Construction estimator with more than 10 years of experience estimating commercial projects and coordinating national accounts. Strong business acumen that encompasses the estimation process from receipt of plans to negotiation of contracts, as well as overall operations. Estimating background includes reviewing client bid documents, client budget management, determining subcontractor needs, developing project estimates, compiling subcontractor bids, consolidating information into proposals for submission to clients, and negotiating final price. Operations experience includes hiring, training, and supervising personnel; forecasting; managing budgets; and total profit and loss responsibility. Record of success maximizing profits while negotiating and securing contracts in a highly competitive industry.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Construction estimator with more than 10 years of experience estimating commercial projects and coordinating national accounts. Strong business acumen that encompasses the estimation process from receipt of plans to negotiation of contracts, as well as overall operations. Estimating background includes reviewing client bid documents, client budget management, determining subcontractor needs, developing project estimates, compiling subcontractor bids, consolidating information into proposals for submission to clients, and negotiating final price. Operations experience includes hiring, training, and supervising personnel; forecasting; managing budgets; and total profit and loss responsibility. Record of success maximizing profits while negotiating and securing contracts in a highly competitive industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WALTON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, INC – Ellisville, MO
Lead Estimator, LEED AP Sept 2006 to Feb 2010
Responsible for providing oversight of multiple preconstruction projects and ensuring the best possible proposals, presentations, products and services on projects throughout the U.S. up to $75M.
· Review cost factors and prepare estimates, schedules and scopes of work used in planning, organizing and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors and subcontractors and determining cost effectiveness for projects throughout the U.S.
· Consulted with clients, vendors, design teams and Walton’s operations department to formulate project proposals and resolve issues.
· Contributed to improving estimating procedures to increase efficiency, estimate accuracy and the company’s success rate on proposals.
· Proficient with Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff and Microsoft Office 2007 software packages.
· Mentored personnel from the Operations Department to train and develop their capabilities with estimating takeoff assignments, bid-day scope review and proposal preparation.
· Assigned as team leader to coordinate the bid process for assigned projects and pre-construction proposals.
· Assigned as team leader for the Walton Construction Regional Office construction in St. Louis, MO
· Organized the change order process for the Ameristar Casino Hotel and Parking Garage project in St. Charles, MO. ($265M, 400 room all-suite hotel with day spa and 2,200 space parking structure)
PARIC CORPORATION – O’Fallon, MO
Project Engineer Oct 2005 to Aug 2006
Responsible for daily coordination with owners, architects, engineers, superintendents and subcontractors on projects up to $30M.
· Reported to the Project Manager assisting in every aspect of the project as required.
· Worked closely with the Superintendent and subcontractors on site for scheduling.
· Handled permitting, change orders and estimating as needed.
· Performed buy-out with subcontractors and vendors.
· Conducted meetings with owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors.
· Managed and reviewed submittals, requests for information and change orders.
· Handled project close-out, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Project Estimator Oct 2002 to Sept 2005
Responsible for estimation of governmental, commercial, educational, and hospitality projects up to $50M. Managed various types of estimates: Design/Build, Conceptual and Hard Bid.
· Conducted all stages of estimating including; program, schematic and construction documents.
· Extensive Experience with the value engineering process.
· Proficient with ICE 2000 estimating software, Microsoft Project and Earthworks Pro.
· Team involvement for providing project schedule and general conditions.
· Performed constructability review, front-end documentation preparation and review and conducting subcontractor interviews.
SIMPLEXGRINNELL / TYCO INTERNATIONAL – St. Louis, MO
Building Systems Sales Representative July 1999 to Sept 2002
Responsible for management of large customer database and territory including preparation of contract bids for installation of Five Alarm, Sound & Communication, Nurse Call, Intrusion, Detection, Access Control and CCVE systems up to $500K.
· Extensive 1-year training in Simplex Sales Navigator Program at the Corporate Headquarters.
· Factory trained in fire alarm, sound and communication, nurse call, intrusion, detection, access control and CCVE systems.
· Communicated with design engineers along with Simplex engineers for proper equipment requirements and for drawing approval and design.
· Processed orders and monitored status for delivery, installation and customer approval.
· Followed up with customers during and after installation.
ASPEN MEDIA AND MARKETING RESEARCH – Boulder, CO
Quality Control Manager Sept 1998 to June 1999
Responsible for highest performance in quality and production from employees. Ensured clients goals and expectations for their projects were met.
· Increased quality and productivity by more than 10% through thorough review of researchers performances and securing proper procedures for research and data collection.
· Tested and debugged ACS Query programs created by programmers for data retrieval.
· Liaison between sale managers/project managers, programmers and supervisors.
EDUCATION
Missouri University of Science and Technology (UMR)
B.S. in Engineering Management of Technology May 1998
Mechanical Engineering emphasis (120 hours)
Minor in Mathematics
CERTIFICATION
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Engineer In Training (EIT)
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Junior Achievement Volunteer and Fundraiser
Knights of Columbus Charity Organization
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity – Committee Chairman, Historian
Gamma Alpha Delta Service Fraternity – Vice President
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