Long term employment estimating complex large scale projects in the Bay Area.
SCOTT M. TAYLOR, PE, MBA
ESTIMATOR, GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER, PROJECT MANAGER
Highly accomplished estimator, project manager and operations professional specializing in commercial and public works development. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills; effective in developing and leading cross-functional teams. Highly successful hands-on management style with expertise in training and mentoring staff. Recognized for enhancing bottom-line profitability through cost controls and improving construction/field operation processes. Goal oriented and results driven with keen ability to bid work for the right price and implement efficient construction solutions. Excellent communication skills with the capacity to interface with agencies, inspectors, auditors, engineers, architects and other team members associated with a project.
Commercial and public works estimating • Site Management • Building and Site Layout
Problem Identification / Resolution • Purchasing / Estimating • Customer Relations
Project Planning and Management • Organization Restructure • Residential
Labor Union Relations • Subcontractor Coordination • Customer Service
Contract Negotiations • Field Operations • Safety and Compliance
Staff Training and Development • Productivity Optimization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DRILL TECH, DRILLING AND SHORING, Antioch, California • 2008
A large commercial and public works drilling and shoring contractor.
Senior Estimator / Project Manager: Prepared estimates for drilling and shoring projects in California. Researched and selected projects to bid, attended pre-bid meetings, Conducted site visits, researched best methods and prepared estimates. Cradle to grave estimating/Project management includes change orders, budgets, field oversight and direction.
• Won $10 Million of work in 4 months.
• Estimated many types of drilling and shoring work such as: Soil nail walls, tiebacks, soldier piles, sheet piles, sculpted shotcrete, drilled CIDH piers, large diameter drilled holes, cased holes, Caltrans, bay mud, rock bolts, mass grading.
ALL BAY MASONRY, INC., Antioch, California • 2005-2008
Masonry contractor serving commercial, public works and residential construction
Chief Estimator / Vice President of Operations: Prepared weekly summaries of field operations to owner. Conducted meetings with foreman and senior management. Developed project budgets and determined expenses; reviewed invoices and managed cash disbursements to vendors; approved and denied contracts. Prepared plans (AutoCAD), estimates, project packages. Liaised with new and existing clients. Acted as a change agent across the various business units.
• Managed the daily operations of 80 employees and approximately 100 projects per year.
• Installed new estimating, accounting and field management programs; designed, estimated and won contracts for more than $30M worth of projects.
• Restructured field operations and reorganized staffing based on project instead of trades; doubled sales from $5M to $10M and increased profits from $50,000 to $1M in 18 months.
• Instituted field metrics and performance measurement tools for masonry workers.
• Implemented employee performance incentives and rewards; improved overall productivity by approximately 25%.
WARMINGTON HOMES CALIFORNIA, San Ramon, California • 2003-2005
A privately owned multi-state homebuilder.
Project Manager: Served as project manager of land development for a 485-home subdivision in Alameda, California. Developed former U.S. Navy site, included deep landfill, bay mud, and environmental cleanup. Worked with Navy, City, Unions, Utilities, EPA, OSHA officials, city inspectors and members of the water quality control board. Prepared RFPs; received bids and selected contractors and negotiated contracts.
• Completed 485 homes land development; environmental cleanup, surcharging, wicks, installed all grading, utilities, streets, sidewalks curbs and gutters on time and within budget.
• Implemented cost reduction initiative to strengthen sidewalk construction to eliminate the need to rebuild upon completion; increased costs by only $0.50 per square foot and generated significant savings – no sidewalks needed to be rebuilt prior to final walk through.
INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION, Concord, California • 2001-2003
A large-scale grading and paving contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Estimator / Project Manager: Served as grading and paving estimator and project manager; developed significant experience in the commercial public works sector. Submitted bids and secured contracts.
• Successfully estimated and won contracts for many grading and paving projects.
• Served as project manager for land development and paving projects. These projects included mass grading, fine grading, utilities, alignment, widening, new curb and gutters, new pavement, striping, signage, landscaping and traffic controls.
• Estimated millions of cubic yards of earthwork, keyways, sub-drains, pavement sections, curb and gutter, for residential, commercial and public works projects.
ENGEO, INC., San Ramon, California • 1994-2001
Geotechnical Engineering consulting firm serving all types of construction.
Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager: Wrote hundreds of soils reports, prepared plans (Autocad) with ENGEO from projects as small as single-family homes to large scale commercial developments. Soils reports require contract negotiation, site exploration, research, analysis, and report writing, plan preparation, site evaluation, landslide (slope) stability analysis, earth volumes calculation, drainage patterns analysis, EPA creek analysis, and cost estimates of geotechnical work. This is followed by drafting of plans, and preparation of written reports. Cultivated strong relationships with owners, builders, developers and investors.
• Strong autocad skills and design abilities.
• Prepared estimates for residential, commercial and public contracts.
• Project manager overseeing team of field technicians in responsible charge as project engineer.
• Knowledge of many creative solutions through 14 years in Civil Engineering.
• 2 years as COO of engineering online startup www.CETRUS.com developed 6 man team, performed sales, R&D, website development, contracts and negotiations, raised venture capital.
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Saint Mary’s College, Moraga, California
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering (Minor in Geology)
California State University at Chico, Chico, California
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