OBJECTIVE
Accomplished Cost Specialist with 12+ years of experience utilizing my Estimating and Management skills with proficiency in the preparation of detailed Cost Estimates, Large scale commercial and residential construction projects, compile, calculate costs and determine feasibility of projects, update and analyze all data associated with prices in labor, material, equipment etc, ensuring conformity to drawings and specifications, take-offs of the different elements to include substructure, superstructure, external works and civil works, pricing, Contract/Bidding Documents, Tender Evaluation Reports and Interim Payment Certificates. Proven ability to assess organizations’ needs and establish solutions within allocated budgets. Consult and agree with Engineers, Architects, Owners, Contractors, etc, on possible variations and adjustments to cost estimates.
CAREER PROFILE
Multitasked, analytical, goal oriented, highly motivated, willingness to adhere to new concepts, team leader, Problem solver and extremely arithmetical, advanced in mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Publisher, Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) Tools, , Internet Applications, QuickBooks pro, Data Entry, Primavera, Digitizer, Possess a valid Class C driver’s License.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADE Construction & Consultants- Stone Mountain, Georgia Contracted Estimator (Mar 2008 - Present)
Prepare Estimates, take-offs, pricing, ensure specifications and drawings are in accordance with building regulations and codes
Quality Finishes Inc. - L’ville, Georgia Cost Estimator/Installation Mgr (Mar 2005 - May 2007)
Prepare Estimates, payment certificates & variation costs, take-offs, supervise/manage 10+ employees, Liaison with clients, triggered increase in sales due to excellence in marketing, propel operational productivity, updating material prices, bidding on various projects, assess & prepare payroll for trades
Midtown Floors & Remodeling Inc. - Chamblee, Georgia Cost Estimator/Installation Mgr
(Mar 2003 - Mar 2005)
Prepare Estimates, payment certificates & variation costs, take-offs, supervise/manage 15+ employees, Liaison with clients, triggered increase in sales due to excellence in marketing, propel operational productivity, updating material prices, bidding on various projects, assess & prepare payroll for trades
Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) – Kingston, JA Quantity Surveyor/ Contracting Officer
(Nov 1999 - Feb 2003)
Ensure Materials, labor, plant & equipments prices are updated and the rates are in accordance with the Industry prices and rates, Estimates conforms to drawings specifications, take-offs, pricing, propel operational productivity, Preparation of Contract/Bidding Documents, Tender Evaluation Reports & Interim Payment Certificates
Superior Engineering Construction – Kingston, JA Consultant Qty Surveyor (Mar 1999 - Oct 1999)
Prepare Bills of Quantities, payment certificates & variation costs, take-offs,
Pricing of tender documents, bidding on various projects, assess & prepare payroll for tradesmen
Trafalgar Construction Company Ltd.- Kingston, JA Quantity Surveyor (Nov 1998 - Mar 1999)
Prepare Bills of Quantities, payment certificates & variation costs, take-offs,
Pricing of tender documents, bidding on various projects, assess & prepare payroll for tradesmen
Property & Technical Services Ltd. – Kingston, JA Quantity Surveyor (Feb 1997 - Oct 1998)
Prepare Bills of Quantities, payment certificates & variation costs, take-offs,
Pricing of tender documents, bidding on various projects, assess & prepare payroll for tradesmen
Geta Engineering Ltd – Kingston, JA Quantity Surveyor (Aug 1996 - Jan 1997)
Prepare Bills of Quantities, payment certificates & variation costs, take-offs,
Pricing of tender documents, Assessing claims for various projects, Visiting sites verifying items of work described, Ensure claims are arithmetically correct to reflect figure claimed, quantities are as per the contract document, re-measured works were authentic, variations authorized reflect market rates or rates already documented.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
ASSOC, Project Management - SETYM Incorporation - Kingston, Jamaica, 2001
BA, Systems Analysis & Design - Institute of Management & Production - Kingston, Jamaica, 2000
BA, Quantity Surveying - University of Technology - Kingston, Jamaica, 1996
ASSOC, Land Surveying- University of Technology - Kingston, Jamaica, 1993
ASSOC, Architectural Technology- Montego Bay Comm. College - Montego Bay, Jamaica, 1990
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASSOCIATE MEMBER - Association for Advanced Cost Engineering (Aace) International, 2001
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