BENJAMIN J KENNEY

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Summary of qualifications

 § Professional Construction Project Manager having substantial experience in federal, state and private contracts. 

 

Professional experience

 

2007 - Current              Solution Contracting, Inc.           Waikoloa, HI

Owner

§ General Contractor performing commercial construction services on the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai and Guam.  Recent contracts include:

  • Replace Wharf at Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor – DLNR
  • Pohakuloa Fuel Facility – PTA US Army
  • Earthquake Repairs Hapuna Beach State Park - DLNR
  • Terminal Repairs Kona Int. Airport – State of Hawaii, DOT
  • Guam Navy Hospital Renovation – US Navy, NAVFAC
  • Replace Baggage Kona Int. Airport – State of Hawaii, DOT
  • Hulihee Palace – State of Hawaii, DLNR
  • Kekahakai State Park – State of Hawaii, DLNR
  • Various Tenant Contracts - Queens’ MarketPlace  – Waikoloa, HI
  • Various Renovations & Improvements – LDS Church FM Group

2005-2007                    Bodell Construction             Salt Lake City, UT

Project Manager

§ Successfully completed construction of the Queens’ MarketPlace in Waikoloa, HI.  Project consisted of over 160,000 sf of modern commercial retail and office space.  Included all civil improvements and high-end resort amenities.  Project total $41 Million.

2002-2005                    Parsons Corporation               Pasadena, CA

Project Manager

§ Successfully executed Design/Build Air Force contracts including:

  • Seymour Johnson AFB, NC       Multi-Family Housing      $38M
  • Randolph AFB, TX                    Historic Remodel           $11M
  • Managed all aspects of project design including Design-Build coordination with our A&E team partners.
  • Managed project team including Safety, Quality Control, Superintendent and office staff.
  • Managed total performance including schedule and cost controls.
  • Managed all correspondence, reporting, meetings with Air Force customers.
  • Negotiated all change directives and cost proposals.
  • Managed total safety plan compliance including training, monitoring and enforcement. 

1999-2002                 Evergreene Construction               Salt Lake City, UT

Assistant Project Manager        

§ Successfully executed various Multi-Family contracts including:

  • Deer Mountain, Park City, UT    Resort Development      $16M
  • Rose Cove, Farmington, UT      Senior Living Resort       $12M
  • Fox Bay, Park City, UT             Vacation Condo’s           $14M

1993-1999                    Bodell Construction             Salt Lake City, UT

Assistant Project Manager

§ Assisted in various State of Utah projects and Multi-Family Housing

  • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Theater      State of Utah       $11M
  • River Oaks Multi-Family                            Sandy, Utah        $19M
  • River View Multi-Family                             Murray, Utah       $15M

 

Education

1996 - 1999                  University of Utah              Salt Lake City, Utah

BA Business Administration

Languages

About Me

 

Fluent in Spanish

I am an Eagle Scout and continue to this day working with young people in Scouting.  I published a book of construction poetry a few years ago.  Volume two coming soon.  My interests include fly-fishing, hiking, camping and anything in the great outdoors.  I have five daughters, one son and a very patient wife.