To gain a position in Estimating or Project Management utilizing my 25 years in construction, sales, marketing and land development.
JAMES M. BALDO
822 Meadowview Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-347-1542
jmbeeme[at]aol.com
PROFILE: ESTIMATOR / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Extensive experience and full knowledge of residential/commercial development and construction methods and materials including site development, carpentry, utilities, structural concrete, steel erection, and exterior and interior finishes. Expertise includes:
• The ability to evaluate preliminary drawings and blueprints for projects to prepare estimates and subcontractor bids.
• Can manage and coordinate all work site activities, directly supervising construction crews, overseeing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with costs, quality assurance and time constraints.
• Proactive relationship management. Will coordinate activities with architects, designers, company executives, and owners, leasing agents, all pertinent agencies and permitting entities, as well as resolve customer concerns.
• Will track project costs and schedules to ensure adherence with budget and estimated profitability.
• Can negotiate vendor contracts, administer contracts and provide cost effective purchasing of materials, tools and equipment.
• Proven experience in sales and customer relationship management that includes problems resolution, networking, presentations, and building referrals.
• Strong interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to reconcile competing objectives and resolve conflicts to foster a productive work environment.
• A true team player who can rally a group around an objective and attract talent to an organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Organization – Strives for organized approach to all activities. Writes things down and uses tools to achieve best results.
• Time Management – Understands the value of time and addressing “first things firstâ€. Proficient in scheduling.
• Salesmanship – Able to sell ideas, concepts and products.
• Flexible – Seeks continuous improvement and welcomes the ideas and review of others.
• Ethical – Works based on a level playing field and expects the same from associates.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2007 – Present ESTIMATOR
Pancoast & Clifford  West Chester, PA
• Produced winning bids for public and private commercial projects from $150,000 -$10,000,000. Perform bid solicitation, site analysis, bid tabulation, clarification scope of work and bid summaries for client review.
• Would “tee-up†contracts in CAP program along with exhibit “B†scopes of work for “buys†by chief estimator.
• Attended pre-bid meetings, set up trade walk-throughs and made calls to trades to ensure good bid coverage.
• Project types include ground-up, tenant fit-out and renovations.
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2005 – 2007 ESTIMATOR/GENERAL MANAGER
P. L. Walman Company  Kennett Square, PA
• Performed quantity take-off estimates and obtained subcontractor bids for projects from light commercial, new residential and custom remodeling.
• Produced line-item estimates and detailed scope of work proposals for clients.
• Approved invoicing while tracking estimates vs. actual in job cost. Interfaced with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors and vendors throughout project cycle.
• Formulated business strategies, policies and planning methods for growing business. Was also active in sales/marketing and lead generation.
• Work closely with executive management, Senior Project Manager and external leasing company to accomplish the development, construction and leasing of St. Andrews, which is a residential community consisting of 360 garden apartments, 332 town houses, tennis and basketball courts, a 10,000 square foot, state of the art daycare center, and a multi-use building housing a leasing center, clubhouse and fitness center.
• Manage all phases of construction with direct responsibility for bid procurement, scheduling, materials purchasing, vendor relations, construction crew, subcontractor supervision, and AIA Contract Administration, as well as monitoring compliance with contracts, permits, licensing, quality control, cost containment, and time constraints. Interface with design and development and work in concert with leasing to ensure production schedule meets lease demands.
1997 – 2001 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – DELAWARE VALLEY DIVISION
Pulte Home Corporation  Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
• Planned and managed daily construction operations for five communities in New Castle County, completing the majority of the division’s (317) closings, averaging (16) closings per month.
• “Top Gun†award recipient for outstanding leadership and management.
• Cultivated team work ethic among direct reports while achieving month, quarter and annual closing goals.
1995 – 1997 CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Fine Pennsylvania Properties  Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
• Supervised all site development and building construction of Phase I of unique “pin-wheel†quad homes for empty nesters.
• Obtained permits, scheduled trades, performed quality control inspections and handled customer service.
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CERTIFICATIONS: Sage Timberline Estimating
CCR / Certified Construction Reviewer – DENRC  New Castle County, Delaware
CSP / Certified New Home Salesperson
EDUCATION: GOLDEY-BEACOM COLLEGE  Wilmington, DE
Major - Business Management
ASHWORTH COLLEGE  Norcross, GA
Associate Degree (In progress) – Construction Management
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES:
ASPE – Construction Estimating
Managing Human Performance – Wilson Learning Worldwide
Pulte Quality Leadership – PQL course I & II
Managing The Customer Experience – Creating Customers For Life
Top Gun – Kalamazoo, MI - Creating A World Class Organization
AFFILIATIONS: UNITED STATES GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
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