Donald Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Long Island City, Ny

Perform comprehensive constructability reviews so as to minimize potential problems during project constructionSupervise the progress of each stage of construction to ascertain that subcontractors adhere to quality standards via the utilization of proper construction methodsEnsure that all construction activities move according to predetermined scheduleCo-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the Architects, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractorsPerform project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project

Successfully planned, organized and directed all aspects of projects in excess of $20M to assure completion on schedule and within budget and in accordance with applicable specifications, drawings, safety, environmental and quality requirements.Provided supervision and leadership for the implementation of the project and provided monthly progress and financial reports to the appropriate company personnelPlanned for all general conditions requirements to successfully install the project on-time and within budget, while maintaining required levels for quality and safety Increased overall revenue by successfully negotiating over $3M in change ordersDeveloped, designed and implemented measures which allowed work to progress in an otherwise obstructive environment Initiated, established and maintained working relationships with owner/architect/engineer and subcontractors to facilitate construction activitiesDirected project activities and continually assessed subcontractor performance and company's manpower requirements, budget and scheduleMet all schedule milestones through rigorous oversight of all administrative and field related activitiesEnsured that safe work practices were followed in accordance with OSHA regulations and company's policy

Estimated and created budgets and schedules for construction projectsEnsured that subcontractors were executing work as required by contract specificationsInterfaced with owner/architect/engineer to quickly resolve any issue which could impact schedulePrepared and issued to owner, monthly CPM schedules, progress reports, cost reports and payment applicationsEnsured that all requirements of insurance, safety, labor relations and Equal Employment Opportunity were met.Organized, conducted and represented the company at regularly scheduled project coordination and progress meetings Managed close-out process and successfully closed-out and obtained approved as-builts and final payment on all projects

Arranged, scheduled and conducted key project meetingsEnsured timely project completion through updating project schedules, expediting material deliveries and the management of material and document submittals/approvalsGenerated and maintained change order, submittal and RFI logsSolicited and obtained bids from qualified subcontractors and assisted in preparing subcontractor contractsEstimated time and material costs for projects and generated cost-to-complete reportsRequested close-out documents and attic stock from subcontractors