Ruben "Ben" Lavrias
Jacksonville Beach
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in construction management, skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive team collaboration, resulting in improved service offerings and increased market share.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
President/Qualifying Contractor
Turnkey Roofing of Florida Inc.
Jacksonville
01.2009 - 02.2026
- Directed strategic planning and execution for roofing projects across Florida.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for operational efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers and vendors to enhance service offerings.
- Led team meetings to align goals and enhance communication among staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed training programs to increase employee skills and support performance improvement.
- Evaluated market trends to inform business development strategies effectively.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as IT maintenance or event catering.
- Adopted new technologies to enhance the efficiency of organizational processes.
- Diminished regulatory risks by strict adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
- Developed and executed strategies for entering new markets and increasing market share.
- Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
- Spearheaded crisis management efforts to protect company reputation and stability.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Identified new business opportunities through market research.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
Vice President of Operations
Copperfields USA Inc
Jacksonville
01.2001 - 02.2008
- Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar divisional operation.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Managed supply chain logistics to ensure timely product delivery and inventory control.
- Boosted company profits by optimizing performance strategies and increasing efficiency.
- Created business process flows that identified opportunities for operational improvement.
- Transformed departmental operations through process overhaul focused on quality enhancement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline project execution and communication.
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocol.
- Managed workforce development programs by evaluating, interpreting and enforcing human resource policies and regulations and developing industry training programs and conferences.
- Maintained relationships with external organizations such as government agencies, regulatory bodies.
- Leveraged analytical, design, and implementation skills to offer leadership and support to all operations areas.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL07-1992
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Market analysis
- Supply chain management
Certification
Certified Building Contractor
Timeline
President/Qualifying Contractor
Turnkey Roofing of Florida Inc.
01.2009 - 02.2026
Vice President of Operations
Copperfields USA Inc
01.2001 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
University of North Florida