JEAN BENOIT
219 River Street, Boston, MA 02126 jeanbenoit03[at]yahoo.com (617) 296-0580

OBJECTIVE
I am seeking an opportunity where my construction management and estimating skills can be of service.

EDUCATION

Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Minor in Project Management, Class of 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sagamore Plumbing and Heating November 2007-December 2009
Project Manager, Estimator Weymouth, MA
Managed third-party contractors, including safety oversight, processed invoices and review change order documents, environmental design specification compliance and similar project specifications and requirements.
Assisted in weekly schedule review to ensure project milestone were proceeding as planned,
Identified opportunities for schedule improvements.
Interfaced daily with clients regarding project needs, project status and coordinated as required to resolve issues with site construction, procurement and/or engineering.
Reviewed engineering designs, drawings, blueprints and other related engineering documents to identify potential problems ahead of time and pro-actively implement solutions.
Attended project team meetings regularly to discuss risk management reviews, process changes, reinforce practices and obtain feedback on estimates.
Received and reviewed data to determine material and labor requirements and prepared itemized lists and bids as required by client specifications.

Aqualine Resources Inc. June 2004-October 2007
Project Manager, Estimator Bedford, MA

Water and energy management company with national clients; turnkey solutions; services the commercial market; specializes in working with universities, healthcare, hospitality, government and large residential facilities.
Oversaw all on-site project activities to ensure projects were completed on schedule, within budget and in accordance with engineering design.
Performed inspections of construction activities to ensure conformance with approved designs and plans.
Coordinated and communicated between field, designers and clients.
Obtained approvals and permits for new jobs and approved subcontractor and vendor invoices.
Ensured that construction plans were in agreement with customer expectations and identified points at which contractual obligations were met.
Grainger Industrial Supply September 2003-July 2004
Inventory Manager Boston, MA
Managed the requirements of the company for general running of business.
Kept the bills of material with its original copies.
Handled all staff of company by providing for their requirements on a daily basis.
Created reports on inventory, accounting and purchasing.
Kept records of supplies and materials with the help of Grainger Doc Works.
COOP EXPERIENCE

Mass Construction Inc. September 2002-May 2004
Auto-cad structural design; construction design. Boston, MA
Assisted in estimating and Shop drawing review.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
Windows Office; Quick-Pen estimating software; Estimation estimating software; Plumbing Apprentice Certificate; Active member of NESB since 2003; Active member of ISPE since 2008, OSHA 30 CERTIFICATION.