Paul Bennett
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in supervision, safety management, and leadership. Skilled in project management, team coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in instrumentation and construction management. Certified in OSHA standards with strong problem-solving, communication, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AA Electrician/Instrumentation Technician
Finch Paper
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles, including pressure, flow, temperature, and level measurement
- Skilled in calibrating instruments, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions
- Experienced in workplace safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Proficient in using multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic tools
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; effective in resolving complex instrumentation issues
Supervisor
Vast Landscaping Company
- Supervised landscaping teams to ensure project completion and quality
- Oversaw budgeting, customer relations, and managed multiple crews simultaneously
Supervisor/Machine Operator
Onyx Framing Company
- Oversaw framing projects and managed crew productivity.
- Reviewed construction prints for quality assurance.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Site Supervisor/Machine Operator
Ground Support Group
11.2020 - Current
- Worked for a year as Team Lead/Machine Operator
- Promoted to Safety Coordinator and then to Supervisor paired with the Safety title
- Played a key role in creating a safety compliance program within the company
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
Construction Manager/Safety Coordinator
Active Solar Development
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and oversaw projects, timelines, and budgets to ensure on-time, within-budget completion.
- Supervised construction teams, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Created and maintained project schedules, meeting key milestones and deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Acted as client liaison, providing updates and managing expectations.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Education
High School Graduate -
Glens Falls High School
2 years - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
4 Years -
IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship School
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Supervision
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Resource Allocation
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Compliance Programs
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Mitigation
- Electrical Systems
- Instrumentation Systems
- Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Transparency
- Leadership Strategies
- Training
- Mentoring
- Client Relations
- Continuous Learning
- Procurement Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Permit Securing
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- SWPPP
- First Aid, CPR, AED
Leadership
- Proven leadership experience, including team captain roles in high school and college sports, fostering teamwork, accountability, and motivation.
- Expertise in conflict resolution and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining productivity under challenging circumstances.
- Extensive experience in supervising diverse teams across large-scale construction projects.
- Skilled in project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to meet deadlines and financial targets.
- Technically proficient in operating a wide range of heavy machinery, such as excavators, telehandlers, skid steers, pay loaders, articulating boom lifts, and end dumps.
- Strong focus on workplace safety, including developing and enforcing compliance programs, identifying hazards, and mitigating risks effectively.
- Skilled in electrical and instrumentation systems, including calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting complex equipment.
- Experienced in fostering a positive work culture through clear communication, transparency, and effective leadership strategies.
- Adept at training and mentoring team members to improve performance, efficiency, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relations, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction.
- Adaptable to dynamic environments, with a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry advancements.
- Effective in managing large-scale procurement, coordinating with subcontractors, and securing permits to ensure project compliance.
Timeline
Construction Manager/Safety Coordinator
Active Solar Development
07.2023 - Current
Site Supervisor/Machine Operator
Ground Support Group
11.2020 - Current
2 years - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
AA Electrician/Instrumentation Technician
Finch Paper
Supervisor
Vast Landscaping Company
Supervisor/Machine Operator
Onyx Framing Company
High School Graduate -
Glens Falls High School
4 Years -
IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship School
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