My objective is to become actively involved with an organization where I can utilize my technical and leadership skills in a progressive environment.
KEITH KARPENSKE
4391 Melody Drive #207 805-540-0484 Concord, CA 94521 keith.karpenske[at]yahoo.com
Civil & Structural Estimator
Expert in the implementation of best practices to streamline and enhance construction processes
• Self motivated professional with 20 + years of successful experience in the construction industry
• Committed team player with the ability to successfully interface with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients
• Experienced in Civil, Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Army Corp of Engineers
• Exceptionally skilled in reading blueprints, specifications, and drawings
• Ability to calculate costs from Historical Data, UBC, IBC, RS Means, and experiential learning
• Possess strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills
• OSHA 10 Hour, OSHA 30 Hour, and OSHA 500 “Certified to teach the 10 & 30 Hour Coursesâ€
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Civil & Structural Estimator ARB (consulting assignment) Pittsburgh, CA 2009-Present
• Lead Civil and Structural Estimator on Chevron’s Richmond H2 Hydrogen Plant
• Responsible for overall takeoff of concrete footings, walls, piers, elevated floor slabs, foundations, rebar, pilings, excavation, and structural steel
• Project duties included: RFI’s, Change Orders, Cost Analysis, supervision of project engineers and field personnel
• Innovative and strategic in concrete and structural steel quantity bid review with client and upper management that escalated original bid quantities in Structural Steel 6.6-19.6 million (295%) and Concrete 12.5-16.5 (32%)
• Exposed and stopped overpayment of $700,000 because of accurate quantity take off
Lead Estimator ITSI Walnut Creek, CA 2008
• Developed cost analysis and conceptual estimates for a variety of projects including design build
• Lead Estimator on successful Lemoore Air Force Base Runway-- $4,900,000 +
• Performed takeoffs and estimates on: concrete, excavation, asphalt, utilities, asbestos abatement, erosion control, demolition, interior finishes, commercial renovations, and ground-up projects.
• Supervised 6-8 engineers in various disciplines on several key projects
• Conducted cost analysis/bid reviews with Senior management
• Department administrator/problem solver for the WinEst Program, including labor rate tables and data assemblies
Sr. Construction Engineer Parson’s Corp. Norcross, GA 2007
• Project Manager and Lead Estimator for United States Postal Service in South East Region of the United States; 15-25 job sites -- $10,000,000 +
• Project duties included: RFI's, invoicing, bid analysis, cost analysis, scheduling of projects, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings
• Created conceptual estimating sheets, costs, and construction documents for the Leased Spaced Accessibility Program, for remodels and new commercial construction that are compliant with the American Disability Act
• Solved two years of forensically challenged change orders in excess of $200,000
Project Manager/Estimator K & K Design Build Concord, CA 2001-2007
• Managed all aspects of construction, estimates, conceptual estimates, project planning, and installation
• Specialized in custom remodels, TI’s, seismic retrofitting concrete, and commercial and residential, framing
• Coordinated with the Architect for the planning, design, and building phase of each project
• All projects were completed on time with exceptional craftsmanship and no call backs
• Supervised 10 people and provided job planning for all projects
Estimator/Lead Carpenter Warner Builders Santa Rosa, CA 1996-2001
• Estimated Commercial and Residential Framing Projects in the range of $50,000 -- 1,000,000
• Developed construction schedules on multi-disciplined projects up to 500 units
• Reviewed drawings to determine the scope, design challenges, and to create an effective plan
• Worked with contractors to maximize crew efficiency and minimize job setbacks
Journeyman Carpenter Stokes, Russell, and Hayden Berkeley, CA 1986-1996
EDUCATION
• California Polytechnic State University -- Bachelors of Science in Construction Management
• Architectural engineering courses completed: Static’s, Strength and Materials, Mechanics of Structural Members, Structural Systems, Steel Structural Systems, and Soils
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Microsoft Word, Excel, WinEst, Cost Works, Auto CAD, Power Point, Project, and Outlook
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