Harald von Fischer Benzon

Harald von Fischer-Benzon

Vice President, Construction Services

EDUCATION & REGISTRATION(S)

  • M.S., Engineering Management, University of Florida
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Washington
  • Engineer in Training, Georgia

Harald von Fischer-Benzon is a Vice President with Draper & Associates’ (Draper) Construction Services Division. Within this position, he oversees a team of more than 15 scheduling consultants based out of offices in Atlanta and Houston. The services offered by these consultants includes scheduling, construction project management and scheduling, claims technical support and analysis, program management, and computer-aided project planning.

EXPERIENCE

Mr. von Fischer-Benzon’s career of more than 30 years includes a wide range of project and program management, private and public works construction, facility, and management responsibilities. He has managed projects under constrained budgets, with competing priorities and firmly fixed completion dates. On numerous occasions, he has been called on to manage the completion of projects that are behind schedule or over budget.

Specific relevant experience includes work on:

  • Hotel/Banquet/Retail Complex-$500 Million
  • Office Building – $9 Million
  • Tenant Build-Out – Office Complexes various size and cost
  • Hospital Addition/Renovation-$25 Million
  • Repair/Renovation Condominium Complex
  • Military Construction and facilities management throughout the U.S. and Europe
  • Dormitory and Office Campus-$54 Million
  • Rivers, harbors and lakes construction/maintenance and operations
  • Construction of multiple Grocery/Shopping centers – $10 Million each
  • Reinvention Renovation of Marriot Courtyard – $2 Million
  • $100M Hospital Complex with Central Energy Plant
  • 304 Unit Mid-Rise Condominium with Parking Deck
  • 20,000 seat Amphitheater with a 95,000 sq foot roof-$23 Million

Mr. von Fischer-Benzon has extensive experience in new construction and the renovation of a wide range of facilities, including hospitals, single and multiple family housing, resort condominiums, dormitories, office and industrial facilities. He is skilled in the integration of the needs of owners, occupants and suppliers to insure project success while minimizing impacts to all project stakeholders. In addition, Mr. Von Fischer-Benzon has worked the entire spectrum of program/project development and management from concept/design, through construction and into operation of both large and small projects in all sizes of organizations on both a national and regional basis. He has been instrumental in the development of organizational and project plans and procedures for successful operations and project implementation.

Mr. von Fischer-Benzon is experienced in reviewing plans and specifications to determine contractual requirements, reviewing submittals/shop drawings and insuring compliance during the construction phase. He has 28 years experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is thoroughly familiar with all requirements of the required submittal, quality control requirements and the integration of the contractor’s information into the automated Corps of Engineers reporting and accounting systems.

He is skilled in the use and training of both Primavera Project Planner 3.1 and SureTrak Project Scheduling and Management software. Mr. von Fischer-Benzon has more than five years experience in Construction Claims analysis and Claims avoidance, he has participated in all types of claims resolution including trial, mediation and negotiating favorable settlements.

Mr. von Fischer-Benzon is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers.

Clients’ Testimonials

“In my 40 years in construction, I have not experienced this level of support.  This information is extremely valuable in helping me plan effectively, prioritize appropriately, and gain a clear understanding of what lies ahead.  The Draper System provides a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities in front of us.”

“I have recommend Draper & Associates for anyone seeking reliable and expert construction scheduling services.  Over the course of our projects, their team demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and deep knowledge of construction timelines and project coordination.

They consistently delivered accurate schedules, identified potential delays early, and offered practical solutions that kept our project on track and within budget.  Communication was clear and proactive – every update was timely and informed by real insight into our project needs.  What sets them apart is their combination of technical expertise and hands-on experience in the construction industry.  Their scheduling tools, progress tracking, and collaborative approach made them an invaluable partner from start to finish.

I would gladly work with them again and recommend their services to any organization looking for a dependable, results-driven scheduling partner. ”

“Draper has been an invaluable asset to our organization, assisting Kast with its preconstruction service needs, project strategy, scheduling services and other aspects of our business. Frankly, I’m not sure what we would have done in the absence of having Draper serve as a member of our team. Clearly I would recommend Draper to any firm who is seeking high caliber professional scheduling services.”

“I’ve relied on Draper & Associates for scheduling and project controls for 15 years — both at Morgan Group and at my previous company. Across multiple multi-family developments in Florida and Texas, their CPM schedules are sharp, their critical-path analysis is reliable, and they communicate clearly with both project management and field teams. They’re the kind of partner you want on a complex job.””

“Every project that the Draper system was fully implemented on was delivered on time or early. Every project they were not on or fully implemented those projects did not deliver on time. Financially it is a no brainer when you measure the cost of their services versus the costs of delivering one day late.”

“I’ve been using Draper on all of my projects for the last 3 years. They work with our in-house teams to set up the OPS and then work throughout the project with our team and our Subcontractors to make sure everyone is working efficiently towards meeting the project’s goals. Draper’s scheduling makes it very easy for me to look at a monthly report to quickly know the status of every project I have under construction, and the look-ahead schedules are very easy for everyone in the field to know where they are and where they need to be at any given time.”

“Draper has been an integral part of our team for the last few years. Their schedules are very easy to read and make the field team’s job much easier when scheduling the subs. The bi-weekly meetings are a great tool to use for keeping the subcontractors engaged with the flow of the job. I firmly believe that Draper is one of the most important tools we use in keeping the jobs on schedule.”

As a Senior Project Manager who has worked for both G.C.’s and Owner/Developers, I can unequivocally say that Draper & Associates are a key factor in the success of the Multi-Family Projects I’ve been a part of. These projects range from garden style to high-density wraps, up to high rises.

A project that is scheduled with Draper affords the user the flexibility to present the data to the Subcontractor’s and the Development Team in multiple formats (both overall and near term projections). The schedules are logic-based like primavera and other predecessors, however, they are much more visually appealing and easy to decipher for field personnel. Draper’s hands-on tailored approach lends itself to production in the field, reduces the opportunities for miscommunication, and ensures your project has a strong administrative base to support all functions of the construction process.

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