Richard A. Hall
Cape Coral
Summary
Construction and marine construction professional with 30 years of extensive experience in excavation, equipment operation, concrete finishing, and marine structure installation. Adept at project management, crew leadership, and operational oversight. Skilled in reading blueprints, performing take-offs, managing daily operations, and ensuring job completion within budget and timeline. Strong leadership and communication skills with a background in firefighting and emergency response.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Eden Benton Marine Construction
Stuart, FL
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Reason for leaving: Company relocated to Stuart, FL
- Operated and maintained 20-ton Mantis track crawler hydraulic crane with 100’ boom.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Trained employees on job-specific skills and safety protocols.
- Attended pre-construction meetings and coordinated with inspectors.
- Oversaw crew assignments, daily reporting, and job completion tracking.
- Reviewed plans, material lists, contracts, and job costs.
- Collaborated with supervisors and foremen to ensure successful project execution.
Foreman / Superintendent
Benton & Sons Marine Construction
Fort Myers, FL
12.2017 - 01.2023
- Operated various heavy equipment, including:
- CAT 325 DCI 15-ton track crawler crane (75’ boom)
- Maida 10-ton track crawler crane (60’ boom)
- Komatsu 360 long-reach excavator
- CAT 325 long-reach excavator
- Takeuchi TB 2150 (15-ton excavator)
- Takeuchi TB 290 (10-ton excavator)
- Takeuchi TB 12 skid steer
- Managed barge operations, including sectional barges of various sizes.
- Constructed docks, decks, and pilings, including sheet piles and seawalls.
- Installed various seawall panels, including Trueline vinyl, concrete, Vanguard, and FRP fiberglass.
- Completed seawall caps, concrete forms, flatwork, boat launches, and splash pads.
- Handled both commercial and residential marine construction projects.
Firefighter / EMT
North Providence Fire Department
North Providence, RI
07.1994 - 08.2014
- Reason for leaving: Retirement
- Certified Firefighter Level 2 with extensive NFPA certifications.
- Specialized in high-angle rescue, confined space rescue, and hazmat response.
- Certified PADI rescue diver.
- Provided emergency medical services as an EMT.
Owner/Operator
R.H Construction Company Inc.
Mapleville, RI
05.1994 - 06.2014
- Structural concrete and Seawall construction
- All types of structural concrete
- Concrete foundation work
- Rebar fabrication
- Battered concrete seawalls
- Commercial concrete slabs
- Sheet pile seawall installation
- Concrete seawall caps
- All types of site work
- Excavation and skid streer operations
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Managed daily business operations, ensuring seamless workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on excellence.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and adapt business offerings accordingly.
Concrete & Site Work
Catalano Construction Inc.
Cumberland, RI
07.1988 - 06.1994
- Reason for leaving: Hired as a firefighter
- Performed commercial site work and concrete construction.
- Experienced in large-scale concrete formwork, finishing, and grading.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burrillville High School
EMT Cardiac Tech - undefined
Community College of Rhode Island
Lead Concrete Finisher -
Rhode Island Local 40 Concrete Journeyman Tech Training
Skills
- Excavator & skid steer operation
- Crane operation (hydraulic, crawler)
- Concrete forms & finishing
- Dock building & seawall installation
- Pile driving & layout take-offs
- Preliminary proposals & cost estimation
- Crew task management & daily operations
- Superior leadership & communication skills
Certification
- NFPA Firefighter Level 2
- PADI Rescue Diver
- Hazmat Technician
- High-Angle Rescue & Confined Space Rescue
Timeline
Operations Manager
Eden Benton Marine Construction
01.2023 - 02.2024
Foreman / Superintendent
Benton & Sons Marine Construction
12.2017 - 01.2023
Firefighter / EMT
North Providence Fire Department
07.1994 - 08.2014
Owner/Operator
R.H Construction Company Inc.
05.1994 - 06.2014
Concrete & Site Work
Catalano Construction Inc.
07.1988 - 06.1994
EMT Cardiac Tech - undefined
Community College of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Burrillville High School
Lead Concrete Finisher -
Rhode Island Local 40 Concrete Journeyman Tech Training