Eric Benton, CPE, VMA
Manager of Estimating at Planning & Management Services, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Michael Manderscheid
Eric has extensive construction experience and is very knowledgeable in all disciplines, especially civil, structural and architectural. This allows him to prepare accurate estimates on complex projects in a very timely manner, and also to provide thoughtful feedback and insights when interacting with project engineering teams or reviewing other estimators' work.
LinkedIn User
I have worked with Eric for several years on multiple projects. Eric is an excellent well rounded Principle Cost Estimator/Engineer. He has the ability to create accurate conceptual estimates from constantly changing, ambiguous information from clients. Eric has been an excellent mentor where my expertise is lacking and has helped me grow as a professional.
Michael Manderscheid
Eric has extensive construction experience and is very knowledgeable in all disciplines, especially civil, structural and architectural. This allows him to prepare accurate estimates on complex projects in a very timely manner, and also to provide thoughtful feedback and insights when interacting with project engineering teams or reviewing other estimators' work.
LinkedIn User
I have worked with Eric for several years on multiple projects. Eric is an excellent well rounded Principle Cost Estimator/Engineer. He has the ability to create accurate conceptual estimates from constantly changing, ambiguous information from clients. Eric has been an excellent mentor where my expertise is lacking and has helped me grow as a professional.
Michael Manderscheid
Eric has extensive construction experience and is very knowledgeable in all disciplines, especially civil, structural and architectural. This allows him to prepare accurate estimates on complex projects in a very timely manner, and also to provide thoughtful feedback and insights when interacting with project engineering teams or reviewing other estimators' work.
LinkedIn User
I have worked with Eric for several years on multiple projects. Eric is an excellent well rounded Principle Cost Estimator/Engineer. He has the ability to create accurate conceptual estimates from constantly changing, ambiguous information from clients. Eric has been an excellent mentor where my expertise is lacking and has helped me grow as a professional.
Michael Manderscheid
Eric has extensive construction experience and is very knowledgeable in all disciplines, especially civil, structural and architectural. This allows him to prepare accurate estimates on complex projects in a very timely manner, and also to provide thoughtful feedback and insights when interacting with project engineering teams or reviewing other estimators' work.
LinkedIn User
I have worked with Eric for several years on multiple projects. Eric is an excellent well rounded Principle Cost Estimator/Engineer. He has the ability to create accurate conceptual estimates from constantly changing, ambiguous information from clients. Eric has been an excellent mentor where my expertise is lacking and has helped me grow as a professional.
Credentials
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Value Management Associate (VMA)
SAVE InternationalJun, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)
American Society of Professional EstimatorsAug, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Planning & Management Services, Inc.
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Estimating
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Aug 2018 - Present
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Principle Cost Engineer
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Nov 2012 - Present
P&M specializes in state of the art project delivery, planning and project controls services in; Estimating, Scheduling, Cost Controls, Earned Value, Risk & Forensic Claims Management.Responsibilities include providing clients and owners with the best analysis of costs for their projects from the Conceptual Stages through Design Development and Final Design. This is provided through timely and accurate construction cost estimates, life cycle cost analysis, value engineering studies, claim reviews, expert testimony and construction management. Some of the most resent projects include:*Lynnwood Link Extension, Sound Transit, Seattle, WA*North Link Independent Cost Estimates, Sound Transit, Seattle, WA*North Lake Sammamish Flow Diversion, King County, WA*Project Formulation Program, King County WTD, King County, WA*Master Planning Resiliency, King County WTD, King County, WA*West Point Sanitary Treatment Raw Sewage Pump Project, King County WTD, King County, WA*North Mercer Island Enatai Sewer Interceptor, King County, WA*Georgetown Wet Weather Wastewater Treatment Facility, King County, WA*Oxygen Generation & Dissolution System, West Point Wastewater Treatment Facility, King County*Lower Russell Road Levee Setback, King County*South Magnolia Combined Sewer Overflow Storage and Conveyance Project: Seattle, WA*Seattle Public Utilities Waste Water Treatment CSO Program*Cedar Hills Landfill Closure A7 Stage 1; King Co. Solid Waste Div., Maple Valley, WA*Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications and Expansion, Woodinville, WA*Asset Management IDIQ, Port of Seattle, SeaTac Airport, WA*Port Hadlock Sanitary Sewer ULID, Jefferson County, WA*BEST Study (similar to VE Study), Sammamish State Park, Issaquah, WA *Value Engineering Study, Olympic Hills Elementary School, Seattle, WA*Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, Area 8 Development and Facility Relocation, King County, WA
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ProDims
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Cost Estimator
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Feb 2011 - Nov 2012
ProDims is a construction estimating and management company providing services to owners, architects, engineers, and government agencies for buildings, heavy civil and transit projects . Services include project estimating, cost engineering, cost reviews, economic analysis, project controls, project management, scheduling and project inspection services. Eric provided conceptual cost estimating through final engineers estimates, value engineering, economic analysis and other estimating services. The main client base was the Sound Transit, Pierce Transit, US Govt., US Navy, regional and local governments. Some of those projects included; *East Link Light Rail Project, Sound Transit, Bellevue, WA *Pierce Transit CNG Facility, Lakewood, WA *Holden Mine Remediation (Mine Closing), Chelan, WA *Sacramento & American Rivers Levee Improvements, Sacramento, CA *Seismic Upgrades to Bldg 98 at Naval Base Kitsap *New Tunnel under existing Rail Line at Naval Base Kitsap *Bremerton Naval Hospital Life Saftey Study *Piers, Docks, Fencing at Naval Base Kitsap *Dry Dock Sewer/Mechanical Upgrades at Naval Base Kitsap *Thornton Creek Value Engineering Study, Seattle, WA *NOAA NW Facilities Program Study, Seattle, WA *IORC Readiness Center, Camp Murry, WA *Multiple Value Engineering Studies for the Army Corp of Engineers, Seattle, WA
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Sr. Construction Manager
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
Oversaw all aspects of Construction Management, Estimating and Project Management for company projects through out the Western United States. Waka is a General Contractor specializing in building/structural renovations, transportation, civil, remediation, excavation/material handling, and industrial construction services. Waka is a small disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), 8(a), minority owned, and HUB Zone contractor that focuses on providing both general and niche construction services to commercial, federal, and private clients throughout the Western United States.
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Pro-Cost
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate
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Feb 2007 - Sep 2009
Provided various clients through out the United States and Canada with complete Construction Cost Estimates from conceptual stages through final bid. Types of construction include large box retail sites/buildings, mid/high rise buildings, schools, medical, prisons, restaurants, gas stations, remodels, additions, site/civil work, roads/bridges, value engineering, and cost savings. Some of Eric's main clients included Costco, Safeway, Walmart and Home Depot. Provided various clients through out the United States and Canada with complete Construction Cost Estimates from conceptual stages through final bid. Types of construction include large box retail sites/buildings, mid/high rise buildings, schools, medical, prisons, restaurants, gas stations, remodels, additions, site/civil work, roads/bridges, value engineering, and cost savings. Some of Eric's main clients included Costco, Safeway, Walmart and Home Depot.
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Chief Estimator
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May 2001 - Feb 2007
Chief Estimator of a $60 million earthwork and general contracting firm. Estimated and Negotiated large site work projects from Conceputual Design to Construction Drawings. Projects such as; Large Master Planned Communities, Subdivisions, Road Reconstruction, State Hwy Widening and improvements, large site construction, and deep hole excavations. Chief Estimator of a $60 million earthwork and general contracting firm. Estimated and Negotiated large site work projects from Conceputual Design to Construction Drawings. Projects such as; Large Master Planned Communities, Subdivisions, Road Reconstruction, State Hwy Widening and improvements, large site construction, and deep hole excavations.
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Piveta Brothers Construction
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Project Manager/Estimator
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1999 - 2001
Estimated Projects, Presented Bids, Managed Projects, and Client Relations for a public works earthwork and underground utilties General Contracting Firm. Specializing in expansion of public sewer and water infrastructure, and general building site construction. Estimated Projects, Presented Bids, Managed Projects, and Client Relations for a public works earthwork and underground utilties General Contracting Firm. Specializing in expansion of public sewer and water infrastructure, and general building site construction.
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Education
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Brigham Young University
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Green River Community College
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SAVE International