Benjamin Smetana

Project Manager at Pacific Tech Construction, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Jacksonville, Florida Area

    • United States
    • Defense & Space
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Construction Operations Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

      Jacksonville, Florida Area

    • Medical Facilities Manager and Master Training Specilist
      • Oct 2015 - Jul 2018

      Camp Pendelton Multi role position involving the following: Command Facilities Manager for a 20-acre campus with 31 buildings overseeing the execution of $5.2 million in construction projects. Campus maintenance performed by internal shops, (Builder, Low Voltage, Locks, Utilities and Grounds Maintenance) and NAVFAC via MAXIMO work orders or by contract. Teaching Naval Personnel how to deploy a 150 bed Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF 150) anywhere in the world in 10 days. Teaching and… Show more Multi role position involving the following: Command Facilities Manager for a 20-acre campus with 31 buildings overseeing the execution of $5.2 million in construction projects. Campus maintenance performed by internal shops, (Builder, Low Voltage, Locks, Utilities and Grounds Maintenance) and NAVFAC via MAXIMO work orders or by contract. Teaching Naval Personnel how to deploy a 150 bed Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF 150) anywhere in the world in 10 days. Teaching and directing the construction of all mechanical systems involved with an EMF 150 including potable/waste water systems, galley, HVAC, power generation and distribution, showers, domestic and commercial laundry, latrines, cold storage, medical grade O2, fuel distribution, boilers, redundant power systems etc. Scheduling and performing the maintenance for all mechanical systems of an EMF 150 training set valued at $25 million. Curriculum developer- **Developed the current standard operating procedure (SOP) used by the Civil Engineering Corps for the construction of an EMF 150. ** Developed 80 hours of EMF instruction based off of the SOP for the deployment, construction and maintenance of the EMF 150 and its support elements.** Commendation Medal Show less

    • Operations Supervisor
      • Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

      Coronado CA Assigned multiple designations while at this versatile and fast paced command, some of the more prominent include: Deployed with SEAL Team-1 to remote locations in Afghanistan to perform contingency construction operations including bridge construction and desighn, check points, road repairs, bridge repairs, equipment procurement, armored vehicle heavy machinegun support, CBRN decontamination, detainee security, camp security and maintenance. Commendation Medal Operations Lead for LOGSU-1… Show more Assigned multiple designations while at this versatile and fast paced command, some of the more prominent include: Deployed with SEAL Team-1 to remote locations in Afghanistan to perform contingency construction operations including bridge construction and desighn, check points, road repairs, bridge repairs, equipment procurement, armored vehicle heavy machinegun support, CBRN decontamination, detainee security, camp security and maintenance. Commendation Medal Operations Lead for LOGSU-1 Headquarters: Coordinated the movement of and tracked the qualifications, training and deployment readiness for 350 personnel across 12 departments. Assigned the most qualified and ready personnel to four SEAL Teams, two forward deployed NSW Units and other contingencies ensuring the SEAL Commanders had the best qualified personnel for their specific needs. Achevement medal Development board member for CBRN capability and response protocol for NSWG-1 commands. Show less

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Mechanical Branch Director
      • Jul 2010 - Jan 2013

      Sigonella Italy **The Lead Production Division Supervisor for the largest SEABEE maned division in the largest NAVFAC in the Civil Engineering Corps.** Had the privilege of directing the Mechanical Branch in the daily operations of a Plumbing Shop, HVAC Shop, Low Voltage Shop and Electronics Shop. Overseeing 4 excellent shop supervisors encompassing 36 of our nation’s best active duty military and 35 local national unionized civilians. FEAD QA inspector for a $2.9 million BEQ project, $1.5 million… Show more **The Lead Production Division Supervisor for the largest SEABEE maned division in the largest NAVFAC in the Civil Engineering Corps.** Had the privilege of directing the Mechanical Branch in the daily operations of a Plumbing Shop, HVAC Shop, Low Voltage Shop and Electronics Shop. Overseeing 4 excellent shop supervisors encompassing 36 of our nation’s best active duty military and 35 local national unionized civilians. FEAD QA inspector for a $2.9 million BEQ project, $1.5 million hanger project, $80k galley steam project and approximately $1.5 million in other combined projects. Plumbing Shop Supervisor Maintaining 98% metrics compliance. Military STAR Safety Award for excellence in workplace safety, 3 Achievement Medals Show less

    • Weapons and Tactics Instructor
      • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

      Gulfport MS Qualified over 3,000 SEABEES from nine Naval Construction Force units as world wide deployment ready during the peak of the Afghanistan Troop Surge. Dedicated over 250 days to the field to teach students Squad Leader Combat Skills, Land Navigation, Radio Communication, M-240b, AT-4, MK-19, Convoy Security, Tactical Movement on Urban Terrain, Breaching, Military Instructor School and Battalion Level Field Training Exercises. Certified as Master Training Specialist

    • Quality Control Inspector
      • Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

      Gulfport MS Lead Battalion Quality Control Inspector. Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and code compliance throughout the initiation, planning, execution, control and closing phases of project construction. Responsible for 18 projects spanning six countries with a cost estimation of over $100 million. Conducted all planning phase meetings, cross checked all project packages for material calculations, manday calculations, safety compliance, code compliance. Directed al RFI/FAR's, provided… Show more Lead Battalion Quality Control Inspector. Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and code compliance throughout the initiation, planning, execution, control and closing phases of project construction. Responsible for 18 projects spanning six countries with a cost estimation of over $100 million. Conducted all planning phase meetings, cross checked all project packages for material calculations, manday calculations, safety compliance, code compliance. Directed al RFI/FAR's, provided detailed reports to the Operations Officer, conducted daily onsite inspections and photo situation reports for every NMCB 133 project in the Pacific area of operations. Conducted closeout and punch list meetings with NAVFAC, PWD, Army Corps and foreign national customers including government officials. Achevement Medal

    • Project Supervisor / Platoon Commander
      • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

      Gulfport MS Planned, estimated and executed three projects in Kuwait valued at $750k in materials each. Conducted planning phase calculations from homeport in Mississippi then executed in country. Overcame major logistical and environmental challenges while Operationally leading a crew of 21 highly skilled technicians and Administratively leading a Platoon of 60 of our nation’s finest Men and Women. Achevement Medal

    • Project Crew Leader / Emergency Management Officer
      • Nov 2003 - Dec 2006

      Cornwall England Assisted in the maintenance and repair of a 27-acre Air Base and a very large scale underground Nuclear Blast Resistant facility (TEB). Insured climate control systems for underground network were in top working order. Worked extensively inn CBRN defense for the base and conducted joint national exercises. Achevement Medal

    • Shop Supervisor / Crew leader
      • Nov 2001 - Nov 2003

      Little Creek VA Lead a shop that maintained an inventory of enough mechanical equipment to construct a 7,000 man camp ready to deploy anywhere in the world with 48 hours’ notice and be self sufficient for up to 90 days. Assisted in the largest Amphibious Operation in the history of the United States. We Built Camp Patriot Kuwait 2002-2003. A 10,000 man camp and massive logistical hub with a 5,000 footlong causeway that sat 20' off the water, hover craft landing pads, salt water purification, fuel and… Show more Lead a shop that maintained an inventory of enough mechanical equipment to construct a 7,000 man camp ready to deploy anywhere in the world with 48 hours’ notice and be self sufficient for up to 90 days. Assisted in the largest Amphibious Operation in the history of the United States. We Built Camp Patriot Kuwait 2002-2003. A 10,000 man camp and massive logistical hub with a 5,000 footlong causeway that sat 20' off the water, hover craft landing pads, salt water purification, fuel and ammunition stores and other massive facilities that spear headed Operation Iraqi Freedom. (48 hour deployment notice, camp ready for troops in less than a week.) Two Achevement Medals Built two other 7,000-man camps in two different countries. Worked Extensively with Reverse Osmosis for salt water purification, showers, laundry latrines, field power distribution. Field construction management during contingency operations, actual CBRN defense and camp defense. Show less

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technician
      • Nov 1998 - Nov 2001

      Sigonella Italy Worked as a technician in a HVAC shop, RO Water Treatment Plant, Electrodialysis Water Treatment plant, 4 Wells, Water Line Repair Shop, Two Waste Water Treatment Plants, Large Steam Boiler Plant and Backflow Preventer Testing Shop. Shops support a major Naval Air and weapons station in Italy with multiple large support sites and thousands of facilities assets.

Education

  • Syracuse University
    Project Management Professional, Project Management
    2018 - 2018
  • Thomas Edison State University
    Associate of Arts - AA, Facilities Planning and Management
    2015 - 2018
  • Naval Education and Training Command
    Advanced Utilities School, Planning Estimating, HVAC, Water/Waste Water Treatment, Boilers, Controls, Plumbing
    2006 - 2007
  • Naval Education and Training Command
    Basic Utilities School, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
    1998 - 1998

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