Benjamin J. Falk
Kingston, New York

Benjamin
J. Falk

Operations Leader, Construction Project Manager, and Part-Time Kingston City Alderman

Experienced management professional with two decades spanning construction, arboriculture, landscape operations, and complex project delivery. Known for steady leadership, practical organization, and building alignment across field teams, consultants, ownership groups, and public stakeholders.

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Benjamin J. Falk Operations leadership, project delivery, and public service
20+ Years of leadership across operations and field management
$4M+ Concurrent project scope managed across active developments
50+ Personnel led in production-oriented operations
2 Current lanes: operations leadership and civic service
Current Roles
Director of Operations and Construction Project Manager at Industry Standard
Public Service
Kingston City Alderman, part-time, since January 2026
Focus
Operations, budgeting, contractor coordination, scheduling, team development, and public-facing leadership

Profile

Overview

Benjamin Falk brings a collaborative and organized approach to demanding work environments, from private estates in New York and Jamaica to arboricultural operations in the Pacific Northwest. His experience centers on translating ambitious plans into accountable execution while keeping teams, budgets, and timelines moving in the same direction.

Operations Management Construction Project Management Budgeting and Scheduling Contractor Vetting Historic Property Development Process Improvement Team Leadership Arboriculture Municipal Coordination Training and Mentorship Logistics Public Speaking

Experience

Selected Roles
2019 to Present
Industry Standard | New York, NY and Port Antonio, Jamaica

Director of Operations and Construction Project Manager

Leads inter-team and intra-team operations for a growing portfolio of historic residences, luxury rentals, commercial real estate investments, and private estates.

  • Facilitates design, rehabilitation, development, and construction across concurrent projects exceeding $4 million.
  • Coordinates managing partners, designers, contractors, landscapers, caretakers, consultants, and fabricators.
  • Builds detailed action plans, schedules, budgets, and operating procedures to improve execution and resource management.
  • Works with local agencies and planning boards to keep projects aligned with permits, zoning, and approvals.
Jan 2026 to Present
City of Kingston, NY | Kingston, New York

Kingston City Alderman, Part-Time

Serves as an elected member of the Kingston Common Council, representing constituents while contributing to municipal policy, planning, and community development on a part-time basis.

2018
Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR and Tanzania

Study Abroad Co-Leader

Co-led a group of 22 students through an itinerant semester abroad in Tanzania in coordination with administrators and in-country staff.

2015 to 2018
Northwest Tree Specialists | Hillsboro, Oregon

Field Manager

Managed daily operations for a production-focused arboricultural firm serving the greater Portland metropolitan area.

  • Led more than 50 personnel and improved training, resource management, quality control, and safety systems.
  • Standardized procedures supporting employee growth, equipment oversight, and operational consistency.
  • Maintained strong safety standards through a working knowledge of OSHA requirements and field discipline.
2017 to 2018
Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Guest Instructor

Delivered practical arboriculture instruction, built course modules, and contributed to advisory discussions on regional training offerings.

2012 to 2018
Remote Project Management LLC | Various U.S. Locations

Arborist Owner / Operator

Provided contracted arboricultural services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients throughout the United States.

2011
Yale University | New Haven, Connecticut

Operations Manager, Yale Young Global Scholars

Built core operating systems for a selective academic enrichment program serving more than 500 students, staff, and visiting instructors.

2004 to 2008
Bozeman Tree and Lawn Service | Bozeman, Montana

Arborist and Plant Health Care

Developed foundational experience in tree care, plant health care, landscape maintenance, and equipment operations.