Experience
Ben is a mission-critical construction management and engineering professional, responsible for managing people and teams of subcontractors, vendors and consultants for complex projects. Ben’s blend of construction, engineering and international business skills allow him to create lasting relationships across multiple disciplines. He leverages the creativity of his teams to proactively manage projects in the data center environment while developing high-performing teams.
In his current role, Ben is responsible for leading the Americas Projects Team, providing project management services across data center portfolios in the United States and Canada.
Specialties
- Project Management
- Commissioning
- Engineering
- Team Development
Career Highlights
Projects Executive, CBRE Data Center Solutions (DCS)
- Leads team of project managers, providing proactive project solutions across the Americas portfolio.
MEP Project Manager, Mortenson Construction
- Demonstrate successful and strategic leadership of large, complex construction projects for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and low voltage scopes of work.
- Technical expert for MEP, Low Voltage, WiFi, Audio / Visual, Network, Elevator and Life Safety Systems.
- Provide direction for procurement, construction, commissioning, transition to occupancy and warranty activities.
Mechanical Engineer / Commissioning Agent, Sebesta Blomberg
- Manage and perform commissioning of complex projects up to $500,000 for Higher Education, Research, Healthcare, Museum, Sports and Mission Critical markets in both the private and public sectors.
- Review building automation system operating data to resolve integrated equipment and controls performance issues.
- Provide design review services for complex facilities, both national and international.
- Troubleshoot equipment and control failures (centralized and de-centralized HVAC equipment and controls).
Education/Accolades
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – University of Minnesota
- (In Progress) Masters in Business Administration – University of St. Thomas
- Licensed Mechanical Engineer
- LEED BD+C Accredited Professional
- Certified Data Center Management Professional