Estimating position, general trades, environmental, cabinetry/woodworking
Paul Lester
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Knowledgeable, results oriented, general trades’ estimator, with project management experience and expertise in cabinet production/design. Plus a proficiency in drywall construction, acoustical ceilings, and general carpentry. Solid understanding of both commercial and residential construction methods, best practices. Can bid multiple trades. Read and comprehend/interpret blueprints and specification, Take-off/quantify materials, assign labor costs, and compile bid package. Also have purchasing background; bought a million dollars of goods and services annually.
Possess good problem solving skills, time management skills, and communication skills. Able to qualify cost proposals, source vendors, prioritize work flow, maintain project files/track change orders, and negotiate materials/labor costs. Self starter with a strong work ethic. Work well with other in a team structure or independently. Proven history of delivering projects on time. Pursuing energy auditor’s certification.
Summary of qualifications
• Can take an estimate/project from design/concept through final design/close-out.
• Broad estimating experienced – schematic design, design development and hard number estimating.
• Management experience; people, department, and project management.
• Firsthand knowledge of planning, scheduling, purchasing, negotiating, and logistics.
• Conducted value engineering solutions.
• Experienced with work breakdown structures.
• Experience in Timberline software, On-Center software, and Microsoft certified.
Employment History
Estimator 2008-2009
Williams Construction Management Carol Stream, Il.
Commercial, Public Works, Construction Management Company
• Conducted schematic design, design development, and hard number estimates
• Performed material take-offs and labor assignments – all trades.
• Prepared cost proposals, including trade costs, professional fees, and profit and loss margins.
Accomplishments: Successfully bid a suburban fire station. Project was a financial success. Also bid a nature center that consisted of green components, such as, green roofs and SIPS roof panels, and ground source geothermal system, project was awarded to company.
Estimator 2005-2008
Kimball Hill Homes Rolling Meadows, Il.
Residential Builder, Single and Multifamily Homes
• Custom programmed Timberline estimating software to determine building costs.
• Conducted trade specific estimates to validate subcontractor cost proposals.
• Conducted schematic design costing – proposed product.
Accomplishments: Wrote custom formulas (CSI divisions 1-16) to develop building production costs.
Completed in-house “construction manager” training; best practices, building science.
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Estimator/Project Manager 2002-2005
Paoli Woodworking Franklin Park ,Il.
Custom Residential woodworking
• Performed estimates for custom residential cabinetry and millwork. Projects included kitchen cabinetry, libraries, closets, fireplace surround, and various built-ins.
• Project managed; assigned projects, usually specific projects in which I participated in the design.
• Sales (limited); made initial client contact, discussed project scopes, and submitted project cost.
Accomplishments: Implemented new materials selections to reduce shop labor and improve profitability.
Estimator/Project Manager 2000-2002
Rominger Construction Plainfield, Il.
Commercial Drywall Company
• Estimated commercial drywall, acoustical ceilings, and general carpentry.
• Project Management; from estimate through completion of project scope.
Accomplishments: Estimated and project managed a multimillion dollar senior center renovation. Work included the estimating and project management of a two story brick veneer addition and interior build-out of new and existing space. Build-out included drywall, ceilings, windows, doors, wainscot, millwork package – circular reception desk, cabinetry, and standing and running trim, and a circular staircase.
Project Manager 1998-2000
Continental Woodwork Elk Grove, Il.
Commercial Cabinet Fabricator, Installations
Responsible for the full execution of the construction scope of assigned projects. Areas of work included banking, lobby work, and tenant build-out.
Manager, Carpenter Division 1984-1998
Dominick Finer Foods Northlake, Il.
Retail Grocery Chain
• Managed a ten (10) man fixture fabrication shop.
• Managed the field carpenter staff of 40-100 union carpenters. And an office staff of six (6). Directing the activities of staff to complete the execution of new and remodeled grocery stores. Some of my duties included, payroll, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable, and budget. Also ran three (3) company trucks to deliver and pick-up materials, and equipment. And managed emergency store services.
Accomplishments: Implemented new installation methods. Sourced new materials, to reduce labor charges.
Oversaw the renovation of 16 major remodels that ran concurrently over a eight (8) month period of time
Education and Training
Triton College, Associates of Arts; Kitchen and bath design River Grove, Il.
Triton College, course work; project management, architecture River Grove, Il.
Rosary College, Bachelor of Arts: Art , business management River Forest Il.
Kimball Hill Homes, Construction Management training; construction best practices and building science.
Owens Corning, “Environment for Living”, construction best practices and building science.
AWI Certified.
Board member; Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago, Il., Finance chair
Past board member, Rhodes E.S., 84 ½, River Grove, Il., two (2) terms.
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