Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Benjamin Kooken

Eudora

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Superintendent

Ronco Construction
Kansas City
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed detailed plans for each phase of construction including timelines, budgets, resources required.
  • Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, consultants during design phase of project.
  • Provided input into budgeting process by identifying areas where savings could be achieved.
  • Identified vendors who were able to provide quality materials at competitive prices.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential risks or problems that needed to be addressed.
  • Developed strategies for mitigating risk associated with projects.
  • Monitored labor costs, material usage, equipment utilization, and other cost-related issues throughout the duration of the project.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors and vendors in an efficient manner.
  • Analyzed data from past projects in order identify best practices for future endeavors.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards, building codes, and other regulations.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors while ensuring terms are mutually beneficial.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the project such as change orders, invoices, contracts.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to project teams in order to maximize efficiency.
  • Initiated proactive measures to address potential delays or problems before they arose.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors on a daily basis to ensure their work was completed according to schedule and specifications.
  • Managed projects to complete on schedule by working with specialized teams.
  • Oversaw daily work of team using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
  • Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
  • Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
  • Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
  • Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
  • Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.
  • Evaluated and recommended new procedures to upgrade and refine existing programs.
  • Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
  • Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
  • Recommended improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
  • Prepared and presented verbal and written reports to provide recommendations to project team.
  • Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.

Sr Superintendent

Neighbors Construction
Olathe
05.2007 - 08.2024
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards, building codes, and other regulations.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff performance, provided feedback, and implemented corrective action when necessary.
  • Analyzed data from past projects in order identify best practices for future endeavors.
  • Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, consultants during design phase of project.
  • Monitored labor costs, material usage, equipment utilization, and other cost-related issues throughout the duration of the project.
  • Developed strategies for mitigating risk associated with projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors while ensuring terms are mutually beneficial.
  • Developed detailed plans for each phase of construction including timelines, budgets, resources required.
  • Initiated proactive measures to address potential delays or problems before they arose.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential risks or problems that needed to be addressed.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors on a daily basis to ensure their work was completed according to schedule and specifications.
  • Identified vendors who were able to provide quality materials at competitive prices.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors and vendors in an efficient manner.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to project teams in order to maximize efficiency.
  • Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
  • Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
  • Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Oversaw daily work of team using knowledge of local and national building codes for construction areas.
  • Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
  • Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing progress against established goals.
  • Provided input into budgeting process by identifying areas where savings could be achieved.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the project such as change orders, invoices, contracts.
  • Managed projects to complete on schedule by working with specialized teams.
  • Evaluated and recommended new procedures to upgrade and refine existing programs.
  • Supervised personnel to carry out maintenance on properties, buildings and fixtures.
  • Recommended improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
  • Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
  • Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
  • Prepared and presented verbal and written reports to provide recommendations to project team.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer-focused relationships with stakeholders.
  • Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
  • Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems.
  • Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management

JCCC
Overland Park, KS

Skills

  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Construction scheduling
  • Budget oversight
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety compliance

Accomplishments

ABC Excellence in Construction Award winner multiple times.

Timeline

Sr Superintendent

Ronco Construction
08.2024 - 06.2025

Sr Superintendent

Neighbors Construction
05.2007 - 08.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management

JCCC

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