Pursuing a career change from traffic engineering to construction estimator or inspector.
Objective: Pursuing a Significant Career Change from Transportation Engineer to Construction Estimator.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Five years of hands-on construction estimating experience of federal projects.
· Demonstrated ability to interpret plans, specifications and blueprints to determine quantities for construction estimates and bid proposals.
· Proven ability to analyze and compare detailed information to accurately project the cost of upcoming construction projects.
· Strong math, computer and interpersonal skills.
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Plans, Specifications and Blueprint Interpretation Skills
· Designed and reviewed Pavement Marking and Signing Plans and Traffic Control Plans for federally funded projects on numerous state routes as both a state employee and a consultant.
· Wrote and reviewed specifications and special provisions for various federal construction projects throughout the state of Arizona.
· Determined quantities of material, time and labor from plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Analyzing and Comparing Detailed Information Skills
· Quickly analyzed and determined cost estimates for the traffic portion of upcoming construction projects prior to bid advertisement as a government employee by comparing similar quantities, supplier transportation distances, and economic conditions.
· Prepared cost estimates and proposals based on time, labor and materials for design projects as a consultant.
· Determined benefit/cost ratios for recommended roadway improvements to write proposals requesting federal safety funding.
Math, Computer and Interpersonal Skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Microsoft Excel, Quattro Pro, Synchro, SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software, Sidra, and Visual Software.
· Satisfied customers have included developers, governmental officials, lawyers, consultants, and the public.
· Passed the EIT and PE Exams the first time showing strong math and engineering skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Transportation Engineer, LSC Transportation Consultants – Colorado Springs, CO 2006-2008
Transportation Engineer, Arizona Department of Transportation – Phoenix, AZ, 2004-2006
Transportation Engineer, DMJM+Harris – Phoenix, AZ 2002-2003
Traffic Engineer, Task Engineering – Phoenix, AZ, 1998-1999
Transportation Engineer, Arizona Department of Transportation, Phoenix, AZ 1994-1996
LlCENSE AND EDUCATION
Professional Engineering License, Colorado and Arizona
Engineer in Training Certificate, Arizona
Bachelor of Science Civil Engineer, Arizona State University
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Mesa, Arizona 2001- 2004
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