To provide accurate, detail oriented, timely estimates for projects of any size.
Objective
I look to join a growth oriented company with the opportunity to advance. I have (7+) years experience bidding commercial hvac, plumbing, and fire protection projects. I hope to one day advance to be a project manager or other administrative position.
Work Experience
MEP Estimator
3/2007 - Present James A. Cummings, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 MEP estimator for a general contractor. Responsible for preparing HVAC, Plbg., and Fire Protection estimates for large commercial projects. Prepare and distribute pre-bid , bid , RFI, ASI, and addendum announcements. Review plans and specifications, and write necessary RFI's. Coordinate plan and spec. distribution with sub-contractors. Prepare and attend site walkthrough's and pre-bid meetings. Receive and review quotes from sub-contractors. Create and maintain bid file/folders. Update and maintain sub-contractors database. Review scope sheets. Scope out bidding subcontractors. Prepare spreadsheets with subcontactors bids, determining best qualified subcontractor for project. Build and maintain relationships with sub-contractors.
Regional Quotation Developer
10/2005 - 1/2007 Ferguson Enterprises Inc., Nashville, Tennessee
 Completed commercial plumbing quotes for multiple branches across the US. I was responsible for reviewing blueprints and specifications, contacting vendors, engineers, and architects, preparing the quote according to each branches preference, while also using the best vendor quote, reviewing addendums, and submitting the final quote to the appropriate branch.
Mechanical Estimator
7/2001 - 2/2005 The Comfort Group, Nashville, Tennessee
 Data Entry, Pick-up/Delivery of Blueprints, Equipment counts, material take-off, Build spreadsheets, Job history log, Contact vendors, Duct take-off, Duct sizing, Put together bids on jobs, Bid the jobs, Follow up.
Projects
Pompano Beach Middle School – Pompano Beach, FL
 Middle school renovation & addition. On-going phased project on occupied middle school campus.
Timbercreek / University Relief High School – Orlando, FL
 New construction of $78 million high school
FAU Engineering Building – Boca Raton, FL
 New construction of $180 million LEED Platinum certified engineering building for Florida Atlantic University.
South Broward Hospital IT Data Center – Davie, FL
 New construction of IT data center for hospital. High security project.
UF-290 Southwest Parking Garage Complex – Gainesville, FL
 New construction of 6-story parking garage and 2-story TAPS Building. LEED Silver certified building.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center – Nashville, TN
 New construction of world class symphony hall. $300+ million project.
Education
5/2006 Nashville State Community College, Nashville, Tennessee
 Some College Coursework Completed
 Working towards associates degree in Business Management with focus on small business administration.
5/2000 White House High School , White House, Tennessee
 High School diploma
 Graduated with 3.0 gpa, finished in top 30% of my class.
Skills
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
 On-Screen Takeoff Intermediate 2008 / 2 years
 Excel Expert Currently used / 8 years
 Tradepower Estimation Software Intermediate 2004 / 3 years
References
Reference Name Phone Email Type
 Ray de la Feuilliez 954-609-0609 ray[at]jamesacummings.com Professional
 Darren Pardue 615-316-1350 darren.pardue[at]ferguson.com Professional
 Chris Peace 954-868-1181 chris.peace[at]skanska.com Professional
Additional Info
I am an avid sports fan, and I also love to travel. I take pride in my work, and strive to improve everyday.
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