Project Manager/Estimator

JOSEPH R. BENEFIELD

****************@*****.*** **91 Dallas-Acworth Hwy. Dallas, GA 386-***-****

A bi-lingual construction management professional with broad expertise and finely honed negotiation skill. Leverages technical accomplishment and forward thinking to prevent obstructions to profit and scheduling.

Entrusted with individual budgets up to $8M and crews of 150+ in-house and contracted workers

Oversaw $25M+ in commercial projects, including retail facilities, manufacturing plants, banks, strip malls, restaurants, and utilities.

Directed complex healthcare construction projects valuing $30M+ and encompassing surgical suites, medical offices, and oncology centers.

Managed $20M+ in municipal developments spanning public schools, National Park bridge demolition and replacement, office conversions for state court facilities, and pool communities.

Valued for cost containment and people management, leading diverse crews and promoting brand loyalty

Trusted consultant and interim manager known for recovering projects from in-the-red conditions and restoring profitability and timeliness.

Negotiates clear and complete contracts, preventing costly change-orders and inspiring integrity from contractors and suppliers.

Bachelor’s of Science in Building Construction – University of West Florida

Certifications: State Building Contractor FDOT Batch Plant Operator ACI Emissions Inspection Certified Lead Renovator BPI Certified

Fluent in Spanish

Professional History

Project Manager & Estimator Chrisellie, Inc. 2010 – present

- Chief estimator and project manager for a metal roofing contractor. Company sales exceed $6 million annually.

Weatherization Manager McNeal & White Contractors, Inc. 2009 - 2010

Manager over 10 counties in North Florida for the execution of weatherization grants associated with the current federal stimulus package.

Superintendent LITTLE & WILLIAMS, 2008 – 2009

Recruited to rescue endangered project stalled by architect-specified, proprietary truss system. Rectified eight week work stoppage and delivered six weeks ahead of schedule; recovered $200K loss.

Owner and Chief Consultant KDL BUILDERS, LLC, 2006 - Present

Designed and built custom log homes in addition to advising local contractors regarding contracts, legal positions, budgets, and design for code compliance.

Sales and Housing Consultant FREEDOM MOBILE HOMES, INC., 2005 – 2006

Rendered superior customer service encompassing sales, financing, permitting, and assembly of modular and manufactured housing.

Superintendent AVERY FRAMING, LLC, 2005

Devised schedules and staffed crew/sub-contractors while managing procurement and payroll.

Superintendant AZTEC ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., 2004

Directed demolition and replacement of two wooden bridges in the Osceola National Forest, constructing two 90 foot clear-span, concrete bridges, associated piling and abutments.

Maintained all federal documentation and liaised with the Division of Forestry.

Owner BENEFIELD CONSTRUCTION, INC., 1997-2003

Held comprehensive control for all business functions, garnering $1M+ In sales of custom log homes.

Quality Control/ Plants Manager NORTH FLORIDA CONCRETE, INC., 1994-1997

Oversaw five concrete and concrete block manufacturing facilities while ensuring high standards of production, reporting, and ACI compliance testing for the FDOT.

Owner/Partner O’KEEF & BENEFIELD, INC., 1992-1994

Drove annual sales from zero to $2.5M in two years in bonded commercial construction.

Previous to 1992: Project Manager/Estimator J. MCLAUCHLIN & COMPANY

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