A position as a senior cost estimator with extensive conceptual through construction document level estimating in public works projects can continue to be immediately utilized.
WESLEY A. MELTON, JR.
2099 San Gabriel Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
Ph./Fx. (707) 425-2688
Cell (707) 816-7787
w_jr[at]sbcglobal.net
OBJECTIVE: A position as a senior cost estimator with extensive conceptual through construction document level estimating in public works projects can continue to be immediately utilized.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•23 years experience in the construction industry.
•Experienced in estimating all Divisions which include; Civil, Landscape, Structural, Architectural, and M E P for the Hard bidding process.
•Use of “On Screen Takeoff†on a daily basis.
•Use of “WinEst†on a daily basis.
•Trained in estimating with Timberline Precision Estimating Software, and others. As well as my own spreadsheets used for hard bids.
•Ability to create and maintain schedules, schedule of values and the budget for the accounting department
•Ability to organize, motivate and supervise people.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
EDUCATION:
Timberline Construction Education Center. Castro Valley, CA.
Blueprint reading (commercial & residential); project management/superintendent courses.
Construction Estimating and Project Management Certificate
Timberline Software Certificates for 1995 & 1997
CADD Applications. Novato. CA 1997.
Training geared toward architectural discipline.
AutoCAD Rel. 13c4a/Windows 95.
•Geometry creation & editing scale factors •Use of established layering protocols
•Hatching, line types & display options •Settings, text style & dimensioning
•Blocks & attribute creation applications •Preference & 2D/3D Paper Space Usage
•Introduction to 3D
Certificate 1997
Construction Cost Estimating & Scheduling II; City College of San Francisco. 2002
I studied the basics of construction scheduling using pert, cpm, and the gant chart; basic itemized estimating and more…
Certificate 3.0 2002
EXPERIENCE:
3/09-10/09 Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc.; Walnut Creek, CA, Senior Cost Estimator My primary job duties are hard bidding military projects for the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Air Force by putting together a design team, subcontractors and providing takeoff’s. My results are 7 of 10 wins.
9/08-1/09 Pace Drywall; Concord, Ca, Senior Sr. Estimator My job duties include itemized takeoff’s of metal framing and drywall for projects such as; educational facilities, apartments and retail.
3/07-8/08 Cumming Corporation; Oakland, CA, Senior Cost Manager I estimated and put the budget together for the following types projects from conceptual through construction document level; K12, Universities, OSHPD, Parking Structures and Housing.
7/05-3/07 Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., Stockton, CA, Northern Branch Sr. Estimator I provided estimates in the hard bidding process for the southern branch office, and I created and processed the preliminary-budget estimates for the CM projects that we are currently contracted with San Joaquin Delta Community College, the University of the Pacific and Lodi Unified School District.
9/04-7/05 Modtech Holdings, Inc., Lathrop, CA Management Consultant Maintained and processed all change order work for the new Heritage High School project in Brentwood, Ca. and provided the supply/material purchase listings.
7/03-8/04 Kin Wo Construction, San Francisco, CA Estimator Bidding Public Works projects, and some Private. I maintained the Estimating department bidding projects on a weekly basis ranging from 80k-4m. I have extensive knowledge of the Specifications concerning the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and all aspects of the bidding process.
2/99-7/03 A.R. Construction Company, San Francisco, CA Chief Estimator Bidding Public Works projects. I maintained the Estimating department bidding projects on a weekly basis ranging from 1m-15m. I overseen the work of one other estimator, and worked closely with the project managers and superintendents. I have extensive knowledge of the Specifications concerning the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and all aspects of the bidding process.
2/97-2/99 R.H. Builders, Las Gatos, CA Chief Estimator Itemized estimating of projects such as apartment complexes, condominiums and track housing for insurance claims. I met with the architects on a one on one basis to go over each project extensively, and then give them the price. After their review, this company would also do the work.
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