Benedict McAllister
Brighton,MI
Summary
25 years of experience working on environmental remediation projects ranging from $1.5M–$640.M in value. Proven record with Government, Private and Industrial clients.
Results-driven construction professional with expertise in managing submittals a in depth knowledge of the submittal process, ensuring seamless project progression. Proven track record in construction progress scheduling and documentation, facilitating timely project delivery. Strong background in personnel management and training, fostering team development to meet project objectives efficiently. Aspires to leverage skills in a challenging role that promotes growth and innovation within the construction sector.
Accomplished construction management professional recognized for delivering high productivity and efficiency in project execution. Expertise in project scheduling, safety compliance, and team leadership contributes to consistently meeting deadlines and budgetary constraints. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance team collaboration and adapt to challenges effectively.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Project Manager, Tannery Interceptor Groundwater Collection, Rockford, MI; Client: Wolverine Worldwide, Inc./GZA associates; $7.4M, FFP.
- Installation of 2,057 lf. groundwater collection trench using Dewind Inc. One-pass trenching installation.
- Installation of 41 groundwater monitoring wells and 6 groundwater recovery wells
- Trucking of 34,500 tons of impacted soil to landfill.
- Disposal of 160,000 gallons of PFAS impacted water
- Construction and installation of groundwater treatment plant pilot project
- .To date 15,00 safe manhours
Technical Project Manager
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
Niagara Falls, USA
05.2017 - Current
- Managed environmental remediation teams of varied sizes for projects worth up to $46.9M over a span of 25 years.
- Ensured timely execution of corrective measures within budgetary, design, and safety constraints.
- Reinforced commitment to safety as an integral organizational value.
- Offered technical solutions for addressing construction project interruptions.
- Coordinated material procurement processes with suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials at job sites.
- Guaranteed punctual dispatch of project-specific documents to owner and collaborating engineer.
Project Manager
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Project Manager, DTE Monroe – Bottom Ash Closure, Monroe MI; Client: DTE/AECOM; $38M, FFP
- Project Manager for prime contractor performing remediation of 947,800 CY of sediments contaminated with coal combustion residuals (CCR)
- Dredge dewater and load material for transport
- To date, >151,600 work hours without a lost-time incident
- Achieved the required dredge tolerance of +/- 0.2-ft
- He oversaw 23 craft personnel and subcontractors, and coordinated client and engineer communications, material tracking, invoices billing and change order documentation and tracking
Superintendent
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
Ottawa, IL
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Superintendent, Ottawa Mills Race Site Remediation, Ottawa, IL; Client: NiSource; $19M, FFP
- SOW as the self-performing prime contractor required concurrent excavation of 68,500 tons of upland soils and 13,500 tons of mechanically dredged sediment; waste characterization sampling; and stabilization (using Portland cement) and T&D management of all removed material
- COCs included MGP residuals (TPH) and PAHs
- Sevenson performed capping operations (3 in
- Of clean stone and RR4 riprap) following dredging operations and placed 7,000 tons of course aggregate and 588 tons of rip rap
- Sevenson designed, constructed, operated, ad maintained a 100-GPM WWTP prior to upgrading to a 500-GPM WWTP (treated and discharged >27M gallons total)
- Crews achieved 66,909 work hours without a lost-time incident
- Under Mr
- McAllister’s supervision, Sevenson was able to meet the stringent horizontal and vertical dredge tolerances required on the project
- He provided oversight as the underground shoring manager and tracked material removal and backfill
- He also coordinated the installation of sheet pile and excavation support installation and removal
Superintendent
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
Lake Linden, MI
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Superintendent, TCRA Lake Linden Recreation Area, Area A; Village of Lake Linden, MI; Client: Honeywell; $1.5M, FFP
- Executed the removal of contaminated sediments totaling 1,500 cubic yards with precision machinery achieving extraction at depths up to 15 feet.
- Dredged material was transferred to a processing pad where it was stabilized using Calciment and then prepped for off-site transportation and disposal
- Gravel and armor stone was also placed at the discharge of a drainage channel to provide scour protection
- Crews completed 3,300 safe workhours without a lost-time incident
- Responsibilities included providing daily field supervision of craft labor and equipment, survey coordination, water treatment operation management, and disposal approval/tracking
Senior Construction Manager
Anchor QEA
Seattle, WA
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Represented owners in government projects and public works throughout British Columbia, Canada.
- Esquimalt Graving Dock Pier C remediation.on
- Oversaw environmental dredging operations for the former Esquimalt Graving Dock project in Esquimalt, BC.
- Managed remediation activities for the Rock Bay Former Manufactured Gas Plant in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- Installed 350 foot cutoff wall to dam and dewater Rock Bay prior to removal of 45,000 cy of sediments.
- Installation of a sheet pile wall, toe pins, and shoring to hold back a 45-foot excavation at the tail end of the bay. Responsibilities included Total Station surveying to verify removal quantities, and analytical sampling to confirm clean closure boundaries.
- Preparation of survey figures to support the removal volumes of impacted material.
- Identification of potential OE/UXO identified during dredging and sorting operations.
Senior Geophysicist
Parsons Corporations
Boston, MA
08.1999 - 02.2014
- Geophysicist - Analyzed geophysical data to identify subsurface items of interest in support of the OE/UXO removal at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program.
- Achieved accurate identification of possible OE/UXO utilizing extensive data management skills.
- Generated survey location data to identify potential targets.
- Oversaw survey team to outline detected anomalies in preparation for subcontractor's intrusive investigation.
- Manages onsite investigations by UXO/OE subcontractors.
- Identified potential OE/UXO classification designation
- Managed database updates for identified munitions of concern.
- Established meticulous record-keeping for USACE, streamlining the monitoring of identified munitions.
Education
BA - Environmental Geology/Exploration Geophysics
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.1999
Skills
- Budget Development and Tracking
- Comprehensive Safety Program Deployment
- Contract Management - Construction progress documentation
- Coordination of subcontractor trades and integration of schedule management
- Innovative use of technologies to support construction progress and deliverables
Certification
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Management Certification
- OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
- Radiation Worker Training
- CMAA Certified Construction Manager CMIT Program
- CS101 Construction Services and Safety Training
- DOT Training (49CFR 171, Subchapter C)
- CPR/AED First Aid
Total Years Experience
25
Timeline
Project Manager
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2024
Superintendent
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
12.2019 - 06.2020
Superintendent
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2019
Technical Project Manager
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
Senior Construction Manager
Anchor QEA
03.2014 - 12.2017
Senior Geophysicist
Parsons Corporations
08.1999 - 02.2014
BA - Environmental Geology/Exploration Geophysics
Northeastern University
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