Highly skilled Mechanical Estimator experienced in business growth and development with exceptional service-oriented skills dedicated to ensuring greater productivity and profitability for financial leverage.
QUALIFICATIONS
Estimator and Project Management Experience (15 years)
Experience in HVAC Systems (20 Years)
Strong Leader in Project Design and Pre-Construction Process
Dedicated Team Player & Innovative Team Leader
Multifaceted Experiences in Construction Industry (35 years)
Proven Customer Service and Accountability
Proficient use of Computerized Estimating Tools
Diverse Knowledge of Contract & Proposal Development
Strong Analytical Skills & Extensive Knowledge of Business Practices
Strong Passion for Green Energy Industry
Innovative User of Construction Technology
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
SMACNA Estimating Training
MCAA Project Management Training
MSCA HVAC 101 Course
Auto Cad, Estimation, Gregway, Wendes, Highlands, EST Duct & Pipe
Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
CS HI Safety Training for High-purity Industry
Bilingual in Hmong, Khmer, Mandarin and Spanish
Teaching Experience – Immigrant Literacy & Public Speaking
Author- Writing & Publication of book on how to communicate in a foreign language.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead HVAC/Plumbing/ Process Piping Estimator 2008 to 2010
Kinetic Systems, Inc (Do to closing of the Austin Office. Laid Off 1/29/10)
 Estimated multi-million dollar General Industry, Biomechanical, High Purity Process Piping projects throughout U.S. from $10,000 - $36,000,000
 Responsible for issuing change orders and establishing vendor and subcontractor contracts
 Developed and trained junior estimators
 Spearheaded estimating software conversion from Highlands to Est. Duct and Est. Pipe
 Designed and implemented tracking system for new project estimating
 Collaborated with Kinetics Engineering department on design build projects
Pre Construction / Project Management / Estimator 2001 to 2008
UsXco Real Estate Development (Banking failures lost funding. Laid Off 2/15/08)
 Spearheaded the locating, analyzing and negotiated purchases of real estate for development throughout the Midwest and Mexico.
 Managed and organized overall commercial and residential development.
 Organized Government officials, Architects, Engineers, Contractors and other industry leaders together to create complex business and real estate transactions
 Produced domestic/international business contracts worth $500,000,000
 Expert in the emerging Mexican real estate and mortgage industry
 Successfully launched company operations in international financial services market.
 Managed and development of a multiple family housing community.
 Became a leader in the company’s domestic and international mortgages
VP of Operations /Project Manager/ Estimator 1999 – 2001
RA Heating & AC, Evansville, WI (Resigned to seek opportunity with UsXco on 4/01/01)
 Spearheaded sales and estimating increasing annual sales by 20%.
 Managed commercial, residential and projects ranging in size from 5,000 to 1,000,000.
 Developed computer based estimating tools that increased both efficiency and accuracy resulting in high project awards.
Head Estimator/Project Manager/Engineer 1996 - 1999
Tri Cor Mechanical, Janesville, WI (Do to lack of work laid off on 10/01/1999)
 Estimated and managed commercial and industrial projects ranging in size 2,000 2,000,000.
 Reduced estimating time by 50% by developing a comprehensive HVAC assembly book.
 Adjusted estimating software to more accurately reflect actual costs and market segment of the company, thereby increasing competitiveness.
 Trained junior estimators.
 Managed all phases of projects to include labor planning, logistics, vendors, and contractors.
HVAC Estimator HVAC/Piping 1994 - 1996
H & H Industries, Madison, WI (Resigned to seek opportunity with Tri Cor on 5/1/1996)
 Estimating Internship; I was trained by the top two estimators in the Midwest.
 Developed Estimates for projects ranging in size $10,000 to 5,000,000.
 Spearheaded estimating software conversion from Gregway to Estimation Inc.
 Administered and updated database to include specific company data, resulting in greater bidding accuracy.
 Performed Estimating system maintenance to ensure effectiveness of system.
 Contributed to team effort that resulted in HVAC Division profitability.
Sheet Metal Mechanic/Sheet Metal Apprentice 1986 – 1994
Perkins Sheet Metal Company (Resigned and went back to School full time 1/6/1994)
Madison, WI
 Custom fabricated energy recovery units for the HVAC industry.
 Built and installed stainless steel equipment for the food processing industry.
 Provided product support and trained both operators and maintenance personnel at customer location.
 Collaborated with Engineering in developing equipment for food industry
Construction Superintendent
Harris Construction Services (Do to a lack of work Laid Off on 10/15/1986) 1975-1986
Madison, WI
 Starting working when I was 15 years old as a labor and ended as a superintendent.
 Managed all phases of projects to include labor planning, logistics, vendors, and contractors.
 Diverse experience in both Residential and Commercial projects.
EDUCATION
Mechanical Design Associate Degree Program 1992 - 1995
• Metro Area Technical College, Madison, WI
Tool & Die Program 1991 - 1992
• Metro Area Technical College, Madison, WI
Sheet Metal Workers Apprentice Program 1987 – 1993
• Madison, WI
Geothermal Systems & Installations 1998
• Certificate
Atlas Group Education International Real Estate 2006 - 2007
• Certificate
St. Petersburg State University 2004
• Advanced Certificate in TESOL
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, ACHIEVEMENTS & PERSONAL INERESTS
 Very active volunteer helping refugee’s to settle in the US and teaching them English. Firm believer in making a difference.
 Volunteered for the past (24) years in all phases of construction work for a Non Profit organization.
 I enjoy learning about new cultures and learning new languages.
 Taught Public Speaking course for seven years.
 Produced a book on How to Communicate in A Foreign Language.
 Developed three (3) iPhone apps; iMeal, iCommunicate and 911Translate.
 In 1998 I develop an online Construction Project Management site to aide in the day to day operations of all involved in the construction industry.
 I am fascinated with Green Technology and currently studying Sustainable Design and Green Buildings with a the goal of getting an LEED AP BD+C Certification
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