BENJAMIN HUGHES
Joppa,MD
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record of strategic project management and critical thinking, honed at Robo-Demo LLC and in the U.S. Army. Expert in construction safety and adept at fostering team collaboration, I have successfully managed multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring completion within budget and schedule, achieving high client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
17
17
Years of military service
Work History
Founder
Robo-Demo LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
Staff Sergeant, Squad Leader
United States Army
04.2008 - Current
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat
- Performed as fire team leader during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills
- Expert in tactical and technical guidance
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of up to 25 personnel
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use
- Led emergency construction projects while in combat and under indirect fire
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $10,500,000
- Aided superiors in planning, resource and execution of more than 20 mounted and dismounted tactical construction operations
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made fair, unbiased recommendations
- Maintain current and up to date secret security clearance
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions
Project Manager
Gray And Son
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Developed comprehensive budgets and schedules to ensure timely project completion within allocated resources.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
General Superintendent
ACECO LLC
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed up to 90 workers performing various demolition tasks.
- Worked with specialized teams of Brokk operators to successfully demolish multi-story structures.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities by keeping daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
- Developed and implemented onsite demolition specific schedules and budgets to be proactive of potential upcoming issues
- Identified and minimized work risks and hazards.
- Oversaw daily operations at the Wardman Tower Project, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Operations Manager
Eastern Branch Demolition
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Open Bible Christian Academy
Kingsville, MD2007
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Secret Security Clearance
- Complex data management
- Team leader
- OSHA 30 Hour Certified
- Subcontractor management
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Project scheduling
Timeline
Founder
Robo-Demo LLC
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Gray And Son
02.2023 - 08.2024
General Superintendent
ACECO LLC
04.2022 - 02.2023
Operations Manager
Eastern Branch Demolition
03.2020 - 12.2021
Staff Sergeant, Squad Leader
United States Army
04.2008 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Open Bible Christian Academy
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