I am a seasoned estimator who has much experience bidding public works projects, Fire Stations, Library’s, Senior Center’s, LAUSD, LACCD, Housing Authority projects, etc etc. I have the ability to create and process change orders, ASI’s, OSI’s, RFI’s. Available part time, full time, or hourly as consultant. . Feel free to call with any questions.
Hand me the plans and spec's tell me your daily general requirements, then you add the expected overhead and profit.
(714) 829 6429 1312 S Petal Pl rodney,lopez1[at]gmail.com Anaheim, Ca 92805
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR / OPERATIONS PLANNER / PROJECT MANAGER
25 years experience Field, Office, Project Management, Estimating, and Purchasing Manager.
C O R E P R O F E S S I O N A L S T R E N G T H S
• Make preliminary and final detailed estimates of material and labor costs for proposed construction projects.
• Work from plans and specifications, sketches or written instructions.
• Prepare quantity surveys and detailed lists of materials to be used and analyses of work in progress.
• Estimating costs in relation to manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Clarifying and interpreting bids, prepares quantity surveys and detailed take-offs
• Interpret scope of work
• Conduct construction operational reviews to implement maximum cost effective means and methods.
• Ensure and monitor Field Superintendents awareness of construction operations and planning.
• Ensuring compliance with blueprints and specifications and change order management.
• Maintain cost records, gather data, and prepare statistics on construction costs.
• Developing and maintaining good customer relations.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E.
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of estimating material and labor cost and the current costs of materials used in constructing building projects, current prevailing wages and construction practices and terminology, budgetary control and accounting principles. Ability to work from plans and specifications and estimate quantities of materials required and amount of labor necessary to perform the work involved. Analyze situations accurately and develop effective courses of action. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, express ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate personal computers and utilize software relevant to the cost estimation process.
EDUCATION
A.A. in Metallurgy. THORNTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Thornton Illinois.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills/specialized software training
Lotus 123
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
Outlook
Power Point
MS Project
Primavera Project Planner
Primavera Planning and Scheduling
Primavera Advanced Planning and Scheduling
Computer EZE
ORACLE Database
Pro Est
Win Est
Walkers Builders Estimators reference book
R.S. Means
Anning Johnson Estimating
Simpson Strong Tie Seminar and Learning Center
LORMAN EDUCATION SEMINARS
AIA CONTRACTS
CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW
UNDERSTANDING THE CONSTRUCTION BIDDING PROCESS
MANAGING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE AND BONDING
PAYROLL FUNDAMENTALS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Bilingual English/Spanish
Over the years I have attended various construction product seminars, clinics and trade shows. Which include Mechanical systems, Electrical Systems, Asbestos Abatement,
Hardware Systems, etc etc.
WORK HISTORY
Summary of specific experiences as it relates to this position:
I worked primarily as an estimator projects from $10,000. up through $17,000,000
I estimated at a rated of 12,000,000 per month.
• 25 Years experience total experience in project/construction management including?
• 25 Years exp in Public, GTE, AT&T, PACIFIC BELL EARLY 1990
• 25 years exp in commercial sector RETAIL, MEDICAL CENTERS, HOSPITALS Through out Los Angeles Basin
• 25 Years exp in Educational facility sector Various school facilities through out Los Angeles
• 5 Years of experience in Construction and project Management of Educational facilities.
• 25 Years of experience in preparing, interpreting and managing project plans, specifications, and various building codes?
• Specify your Degree & major
• 25 Years experience in providing technical and engineering office and field support to PM/CM, Contractor and Architects.
• 15 Years experience in managing, reviewing and organizing Architect’s responses to RFI’s, submittals and other documents.
• 25 years experience working with CPM schedule
• 25 years experience managing, reviewing, writing, negotiating and estimating change orders
• 25 Years experience in coordinating with surveying, testing and inspection staff.
10 of years experience in coordinating/working with DSA.
• 15 years experience in managing, maintaining and monitoring contractor’s record drawings
Largest Project size in terms of 17,000,000 you have worked on As estimator only.
15 # of years experience in Preparing preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with PM/CM to establish negotiating position?
15 # of years experience in Preparing change order estimates for PMs to establish negotiating position?
15 # of years experience in Providing support in price negotiations?
15 # of years experience in Preparing claim analyses and estimates.
15 # of years experience in Preparing detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specs and sketches?
15 # of years experience in Reviewing contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability?
20 # of years experience in construction estimating of public facilities?
15 # of years working or estimating School related construction work?
What is your highest degree? A.A.
25 # of years experience working with current local construction labor and material costs?
20 # of years experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders?
15 # of years experience in developing scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers?
Other questions:
• Location of this position is in LA area. Is the commute acceptable? yes
• Are you authorized to work in this country? yes
• What is your current salary? open
• What is your expected salary for this position? open
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FEI Enterprises Senior Construction Estimator November 2008 to Present
5749 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles
Neil Edwards Construction Construction Estimator April 2008 to Present
136 W Walnut St
Monrovia, 91016
Sabbatical Health Reasons April 2006 to 2008
Housing Authority City of Los Angeles Construction Estimator July 2001 to April 2006
2500 Wilshire Blvd. Full Time
Los Angeles, Ca 90057
Exterior Services Construction Estimator June 1995 to July 2001
Azusa, Ca Full Time
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