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Robert M. Bennett

Flushing,NY

Summary

Robert Bennett's career in the Environmental Consulting/ Engineering industries spans over 18 years. Beginning as an Environmental Scientist on Long Island in 2008, employment at a nationwide consulting firm provided the opportunity for travel, and Rob was exposed to a variety of large-scale and complex projects across the country, early on. Rob continued to make Long Island and the greater New York City metro area his home and primary vocational focus, as he explored every avenue of consulting open to him. Most recently Robert has been working in a leadership position as a Senior Project Manager/ Division Manager. Serving as team leader on numerous projects; he regularly coordinates with field technicians, engineers, and various other project related specialists, delegating tasks and providing general oversight, reporting to clients and the necessary government agencies. Robert has become accustomed to providing cost-effective business solutions for clients; often thinking outside the box to adhere to the budget created at the outset of a project. He fully appreciates the importance of keeping open lines of communication with the client and managing their expectations from the outset of a project.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Division Manager

Rock Enviro LLC
06.2023 - Current
  • Overhauled Environmental Program
  • Restructured Operations & Developed/Refined Staff
  • Developed Loyal Clientele & Increased Workload over 300%

Independent Contractor

Self-employed
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Used Existing Network to Create Full-Time Self Employment. 75% Through Other Consulting/ Engineering Companies & 25% Direct for Client
  • Primary Projects Included Remediation System Design, Development, OM&M, Installation Oversight & Monitoring
  • E-Designation RIs, RIRs, HazMat RAWPs, Air/Noise RAPs, RARs & Air/Noise Installation Reports
  • Spill Site Remediation & Closures
  • BCP Site Investigations & Remediation
  • Soil/Fill Characterization, Disposal Planning, Delineation, Haz Waste Management

Project Manager

Environmental Business Consultants (EBC)
02.2015 - 09.2020
  • Phase I ESAs, Transaction Screens, Phase II Investigations, Waste Characterization
  • Managed over 100 E-Designation Projects from Conception to Completion
  • Developed Asbestos, Lead & Mold Business
  • Numerous NYSDEC Spills Remediated to Closure

Group Leader

Dvirka & Bartilucci Engineers & Architects P.C.
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Temporary Position as Group Leader Assigned to Produce a Large Volume of Phase I Site Assessments for Properties Impacted by Superstorm Sandy.
  • Required Scheduling, Client Coordinating, and Increasing Efficiency of Group to Maximize Productivity.

Assistant Project Manager

Gannett Fleming
06.2012 - 09.2014
  • Phase I Site Assessments & Phase II Site Investigations
  • Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling & Reporting for Long-Term Landfill & Closure Sites
  • Hazardous Materials Management at Large Scale Redevelopment Sites including the East Side Access Project for the MTA and the WMATA Metro-Rail System

Environmental Scientist

Apex Companies
02.2008 - 06.2012
  • Phase I Site Assessments & Phase II Investigations
  • Nationwide involvement in large-scale remediation and development projects.
  • Suffolk County Article 12 Audits and Sanitary Code Compliance
  • New York State Air Registrations and EPA Title V Air Permitting
  • Dredging & Beach Nourishment Permitting, Oversight & Field Work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

State University of New York At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
12-2007

Associate of Science - Ecology and Environmental Biology

State University of New York College At Delhi
Delhi, NY
05-2004

Skills

  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Client Communication
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Data collection & research
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Environmental assessment
  • Project planning
  • Staff development
  • Environmental compliance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Disposal processes
  • Project management skills
  • Environmental impact statements
  • Contaminated site remediation
  • Coordinating projects

Certification

  • NYC SST Certification (2022-2027)
  • 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER with 8-hour Refreshers (2008-Current)

Timeline

Division Manager

Rock Enviro LLC
06.2023 - Current

Independent Contractor

Self-employed
10.2020 - 06.2023

Project Manager

Environmental Business Consultants (EBC)
02.2015 - 09.2020

Group Leader

Dvirka & Bartilucci Engineers & Architects P.C.
10.2014 - 01.2015

Assistant Project Manager

Gannett Fleming
06.2012 - 09.2014

Environmental Scientist

Apex Companies
02.2008 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

State University of New York At Oneonta

Associate of Science - Ecology and Environmental Biology

State University of New York College At Delhi