporation
    Project Manager
    Howard Building Corporation Nov 2017 - Nov 2023
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Fusion Projects
    Project Manager
    Fusion Projects Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
    Vancouver, Bc, Ca
    ✓ Oversaw and Managed Design & Construction for business interiors and workspace solutions.✓ Produced and presented preliminary budgets based off of each clients space requirements, needs and requests for their newly developed or existing commercial space during the pre-design Phase.✓ Reviewed Architectural & Engineering drawings prior to building permit & tender set for notes & corrections. ✓ Executed undertakings, Engineer Schedules and documentation for Municipalities permitting requirements.✓ Prepared pricing clarifications and addendum's for tender drawing and revisions for competitive pricing. ✓ Negotiated tender pricing with sub-trades, prepared tender quotation and attained clients approval. ✓ Managed sub-trades and consultants subcontracts, change orders and invoicing.✓ Conducted project kick off meeting for tender and construction, for sub-trades and landlords. ✓ Reviewed all shop drawings and samples prior to designers and engineers review. ✓ Consulted with architects, designers & engineers on unforeseen site conditions and site reviews. ✓ Supported Site Superintendent for risk management, site conditions and project schedule.✓ Reviewed & analyzed financial reports and profit margins to ensure KPI requirements were being met. ✓ Corresponded and Planned bi-weekly meetings to inform and establish expectations with client.
  • Fusion Projects
    Project Coordinator
    Fusion Projects Sep 2015 - Feb 2016
    Vancouver, Bc, Ca
    ✓ Assisted and provided full support to project managers and director of project management.✓ Demonstrated strong management skills through coordinating day-to-day operations & construction schedule.✓ Processed & tracked all sub-trades & consultants subcontracts, change orders, submittals & site instructions.✓ Maintained and reviewed job cost reports and financials.✓ Created and established construction schedules and project contact lists.✓ Developed ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Sony Pictures Imageworks
    Senior Coordinator | Studio Operations
    Sony Pictures Imageworks Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
    Vancouver, Bc, Ca
    ✓ Manage buildout of New Studio Headquarters and oversaw Studio Operations move logistics for new facility, working directly with President and Director of Studio Operations.✓ Informed and corresponded with General Contractor, Corporate Management, Studio Department Heads and Interior Designers on a daily basis. ✓ Scheduled and coordinated General Contractor and Vendors for outstanding deficiencies and change orders. ✓ Developed a Studio Move Plan, to move over 700 employees & two facilities within a one-month timeframe.✓ Managed the decommissioning of two closing facilities to meet base building lease terms and perform final walkthrough with Property Management.✓ Designed complex spreadsheets to read database information and create instant reports for President and Director of Studio Operations to manage the facility. ✓ Created information booklets for employees moving into new studio, which include their seat information, moving date and important information regarding the new facility. ✓ Produced facility maps, fire evacuation plans, online forms, office seating and task spreadsheets to ensure facility operations ran effectively.
  • Jrk Property Holdings
    Project Manager | Design & Construction
    Jrk Property Holdings Mar 2009 - Jan 2014
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    ✓ Successfully managed the Design & Construction of over 40 projects in JRK's nationwide Multi-Family portfolio, total over $60 million in renovations and development. ✓ Developed a working structure for the Design & Construction Department and created three positions to facilitate its day-to-day operations.✓ Created and designed project management and budging tracking system in excel. System was used to generate financial roll-up reports, forecasting, scheduling and project status for CEO.✓ Advised on costs, budgets, schedules and design ideas with the CEO and Executive Team during underwriting potential new acquisitions site visits. ✓ Consulted and collaborated with teams of Architects, Designers and Engineers to develop working drawings and resolve any unforeseen site conditions and changes in scope during construction. ✓ Reviewed all construction drawings and finish plans for proofing, prior to issuing out for bidding.✓ Managed General Contractors and Vendors contracts and incoming invoicing.✓ Operated FF&E procurement and delivery and managed quaintly control. ✓ Planned weekly site visits to check progress, meet with various consultants, trades and vendors, perform property-walk through with Property Manager and General Contractor and create punch lists for distribution. ✓ Developed and implemented a nationwide Interior Capital Process for 55,000 units.✓ Led and supervised three Junior Project Managers.
  • Jphat Philms - Nancy Kirhoffer
    Production Coordinator / Assistant
    Jphat Philms - Nancy Kirhoffer Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
    ✓ Developed the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.✓ Created forms for managing expenses and tracking film elements per production schedule. ✓ Demonstrated strong management skills through coordinating day-to-day operations and production schedule.✓ Provide full administration and production support to Post Production Supervisor.✓ Oversaw all delivery of film elements to various production houses throughout Los Angeles.✓ Provided coverage for various film scripts and produced presentation booklets to pitch to Studio Executives.Credits include Milk, The Women, Smart People, Appaloosa, Daddy Day Camp, Then She Found Me, All Good Things, The Answer Man, The Mark Pease Experience, Mysteries of Pittsburgh, Cheer Camp and High Noon.
  • Freelancer - Film Productions
    Production Assistant
    Freelancer - Film Productions Jul 2006 - Dec 2006
    Utah Production Companies that shot Feature Films throughout Utah for Independent and Movie Studios. Assisted production team in following thorough with daily tasks and organized extras and talent in an effective way to maintain shooting schedule. Created and maintained filing system for production notes. Delivered daily film negative to airport facilities for shipping and managed administrative and clerical duties including faxing, photocopying, answering phones and responding to emails during filming.Credits include: Daddy Day Camp, Taking 5, National Lampoons Bag Boy and Heber Holiday
  • Ingenix
    Inside Sales Manager
    Ingenix Jun 2005 - Sep 2006
    Us
    Global Healthcare Technology company that specializes in technology services, information, analytics, business services and consulting. A Forbes 500 company owned & operated by United Healthcare.Successfully met and exceeded daily, weekly and monthly quotas. Demonstrated strong customer service skills by pitching medical coding books to doctor’s offices across the united states to assist with medical billing. Established strong interpersonal communication skills by answering and problem solving through strengthened product knowledge.
  • The Grand America Hotel
    Reservation Sales
    The Grand America Hotel Jun 2004 - Jun 2005
    Salt Lake City, Utah, Us
    Process incoming reservation sales calls for The Granda America & Little America Hotel. Assisted in training new employees on tasks being implemented by upper management. Produced and maintained an internal website for department which was implemented and used for day-to-day operations. Established excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills by daily interaction with hotel guest face-to-face and over the phone.

Ben Wiser Skills

Customer Service Management Budgets Contract Negotiation Sales Marketing Leadership Strategic Planning Project Management Team Building Microsoft Office Account Management Training Public Relations Property Management Construction Management Time Management Negotiation Project Coordination Operations Management Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Advertising Social Media Marketing Marketing Communications Business Development Project Planning Financial Analysis Product Development Real Estate Microsoft Word Outlook Social Media Team Leadership Social Networking Photoshop Employee Relations Analysis Organizational Development Event Management Event Planning Indesign Quickbooks Project Finance Illustrator Microsoft Project Google Docs Sage Timberline Office Smartsheet Autocad

Ben Wiser Education Details

  • University Of Utah
    University Of Utah
    Mass Communication Technologies
  • Snow College
    Snow College
    Business Information Systems

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