To,
Whom it may concern,
I am applying for the Electrical Estimator position posted on your web site. I have attached my resume and degree evaluation report for your review.
I have four years degree in Electrical Engineering from India, with eight years experience in electrical construction.
I am well qualified and experienced for the post of Electrical Estimator. I am well versed with Auto Cad, having extensive knowledge of various computer programs and estimating software systems. As an estimator, I prepared estimates and budgets for different projects for Schools, Community colleges, Libraries, Hospitals, Banks, Data centers, Med size Manufacturing Units and NY City Transit Authority (MTA).Estimating is not only profession for me but I really enjoy this field. I like challenges and for me every bid is a new challenge.
I look forward to hearing from you regarding this position.
Regards,
Ajay B. Joshi
akjoshi_in[at]yahoo.com
AJAY B.JOSHI
OBJECTIVE
Electrical engineer with rich experience in electrical commercial construction. Seeking a position as Cost Estimator to make a strong contribution to organizational goals by utilizing my work experience, education and knowledge.
SUMMARY
Electrical construction professional with extensive background with 8 years of experience in commercial electrical installation and maintenance work. Experience as Electrical Estimator and Project Manager.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to research cost effective alternatives to reduce costs and increase value without sacrifice to quality.
• Proven ability to initiate and maintain excellent relations with clients & develop new business contacts.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Codes: Knowledge of NEC – 2008, NFPA
Estimating Software: Conest Intellibid Software, Progen -Job Order Contracting Software,
EPIC – Material Price Software
Electrical Bid Manger. Vision Soft.
Operating System: Windows 95/98/2000/XP/VISTA
MS Tools: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint – 2007
Design software: Auto CAD
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of in Electrical Engineering, India / B.S (Elect.)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, India
TRAINING:
• Attended 2 weeks intensive training program on A.C Motors controls. At Advance Vocational Training Scheme, Industrial Training Institute, Surat. (By Govt. Of India)
• Worked as trainee electrical engineer with M/s.Coolline Corporation, Surat, India.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2008 to till date:
Estimator with George J Martin & Son, Inc.Albany NY.
Major Customer OGS–NY,DASNY,SUNY(Sate University of NY),SUCF, Hospitals, Shopping Malls, School Districts, Community Colleges and leading industries.
Key responsibilities:
• Prepare electrical cost estimates for construction projects and electrical services to help management in bidding for electrical contracting work and projects, including the take off from engineering drawings, prepare quantity statement for material as per specifications, Generate RFI and attend necessary pre bid meetings and site visit
• Responsible to get the price quotes for equipments from various suppliers and analyze the cost effectiveness and specification compliance and prepare comparison statement for purchase.
• Under JOCS project visit site with State JOCS Project manager and develop scope work with state and submit detail proposal for respective projects.
• Finalize purchase orders as per specifications and requirements.
• Attend project progress meetings and prepare change orders for ongoing projects.
• Assist Chief Estimator for preparation of Budget and detail estimates for various design build projects.
• Prepare detail estimate for OGS (Office of General Services, NY) Projects, SUNY,
• DASNY( Dormitory authority state of NY), Various School Districts,
Post offices, Prisons Waste Water Treatment Plants, Libraries, Hospitals, Various Industries.
Major Achievement: June 2009 – Major Hospital Renovation work Contract amount awarded to company based on my estimate around $ 1,200,000.00
Significant Projects
(1) For JOCS Contract Prepared $ 1.5 M Estimates NY State Prisons.
(2) Worked with Chief Estimator for various design build projects. $ 12 M.
Demand Electric, Inc. NY- USA.
Oct-2007 to Dec-2008
Demand Electric Inc. is a fast growing licensed electrical contracting (union) company.
It is working with leading general contracting firms and public sectors.
• Prepared electrical cost estimates for construction projects and electrical services to help management in bidding for electrical contracting work and projects.
• Responsible for all the necessary take off from engineering drawings, prepare quantity statement for material as per specifications , generate RFI and attend pre bid meetings and site visits.
• Responsible to get the price quotes of equipments from various suppliers and analyze the cost effectiveness and specification compliance and confirm these orders.
• Develop new vendors. Experience in effective negotiation, conflict resolution, communication and crisis management. Ability to research cost effective alternatives to reduce costs and increase value without sacrifice to quality.
• Develop relations with various general contractors and potential customers for new business.
• Prepare submittals and close out documents for projects as per specifications and requirements.
• Prepared estimates for major public sectors like SUNY, SCA, DDSO, CUNY, MTA, DEP, DDC, DASNY, SUCF etc.
Significant Projects:
i. Metropolitan Transit Authority – Control Station
Northern Blvd – long Island city, NY (More than $ 4,000,000)
ii. LIRR – Long Island Rail Road – Station Rehab Project
Jamaica – NY (More than $ 3,500,000)
UTKARSH ELECTRICALS, India.
Project Manager / Electrical Cost Estimator: 2001 to 2007
Utkarsh electricals is in this business for the last 15 years. My experience with the firm is therefore rich and varied. During my tenure with Utkarsh Electricals, I have successfully carried out a number of installation works as per standard requirements to the satisfaction of clients.
• Responsible for estimating and managing commercial and public sector works.
• Completed all major projects within necessary time limits exceeding the satisfaction of clients and consultants.
• Supervised site engineers and technicians. Coordinated with general contractors and other agencies involved in day to day work. Prepare daily reports and prepare schedule and progress report for end client.
• Responsible for electrical inspection and approval from concern authorities.
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