Qualifications
• Proficient communications capabilities, including verbal, written, teaching and mentoring
• Complex skill set in analysis, research, data management & organization
• Proven business skills involving budgeting, construction estimating, scheduling, planning, client interaction and negotiations
• Excellent work habits and dependability developed over many years of increasing job responsibilities
• Extensive history of continuous educational pursuit, both career directed and personal, with ability to adapt to changing requirements or work environment.
• Strong proponent of a team approach to problem resolution and open communication style to meet demands and achieve results
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with extensive experience with Excel spreadsheets
• Strong proponent of client interaction based on a business model that produces “Raving Fansâ€
• Extensive knowledge of and working relationship with Colorado clients and subcontractors
Initiative
• Developed strong client loyalty by developing pre-construction services that emphasized an open and transparent budgeting and bidding environment
• Created an open floor plan estimating department that improved department communication and cohesiveness
• Excellence in Teamwork company award, for participation and cooperation in joint efforts to create an atmosphere of continuous improvement and positive attitude
• Merit for Excellence in Dedication company award, for showing commitment to succeed as well as showing effort to help others succeed
Education
• Colorado State University – Ft Collins, CO
Degrees: Master of Science – Soils Science, summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science – Soil Conservation
Honor Society of Agriculture, Gamma Sigma Delta, Research Institute Fellowships
• Attended numerous Government and corporate workshops and training courses, particularly in project management and cost control methods.
• LEED training: Fort Collins Green Building Certificate Program, Colorado State University
• ASPE – American Society of Professional Estimators, Chapter #5 Denver
Professional Experience
Chief Estimator Coe Construction, Inc. – Loveland, CO 5/99 – 4/17/09 (10 Years)
• First dedicated estimator [at] Coe Construction - Coe utilized Project Manager’s to estimate and run projects prior to my position
• Evolved into Chief Estimator, supervising two other estimators and administrative personnel
• Responsibilities included preconstruction services on negotiated and hard bid jobs including conceptual budgeting, cost estimating, bid submittal, records management and inter-department coordination.
• This position required strong coordination with project mangers, administrative staff, field superintendents, subcontractors, accounting and owners.
• My view of estimating has always been that the first impression a new client has towards our company is through the actions of the Estimating Department.
• The Estimating Department actions were paramount in developing long term relationships with our clients
Other Relevant Experience
General Manager Obermeyer Hydro Inc. Ft Collins, CO 9/97 – 5/99
• General Manager for manufacturer of water spillway control gates for water control dams and diversions projects.
• Responsible for office management including client interaction, purchasing, shipping, shop scheduling, inventory control and quality control program, scheduling and cost control.
Carpenter Bruce Whittington Construction - Livermore, CO 7/96 – 9/97
Environmental Consultant Science Applications International Corp. - Golden, CO 10/94 – 7/96
• Provided technical and regulatory consultation to businesses engaged in environmental remediation.
• Consultation included project management oversight during development and remediation processes, technical assessment of environmental cleanup strategies and cost assessment and control.
Project Manager EG&G Rocky Flats - Golden, CO 1990-1994
• Project Manager of environmental cleanup projects at the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Facility.
• Responsibilities included providing technical direction and insuring regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and management of project requirements and ultimate success.
• Received special commendation for excellence in bringing projects to completion.
Research Associate Colorado State University - Ft Collins, CO 1989 – 1990
• Conducted research investigations into the effects of heavy metals on plant growth under hydroponic growing conditions.
• Designed and built the hydroponics system, conducted daily water analyses for metal concentrations and measured effect on total growth.
Science & Math Teacher Pinedale High School – Pinedale, Wyoming 1984 – 1989
• Provided high school level instruction in chemistry, biology, physical science, earth science, statistics and algebra.
• Nominated for Teacher of the Year.
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