Ben Lootens
Richmond
Summary
Results-driven Preconstruction Engineer with expertise in project planning, cost analysis, and process improvement. Proven ability to manage competitive bids and collaborate effectively with teams to ensure project success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preconstruction Engineer
The Bell Company
Richmond, VA
05.2021 - Current
Documentation Management
Handled competitive bids from vendors and manufacturers as well as providing bids to General Contractors
Detailed oriented to ensure equipment met scope and needs
Project Manager
ColonialWebb
Richmond, VA
11.2017 - 10.2019
Managed projects in the Special Project Department
Combination of new construction and renovation
worked in collaboration with sales and field teams to ensure needs of customers were met
Project Manager
Gibson Industrial
Richmond, VA
07.2015 - 11.2017
Completed projects under stringent time constraints
Created plan to finish T. Tyler Potterfield bridge with minimal cost and schedule overruns
Engineer
Mondelez International
Richmond, VA
06.2013 - 07.2015
Oversaw installation of new air handlers
Supervised and managed building improvements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2013
Skills
- Project planning
- Lean Sigma Six
- Technical reporting
- System troubleshooting
- Technical writing
- Process improvement
- System design
- Project estimation
- Cost analysis
- Programming languages
- Manufacturing processes
- Control systems
Certification
Project Management Proffesional
Timeline
Preconstruction Engineer
The Bell Company
05.2021 - Current
Project Manager
ColonialWebb
11.2017 - 10.2019
Project Manager
Gibson Industrial
07.2015 - 11.2017
Engineer
Mondelez International
06.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University