I was interested to see your job posting on Monster for an estimator and would like to learn more about this opportunity.
I am a chief estimator and project manager with extensive experience in estimating cast-in-place concrete structures and managing for Eastside Concrete Contractors. I have 20+ years of experience estimating with both manual spreadsheet & Quest Estimating software. In this role, I
• • Accurately take off material and apply production to each element of the estimate.
• • Estimate projects for budget purposes without a full set of plans for clients.
• • Investigate conditions at the jobsite prior to bid to understand and evaluate: site accessibility, surface and underground conditions, and any conditions that would affect construction methods and costs.
• • Insure the accuracy of each bid, and strictly follow the Company's Estimation and Proposal Procedures policy.
• Manage own workload, so that all estimates are completed on time and all deadlines are met.
• Design Work Breakdown Structures that are suitable for capturing all cost components.
I feel that my estimating & project managing skills would be an asset in this role.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss the opening with you in person.
Sincerely
Eric Goodwin
Eric Goodwin
Lithonia , Georgia
In the industry since: 1986
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Skills
Skill Length Used Last Used
Cost Estimating 16 years 2009
Form Carpentry 17 years 2009
Cement Finishing 18 years 2006
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop valid project coding structures and work packages for the scope of work.
• Design or assist in the design of a Work Breakdown Structure that is suitable for capturing all cost components
• Review each new job and spend sufficient time to permit careful analysis of the plans and specifications.
• Consult with Subcontractors, Vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates, and resolve issues.
• Compute cost factors and preparing estimates, organize, and schedule work; prepare bids; selecting Vendors or Subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Estimate projects for budget purposes without a full set of plans for our clients.
• Investigate conditions at the jobsite prior to bid to understand and evaluate: site accessibility, surface and underground conditions, and any conditions that would affect construction methods and costs.
• Manage own workload, so that all estimates are completed on time and all deadlines are met.
• Provide submittals, Shop Drawings, Procedures, and Manuals.
• Analyze completed projects, comparing the estimated costs to actual costs, and determining reasons for any discrepancies.
Professional Skills:
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the AIA general and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, construction means, methods and materials.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in conflict resolution, construction claims, and litigation.
• Knowledge of construction cost control and basic accounting procedures.
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer skills and familiar with Microsoft Office Suite programs, Quest Estimating software, & Suretrak Scheduling software.
• Typing [at] 40wpm.
Employment History
A & E Concrete Construction
Title: Chief Estimator / Proj. Mgr.
Location: Dallas, GA
Employed from: 2009-
Accomplishments: Estimated schools, government buildings.
Eastside Concrete Contractors, Inc
Title: Chief Estimator / Proj. Mgr.
Location: Decatur, GA
Employed from: 1995 - 2009
Accomplishments: Estimated & managed a host of new schools, deep foundation projects, prisons, government buildings. Handled several dispute resolutions and claims. Board member for a CEFGA group [at] Carver H.S. Received several awards for "best paving in GA" and "Greater Minority Business Award"
Snapfinger Operations
Title: Project Manager
Location: Decatur, GA
Employed from: 1992 - 1994
Accomplishments: Managed day to day operations of 2 cement finishing crews and 1 formwork crew. Assisted in Estimating projects. Assisted job supt. with material take-offs on jobs. Took on role as job supt. on some projects. Formwork carpenter on wall jobs. Certified as an ACI cement finisher & flatwork technician.
Snapfinger Concrete Company
Title: Cement finisher, time keeper
Location: Decatur, GA
Employed from: 1985 - 1992
Accomplishments: Helped maintain and deliver screed equipment, concrete buggies, and trowel machines to job sites. Handled employee time records.
Education
School: Southwest Dekalb H.S.
Degree Earned: High School
Dates Attended: 1981 - 1985
School: Atlanta Area Technical College
Degree Earned: Certificate
Area of Study: Project Mgmt & Scheduling
Dates Attended: 5/2001 - 8/2001
Project List
Arkwright/Ragsdale Elem--Atl. Public Sch. 12/03 to 3/05
Manhattan/Ray JV Material & Labor Contract $478,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, dock walls,
mezzanines, detention pond walls, retaining walls, paving, sidewalks.
Six Flags Over Georgia 6/04 to 7/04
McMichael’s Const Co Material & Labor Contract $16,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, mezzanines
White Water
McMichael’s Const Co Material & Labor Contract
Scope: Slabs on Grade.
Benteen Elem Sch.--Atl. Public Sch. 5/04 to 3/05
ACI/EGM, JV Material & Labor Contract $450,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, dock walls,
mezzanines, detention pond walls, retaining walls, paving, sidewalks,
curb & gutter.
Truett Cathy 11/04 to 3/05
Mawal, Inc. Material & Labor Contract $100,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, dock walls,
retaining walls, paving, sidewalks.
Citadel Self Storage 2/05 to 12/05
Mawal, Inc. Material & Labor Contract $300,000+
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, dock walls,
retaining walls, paving, sidewalks, curb & gutter.
Delta Federal Credit Union-Stockbridge 9/05 to 11/05
Level 5 Material & Labor Contract $106,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, retaining walls,
paving, sidewalks, 10’h columns, drive-thru paving.
Delta Federal Credit Union-Mt. Zion 9/05 to 11/05
Level 5 Material & Labor Contract $90,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, paving, sidewalks,
10’h columns, drive-thru paving.
FMC-Decatur DS 12/05 to 5/06
D.C. Ecker Construction Material & Labor Contract $112,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, dock walls, retaining walls, paving, sidewalks.
Crawford Long Middle Sch.--Atl. Public Sch. 4/06 to 10/06
C.D. Moody Const Material & Labor Contract $450,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, retaining walls,
mezzanines, bldg shear walls, sidewalks.
Hall Co. Fire station #14 4/06 to 9/06
Hogan Construction Group Material & Labor Contract $194,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, 8†paving with
monolithic curbs, sidewalks.
Hall Co. Fire station #5 5/06 to 10/06
Hogan Construction Group Material & Labor Contract $174,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, 6†paving with
monolithic curbs, sidewalks
Madison Point [at] Towne Lake 9/06 to 3/07
Talbot Construction Material & Labor Contract $944,000
Scope: Slabs on Grade, footings, column & perimeter footings, Elevated post-
tensioned slabs, concrete columns, 17’h building walls, sidewalks.
Preferred Work Type:
Full Time
Salary Requirement:
negotiable
Relocation Preference:
Willing to relocate
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