Project Manager

BENJAMIN M. BURGESS

***** ***** ****, **** * Westminster, CO 80031

949-***-**** r4m0fk@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION, INC

Estimator / Project Engineer Tustin, CA

Jul 2007 – Dec 2009

• Prepared project scopes and material take-offs for Public Works, Commercial and Residential construction projects for the installation of wet utilities in California, Arizona and Nevada.

• Developed proposals and bid packages for construction projects ranging in size from $500,000 to $30 million.

• Researched and developed new estimating program, utilizing Microsoft Excel, specifically focused on Public Works and Prevailing Wage. Program increased estimation accuracy by 50% within 6 months.

• Secured Public Works contracts in excess of $21 million.

CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC

Management Trainee Corona, CA

Aug 2005 – Jul 2007

• Managed 5 direct reports at a full-service construction materials supply house with annual sales of $5 million.

• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and developing and expanding market share within a specified geographic region.

• Developed 10 new customer accounts through value engineering and product knowledge.

• Provided project management for commercial and industrial electrical contractors and ensured timely delivery of materials to job sites across Southern California.

FORESTERS

Financial Planner Orange, CA

Jun 2003 – Jun 2005

• Managed a portfolio valued in excess of $2 million for clients in various stages of their careers and retirement. Created long-term financial programs, including retirement services and wealth management.

• Performed market research and analysis of selected mutual funds and annuities to provide key recommendations to clients based upon need, risk and stage of life.

• Developed new clients through professional networking, referrals of existing clientele and seminars.

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA

Bachelor of Science, Major in International Business (Minor in Computer Engineering) Pomona, CA

March 2004

• Member of the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity

• Performed Community Service Events to benefit the Foothills AIDS project and Cal Poly Children’s Center

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Interests: Music, Computers, Soccer

• Honors: Boy Scouts (Eagle Award)

• Skills: Advanced computer skills (esp. Windows, Microsoft and Office products)

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