In this episode of NucleCast, Ben Souther discusses the complexities of managing data in large projects, particularly focusing on the requirements from various stakeholders, including government regulations and internal procedures. He emphasizes the importance of navigating through extensive data to ensure successful project execution.
Ben Souther is the general manager of the Environmental and Security business line of Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security, and Environmental global business unit. Ben is an accomplished professional with more than 20 years of extensive experience and knowledge in automation, engineering, construction, delivery, and project management positions for Bechtel. His current portfolio includes the oversight of multiple government projects, operating sites, and national laboratories focused on nuclear security and nuclear waste management for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Ben joined Bechtel on the Waste Treatment Plant project in 2002 supporting project automation efforts and in 2006 he began working on the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant project serving in various roles in project controls and construction. Other previous senior leadership roles include deputy project manager, business manager, and vice president of the Bechtel LLC working for the U.S. Army on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands in 2011. He served as executive assistant to the president of NS&E from 2013 to 2015 and then went on to become an M&BD manager for the Defense & Security business line.
He received his bachelor’s in business administration (Cum Laude) (Management Information Systems) from Washington State University and is PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certified.
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