Benjamin O`Brien
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Motivated construction worker and equipment operator with hands on field experience and project coordination background. With skills in heavy equipment operation, site preparation, utility installation, and job sight safety. Will support project managers, coordinate crews, and maintain efficient workflows. I will be well versed in business administration and management with strong knowledge of the business finance role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer/Operator
Hoke County Sand
Fayetteville, NC
01.2018 - Current
- Operated skid steers, rubber-tire backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, and vibratory rollers to support grading, trenching, backfilling, and road construction.
- Performed site preparation, including undercutting, backfilling curbs, spreading stone, and manual labor support.
- Installed erosion control systems, including silt fencing and temporary skimmer basins, to ensure environmental compliance.
- Assisted with storm, water, and sewer pipe installation, including laying pipe, assembling laterals and sewer stacks, and supporting trench operations.
- Maintained safe, efficient equipment operation while coordinating with pipe and grading crews to meet project deadlines.
Assistant Project Manager
Caviness and Cates
Fayetteville, NC
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted project managers in coordinating schedules and timelines for multiple construction projects.
- Facilitated communication among team members to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Participated in project meetings, contributing insights and updates to enhance team collaboration.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Minimized disruptions during construction projects by closely coordinating site logistics such as materials delivery, equipment storage, and personnel access.
- Monitored project milestones and deadlines, adapting plans to address challenges as they arose.
- Maintaining a save work place.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Finance
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2027
Skills
- Heavy equipment operator
- Construction safety and OSHA awareness
- Project scheduling and coordination
- Blueprint and Site plan Interpretation
- Erosion control and environmental compliance
- Time management and work ethic
- communication and networking
Affiliations
- Member, North Carolina State University Real estate club
- Representative, North Carolina State University Ducks Unlimited Calegent Chapter
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Caviness and Cates
05.2025 - 08.2025
Laborer/Operator
Hoke County Sand
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Finance
North Carolina State University