Benjamin A. George, MBA, MSPM, PMP
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Email: ********@*****.***
Cell: 570-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Demonstrated leadership in all aspects of executive management including, but not limited to, strategic planning and forecasting, financial and personnel management, operational efficiency and compliance, marketing and public relations. Strong personal values and talents include integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability, execution, operations and strategy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MASH MOTOR COMPANY, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 2017 - Present
A motor vehicle startup that specializes in the first all-weather drivable autocycle that is designed and manufactured in the United States providing customers with the highest standards of quality, efficiency and value. Mash Motor Company embodies the “Heart of a Harley, the Soul of a Hot Rod”.
LAFATA CONTRACT SERVICES / PECO, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2018 - 2019
Portfolio Manager / Program Manager
Development and implementation of PECO’s Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan ($275M over 5 years)
Management of a diverse capital project portfolio ($2M-$18M per year)
Liaison to key external stakeholders, responsible for coordination of all design and construction activities with government, regulatory, industrial, and commercial entities
WILSON CONSTRUCTION, Canby, Oregon 2017 - 2018
Senior Project Manager
Managed the project’s construction process, procurement process and subcontractors
Monitored and confirmed that permitting, real estate and regulatory issues are being completed per the project schedule
Monitored and compared field construction activities and progress with overall schedule
KENNY CONSTRUCTION A Granite Company, Northbrook, Illinois 2014 - 2017
Project Manager
Managed the project’s subcontractors and construction activities
Maintained involvement with the procurement process for materials and subcontracts
Anticipated, recognized and solved key design, legal and constructability issues
Ensured that permitting, real estate and regulatory issues were being completed per the project schedule
HANOVER ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC., Bethlehem, PA 2011 - 2014
Civil Engineer, Project Manager
Responsible for planning, design, and submission of plans in both CAD (Civil 3d) and GIS while leading a team of 12 drafters and surveyors.
Prepared Stormwater Management Plans and Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plans
Oversight of the design, construction and implementation of stormwater management, utility, roadway, and ESPC designs and wetland and streambank stabilization projects in the field
Reviewed site development plans submitted to municipal clients for compliance with Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances
Prepared PA DEP and Army Corps of Engineers permit applications
Prepared ESCGP and General/Joint permit submissions for various pipeline and compressor station projects in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry
Prepared Land Development Plans and site designs for compressor station projects
Managed projects for oil and natural gas clients throughout PA, NY, OH and LA
Provided engineering and client management for the design and permitting of natural gas pipeline and compressor projects, including over 300 miles of pipeline and 30+ compressor stations
UNITED STATES NAVY 2004 - 2010
Active Duty as a Commissioned Naval Flight Officer (O-3 LT)
Commander Patrol Reconnaissance Wing X Jan 2008 – Jan 2010
Facilities Officer
Worked directly with Base Public Works to ensure maintenance, expansion and new construction of 3 Aircraft hangers totaling 500,000 sq. ft. and over 100 individual office spaces.
Coordinated construction bids, acceptance and execution.
Supervised all construction projects and personally managed over 1,000 “Trouble Calls” for regular maintenance of spaces. Supervised 19 additional personnel.
Other Positions held include:
Public Affairs Officer
Telephone Control Officer
Indoctrination Division Officer
Training Officer
Command Services Department Head
ADP Division Officer (IT)
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 2004
oBachelor of Science General Engineering
Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA 2004
oMasters Information Operations
University of Wisconsin, Platteville, WI 2014
oMasters of Science Project Management
Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA 2014
oProject Management Professional
University of North Carolina – Kenan-Flagler Business School 2018
oMBA
VOLUNTEER and COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
The Valor Clinic Foundation 2015 – Present
Board of Directors – Director of Community Relations
Philadelphia Flyers Warriors (Official Affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers) 2018 – Present
Board of Directors – Treasurer/Player