
Andrew McKinney
Project Manager, Engineering
Andrew is a Project Manager at Benchmark Group. As Project Manager, Andrew acts as a liaison between management and Staff while maintaining a positive relationship with Clients. He is responsible for establishing and monitoring budgets, proposals, and bill reviews for various projects. He also maintains multiple prototypes, identifies and implements process improvement activities to improve team efficiencies, and regularly interfaces with Clients on technical items. He has experience in several different types of projects, including remodels, new construction, prototypes, expansions, and tenant infills. Andrew has also worked on projects for multiple industries, including fuel stations, retail, and hospitality for a variety of Clients including Circle K, Walmart, and Sam’s Club. Andrew continues to expand his capabilities through continuing education, taking on a variety of projects and responsibilities, and always seeking feedback to continue to develop skills and professional knowledge.
Previous to his role as a Project Manager, Andrew was a Mechanical Designer and an Engineer in Training at Benchmark Group. He also gained several years of engineering experience in the automotive industry as a Computer-Aided Testing Intern before joining the Benchmark Group team. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is currently pursuing his goal of becoming a Professional Engineer.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas