BENJAMIN HUGHES
Joppa,MD
Summary
Innovative Construction Manager adept at finding engaging ways to motivate construction teams to exceed expectations and maintain high standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Demolition
Gray And Son
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Developed comprehensive budgets and schedules to ensure timely project completion within allocated resources.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
Staff Sergeant, Squad Leader
United States Army
04.2008 - Current
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat
- Performed as fire team leader during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills
- Expert in tactical and technical guidance
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of up to 25 personnel
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use
- Led emergency construction projects while in combat and under indirect fire
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $10,500,000
- Aided superiors in planning, resource and execution of more than 20 mounted and dismounted tactical construction operations
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made fair, unbiased recommendations
- Maintain current and up to date secret security clearance
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions
General Superintendent
ACECO LLC
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed up to 90 workers performing various demolition tasks.
- Worked with specialized teams of Brokk operators to successfully demolish multi-story structures.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities by keeping daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
- Developed and implemented onsite demolition specific schedules and budgets to be proactive of potential upcoming issues
- Identified and minimized work risks and hazards.
- Oversaw daily operations at the Wardman Tower Project, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Senior General Superintendent
Priestly Demolition USA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by holding daily toolbox talks.
Operations Manager
Eastern Branch Demolition
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Estimator/Project Manager
Eastern Branch Demolition
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Leveraged sales techniques and articulated product values to generate new business.
- Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Updated customers and managed project statuses by effectively communicating with general contractors on demolition projects.
- Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $50,000 to $6,500,000
- Administered site meetings and walk-throughs for pricing purposes.
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Open Bible Christian Academy
Kingsville, MD2007
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Secret Security Clearance
- Complex data management
- Team leader
- Trained in counterterrorism strategies
- OSHA 30 Hour Certified
- Subcontractor management
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Project scheduling
Timeline
Superintendent of Demolition
Gray And Son
02.2023 - Current
General Superintendent
ACECO LLC
04.2022 - 02.2023
Senior General Superintendent
Priestly Demolition USA
01.2022 - 04.2022
Operations Manager
Eastern Branch Demolition
08.2020 - 12.2021
Estimator/Project Manager
Eastern Branch Demolition
02.2020 - 08.2020
Staff Sergeant, Squad Leader
United States Army
04.2008 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Open Bible Christian Academy
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