GERARD BENOIT
Dedham,MA
Summary
Developed skills in project management and team leadership within fast-paced construction environment. Demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities, adaptable to new challenges. Seeking to leverage these strengths in new field to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Bond Civil & Utility
11.2023 - Current
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
Assistant Construction Superintendent
Bond Civil & Utility
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported quality assurance efforts through thorough inspection of completed work before final sign-off from inspectors or clients.
- Streamlined project documentation processes by maintaining organized files and utilizing digital platforms to share information with relevant parties.
- Contributed to successful project completion by preparing daily reports, monitoring progress, and updating schedules as needed.
- Collaborated with the superintendent to develop comprehensive plans for each phase of construction, ensuring smooth transitions between stages.
Fire Lieutenant
Belmont Fire Department
07.2009 - 03.2022
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations
- Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system using Zoll Software
- Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures
- Conducted over 20 fire scene investigations during the past 5 years to establish root causes of different types of incidents
- Served on 2 equipment purchase committees, for the outfit and purchase of 3 fire trucks.
Firefighter
Belmont Fire Department
05.2005 - 06.2009
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards
Field/Office Engineer, Assistant Superintendent
J.F. White Contracting Co.
08.1998 - 04.2005
- Managed the transport and receipt of several hundred thousand yards of fill from the Central Artery Tunnel Project
- Supervised crews on various multi-million dollar Central Artery Tunnel Projects
- Supervised crews during Instrumentation and Equipment upgrades to Deer Island Treatment Plant
- Office Engineer of MBTA Orange Line Signal Upgrade Project
- Compile reports, material/equipment submittals and payment requisitions to Owner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA08.1998
Some College - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, MASkills
- Material and equipment submittals
- Maintaining budgets
- Obtaining estimates
- Construction scheduling
- Incident safety
- Construction software proficiency
- Dedicated work ethic
- Blueprint reading
- Subcontractor supervision
- Managing employees
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project leadership
Certification
- Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License Unrestricted
- MBTA ROW Trained
- NGrid NGA OQ Trained
- Massachusetts Journeyman Sheet Metal License
- Massachusetts Hoisting License 2A/1C
- Massachusetts Commercial Drivers License
- OSHA 30 Hour Health and Safety Trained
- OSHA 4o Hour Hazwoper Trained
- Massachusetts EMT-B
- American Heart Association CPR and AED Trained
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Bond Civil & Utility
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Construction Superintendent
Bond Civil & Utility
03.2022 - 11.2023
Fire Lieutenant
Belmont Fire Department
07.2009 - 03.2022
Firefighter
Belmont Fire Department
05.2005 - 06.2009
Field/Office Engineer, Assistant Superintendent
J.F. White Contracting Co.
08.1998 - 04.2005
Some College - Fire Protection And Safety Technology
Middlesex Community College
- Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License Unrestricted
- MBTA ROW Trained
- NGrid NGA OQ Trained
- Massachusetts Journeyman Sheet Metal License
- Massachusetts Hoisting License 2A/1C
- Massachusetts Commercial Drivers License
- OSHA 30 Hour Health and Safety Trained
- OSHA 4o Hour Hazwoper Trained
- Massachusetts EMT-B
- American Heart Association CPR and AED Trained
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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