Ben Heckerman

Experience

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  Catanese Construction

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2018

  - Managed and participated in all onsite and offsite operations of the business- Created and tracked budgets and schedules by monitoring tasks, setting daily goals, etc.- Coordinated all necessary manpower, materials, tools, and machine rentals needed on the jobsite, - Communicated with customers and discussed any changes to schedule, design, budget, etc. - Created, developed, and managed a rebranding strategy that included new marketing and business materials - Worked directly with the owner to manage and participate in all operations of the business including estimating, procuring materials, overseeing manpower, quality control, customer relations, etc.- Integrated new ideas, techniques, and materials to increase efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction- Expanded on past customer and referral networks to establish relationships and obtained new business particularly in the young professional market that were recent homeowners

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Construction Manager / Business Development Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
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  PulteGroup

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  Field Manager

  - Managed schedule progression and subcontractor adherence- Managed on-site design quality, company standards, budgets, and takeoff accuracies- Set appointments and maintained the customer experience through all construction phases - Ensured job sites adhere to company, OSHA safety, and SWPPP standards.- Resolved issues/conflicts related to daily construction activities (e.g., vendor contracts, work orders, job progress, design, inspections)- Managed site service work including 30 day, 90 day, and 1 year follow up warranty work and implemented systems for tracking work flow and follow up Show less

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  Metis Construction Services, LLC

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

  Project Manager

  - Managed all phases of the project including day to day operations and site visits – role combined both project management and superintendent responsibilities- Completed over 30 projects for clients including First Energy, Hoban High School, Dollar General, Summit County, etc. - Managed entire customer experience from preconstruction meetings, through construction, and close outs- Qualified, awarded, and wrote subcontracts, reviewed and approved submittals, RFIs, etc. - Performed take offs and procured materials for self performing aspects of the project- Managed project budgets and created monthly AIA invoices for progress billing- Coordinated site activities including daily tasks, quality control, schedule adherence, safety standards, etc.- Completed project closeouts including customer requested information, warranties, manuals, etc Show less

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  Industrial Commercial Construction

  Aug 2021 - Aug 2024

  - Responsible for overseeing all aspects of planning, bidding, supervising, and executing construction projects of company owned properties in the Michiana territory- Manage the regional construction team with the interview/hiring process, training, and ongoing supervision- Join the ownership/acquisitions team on prospective property site visits to provide due diligence - Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, designs, etc for building and tenant improvement projects- Direct design and engineering firms to establish construction drawings - Review and authorize subcontractor and purchase order request forms from the project management team - Perform regular site visits to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and problem solving. - Communicate with stakeholders regarding scope changes, budget tracking, schedule updates, etc. - Collaborate with the asset management team for the transition from construction project to lease management Show less - Responsible for planning, bidding, supervising, and executing construction projects of company owned properties- Reviewed and refined scopes of work, budgets, schedules, designs, etc. - Coordinated with tenants to review scopes of work, discuss design elements and project milestones, track changes to lease agreements, etc.- Reviewed bids and awarded subcontractor agreements- Procured various materials including dock equipment, lighting, HVAC equipment, siding, etc. - Varying by project, managed all onsite activities personally and/or overseeing superintendents / hired GCs- Reviewed and approved subcontractor invoices and vendor purchase orders for monthly billings- Tracked budgets with subcontractor buyouts, change orders, invoices, and purchase orders Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jul 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2023
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  Wayne Homes

  Sept 2024 - now

  Regional Director of Construction