Seeking a position in the field of cost estimation
I am seeking the opportunity to participate as a team member within your organization. As a cost estimator I offer great enthusiasm and exceptional skill in costing on tenders and ongoing projects.
Qualifications
• 3 years experience in the estimating tenders and ongoing projects.
• Using Microsoft Excel sheet (2003, 2007) for pricing & take off.
• Ability to translate drawings details for taking off and sending queries.
• Accurate attention to details and technical engineering calculations.
• Excellent computer skills, learning and applying new methods quickly.
Respectfully,
Chuck Edwards
Chuck L Edwards
36825 Weiss Road
Walker, LA 70785 US
Phone: 225-665-1416
Alt Phone: 225-202-5647
bro.chuck.edwards[at]gmail.com
Objective
I am seeking the opportunity to participate as a team member within your organization. As a cost estimator I offer great enthusiasm and exceptional skill in costing on tenders and ongoing projects.
Abilities
• More than eighteen years experience in construction and estimating services. From field operations to senior management.
• Ability to translate drawings details for taking off and sending queries.
• Accurate attention to details and technical engineering calculations.
• Proficient in the use of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (Aspen Kbase) and Aspen IPM.
• Proficient in the use of FabTrol MRP.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Immense interpersonal skill and the ability to understand customer processes.
• Strong attention to detail, possessing a sales aptitude and interested in preventing errors and solving problems.
• Solidly computer literate and current on new technology.
• Exceptionally hard working, a self-starter and a problem solver.
• Excellent in multi-disciplinary (Civil, Structural & Mechanical) cost estimates.
Employment History
Estimating Manager
11/2009 - 06/2010 Southland Steel Fabricators Greensburg, LA
• Managed the Estimating department functions including wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, etc.
• Reviewed final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to final quotation.
• Prepared structural steel estimates from 50k to 5 million plus.
• Solicited bids from contractors.
• Negotiated bid prices.
• Obtained pricing for the materials and buy out items.
• Composed very detailed scope letter of inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
• Made follow up phone calls on bids.
• Fill out all bid forms with the help of staff.
• Make pre bid contacts for information on projects (phone calls).
• Reviewed all front end documents, instructions to bidders, etc.
• Led the Implementation of FabTrol MRP.
• Prepared detailed comparison reports.
• Coordinated and interfaced with a various customer bases to meet and satisfy their needs through positive relationships.
• Developed coatings estimating spread sheet.
Conceptual Cost Estimator
05/2008 - 10/2009 CDI Engineering Solutions Baton Rouge, LA
• Prepared estimates throughout the development stages of a project\'s life cycle for use by the project team to authorize and cost manage the project with minimal assistance.
• Produced large and complex estimates, specializing in Civil/Structural and Mechanical/Piping disciplines with minimal assistance.
• Performed day to day estimating/surveying including preparation of final estimates with minimal assistance.
• Produced estimates for capital projects ranging from under $100K to over $200MM with assistance.
• Estimated many small from under $5MM to over $10MM capital project estimates for Motiva Convent with minimal-medium assistance.
• Performed estimating/surveying including preparation of final estimate, Including Civil/Structural and Mechanical/Piping Abu Dhabi $120MM capital project estimate for HUNTSMAN DGA PDP Facility with minimal assistance.
Estimator / Foreman
10/2006 - 12/2007 J V Industrial Services Port Allen, LA
• Dealt direct with the client and engineers to incorporate needs and facilitate changes in scope and requirements.
• Responsible for estimating, material take-off, monitoring of welder performances, repair percentage etc.
• Prepared weekly project status reports for management.
• Responsible for overlay welding and automation. Inspections of preheating and interpass temperature.
Pipe Fitter
07/2005 - 07/2006 The Shaw Group Inc Baton Rouge, LA
• New construction, lead man on job carried my crew of 5 to be the number one team out of 500 people.
• Planned piping system layout
• Responsible for fabrication, repair and installation of structural steel.
• Installed utility services including water lines and pump stations reading blueprints, schematics and drawing rough sketches.
Superintendent
05/1991 - 01/2006 C&F Fabricators Port Allen, LA
• Responsible for supervision, fabrication, and installation of piping systems, tanks, mining equipment, and pipelines.
• Responsible for supervision, fabrication and installation of structural steel, belt conveyors, chutes, hoppers, towers, reactors, cones, pressure vessels, exchangers, etc.
• Utilized ASME, and ASTM specifications and codes. Responsible for fabrication and welding practices using GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
• Responsible for lay out and installation of tower trays and nozzles.
Superintendent / Foreman
05/2005 - 07/2005 Pipe and Steel Walker, LA
• Responsible for the erection of water tower, all water systems piping and equipments.
• Responsible for fabrication, repair and installation of structural steel.
Pipe Fitter
02/2004 - 01/2005 Jacobs Engineering Group Baton Rouge, LA
• Responsible for preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, piping system replacement.
• Responsible for fabrication, repair and installation of exchangers.
• Responsible for lay out and installation of structural steel, loading racks and gangways.
Fitter / Pipe Fitter
11/2002 - 11/2003 Turner Industries Group Baton Rouge, LA
• Responsible for lay out and installation of tower trays and nozzles.
• Responsible for fabrication, repair and installation of structural steel.
Education History
Completion Date Issuing Institution Qualification Course of Study
05/1991 Port Allen High School Unknown Level General studies
References Available on Request
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