Benjamin H. Settle
Project Manager
Summary
Contact Information
Highly meticulous and diligent worker with 10+ years of professional experience in
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construction and architecture with a portfolio of work encompassing residential,
609 Crestfield Rd.
commercial, industrial, and educational projects. Architecture background includes
Greenville SC 29605
experience with all phases of construction document production including plans,
submittals, proposals, contract negotiation, International Building Code compliance,
Education & Training
specifications, LEED certification, and building design. Construction management
Bachelor of Science in
skills include proficiency in estimating, bidding, proposal writing, critical path
Design (Architecture),
scheduling, budgeting, value engineering, change order management, quality control,
Clemson University
job site safety, subcontractor and crew member oversight, promotion of positive team
Completed 5,600 hour member interactions and a natural ability to build relationships with clients.
NCARB Intern
Career History
Development Program
Settledown, Inc. (Greenville SC)
LEED AP BD+C
Owner, Designer & Builder 2010-2013
SC Licensed Homebuilder • Owned and operated residential design and construction business with a
focus on high-end renovations and additions with budgets from $10K to
Familiar with Spanish and
$150K. Developed project scopes and completion parameters.
German Languages
• Increased revenues from $40K up to $150K in 2 years.
Programs/ Skills
• Produced custom furniture, cutting boards, jewelry, & misc. home goods
MS Office suite
• Project examples at www.facebook.com/settledowninc
MS Project
G A Zeigler Construction Company, Inc. (Greenville SC)
AutoCAD
Project Manager 2007-2010
Sketch-Up
• Worked directly with clients to understand their needs
Photoshop
• Arranged and lead weekly meetings with clients, architects, and
Hand Sketching
subcontractors
Renderings
• Established scope, schedule, budget, and completion parameters for projects
3D Models
ranging from $10K to $6M
Personal Skills
• Developed a firm understanding of contractual terms and conditions
Creative
• Monitored and managed on-site staff of 25 plus subcontractors, consultants
Organized
and suppliers for each project
Mechanically inclined
• Wrote and presented performance progress reports directly to CEO
Facilitating • Managed up to 5 projects simultaneously
Problem-Solving • Promoted professional company image & built company website
Positive
Childs Architecture, LLC (Greenville SC)
Team-Oriented
Project Manager & Architect Intern 2004-2007
Adaptable
McMillan Smith & Partners, PLLC (Spartanburg SC)
Confident
Architect Intern 2003
Persevering
Trammell Manufacturing, Inc. (Spartanburg SC)
Carpenter 1997-2003