Ben Halliburton
Summary
Knowledgeable and skilled in multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry. Successful General Contractor working with various personalities and meeting very tight deadlines on variety of commercial and residential projects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Contractor
Sound Building And Remodel
09.2010 - Current
- I have owned and ran this general contracting business since moving to Pittsburgh.
- While working for other companies I have maintained this business to be able to take on side work.
- My company offers all contracting services to residential and commercial projects including home repair, full renovations, bar fitting, addition construction, kitchen and bath renovation, etc.
Construction Contractor
LaBlanc Construction
10.2021 - 01.2024
- I was brought into this company to improve efficiency and to get costs under control for contract jobs.
- Our focus as a company was to provide home repair to elderly and lower income home owners and renters.
- We would provide full remodels and safety enhancements for kitchens and bathrooms as well as manage subcontractor trades for various repairs.
Construction Superintendent
Eco Engineering
10.2015 - 09.2021
- I was hired by the owner of this company after doing contracting work for several years on his properties.
- I was responsible for managing up to 6 employees and oversaw all aspects of various construction sites.
- I was responsible for safety training and implementation.
General Contractor
Sona Vita
01.2003 - 08.2010
- This was my first owned business and I had up to 2 employees at any time.
- I worked in all aspects of construction but initially my business was focused on restaurants and bars in Seattle.
- I closed this business when me and my family moved to Pittsburgh.
Education
ASA 101-104 - Sailboat Cruising
Smarter Sail Inc
St. Petersburg, FL02.2022
Emergency Medical Technician Level 2 - Emergency Medical Technology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.1995
High School Diploma -
MLC High School
Portland, OR06.1993
Skills
- Codes Compliance
- Materials Procurement
- Construction safety
- Permitting
- Demolition
- Subcontractor Management
- Construction best practices
Sailing Experience
- My wife and I enjoy boating on the three rivers and our boat is moored in Verona. I own a 26 foot sailboat and am familiar with navigating the locks and rivers. I have been boating in the Pittsburgh area since moving here in 2010.
- I completed the American Sailing Association 101-104 off shore and bare boat certification in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
- I lived aboard my 28 foot boat in Portland, OR for several years and boated throughout the region since my youth.
- I had access to a speed boat when living in Seattle and my family and I would cruise Lake Washington and the surrounding areas.
Timeline
Construction Contractor
LaBlanc Construction
10.2021 - 01.2024
Construction Superintendent
Eco Engineering
10.2015 - 09.2021
Construction Contractor
Sound Building And Remodel
09.2010 - Current
General Contractor
Sona Vita
01.2003 - 08.2010
ASA 101-104 - Sailboat Cruising
Smarter Sail Inc
Emergency Medical Technician Level 2 - Emergency Medical Technology
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
MLC High School
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