To obtain a responsible and challenging position with a progressive construction company, where my professional work will have application with an opportunity for advancement.
Construction Estimator
Twenty-four years of successful experience working in design, project-management, fieldwork, and estimating commercial, residential, institutional, and civil projects.
Skills
Extensive experience at:
* Preparing conceptual cost estimates from minimal information, such as a concept description or sketch.
* Estimating cost from partial and complete design documents; evaluating and assisting in negotiations for designer and contractor.
* Creating preliminary and final estimating and quantity take-off reports, bids, and proposals, and determining the scope of work and construction-related specifications.
* Reviewing and understanding plans and specifications. Prepared and coordinated bid packages.
* Performing all tasks related to estimating (quantity take-offs, digitizing drawings, analyzing addendums).
* Submitting requests for information; reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotes.
* Writing and developing detailed scopes per trade through completion.
* Monitoring and assessing processes to ensure quality work.
* Developing and maintaining good relations with customers.
* Effectively participating in team environments.
* Using Microsoft Word and Excel, estimating software (MC2-ICE 2000, Quest), and Adobe Acrobat.
* Fluent in Spanish.
Professional Experience
Sunshine Structures, Inc., Lehigh Acres, Florida 2007 – 2008
Concrete, Masonry and Tilt-up wall Estimator
* Assisted estimator chief in performing market research and identifying project opportunities for development, and built relationships and networks with general contractor companies.
* Collecting and managed general contractor bid invitations. Evaluated and assisted in negotiation meetings.
* Solicited and analyzed subcontractor and supplier proposals
* Prepared and developed project estimates from specs and design through contract negotiation.
* Provided estimating support over the course of projects.
* Prepared bid packages ranged up to $10 million. Successfully bid over $12 million of work.
North Florida Construction Company, Jacksonville, Florida 2005 – 2007
Estimator Division 3 Concrete and Division 4 Masonry
* Interpreted engineering and architectural specifications, design drawings, and contracts.
* Participated in preliminary and final bid project meetings. Attended field meetings and provided estimating support throughout the course of projects.
Prior Employment
Performed successfully at architectural and civil engineering companies in various field and management positions over 24 years.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Architecture and Construction
University Piloto of Colombia. Bogotá, Colombia
Estimating Concrete
Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, Florida
Masonry Construction Cost
Construction Estimating Institute, Sarasota, Florida
Letters of references, background list, and diplomas send upon request.
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