Todd Benda
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Gil Haugan Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
As a construction manager or general contractor, I manage data exchange and communications between project owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors. Review contracts, change orders, submittals and pay requests. As a subcontractor I over see the installation of precast concrete such as columns, beams, corefloor and double tees. I also manage the installation of structural and miscellaneous steel, steel joist and steel decking. As a construction manager or general contractor, I manage data exchange and communications between project owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors. Review contracts, change orders, submittals and pay requests. As a subcontractor I over see the installation of precast concrete such as columns, beams, corefloor and double tees. I also manage the installation of structural and miscellaneous steel, steel joist and steel decking.
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Warrenton Steel -Metal Distributor - Waterjet Cutting
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
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Journey Construction
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United States
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Project Manager - Steel & Precast Erection
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2021
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Gil Haugan Construction
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SIoux Falls, SD
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Project Coordinator
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2020
As a construction manager or general contractor, I manage data exchange and communications between project owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors. Review contracts, change orders, submittals and pay requests. As a subcontractor I over see the installation of precast concrete such as columns, beams, corefloor and double tees. I also manage the installation of structural and miscellaneous steel, steel joist and steel decking. As a construction manager or general contractor, I manage data exchange and communications between project owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors. Review contracts, change orders, submittals and pay requests. As a subcontractor I over see the installation of precast concrete such as columns, beams, corefloor and double tees. I also manage the installation of structural and miscellaneous steel, steel joist and steel decking.
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P&M Steel Company
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Sioux Falls, S.D.
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Estimator/Sales/IT
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2012 - Oct 2015
Complete estimates of rebar, structural steel, stairs and railing by project bid date using design drawings, specifications and addendums. Created and implemented estimating spreadsheets to increase reinforcement estimate efficiency. Set up estimating software to increase overall estimating efficiencies. Managed the purchase of computer hardware and oversaw the operation of the company network. Managed the implementation of companywide software system to effectively complete all aspects of retail sales, inventory, purchasing and production control. Show less
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Safety/Human Resource/IT/Accounts Payable
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2011 - 2012
In lieu of previous Purchasing responsibilities I was responsible for accurately and timely completing the payment of all invoices. Duties include coding and entering data into the software system. Printing and mailing of checks to vendors and filing invoices.
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Safety/Human Resource/IT/Purchasing Manager
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2010 - 2011
In addition to previous Safety, Human Resource and Information Technology duties I was responsible for purchasing and on time delivery of material required for shop fabrication. Purchasing duties included nesting of cut to length material into appropriate lengths that could be purchased from the lowest bidder to meet delivery requirements.
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Safety/Human Resource/IT Manager
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2008 - 2010
In addition to previous Safety and Human Resource duties I oversaw the operation of the company computer network, hardware and software. These duties included hardware purchases and overseeing the successful completion of software updates and assisting outside sources when troubleshooting problems.
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Safety/Human Resource Manager
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2007 - 2008
In addition to previous safety responsibilities I was responsible for all aspects of Human Resources. Conducting employee candidate interviews, dealing with employee misconduct, train and administer company benefits and complete employee terminations.
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Safety Manager/Estimator
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2006 - 2007
In conjunction with estimating responsibilities I was responsible for completing all the duties of the Safety Manager. Some of these duties included conducting safety training to adhere to OSHA requirements, tracking injuries and reporting the data on OSHA 300 forms, reporting injuries to workman’s compensation provider and providing communication and support for the injured employee.
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Estimator
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2004 - 2006
Complete estimates of rebar, structural steel, stairs and railing by project bid date using design drawings, specifications and addendums. Increased estimator productivity by approximately 25 % by successfully implementing estimating software and custom created spreadsheets.
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Detailer
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2003 - 2004
Complete shop drawings using AutoCAD for cast in place reinforcement, masonry reinforcement, structural steel, stairs and railing.
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Benda Construction, LLC
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SIoux Falls, S.D.
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Owner/Laborer
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2000 - 2003
Successfully created and operated a residential construction company. Projects included bathroom remodels, basement finish, deck addition, roofing and new home construction. Duties included quoting, sales, obtaining required permits, project labor and all financial duties. Successfully created and operated a residential construction company. Projects included bathroom remodels, basement finish, deck addition, roofing and new home construction. Duties included quoting, sales, obtaining required permits, project labor and all financial duties.
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Project Manager
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1997 - 2000
Manage the successful supply of reinforcement, structural steel, stairs and handrail to meet project deadlines. Work closely with architects, engineers, detailers, vendors, contractors, shop employees and building owners to supply project material while making required adjustments to project schedules. Ensure proper invoicing to accommodate project and customer invoicing requirements.Work with in house structural engineers to complete design build documents for efficient construction of supplied material. Show less
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Detailing Sales
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1993 - 1997
Completed quotes, shop drawings and invoicing of small fabrication projects. Worked closely with customers to understand the scope of the project and to grasp the vision of the end goal often times starting with incomplete data. Projects may include working closely with engineers to communicate the desired result so that material can be appropriately designed.
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Inside Sales
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1987 - 1993
Retail sales of stock and fabricated rebar and steel products. Completed quotes and orders via the phone and over the counter customer contact.
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Detailer
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May 1985 - 1987
Complete shop drawings by hand for cast in place reinforcement, masonry reinforcement, structural steel, stairs and railing.
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Education
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North Dakota State School of Science
Associate's degree, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology -
University of South Dakota at Springfield
Architectural Drafting & Estimating