My goal is to expand my skills as a cost estimator/project administrator and grow into the position of Project Manager.
Objective
To obtain a position in Cost Estimating and Project Management.
Skills and Abilities
• Accurate estimating / material take-offs of projects up to $2 million
• Manual and Computerized Estimating ability
• Project Scheduling and Supervision capabilities
• Blueprint reading and interpretation ability
• Utilize “CSI Format†and National Productivity Standards
• Monitor mark-ups, labor burden, overhead and profit
• Develop unit costs (material, labor, equipment and subcontractor work items)
• Understand the change order process
• Familiar with construction materials
• Organize and submit bid documents
• Prepare construction documents and proposals
• Strong documentation, communication and scheduling skills
Education
Northwest Technical Institute Portland, OR November 2007
Cost Estimating and Project Management. 720 course-hour, hands-on training in accurate manual and computerized estimating techniques, Project Management skills, detailed and accurate project scheduling methods, effective communication and conflict management skills, computerized architectural design, blueprint reading, material take-offs, and construction mathematics.
• Certified in Timberline Estimating software
• Certified in Chief Architect CAD Design software
• Proficient in MS Project software
• Able to use MS Word, MS Excel, and Windows XP software
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE 1971
Coursework in Engineering for one year.
Professional Experience
TMC Construction, Inc. Tigard, OR 6/08-11/08
Cost Estimator. Locate projects to bid. Do manual and computer take-offs for concrete and re-enforcement for building and site. Estimate labor and materials for commercial and residential new construction. Organize and submit bids. Follow up as needed. Owner: Tony Nickel.
TC Concrete, Inc. Tualatin, OR 3/08 –5/08
Cost Estimator. Locate projects to bid. Do manual and computer take-offs for concrete and re-enforcement for building and site. Estimate labor and materials for commercial and residential new construction. Organize and submit bids. Follow up as needed. Owners: Ted or Sherry Churchill.
Market Contractors, Ltd. Portland, OR 11/07-2/08
Cost Estimator/Project Manager Internship. Basic project setup; Scan plans and post on Blue Book and Builders Exchange; Contact sub-contractors to secure and clarify bids; Do material take-offs as needed; Relay needed plans and specs to sub-contractors; Record and log bids; Organize each bid file for bidding; Assist Project Managers as needed. Manager: Ellen Yank.
Northwest Industrial Services. Hillsboro, OR 3/07-6/07
Furniture Installer. Layout and install component furniture for commercial customers. Manager: Monty Lee.
Tri-County Moving, Ltd. Beaverton, OR 1992-2007
Account Manager. Estimated project costs on commercial and industrial contracts. Responsible for ordering materials, scheduling jobs and training new employees. Projects involved production floor rearrangements, seismic anchoring of large and small equipment, component furniture installs, and industrial equipment crating.
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