Matthew Benton
New City,N.Y.
Summary
Construction professional with proven history of managing large-scale projects and driving successful outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results efficiently under challenging conditions. Skilled in project management, safety protocols, and quality control, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Urban Foundation & Engineering
07.2001 - 08.2025
- 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.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Assessed potential risks on job sites proactively mitigating them before they escalated into larger problems.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance in technical skills development and fostering a positive work environment for professional growth.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for foundation & concrete work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Documented & submitted crew hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Skills
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Subcontractor supervision
- Blueprint interpretation
- Site safety management
Certification
Local 15-D Party Chief - in union 2002- present
62 Hour Site Safety Supervisor Training
Concrete Safety Manager
DEC- 4 hour Erosion & sediment Control Training
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Urban Foundation & Engineering
07.2001 - 08.2025
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