Benjamin Loeffert

Project Manager at LeChase Construction

Rochester, New York, United States

About

I am a Project Manager for LeChase Construction in Rochester, NY. I provide construction management services to deliver high quality projects, on time and within budget. I have construction experience on health care, education, gaming, entertainment, manufacturing, office, and hospitality projects. I graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Master in Engineering degree in 2011. My studies focused on Construction Management and Structural Engineering. Specialties: Leading internal staff and external stakeholders on numerous, successful projects, Success as a Construction Manager at Risk, Agency Construction Manager, General Contractor, and Design Builder, Reviewing and understanding construction documents, Bidding and RFP responses, Constructability reviews, Procurement and contracting, Budget, cost, and change order management, Creating and maintaining schedules in Primavera and Microsoft Project, Managing and resolving RFIs, Construction modeling using Autodesk Revit, Coordinating mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems using Autodesk Navisworks, Organizing and facilitating the submittal process, Laser scanning and creating BIMs from point clouds, Using BIM software to create quantity takeoffs of 3D building models, Utilizing mobile technology to benefit construction in the field, Application of ACI and AISC codes in construction,

Experience

  • Project Manager at LeChase Construction
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Project Manager at Buffalo Construction Consultants, Inc.
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 · 4 yrs

  • LPCiminelli (2421 Main St. Buffalo, NY)
    • Project Engineer
      Jul 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Design Engineer
      Apr 2011 - Jul 2016 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Lead design and subcontractor coordination by leveraging BIM (Building Information Models). Preconstruction services such as scheduling, constructability review, subcontractor scoping, bidder prequalification, and bid management. Utilize BIMs for scheduling (4D BIM) and estimating (5D BIM). Laser scan for installation QA/QC and to verify existing job site conditions. Advise project teams in mobile technology best practices.

  • Landscaper at Henry Services
    May 2007 - Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Worked as part of a team to complete landscaping projects for private and corporate customers. Responsible for maintaining quality of work, running company equipment, and finishing jobs in a timely manner.

  • Mason at Loeffert Masonry
    Jun 2002 - Sep 2006 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Plan and execute stone and brick masonry designs such as fireplace faces and house fronts to customer specifications. Negotiated and problem solved with builders, home owners, and material suppliers to create a lasting product and achieve superior customer satisfaction.