Benny McComb
Eastaboga
Summary
Dedicated Civil Engineer known for composure, respect, trustworthiness, and responsibility. Proven ability to take initiative and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong determination to succeed in all endeavors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Alabama Grading and Excavation
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Managed installation and construction of utilities such as water mains and force sewer for city municipalities.
Project Manager
Alabama Department of Transportation
01.2017 - Current
- Managed engineering assistants and evaluated their performance.
- Read/reviewed plans to ensure the project was constructed to ALDOT specifications and procedures.
- Effective Collaboration with contractors.
- Conducted tests on construction materials following guidelines from the materials and test manual.
- Calculated, developed, and reviewed monthly pay estimates to submit to upper management for each project.
- Served as project manager on Highway 46 bridge replacement, Highway 34 bridge culvert construction, Highway 275 resurfacing project, Highway 431 access management, and Highway 21 access management.
Paving Superintendant
Midsouth Paving Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Manage asphalt-paving crews, paving operations, and sub-contractors on projects to ensure work continue on schedule.
- Read/review plans and specifications to ensure projects are constructed correctly.
- Schedule paving operations for ALDOT and private customers.
- Effectively manage traffic control on all projects assigned.
- Storm water QCI
Project Manager
Alabama Department of Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised six-seven engineering assistants, and conducting Performance Appraisals.
- Read/reviewed plans to ensure the project was constructed to ALDOT specifications and procedures.
- Calculated quantity and cost estimates for roadway construction projects.
- Test materials used in construction using procedures given by the materials and test manual.
- Managed Eastern By-pass and Summerall Gate Road projects efficiently.
Assistant Project Manager
Alabama Department of Transportation
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Inspected construction activities such as concrete placement for bridges and culverts, earthwork, and asphalt placement.
- Compute rates, areas, volumes, and quantities for placement reports and field books.
- Complete daily reports such as diaries, placement reports, and prepare pay estimates.
- Trained state personnel in areas such as concrete calculations, checking elevations/grades with level, and inspecting concrete structures.
- Eastern Bypass Phase 1 and 2
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham
12.2006
Associate degree - Science
Gadsden State Community College
05.2005
Skills
- Experience using Terramodel surveying program
- CAMMS programs
- Project planning
- Client relationship management
- Project plan development
- Project schedulin
- Training and mentoring
- Schedule coordination
- Cost control
- Specification review
- Quality control
- Multi-project management
- Project management
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Alabama Grading and Excavation
01.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Alabama Department of Transportation
01.2017 - Current
Paving Superintendant
Midsouth Paving Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Project Manager
Alabama Department of Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Project Manager
Alabama Department of Transportation
01.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Associate degree - Science
Gadsden State Community College
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