John Benton

Well organized, and very capable Superintendant/Project Manager that can handle multiple sites and projects at the same time.

Orange Park, FL 32073

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+1-904-***-****

Highly motivated construction manager candidate with in-depth knowledge of personnel supervision, building essentials, and zoning laws. Excellent communication abilities, strong attention to detail, and terrific ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment. I am used to managing multiple Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Construction Manager/Owner's Representative

Ventures Development Group LLC - Saint Augustine, FL October 2022 to Present

I manage multiple jobs consisting of high end multifamily projects, currently I have 4 projects totaling over $300 million and 1200 units. I help in the development stages of projects all the way through to CO of projects. I manage all aspects of the projects and coordinate with my GC on all things from COR to CO, RFI and permitting to Pay App and OAC meetings. I control and monitor all scheduling for the projects and make sure they are on time and on budget. I deal with complex issues at time using negotiating skills for contracts. I am very verse on contracts documents (A1A) and making sure everything is being followed per contract. I help draft and write contracts for all my projects. I am also involved in the design of my projects with the Architects and other designers. I also search out areas for future projects and work through the process of due diligence and purchasing land for our projects. I have a strong background in this area through out my career. I use all the current programs in my daily job for managing my projects to include Pro-Core. and other project management tools.

Having a strong background in horizontal and vertical builds is something I can bring to the table to whoever needs a strong manger for there team.

Land Acquisition and Development Manager

KB Homes - Jacksonville, FL

April 2022 to December 2022

Doing due diligence on all land inquiries and purchases to include title search and zoning issues and requirements. Writing LOI's and contracts with extensions when required. Doing a complete land analysis package for higher approval on profitability and feasibility. Once contracted I assist with all permitting and engineering requirements along with scheduling all horizontal site work. Assist in all government meetings on the local and state levels for Residential Home building. I create maps and maintain a complete GIS website for Company use for 6 counties in our Region. I review all contracts for completeness and coverage of all work to be performed and for cost effectiveness for the project. General Superintendent/Project Manager

C & D Construction, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL

May 2020 to April 2022

• Coordinate all site construction efforts including but not limited to obtaining city permits and approvals from respective municipalities, perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed for project completion.

• Direct activities of contract personal on test digs, pond layout, design and completion of construction, including pads, staging areas, pipelines, and reuse facilities.

• Maintain safety production, quality, and erosion control while meeting deadlines and staying on time and within budget.

• Supervise construction activities on frac cleanups, culvert installation, pull out points and frac roads relating to frac activities/needs.

• Evaluate and design ponds for volume, efficiency, and access to the location to maintain cost- effectiveness while staying within all erosion control compliance.

• Coordinate with construction contractors and assign jobs based on location workloads and capabilities.

• Responsible for creating and monitoring an AFE for all construction-related projects.

• Responsible for implementation budgeting and forecasting of daily construction projects and fieldwork.

• Responsible for all construction staff meetings, standard training requirements as well as continual training for improvements.

• Managing the bidding and selection process of qualified vendors to perform construction activities across all range of projects.

• Project closed with inspections until giving a certificate of occupancy, and checklist details to owners. Project Manager/GIS Analyst

Four Waters Enviromental Engineering - Jacksonville, FL February 2019 to April 2020

• Experience in municipal water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure engineering and design

• Excellent leadership skills, and demonstrated ability to successfully manage diverse teams, and successfully manage/deliver project scope, schedule and budget

• Experience mentoring or supervising other engineering professionals

• Excellent time management skills, a strong work ethic, and attention to detail

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with technicians, designers, engineers and project managers for the preparation of high quality work products

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, regulatory agency representatives and members of the public when required to represent the company

• Primary responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, development and pursuit of new clients and new projects, client management, project management for key projects, technical input on projects, and staff development

Project Manager/Superintendent/Estimator

Preferred Roofing - Jacksonville, FL

November 2017 to December 2018

• Provides oversight on-site for daily scheduling and other site requirements, including production tracking

• Ensures that the level of safety quality standards of site cleanliness is being followed by on-site trades

• Identifies deadlines for each on-site trade and assesses the work activity to meet the intended time frames for cost efficiency

• Assesses the quality level of work for all production trades on a daily basis

• Communicated with stakeholders at all levels to achieve project goals

• Managed and improved delivery of construction materials through improved production tracking, resulting in increased efficiency of 27%

• Was responsible for assessing and reporting on known construction hazards on-site and resolving the issues

GIS/CAD Manager/Project Manager

Department of Defense (NASJAX) - Jacksonville, FL

July 2015 to September 2017

Prepared & managed drawing using Auto Cad & GIS and handle multiple projects with inputs to inf Ads and created and maintained records for all buildings within FRCSE along with machinery and set up maintenance requirements and schedules. Handled many maintenance projects and building upgrades throughout the command involving electrical, mechanical, HVAC & Civil engineering jobs. I managed several high profile projects as well from the start to finish maintaining a on time schedule and not going over budget. I have worked with Maximo to track work orders and status on many different repairs and maintenance calls. I have a yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma from FRCSE and I was involved in contract negotiations and handled specification documents during projects to include change orders and updating drawing with changes to the contractors after review from the Engineers or project manager. I was the manager of the Weight Handling Program for the command for 2 years maintaining a passing record on all inspections and having a accident free work area for over 2 years. I am proficient in MS word, excel and other programs. I have performed numerous inspections on buildings and have noted there grade in InFads as that was a key component of my job GIS Manager & Project Manager

Pathfinder Renewable Wind Energy LLC - Jacksonville, FL December 2009 to January 2017

Development of two of the largest wind farms in Wyoming totaling 4,000 MW in Eastern and Central Wyoming encompassing 400,000 leased acres to include permitting and transmission design with Duke

– ATC including conceptual designs and layouts and all mapping on the projects. Started GIS program from scratch to becoming a major provider of data in the green industry for oil, gas and wind energy along with numerous conservation and environmental data for mitigation in Wyoming. I managed over 1.2 million acres of ranch lands and helped establish the largest Conservation Mitigation project in the US. when completed it had over 640,000 acres of group mitigation and is a key player in the conservation of the Sage Grouse and its habitat. Maintained over 250 Wind Leases and over 1000 Land Leases, scheduled all hunting, fishing and trapping on the Ranch with handling and processing all hunting permits. Worked closely with the budget and investors. Was also involved in new construction of industrial sites, commercial sites and residential development to include mix use and single family buildings. I consulted for them an additional 4 years after ending full time employment. Senior GIS Analyst/Project Manager for Development Rayonier, Inc

October 2013 to June 2015

Managed Land Records and title searches for large tracts of forestry lands over 7 million acres. Did quality control and mapping of all land leases to include wastewater treatment facilities and storm water drainage and design. Designed and took part in the public donation of Wildlight to include all civil design aspects of that project along with other projects with land development. Managed over 3.5 million acres at the time with title work and proper land use codes and ownership and leasing rights to lands. Assisted in new land development and infrastructure development of large parcels of lands along with project management of new construction and design of vertical and horizontal projects. Education

Certification in Facilities Engineering Level 2

Defense Acquisition University - Jacksonville, FL

2017

Lean Six Sigma

Certificate Yellow Belt - Jacksonville, FL

2017

Certification in Production, Quality and Manufacturing Defense Acquisition University - Jacksonville, FL

2017

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

University of Louisiana at Monroe

2006

Bachelors of Science in Business Management

University of Phoenix

2004

Associates of Science, Computer in Drafting and Design Florida State College of Jacksonville

2001

Skills

• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)

• Negotiation (10+ years)

• Organizational Skills (10+ years)

• Inventory Control (10+ years)

• Quality Control (10+ years)

• Quality Management (10+ years)

• Supervising Experience (10+ years)

• Time Management (10+ years)

• Leadership Experience (10+ years)

• Lean Manufacturing (5 years)

• Conflict Management (10+ years)

• Business Management (10+ years)

• Construction management

• Management

• Construction

• Project management

• Six Sigma

• Microsoft Project

• Microsoft Office (10+ years)

• Construction Estimating (10+ years)

• Business Analysis (10+ years)

• Communications (10+ years)

• Construction Experience (10+ years)

• Land Development (10+ years)

• AutoCAD (10+ years)

• Mapping (10+ years)

Military Service

Branch: USMC

Service Country: United States

Rank: Sgt

Sergeant of Marines, served as a Platoon Sergeant in 2nd Recon BN responsible for over 30 marines and was the Battalion's Color Sergeant. I was Reconnaissance Marine and Jump & Dive qualified. I attended numerous schools to include Marine Recruiting School and did time as a Recruiter in Provo Utah.

Commendations:

Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Humanitarian Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon 2nd Award. Was awarded Navy/Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia, Turkish, South Korean, Thai & Canadian Parachutist Insignia. Numerous Certificates of Commendation and Meritorious Mast. Recruiter of The Month 3 times In the RS.

Certifications and Licenses

OSHA 30

2020

CPR/First Aid

2020

Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater

March 2021 to February 2023

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) June 2021 to May 2026

Additional Information

Qualifications and Skills

• Pay App

• Certified Payroll

• Bidding

• Estimating

• Permitting & Inspections

• FDOT Permitting

• SWPPP Management

• MOT

• Storm Water control

• Crane Operations

• Safety Inspector

• QC control

• AutoCad

• GIS

• Surveying

• Maritime Construction

• Contracts

• RFI submission

• RFP submission

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