Richard L. Nelson, Jr
516 Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
TEL: 213-858-6772
E-mail: richardlnelson2002[at]yahoo.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in working as a Project Manager/Estimator for your
organization. I retired in 2002 and I am considering very seriously returning to
the construction industry. I have been in this field since the latter part
of the 1960s, starting out as carpenter. Enclosed is my resume as a first
step in exploring the possibilities of employment with your company.
As a Project Manager /Estimator, I can offer to your organization
significant and recognized accomplishments with the following important
categories:
Estimating and bidding
Contracting
Verbal and Written Reports
Construction inspections and job meetings Interfacing with public officials
Maintenance of positive image of company and clients
I am interested in a progressive position within an organization that will
afford the opportunities for a mutually satisfying business relationship.
Furthermore, I work well with others and I am experienced in all facets of
project management.
Additionally, my affiliations include the American Society of Professional
Estimators and the American Institute of Constructors.
If you wish to contact me, you can do so at the following number
213-858-6772 (cellophane). Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Richard L. Nelson, Jr.
Enclosure
Richard L. Nelson, Jr.
231-858-6772
richardlnelson2002[at]yahoo.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Intermediate to Advanced level in Microsoft Project Proficient with PC
project management and estimating programs.
Prepares both commercial and residential estimates as per bid procedures
Prepare estimates and budgets from detailed plans and written scopes of
work.
Establish unit pricing for conceptual estimating.
Establish estimating library and data base history for estimating Prepare
owner contract agreements and change orders.
Negotiate all subcontracts and provide scheduling and coordination for each
project.
Reviews drawings, specifications and owner requirements with Project
Managers and Superintendents.
Prepares general conditions cost and coordinate with Project Managers the
monitoring process of all general conditions cost.
Provide written and oral reports to clients and architects.
Review all plans and specifications to achieve the most cost effective
project as possible.
Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize
work assignments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Reviews all plans and specifications and permit set of drawings.
Orders all drawings and specifications and distribute to plan room and
subcontractors.
Prepares bid invitation, call-out list and send out.
Posts bid date and time, obtain all bid numbers and confirm coverage.
Reviews insurance and bond specifications.
Prepares cover letters and bid proposal, including the cost breakdown,
clarifications, scope and exclusions.
Processes all R.F.I.s for estimating and job addendums.
Responds to all subcontractor inquiries in relation to bids.
Assists Project Managers with scopes of work.
Assists with pricing of Delta drawings.
Assists in pricing of owner and subcontract change orders.
Provides value-engineering services.
Provide current subcontractors’ list
Availability to work extended hours as required by project schedules or
urgent circumstances.
Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all
phases of a project.
Leadership and motivational skill
Richard L. Nelson, Jr.
213-858-6772
richardlnelson2002[at]yahoo.com
Education
AA Degree in Social Sciences and Certification in Construction Management at U.C.L.A.
Over 10 years experience in the construction industry performing
responsibilities equivalent to those listed below
Employment History
11/00- 10/02 New Directions, Inc. Los Ãngeles, CA
Senior Estimator - TI’s
02/98 - 10/00 SBI Group Berkeley, CA
Senior Estimator/Project Manager -TI’s
02/97 - 12/97 Philip Daniel Group Los Alamitos, CA
Senior Estimator - TI’s
03/94 - 01/97 Little-John Reuland Corp. Vernon, CA
Estimator/Customer Rep.
09/91 - 09/92 AJ Contracting Corp. Los Angeles, CA
Project Manage/Estimator - TI’s
02/89 - 09/91 Buckley Construction Co. Los Angeles, CA
Project Manager/Estimator - TI’s
Friendly Hills Medical Group. Los Angeles and Orange County Areas
Tenant Improvements (CAT Scan rooms & Mid rooms)
Project Manager/Estimator $100 to $550 thousand
Dean Witter Los Angeles Office (2.5 floors office space) Los
Angeles, CA
Estimator $2.6 million
Sun Insurance Company (3 floors TI's) Los Angeles, CA
Estimator $2 million
New York Life Ins. (Remodel TI's) Beverly Hills, CA
Estimator $550 thousand
Target Store (Remodel 110,000 sf) Gardena, CA
Project Manager/Client’s Representative $1.6 million
Target Store (CMU Building and TI’s - 85,000 sf) Seattle, WA.
Project Manager/Client’s Representative $2.8 million
Target Store (Tilt-up Building and TI's - 105,000sf) East Lansing, MI
Project Manager/Client’s Representative $3 million
Panorama Community Medical Building (3-story Office Building) Van Nuys, CA Project Manager/Superintendent $3.5 million
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