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Benjamin Schug

Pendleton,IN

Summary

Seasoned Construction professional with 28 years plus of exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

MEP Project Manager

Gilbane
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Facilitated progress meetings with owners.
  • Managed 30-50 incoming calls, emails, RFI's per day from design teams, vendors, owners.
  • Prepared Scopes Of Work for trade specific bids.
  • Estimated changes and provided ROM for drawing updates.
  • Prepared Bid Package estimates and reports for management review.
  • Cultivated positive working relationships with local regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards throughout duration of each project.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication and coordination between Design team, JV, Trade Contractor.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of products.
  • Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
  • Oversaw contract negotiations with subcontractors, ensuring favorable terms for parties involved.
  • Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.

Field Superintendent /Project Manager

Mission Mechanical
09.2014 - 10.2022
  • Supported construction labor to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Planned and directed Assisted/Senior Living, Church, Medical, Municipal project work.
  • Developed detailed schedules and resource allocation plans, optimizing workforce utilization and reducing labor costs.
  • Oversaw crews between 10-25 on multiple sites while in supervision role.
  • Coordinated site operations in accordance with established timelines.
  • Oversaw cost control measures during construction process, minimizing expenditure without compromising quality or timelines.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers on design modifications, ensuring seamless integration into existing structures while maintaining structural integrity.
  • Prepared and submitted monthly budget reports to owners.
  • Identified specific areas and implemented pre-fab to allow for better installation efficiencies.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.

Plumbing Department Manager

GODBY HPE
04.2012 - 10.2014
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Managed staff of 15-20 workers daily.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Estimated new projects, set budgets, allocated resources.
  • Generated P&L reports for owner review
  • Managed service labor based on individual capabilities.
  • Developed design/build drawings for record.
  • Developed in house pull sheets for more efficient material handling.

Supervisor/Field Foreman

McCurdy Mechanical
05.2006 - 04.2012
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in trade field.
  • Increased efficiency through work process reviews and implemented necessary changes.
  • Implemented pre-fab workspaces, and set parameters for streamlining installations.
  • Managed crews from 10-20 on various Hotels, Assisted living, Mid-rise condo, Cold storage, Food Processing plants, Dental offices.
  • Planned daily and weekly task sheets for crews to hold labor force accountable.
  • Redlined drawings for record.
  • Operated excavation equipment as needed

Education

High School Diploma -

Hamilton Southeastern High School
Fishers, IN
05.1995

Skills

  • Design/Build projects
  • Building systems and services
  • Project management
  • Budget preparation
  • Client Relations
  • Value Engineering
  • Estimating
  • Risk Management

Timeline

MEP Project Manager

Gilbane
07.2023 - 02.2024

Field Superintendent /Project Manager

Mission Mechanical
09.2014 - 10.2022

Plumbing Department Manager

GODBY HPE
04.2012 - 10.2014

Supervisor/Field Foreman

McCurdy Mechanical
05.2006 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Hamilton Southeastern High School
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