Benjamin Garcia
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Developed skills in coordinating teams, managing timelines, and ensuring project deliverables in fast-paced environment. Looking to transition into new field, applying strengths in leadership and strategic planning. Capable of driving results and fostering team collaboration in diverse settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager / Estimator
Coppersmith Plumbing & Heating
08.2025 - Current
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by the executive leadership team.
- Drafted the project construction schedule and updated it as the job progressed.
- Established quality control measures to maintain high standards throughout project lifecycle.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Project Engineer Intern
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated communication between internal teams working on related projects.
- Developed project plans and tracked progress against them.
- Maintained organized records of all project-related activities.
- Prepared and maintained project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Conducted site inspections, identifying potential safety hazards and recommending solutions.
Project Manager / Estimator
Airtech Refrigeration
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Project Coordinator- July 2023-December 2023
- Maintained a database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Assembled manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets, and submittal information.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Heritage Masonry
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Operator/ Labor Foreman - 03/2018-05/2020
- Laborer - 2/2015-03/2018
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Construction Management -
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2026
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Worksite safety
- Crew oversight
- OSHA regulations
- Managing materials
- Subcontractor supervision
- Equipment coordination
- Scaffolding set up
- Material ordering
- Blueprint interpretation
Accomplishments
- Exceptional People Award- Mortenson Construction- ASC 2025
Affiliations
- President- Construction Management Club
- Team Captain- Commercial Team- Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
- Kappa Sigma Fraternit - Alumni
- Volunteer Basketball Coach- Grand Junction Parks & Recreation
Certification
Procore: Subcontractor, Project Manager: Core Tools, Project Manager: Preconstruction, Project Manager: Quality & Safety 08/2023
OSHA 30- Construction December 2023
CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management - Expected 1/2026
Timeline
Project Manager / Estimator
Coppersmith Plumbing & Heating
08.2025 - Current
Project Engineer Intern
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
05.2025 - 08.2025
Project Manager / Estimator
Airtech Refrigeration
01.2024 - 05.2025
Project Manager/Project Estimator
Heritage Masonry
03.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science: Construction Management -
Colorado Mesa University