Benjamin Harris
Dayton,TN
Summary
Project management specialist with several years of experience prioritizing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in client relations, equipment operation, staff training, and process improvements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
McCosh Landscaping and Supply
Dayton, Tennessee
10.2023 - 10.2026
- Managed project schedules, work orders, and crew assignments across active job sites.
- Communicated customer needs and project updates with homeowners and commercial accounts.
- Resolved jobsite issues and adjusted plans with supervisors, crews, and customers.
- Guided team members on task execution.
Plumber/Handyman
Self-employed
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2012 - 10.2023
- Responded quickly to any emergency calls from customers regarding repairs needed in their homes or businesses.
- Executed various home repair tasks, including drywall installation, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.
- Explained repair options clearly to homeowners and property managers.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs and services.
- Identified potential hazards associated with each job site prior to beginning work.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Plumber
Keefe Plumbing
Chattanooga, TN
08.2006 - 07.2012
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Diagnosed leaks, clogs, and pressure issues using plumbing inspection tools.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Repaired faucets, toilets, sinks, and garbage disposals in customer homes.
- Replaced valves, fixtures, and supply lines.
- Installed water, drain, and gas piping for Keefe Plumbing service calls.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Cleared drains and sewer lines with augers and power equipment.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Tested plumbing systems for leaks and proper flow after repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Maintained safe work areas and organized trucks, tools, and materials.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
Skills
- Customer relations
- Problem solving
- Site management
- Strategic planning
- Project estimation and bidding
- Task prioritization
- Resource allocation
- Client rapport
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
McCosh Landscaping and Supply
10.2023 - 10.2026
Plumber/Handyman
Self-employed
08.2012 - 10.2023
Plumber
Keefe Plumbing
08.2006 - 07.2012