To join a dynamic, professional working environment as an intricate part of the construction/development team by contributing my knowledge and experience as a Senior Estimator/Project Manager.
Career Objective:
To join a dynamic, professional working environment as an intricate part of the construction/development team by contributing my knowledge and experience as a Senior Estimator/Project Manager.
Summary:
I am an expert Senior Estimator with over 20 years of commercial construction experience in the Pacific Northwest. My background working with both public and private sectors enables me effectively estimate and manage a wide variety of project types.
I have extensive knowledge and experience in the following:
• Pre-Construction Services • Contract Negotiations
• Design-Build Services • Value Engineering Analysis
• Hard Bid (Competitive) Bidding – Public and Government Projects • Managing Supporting Staff
• LEED and Build Green projects
• Negotiated Projects • Knowledge of Subcontractor Community
• Project Scheduling • Estimating Systems and Software Selection and Analysis
• All Phases of Estimating Process – Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction • Working With All Team Members Towards a Successful Project Outcome.
Technical Skills & Software Knowledge:
Manual and Digital Takeoff Timberline Precision Estimating Microsoft Office Applications
Computer Estimating Systems WinEst Estimating Software Primavera
Estimating Spreadsheets Xactimate Estimating Software MC2 Estimating Software
Microsoft Project Success Estimating Software Project Control & Scheduling
Professional Experience:
Senior Estimator/Project Manager (2003-2009)
RAFN Company – Bellevue, WA
General Contractor specializing in negotiated, design-build and public projects. Projects range value up to $50 million.
• Prepared Estimates for negotiated, select list and public works projects covering conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases.
• Established Estimating Systems and Bidding procedures.
• Established initial project schedule and budgets, and monitor progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements.
• Provided pre-construction services, including constructability reviews, value engineering, budget analysis and design reviews.
• Managed and maintained historical costs data and subcontractors’ databases.
• Managed Estimating Department and coordinated all estimating procedures with project managers and supporting staff.
• Prepared bid packages for GC/CM projects and participated in interview process.
• Worked on many projects with LEED and Build-Green requirements.
Senior Estimator/Project Manager (1998-2003)
Olympic Associates Company – Seattle, WA
Professional consulting firm providing Construction & Project Management, Estimating, Building Envelope, Construction Support, Value Analysis and Architectural Services. Projects range value up to $50 million.
• Headed estimating department.
• Provided support to project managers, architects and exterior envelope consultants.
• Provided multi-project leadership as an owner’s representative.
• Estimated and helped manage commercial public, private, civil and governmental projects.
• Provided pre-construction services, including constructability reviews, value engineering, cost estimating and design reviews.
• Implemented various estimating software, including Navy and Army software packages.
Senior Estimator (1996-1998)
Intracorp Real-Estate Development Company – Seattle, WA
Real-Estate Development Company specializing in mix-use high rise residential and industrial type projects. Projects range value up to $80 million.
• Headed estimating department providing construction costs analysis to development team.
• Established estimating department including hardware/software selection and implementation.
• Implemented Timberline Precision Collection software for estimating and costs analysis.
• Worked closely with developers and architects to control project costs through design criteria.
• Provided cost models, conceptual and final estimates including project buyout through subcontract negotiations.
• Coordinated construction professional services involved in all phases of project development.
Senior Estimator/Project Manager (1994-1996)
Heritage Construction – Everett, WA
General Contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, retail, public, government and mix-use residential projects. Projects range value up to $25 million.
Senior Estimator/Project Manager (1992-1994)
Lamb Longo Inc. – Seattle, WA
General Contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, retail, public, government and mix-use residential projects. Projects range value up to $30 million.
Senior Estimator (1988-1992)
Public Storage Inc. – Glendale, CA
Real Estate Development Company specializing in storage facilities, marinas and business parks. Projects range value up to $30 million.
Education, Certifications & Memberships
• BS in Building Construction University of Washington - 1987
• Associate Value Specialist (AVS) Certification • Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)
• Fluent in Russian
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