Ronald Bennett is a highly experienced Chief Construction Estimator and Construction Manager with over 23 years of experience administering, estimating, and negotiating multi-million dollar construction contracts. He has expertise in project management, materials management, budget management, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. His most recent role was as Chief Estimator/Construction Manager for Servitas Group, where he managed all estimates and oversaw construction projects from bidding to completion. Prior to that, he held senior estimator and project manager roles with other construction companies.

1. RRONALDONALD BBENNETTENNETT
 406 WORTHAM RD ▪ COVINGTON, TN 38019  (901) 687-4543  RONNIEBENNETT7@GMAIL.COM
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR  CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
QQUALIFICATIONSUALIFICATIONS PPROFILEROFILE
Highly self-motivated and results-driven construction management professional with more than 23 years administering,
estimating, and negotiating multi-million dollar real estate and construction contracts. Detail-oriented without losing
sight of the big picture, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to strategize solutions in addressing work issues
even under stressful work conditions. Well-organized with multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to
achieve outstanding results from concurrent tasks. Decisive people management and exceptional interpersonal
communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork with colleagues across diverse ethnicities.
KKEYEY EEXPERTISEXPERTISE
• Construction & Engineering
Project Management
• Materials Management
• Business Development
• Project Budget Management
• Value Engineering
• Cost Management
• Contract and Sub-Contract
Negotiation & Management
• Contract Bidding & Awards
• Total Quality Management
• Process/Workflow
Improvement
• Relationship Management
(Customers, Public,
Government &
Contractors/Suppliers)
• Negotiations & Diplomacy
• Policies & Regulatory
Compliance (i.e. OSHA, etc.)
• Industry Apps: MS Project,
Xactimate, On Screen
Takeoff, MSB Estimating
Software, Quick Bid,
Timberline, SmartBid
• Productivity Apps: MS Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access, & Outlook) Adobe
Acrobat
• Internet: Email/Webmail,
Web Research, Social
Networking, & Online
Collaborative Computing
PPROFESSIONALROFESSIONAL EEXPERIENCEXPERIENCE
SERVITAS GROUP  IRVING, TX
Chief Estimator/Construction Manager 2011 – 2015
Managed all Estimates That Servitas was involved with. Wrote all conceptual estimates. Worked with
estimating team to complete hard bids for projects. Oversee buy out process to completion. Assisted
presentation team with presenting hard bid to owner. After the job began, I then became the construction
manager for the building of the project. This consisted of inspecting all construction trades working on
project. Worked with project superintendent to insure project came in on time and within
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COLORWORKS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES  CHARLOTTE, NC
Senior Estimator 2005 – 2011
Manage all estimates and material planning for this multi-family community development,
restoration, and remodeling company. Provide weekly status updates to owners and customers.
Perform value engineering. Develop business leads. Oversee up to 40 employees. Improved staff
morale and efficiency by utilizing several new vendors/subcontractors.
• Administered the estimating and negotiation of two $9M assisted living facilities in which one
was awarded. Reduced labor costs and competed a project 18 days ahead of schedule by
researching and purchasing a better roofing and siding product. Saved costs by introducing a new
sheathing method for roof decking
• Administered on-schedule estimate for a $25M student housing project at the University of North
Carolina in Charlotte.
• Played a key role in developing business leads that generated $2M in revenue.
• Created, estimated, and guided a student housing model building project with upscale finishes
costing of $45M.
• Directed the successful renovation of a 30-year-old 5-story condominium on a tabletop
construction; maintained the building’s core structure and met all hurricane-related regulations.
PILOT CATASTROPHE SERVICES  MOBILE, AL
Catastrophe Insurance Adjustor 2004 – 2005
Served in contract position travelling throughout East Coast of Florida to investigate and handle
catastrophe claims of up to $4.5M. Evaluated damage of commercial buildings, high-rises,
condominiums, and single-family homes.

2. • Closed claims without incident/complaint; commended for skills in the face of irate and
distraught business owners.
• Earned a reputation among clients and company representatives for delivering prompt and fair
resolution of claims.
JAC-CO CONSTRUCTION – MEMPHIS, TN
Project Manager / Estimator 1997 – 2004
Directed the daily operations of construction projects valued from $5,000 to $4M. Hired and
supervised a crew of 22. Coordinated on-site construction of residential and commercial buildings
damaged by water and fire. Interfaced with insurance agents and owners.
• Managed restoring an $840,000 home damaged by fire and later featured in Southern Living
magazine; completed the project within the 7-month deadline.
• Significantly reduced project delays by developing and implementing a scheduling system that
ensured material and labor availability.
PAUL DAVIS, INC. – MEMPHIS, TN
Project Manager / Estimator
1995 to 1999
Directed residential and commercial water damage and fire claims construction projects, including
site preparation
Materials procurement and coordination, quality control, zoning and permitting, labor resource
strategies, and final
Inspection with claims adjusters and clients. Negotiated, hired, and supervised subcontractors.