Ben Nelson

Ben Nelson has a diverse work experience in the construction industry. Ben currently holds the position of Project Director at Pike Construction Services, a role they took on in November 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager at the same company, starting in August 2020 and February 2017 respectively. Before joining Pike Construction Services, Ben worked as an Assistant Project Manager at Pike Construction Services for nearly five years, from October 2012 to February 2017.

Before their time at Pike Construction Services, Ben worked as a Project Engineer at The Hayner Hoyt Corporation from May 2011 to October 2012, where they assisted in the management of commercial construction projects. Ben gained valuable experience in overseeing submittals, RFIs, and project closeout documents.

In 2010, Ben had an internship at SU/ESF Habitat for Humanity, where they served as a Student Project Manager.

Early in their career, Ben worked as a Mason Tender at Nelson Masonry LLC from June 2005 to August 2010.

Throughout their work experience, Ben has built expertise in various aspects of project management, including subcontractor/supplier contracting, schedule management, submittal/RFI control, change order management, sustainable/LEED construction, unit personalization/customization management, subcontractor/owner invoicing, project closeout documentation, and warranty management. Ben has worked on a wide range of commercial construction projects, particularly in the Senior Living, Multi-Family, and Healthcare sectors, with project sizes ranging from $3MM to $50MM.

Ben Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Construction Management and Engineering from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Ben attended the university from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, they attended the University at Albany, SUNY in 2007 and 2008, although no degree or field of study information is available for this period. In terms of additional certifications, Ben Nelson obtained the following:

1. Certified Passive House Builder from PhiUS (Passive House Institute US) in January 2022.

2. LEED AP BD+C from USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) in October 2011.

3. OSHA 30 Hour Training - Construction Industry in May 2008 (institution not specified).