Construction Industry Management professional seeks to use high-quality history in supervisory position. More than 15 years’ solid experience in all aspects of construction.
Benjamin H. Hawkins
Profile: Construction Industry Management professional seeks to use high-quality history in supervisory position. More than 15 years’ solid experience in all aspects of construction.
Qualifications:
Managed entire construction process from bid lists to openings including openings of over 100 full service restaurants. In-depth knowledge of construction techniques and scheduling, land planning, site evaluation, bid gathering and cost estimation. Highly motivated, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and possess well-developed negotiation skills. Comfortable in establishing project budgets, bidding, quality control, schedule and cost control and turn-over of projects at designated time on a regular basis. Provide and have demonstrated leadership and quality decision making.
Professional Experience:
July 2008-Present Superintendent
S.A. Kennedy, Inc.
Oversight, allocataion and monitoring of workforces in various areas to maintain adequate manpower balance, efficiency and productivity. Coordinates the material and equipment requirements with construction schedules. Provides technical direction in construction methods to craft supervisors and foreman to attain quality control. Maintaining production controls and
verifies the construction progress at prescribed intervals.
March 1993-June 2007 Construction Manager/Facilities Manager
Brinker International
Organized and monitored construction of new Chili's, Romano's Macaroni Grill and On the Border restaurants. Functioned as prime liaison between Design, Property Development, Operations, Real Estate and Construction in the planning process as well as maintained quality control. Develped and analyzed bid list; awarded general contractor contracts. Established and monitored construction schedule/progress as well as maintained quality control. Ensured project costs stayed within approved amounts and projects were completed on time.
Facilities Manager
Supervised major maintenance and remodel projects of all Brinker concepts
on East Coast of the United States except Florida.
June 1989-March 1993 Construction Manager/Franchisee Consultant
Al Copeland Enterprises
Coordinated construction of new Popeye's and Church's restaurants. Worked with architects and engineers in development of drawings for construction sites. Oversaw project bids and awarded general contracts. Completed site inspections during construction. Responsible for final inspections upon completion of construction.
Franchisee Consultant
Counseled with franchisee's architect, engineer and general contractors in developing plans for stores. Advised franchisee on awarding contracts, quality control and construction schedule.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Southern Polytechnic State University
AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS
United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain since 1988.
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