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Michael Guillaume
Qualifications
• Proven business skills involving construction estimating, bid preparation, scheduling, planning, client interaction and negotiations
• Understand what it takes to market and develop long term relationships with General Contractors.
• Proficient communications capabilities, including verbal, written, teaching and mentoring
• Complex skill set in analysis, research, data management & organization
• 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 and estimating software
• Strong proponent of client interaction based on a business model that produces “Raving Fansâ€
• Extensive knowledge of and well developed network of working relationships within the Colorado Construction Industry
Initiative
• Developed strong client loyalty by providing what the client needs in an atmosphere of open and transparent bid process
• 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 – cum laude
• 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)
• Developed Estimating Department [at] Coe Construction - Coe utilized Project Manager’s to estimate and run projects prior to my position
• Chief Estimator, supervising two other estimators and administrative personnel
• Created total estimating effort for hard bid submittals thru review/take-off from plans, specifications, RFI’s, client interaction, contracting and scheduling
• Demonstrated ability with conceptual budgeting, value engineering, constructability evaluation, cost benefit analyses and records management
• Track labor & material costs, analyze bid vs. actual costs, maintain supplier data base, pricing and performance tracking, monitor local & national trends for commodity pricing and identify & pursue new markets and Owners
• Ability to foster long term working relations with owners and clients; as each client has different skill levels and requirements a focused understanding of each is necessary
• The actions and response by the Estimating Department provide the first impression a new client has towards our company
• The Estimating Department actions are 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
Science & Math Teacher Pinedale High School – Pinedale, Wyoming 1984 – 1989
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