NATHAN JENSEN

Senior Estimator/Preconstruction Manager

2104 North 5 East, Layton, Utah, 84041

njensenjae@gmail.com

Cell: 801‐682‐3751

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking an opportunity where my knowledge and skills in estimating and pre‐construction

can help build new clients and consistently bring in projects from new and existing cutomers.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Estimator ‐ Cameron Construction | Salt Lake City, UT

August 2010 ‐ Present

  · Completed hundreds of competitive bid private and public projects with an average

success ratio of 1 in 4.

  · Successful conceptual estimating and cost control on multiple design/build projects

including a multi‐phase, 15 month country club master plan renovation

  · Preliminary budgeting through subcontractor buyout on nearly a dozen 30,000 to

50,000 square foot projects in 8 western states for a national retailer.

  · Extensive experience in hospital construction/renovation, automotive, service stations,

assisted living facilities, big box retail, tenant improvements, hospitality, and light

industrial (pre‐engineered metal buildings).

  · Currently average 3 bids/progress budgets per week for new and current projects while

overseeing another estimator.

Estimator ‐ Cameron Construction | Salt Lake City, UT

May 2008 – August 2010

  · Performed quantity takeoffs for numerous trades including, but not limited to: concrete,

masonry, rough carpentry, finishes, specialties, etc.

  · Built close relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and clients.

Subcontractor relationships provided preferential treatment and additional support

during bid preparation.

  · Developed a high level of trust with clients and company owners through consistent

estimate accuracy.

  · Improved company estimating procedures by researching and implementing new

Invitation to Bid software.

  · Instrumental in implementing company website upgrades and social media marketing

efforts.

Project Manager ‐ Cameron Construction | Salt Lake City, UT

May 2009 – July 2010

  · Successfully completed three different interior renovation projects and continued

estimating part‐time.

  · Projects included a renovation of 20,000 SF of office space on two floors, adding a

commercial kitchen, and a 7,000 SF freezer/cooler with structural foundations and steel

for a food bank expansion, and two packaging line projects for a pharmaceutical

distributor.

Assistant Project Manger ‐ The Corporation of The Presiding Bishop | Salt Lake City, UT

May 2007 ‐ May 2008

  · Internship with the Headquarters Facilities Department working on projects in the 10+

buildings that make up the headquarters campus.

  · Building types included a 30 story office building, a 6 story educational facility, a

museum, a library, pre‐1900 historic structures, and a 1.5 million square foot

conference center.

  · Projects included complete interior renovations, roof replacements, parking lot

reconstruction, and others.

  · Worked under 3 project managers and was responsible for scheduling, daily site visits,

project meeting notes, and project closeout documents

Carpenter ‐ Nichols Homes | Layton, UT

April 2005 ‐ May 2007

  · Worked on a residential framing crew, framing custom homes from 1,500 to 12,000 SF.

  · Worked as the lead carpenter on a 5,000 SF home and a 3,000 SF home.

  · Worked on a complete Hispanic crew and was able to use my Spanish skills daily to

translate for owners and others

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree, Construction Management

Weber State University | Ogden, UT

August 2005 ‐ April 2009

I attended school at night while working full‐time in the construction industry during the day.

My goal was to gain practical, hands‐on experience while I was attending school so that I was

familiar with the topics discussed in the classroom, and to prepare myself to be a strong asset

for future employers.

CERTIFICATION

AIC Associate Constructor

April 2009

American Institute of Constructors

US Army Corp of Engineers Quality Control Certification

January 2010

US Army Corp of Engineers

SKILLS

Digital Takeoff Software – Multiple software programs

Surtrak Scheduling Software

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Excel

Primavera Expedition

Conceptual Estimating

Communication Skills – I am relationship based. I thrive on building trust

Thorough, yet efficient – I can multitask various projects to meet deadlines

without sacrificing accuracy in my estimates

Project interviews – I am comfortable in presentation settings and can

present myself in a professional and knowledgeable manner

Pre‐engineered metal building software – American Buildings and Garco

LANGUAGES

Spanish Fluent

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

ASPE ‐ American Society of Professional Estimators

I currently serve on the ASPE Chapter 51 board as the 2nd Vice President

HONORS & AWARDS

  · ABC Utah Chapter award for best renovation project 2013

  · While pursing my degree in Construction Management, I participated in the Associated

Schools of Construction (ASC) Design‐Build Competition in Reno, Nevada. Our team was

required to prepare a preliminary design, cost analysis, and company background

information for an $80 million cancer treatment facility in Southern California. We then

presented to a panel of judges comprised of members of the construction company who

constructed the project and placed fifth out of ten schools.

INTERESTS

Mountaineering, rock climbing, backpacking, piano, guitar, and spending time with my family.

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