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ProjectManager

Benjamin Duffin

Saratoga Springs,Utah

Summary

Resourceful Project Manager with 10+ years of expertise in project management, organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

ASI, Inc
06.2023 - Current
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Project Manager

Claris Design-Build, Big West Oil
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Develop and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Achieve maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
  • Produce regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
  • Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
  • Achieve optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
  • Review project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.

Business Manager

Pluralsight
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
  • Developed comparison tables of products and services by researching product pricing, ratings and performance.
  • Created vision and provided leadership for targeting larger prospects.
  • Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.
  • Developed and implemented value-added strategies to increase profitability, expand market share and cement customer relationships.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
  • Researched industry and marketplace trends to enhance sales techniques and meet customer needs.

Project Manager

CVR Energy, JIS
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes, and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Interacted with clients on regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Organized daily workflow and assessed appropriate staffing to provide optimal service.
  • Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used internal tools to help solve complex business issues.
  • Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.
  • Kept stakeholders up-to-date on details pertaining to client projects.

General Manager

Riverwater
06.2017 - 04.2020
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
  • Increased revenue by over 60% in one year.

Project Manager

Avant, Savage
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Generated all documentation for industrial permits with environmental impact, safety, and building requirements.

Project Manager

Mosaic
07.2015 - 11.2016
  • Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
  • Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
  • Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to support improved technical performance.
  • Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Identified and mitigated technical risks within managed projects.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities and developing field conditions.

Project Manager

HollyFrontier, JIS - Contractor
04.2013 - 07.2015
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
  • Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.
  • Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
  • Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.

Project Manager

Frontier, JIS
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
  • Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walkthroughs with potential application users and to develop business requirements documents (BRD), functional requirements documents (FRD) and user mockups.

Fabrication Welder

Summit
04.2004 - 11.2014
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Welded various connections using mig and tig processes with high-quality final results.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Performed validation builds and engineering sample builds to test products.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Combined knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to choose optimal equipment and techniques.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by developing detailed plans for each project from start to finish.

Construction Manager

Forest Corporation, Contractor
06.2004 - 03.2014
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
  • Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Gained experience and recognition to analyze and follow manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications
  • Assembled scaffolding, dug trenches and transported necessary construction equipment.
  • Responded to and resolved warranty claims, performed homeowner orientations and maintained inventory homes.
  • Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
  • Cleaned worksite by safely removing hazardous materials and debris.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked closely with Owner's to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Supervised team of 50 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School
Sandy, UT
2002

Skills

  • Order management
  • Relationship building and rapport
  • Financial operations
  • Cash-flow analysis
  • Revenue and Profit Maximization
  • Corporate Budgeting
  • Client Relations
  • Goals and Performance
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Performance metrics
  • Strategic planning
  • Quality control
  • MS Office Tools: Word, Excel, Note, Teams
  • Google Office Products: Sheets, Docs, Meeting
  • Project Management Software: Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project, Procore

Certification

  • Crude Tank Farms
  • Water Storage Tanks
  • Water Pipelines (Interstate)
  • Crude Pipelines
  • Salt Pipelines
  • Propane Storage
  • Sulfur Recovery
  • Water Treatment Facility
  • Commercial Building Remodel
  • Residential Remodel
  • Booster Stations
  • ATB - Naval/Coast Guard Commissioning
  • Laydown Yard Expansion
  • Rail Expansion
  • Central Control Rooms
  • Operations Break Room
  • Water Reservoir
  • Commercial Irrigation
  • Storm Water Drainage
  • Commerical Paving
  • Security Systems
  • Vehicle Repair Facility
  • Barge Dock
  • Refinery Piperacks
  • Electrical Sub Stations

Timeline

Project Manager

ASI, Inc
06.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Claris Design-Build, Big West Oil
01.2022 - 05.2023

Business Manager

Pluralsight
12.2020 - 01.2022

Project Manager

CVR Energy, JIS
05.2020 - 11.2020

General Manager

Riverwater
06.2017 - 04.2020

Project Manager

Avant, Savage
11.2016 - 06.2018

Project Manager

Mosaic
07.2015 - 11.2016

Project Manager

Frontier, JIS
08.2014 - 06.2015

Project Manager

HollyFrontier, JIS - Contractor
04.2013 - 07.2015

Construction Manager

Forest Corporation, Contractor
06.2004 - 03.2014

Fabrication Welder

Summit
04.2004 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of Utah

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School

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