SUMMARY:
Over the last nine years as construction estimator, I have developed accurate cost estimates, developed and maintained relationship with internal and external customers, worked with other estimators and project managers to establish and confirm vendor pricing, resolved major scope of work deviations with the design team and was able to manage multiple projects and tasks.
WORK EXPERIANCE:
Construction Estimator, September 2006 -March 2010
The Robinson Company: Seattle, Washington
Responsible for construction cost estimates for the architect/owner to help establish budget, manage and control projects costs, and to track actual costs relative to bid specifications as the project develops.
Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external customers.
Analyzed past projects schedule of values and used the information to help produce more accurate future cost estimates.
Worked with other estimators and project managers to establish and confirm vendor pricing.
Resolved major scope of work deviations with the design team.
PCL General Contractor; Bellevue, Washington
Responsible for producing accurate construction cost estimates including material, labor and equipments.
Collected and analyzed data on all the factors that affect project costs, such as access to the site, surface topography and availability of utilities to be included in the final project estimate.
Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external customers.
Analyzed subcontractor’s bids.
Worked with other estimators and project managers to establish and confirm vendor pricing.
Resolved major scope of work deviations with the design team.
Responsible for producing accurate construction cost estimates.
Visited project sites and gathered information such as access to the site, surface topography and availability of utilities to be included in the final project estimate.
Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external customers.
Analyzed subcontractor’s bids.
Worked with other estimators and project managers to establish and confirm vendor pricing.
Project Engineer, September 2000-November 2001
The Vemo Construction Company; Seattle, Washington
Responsible for the preparation and review of project submittals, request for information’s (RFI), request for proposals (RFP), and change orders (CO).
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Updated Submittals, RFI, RFP, and CO logs.
Performed quality control duties.
Prepared meeting minutes.
Assisted with correspondences between the general contractor, subcontractors, and architects/structural Engineer.
Documented subcontractors daily’s work productivity for projects under construction.
EDUCATION:
University of Washington; Seattle, Washington: June 2000.
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management
Emphasis: Structures Theory, Construction Methods, Construction Accounting, Construction Estimating, Construction Project Planning, Construction Project Management, and Construction Computer Applications.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Win-estimator
Excel based estimating programs
Digitizer
Primavera
Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Experience with the use of AutoCAD