Paul J. Costa
561-880-1445
3801 Sandpiper Dr. # 3
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
dragonracer20[at]yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Electrical construction professional with extensive experience over a vast array of disciplines. Experience includes electrician, electrical estimator and extensive computer skills. Strong quantitative, analytical, and negotiating skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organizational skills. Very effective in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Van’s Electric
Senior Estimator April 2008-Present
Responsible for complete preparation and review of electrical estimates for commercial and industrial projects ranging from $1,000 to $10,000,000.
• Read plans, specifications
• Review specifications, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Conduct unit take- off from Blue Prints
• Solicit bid prices from vendors for required materials
• Responsible for working with sub-contractors and suppliers during the bid process to obtain complete bid package information.
• Look for appropriate value engineering, cost savings or project enhancements necessary for each proposal
• Secure and review equipment quotations for materials
• Input bid into the company estimating software
• Organize and prepare scope of work, description and price proposal on bid.
• Insure all working documents and data are obtained or maintained to support estimate figures.
• Submit proposal or bid to electrical general contractor(s)
• Manage and train estimators.
• Develop and present clear and detailed project scopes to the customer and meet with potential customers to present proposals
Davco Electric
Estimator December 2006- April 2008
Responsible for estimating projects ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000 dollars.
• Read plans, specifications
• Conduct unit take- off from Blue Prints
• Solicit bid prices from vendors for required materials
• Responsible for working with sub-contractors and suppliers during the bid process to obtain complete bid package information.
• Look for appropriate value engineering, cost savings or project enhancements necessary for each proposal
• Input bid into the company estimating software
• Organize and prepare scope of work, description and price proposal on bid.
• Submit proposal or bid to electrical contractor or general contractor(s)
Electric Connection
Electrician & Estimator 2001-December 2006
I resumed my employment with this firm at the request of the owner, to assist in the field and later brought in to assist in estimating small to large commercial and industrial projects.
• Plan and spec electrical review and takeoff.
• Prepare quote requests
• Prepare RFI’s
• Put complete bid together for senior estimator’s review.
EDUCATION
• Stoughton High School
• Palm Beach Community College
• Apprenticeship program at PBCC
PROFESSIONAL CLASSES AND SEMINARS
• NEC Requirements • Estimating Software • Electrical Estimating
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Operating Systems, • MS Windows,
PC Based Applications
• Word, • Excel, • Access, • Outlook, • Internet Explorer,
REFERENCES
David Hogg – Vice President Of Operations, Van’s Electric – 561-588-3854
Paul Notartomaso – Chief Estimator, Davco Electric 561-732-3434
**Letter Of Recommendation Upon Request**
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