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, KSSkills
- 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