10 LARRY BENOWICH

Grove Lane, Ardsley, New York, NY 10502 (914) 693-9685

lbbce17c@westpost.net
GM / VP OF OPERATIONS
Growth Strategies / Business Operations / P&L / Project Management / Sales / Cos
t Controls
Labor / Systems / High Tech / CRM / Bid Process / Multi-Site / Negotiations / VR
M / Team Building
As an electrical systems designer, construction manager and operations executive
, I have led a long list of complex commercial and specialty trades projects to
on-time completion. Also made significant contributions to new business developm
ent and managing key customer/vendor relationships. Strong management skills, at
tention to detail and a focus on quality have reduced risk and improved profits.
Can contribute immediately by:
* Delivering large-scale projects on-time and on-budget
* Adapting to new technology and changing market conditions
* Strengthening project controls and reporting to meet budgets
* Leading complex, multi-site projects efficiently and profitably
Out-front leader, team player, not afraid of tackling major challenges. Past Mem
ber of the New York City Technical College Advisory Board and Instructor of Prem
ise Wiring at NYU. As an undergraduate at NYU and Lehman College, majored in Ele
ctrical Technology and took numerous courses in liberal arts, business and manag
ement.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Managed successful startup to $20M sales. Identified growing market in fast trac
k interior electrical fit-outs for construction managers, general contractors an
d end users. Leveraged previous experience at High-Tech Electrical (HTE) to deve
lop new business, control costs and set up efficient systems. Grew business to $
20M in six years.
Quick completion leads to $48M in business. HTE was asked to manage emergency pr
oject with new client to build out switch sites, web hosting sites and data cent
ers. Mobilized, motivated, trained and led staff to meet short time frame of com
plex installation turnarounds. Successful completion led to 20 projects over six
years worth $48M.
Played key role in build-out of state-of-the-art Nokia Theatre. HTE was selected
as electrical contractor for transforming NYC landmark. Involved in pre-constru
ction planning, value engineering and construction. Successfully designed & inst
alled electrical, life/safety, lighting, audio and other systems for $20M projec
t.
Led electrical design/build for simultaneous projects. HTE worked with major int
ernational construction manager, engineers and architects on two complex project
s; Apple Computer's flagship NYC store and total rehab of a 21-story commercial
building. Completed $5M and $6M projects on time and under budget.
Mastered leading edge technologies to open new markets. Petrocelli Electric (PEC
) had an opportunity to break into fiber optic cable. As Project Manager, worked
with Manhattan Cable Television on pilot program. Quickly built expertise and e
xpanded business to banks and brokerage houses, building private data networks w
orth $50M.
Established fast-growing Communication Services Division. Changing telecommunica
tions market created new business opportunity for PEC. Encouraged by sales prosp
ects, trained personnel to provide highly complex wiring services for large-scal
e voice and data systems. Company was soon recognized as an NYC market leader.
CAREER HISTORY
Project Executive, E-J Electrical Installations Co, 2009-2010. Joined $250M comp
any post-acquisition of High-Tech Electrical Services Corp. Tasked to grow and i
mprove both sales and profitability. Reorganized estimating, streamlined field o
perations and opened new markets. Managed staff of 75 and $5M budget.
General Manager, High-Tech Electrical Services Corp., 1994 to 2009. Managed over
all operations including business development and financial oversight for this $
20M electrical construction company. Directed bid and estimating process includi
ng all negotiations for closing of work opportunities. P&L responsibility over s
taff of 135.
Earlier: Was VP of Sales and Operations for Petrocelli Electric Co after startin
g as Project Manager. Also, Project Manager with Arby's for two years. Began car
eer with Heifetz Metal Crafts as Plant Electrician and was promoted to Chief Ele
ctrician.
Personal Interests: Volunteer with Westchester Family Services, Member of the Ne
w York Electrical Association of Contractors. Also enjoy traveling, skiing, soft
ball, golf, tennis, reading and spending time with family and friends.