Seeking full-time employment as a Chief or Senior Estimator with a prestigious company within the United States. Visit my website at www.outsource-psi.com to view samples of my work.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Estimating - 26 years experience - Provided Conceptual, CM at Risk and Hard Bid Estimates on union, prevailing wage and open shop projects ranging from $1,000,000 to $650,000,000.
Worked closely with Owner/Architect Team in defining scopes of work and cost proposals within budget restraints.
Maintained cost estimates in imperial and metric format. Negotiated owner and subcontractor change orders at the site level.
Cost estimates maintained on all CSI 95 and 2004 Master Format, Divisions 1 through 44 and Uniformat System Pricing.
Skilled in manual and computer estimating using Winest Pro Plus, Timberline estimating software, On Center digitized software, In-house Historical Database, R.S. Means databases and NECA production rates.
Project Management - 15 years experience - Types of projects managed include courthouses, convention centers, commuter stations, prison facilities, hospital additions, low, mid, and high rise commercial office buildings, tenant fit-outs, low, mid, and high-rise condominium projects, residential tract homes and garden type apartments from corporate headquarters and on site locations nationwide.
I am knowledgeable in civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical disciplines.
Toured commercial modular manufacturing facilities nationwide to ascertain quality assurance of owner specifications.
Administration - 16 years experience - Formed, planned, staffed and organized two multi-million dollar construction corporations.
Performed CEO functions, which included all physical and accounting methods, purchasing, controls and reports.
Designed operations of a medium sized assembly-warehouse from space requirements throughout shipping, receiving, light assembly and inventory functions.
Computers - 13 years experience - Proficient using Microsoft Windows applications:
Lotus 123, Excel, Word Perfect, and Word software.
Hold an advanced certification in Excel 5.0. Developed a number of databases for estimating and change order management using formulated cells and logic.
Personal home computers include Vista Ultimate 32-bit software, scanners, printers - portable and stationary, USB Drives, and PDA Organizers.
CAPABILITIES
• Provided owner/architect pre-construction services developing Schematic, Design Development, and GMP Budgets.
• Plan, monitor and supervise on-site construction, engineering and administration activities.
• Maintain liaison with architect/engineer and owner regarding project progress and changes.
• Ensure project activities comply with company and client requirements, design, and application of construction methods.
• Direct staff in construction activities of cost control, change order administration and payment approval.
• Prepare cost estimates, value engineering and negotiate design changes.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts, conduct meetings and assist in the implementation of safety plans.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
C.E.O. and President 2008 to Present
OUTSOURCE PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., Boynton Beach, FL.
Providing Pre-Construction Services: Conceptual and Detailed Cost Estimates, Cost Modeling, Value Engineering, Pre-constructability Reviews, Subcontract Scope Reviews, and Change Order Management for clients in thirteen states throughout the Northeast and Southeastern United States. Maintain a working website at www.outsource-psi.com
Senior Pre-Construction Mgr. 2006 to 2008
THE TOWER GROUP, INC., Davie, FL.
Provided Pre-Construction Services and Conceptual and Detailed Cost Estimates on projects ranging from $4,000,000 to $300,000,000 in the State of Florida Marketplace. Duties included developing the company’s Estimating Systems, managing a team of five Estimators providing detailed digitized cost estimates, value engineering analyses, site logistics plans and Closure Documents through the pre-construction period. Performed roll as liaisons between Owner, Design Team and General Contractor.
Senior Estimator 2000 to 2006
THE WEITZ CO., INC., West Palm Beach, FL.
Provided Pre-Construction Services and Conceptual and Detailed Cost Estimates on projects ranging from $4,000,000 to $110,000,000 in the Southeast Florida Marketplace. Duties included managing a team of Estimators providing detailed digitized cost estimates, value engineering analyses, site logistics plans and Closure Documents through the pre-construction period.
Chief Estimator 1999 to 2000
JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC., Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Manage Estimating Department, solicit subcontract bids, prepare cost estimates and pursue clients for projects ranging from $6,000,000 to $25,000,000. Bid solicitations are obtained through services such as Dodge Reports and Commercial Marketing Data Cards.
Sr. Project Manager 1997 to 1999
THE CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., Omaha, NE - Roman L. Hruska Courthouse:
Staff, manage and supervised the construction of a $53,000,000 Federal Courthouse. Maintained liaison with owner, construction manager, architect and subcontractors on design changes and job progress. Directed staff on RFI and shop drawing submittal process. Prepared cost estimates in both imperial and metric format. Negotiated design changes both with the owner and subcontractors. Monitored project schedule and payment schedules. Co-managed Mega Conferences with Department of Labor, local authorities and organizations for affirmative action programs.
Sr. Project Manager 1993 to 1997
THE CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., Chicago, IL - McCormick Place Expansion Project:
Prepared cost estimates and negotiated design changes with subcontractors for the construction of a $650,000,000 convention center. Personally saved our company $10,000,000 negotiating $60,000,000 worth of design changes with subcontractors.
Developed cost impact databases for 28 Addendum’s, 19 Bulletins, and 4,000 Sketches for 110 subcontractors.
Project Manager 1991 to 1993
THE CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., Philadelphia, PA. - 30th Street Train Station:
Supervised construction trades and processed change orders for a $60,000,000 commuter train station. Work included refurbishing custom made bronze hardware, gold leaf painting of 90 foot ceilings; plaster castings of 100 year old gothic trim pieces and 300,000 sq. ft. of tenant fit-out while keeping the main terminal in operations.
CEO 1983 to 1991
COVENANT BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC., Warminster, PA. - Developed and implemented corporate financial strategies for two multi-million dollar corporations. Duties included all CEO functions, estimating, marketing and customer relations for:
1. Commercial Modular Building Company providing site installations and tenant fit-outs from Maine to Georgia, Tennessee to Wisconsin.
2. E.P.D.M. Roofing Company operating in the Philadelphia area.
Project Management/Purchasing/Estimating 1969 to 1983
VARIOUS, Philadelphia, PA. /Palm Beach, FL. -
Gelco Space International 1979 - 1983:
Project Manager/Manager of Engineering.
Designed and purchased $75,000,000 annually of Commercial Mobile Modular Buildings nationwide.
W.R. Grace, Real Estate Division 1974 - 1979
Purchasing/Estimating
Negotiated and purchased subcontracts for 25,000 single and multi-family homes for a P.R.D. project in Swedesboro, N.J.
Kassuba Development Corporation 1969 - 1974
Project Manager
Toured and audited nationwide field and branch offices to ascertain their compliance with company practices and regulations. Re-buy and reschedule construction activities. Negotiated settlements of liens, judgments and personal guarantees.
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH. - Business Administration and Accounting 1967
International Accounting Society, Chicago, IL. – Accounting 1970
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