Seek cost estimator and/or sales position for a San Diego based construction or architectural feature company
Barbara O’Neill- Trade Jobs Online Resume
OBJECTIVE
COST ESTIMATOR/SALES
Seek cost estimator and/or sales position for a San Diego based construction or architectural feature company
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal and written communication;
Manage conflicting priorities and multi-task in fast-paced, deadline driven environments;
Self-motivated, self-disciplined, efficient time management;
Highly organized/team player/goal oriented/results driven;
Analytical/problem solver and superior attention to detail;
Trained and supervised estimators and support staff
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA;
B.S. Kinesiology and B.A. Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
A.S. Physics, Mesa College, San Diego, CA
PROFICIENT WITH
MS Excel, Word and other office applications, ACT, Access, Outlook, Internet, some AutoCAD, various data bases
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cost Estimator 2001- July 2009
Soil Retention Systems, (San Diego, CA)
• Worked directly for the President and Sales Engineers of design/build contractor;
• Determined project feasibility and produced accurate, deadline-driven cost estimation and bid preparation for up to seven figure projects by analyzing and evaluating grading plans, geotechnical reports and specifications;
• Knowledgeably promoted products and services at industry events and national trade shows;
• Trained and supervised new estimating and administrative staff;
• Provided technical support for contractors, engineers, developers and homeowners;
• Produced change order requests and materials sheets, managed job books, initiated billings;
• Overhauled estimating department to improve efficiency;
• Created records management system;
• Liaison between management and government agencies to ensure code compliance;
• Created and utilized cost estimation spreadsheets
Teacher Assistant 1998-2001
La Costa Heights Elementary School (Carlsbad, CA) and
San Dieguito Parent Participation Preschool (Encinitas, CA)
• Planned and implemented comprehensive enrichment program to meet the needs of culturally diverse students. Voluntary positions.
Sales Representative 1995-1998
Usborne Books (San Diego, CA)
• Entrepreneurial venture combining sales, marketing and business management; researched and identified prime markets, facilitated educational book fairs; developed rapport and nurtured client relationships.
Civil Design Engineer 1994-1995
Rick Engineering (San Diego, CA)
• Utilized analytical and problem-solving skills to produce grading and site plans, tentative maps, hydrologic, hydraulic and earthwork calculations for land development projects;
• Composed bond estimates for new land development and improvement projects; CAD drafting, plotting, and research.
Student Engineer 1991-1994
City of San Diego Water Utilities Dept., Engineering Design Division (San Diego, CA)
City of San Diego, Streets Department (San Diego, CA)
• Redesigned water and sewer improvement projects; generated cost capitalization reports; responsible for research; inter-department and outside agency liaison.
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