Summary:

Professional Construction Estimator with over 11 years of experience in pre-construction and hard bid estimating.  Experience includes hard dollar bidding, budgeting, value engineering, and constructability analysis, tracking/managing costs for several complex multimillion-dollar commercial projects. Involvement as lead estimator from preliminary to final phase of construction on projects valued up to $184 M.  I am accompanied with strong credentials, references and a proven history of handling high quality, complex projects. Currently seeking a position with a solid company in which my experience and skills will complement one another.

 

Education:

Bach. Of Science, Construction Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; 1997

 

Software Experience:                                       

MS Excel, Word and Outlook: Fluent in all, including advanced Excel experience

Estimating programs: On Screen Take-off, Winest, Earthworks, Digice, Xactimate 28, Excel                                    

Estimating/Project Management Software: Timberline, MC2, Primavera, MS Project, Spreadsheets

 

Professional Estimating Experience:

Distinguished Construction & Service, LLC                                                                  2009 – Current             

Self Employed

Ø      Established detailed estimates for proposals, material purchase orders and labor pricing

Ø      Project Manager/Estimator/Scheduler for all projects

Ø      Accurately prepared all estimates necessary for bidding, purchase orders & labor

Ø      Managed subcontractors, work crews and in house office manager

Ø      Successfully fill work pipeline by advertising through networking, SEO/web design,  referrals, social media, door flyers, mailings, and socializing for potential customers

Ø      Maintain solid communications with customers for repeat customers and referrals

Ø      Passed state insurance exams and background checks for Independent Insurance Adjusters licenses in several states to expand my ability to perform insurance work

Ø      Certifications include Master Craftsmen of CertainTeed building products

 

Forest City Enterprises, Inc.  (Developer)                                                                        2004 – 2008

West Coast Project Estimator (Territory: Colorado to California)             

Ø      Prepared preliminary estimates for pre-construction planning and budgets

Ø      Planned, prepared and actively participated in the bidding process for all CSI divisions

Ø      Reviewed Architects estimate for accuracy &  completeness

Ø      Directly involved with development & design team to resolve cost variances with design changes and negotiated agreements with contractors on preliminary estimates

Ø      Investigated when a large variance was encountered between proposals and pre-agreed estimates

Ø      Reviewed contractor submitted pay applications  and recommended either acceptance or rejection

Ø      Analyzed change order requests by comparing my independent detailed estimate to proposed change order estimate for approval or rejection of extras or credits

Ø      Established, maintained and updated spreadsheet database, documenting all changes from preliminary budget estimate to the final actual costs indicating the causes and amounts of each change

Ø      Participated in the encouragement of MBE/WBE participation per agreement with the city requirements

Ø      Investigated any distinct cost variance encountered between subcontractor proposals and prepared reports to Senior V.P. of estimating identifying such causes

Ø      Prepared independent estimate for all RFI’s, bulletin’s, addenda, blueprints, specifications, city requirements and design changes assigning value and reasoning to each scope for all changes

Ø      Established a spreadsheet report and updated causes and actual costs for these changes

Ø      Negotiated change order requests when inflated or insufficient credits offered

Ø      Organized and maintained drawings, specification, RFI’s Bulletins for quickly referencing changes and associated costs

Ø      Provided complete estimates with all available information to compare with architects estimate and quickly worked to resolve any substantial cost differences for budgeting purposes

Ø      Regularly updated costs based on schematics, progress drawings, bulletins/addenda & specifications

Ø      Tracked all cost implications and organized changes by their sources, such as design, construction, city requirements, leasing negotiations, or tenant changes

Ø      Presented job cost status updates to Project Manager, Development and F.C. Executives

Ø      Attended all design and construction meetings and input valuable cost saving ideas

Ø      Assisted in reviewing and writing subcontracts and CM contracts in order to minimize coverage gaps

Ø      Monitored Construction Managers bidding process and subcontractor selections for buy-outs

Ø      Participated in numerous value engineering and constructability reviews and contributed ideas to minimize costs

Ø      Assisted Forest City’s Project Manager by reviewing and verifying legitimacy of all change orders, Buy-out contracts and changes to the construction drawings

Ø      Directly involved with development & design team, including FC’s Senior Executives, Tenant Coordinators, Architects, Engineers and CM in offering cost efficient ideas

Ø      Reviewed all progress drawings, and bulletins and addenda and assigning cost impacts for each

Ø      Prepared, updated and assisted Forest City’s Owners Representative with budget & forecasts

Ø      Notable Projects: Northfield Stapleton Mall; Denver, CO $185M, The Orchard Town Center Mall; Westminster, CO $167M, Promenade Mall; Temecula, CA Remodel and Parking Garage $85M

Ø      Evaluated negotiated leasing agreements for tenant coordination to negotiating lease deals with

Ø      Prepared and submitted expense reports for reimbursable expenses on job required travel and kept costs to minimum

 

Coe Construction, Inc. (Longmont, CO)                                                                            2000 – 2003               Chief Estimator/Head Estimator                                                                                                          

Ø      Established , set procedures & oversaw companies Estimating Department

Ø      Was successful in acquiring approximately 38% of all hard bid projects utilizing strategies and good loyal subcontractor base

Ø      Established & managed estimating department

Ø      Solicited subcontractors and identified scope of work from blueprints, specifications, addenda and pre-bid jobsite visit & prepared estimates for bid day evaluations

Ø      Prepared budgets from low bids for Project Managers on awarded projects and headed the hand-off meetings

Ø      Coe Construction Inc.’s volume grew from $15M to $35M annual volume in three years

Ø      Worked with owners, architects and subcontractors on negotiated projects

Ø      Successfully and accurately budgeted the Owners personal retail development venture in Loveland, Colorado

Ø      Prepared pre-construction services, conceptual and final proposals on negotiated projects

Ø      Submitted timely, accurate bids for retail, office, restaurants and medical offices

 

 

 

Roche Constructors, Inc.                                                                                           1997 – 2000 & 2004

Senior Estimator, Estimator, Project Engineer

Ø      Lead estimator on many projects valued from $500k to $10M

Ø      Analyzed blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for bidding construction projects

Ø      Solicit bid proposals from qualified subcontractors

Ø      Evaluated subcontractor quotes based on price, quality, and completeness in an efficient and timely manner to meet proposals strict deadlines

Ø      Applied knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and processes to win projects

Ø      Prepared preliminary budget estimates on negotiated fast track projects

Ø      Hard bid 75% and negotiated 25% of projects; schools, retail stores, banks, offices and malls

Ø      Learned and practiced many different strategies for both hard bid and negotiated projects

Ø      Assisted V.P. of Estimating in successfully landing RCI’s largest project at that time The Flatirons Crossing Mall, Broomfield, CO

Ø      Utilized MC2 and Earthworks and on screen quantity take-off software, and MS Project for Scheduling

Ø      Worked in a team environment for all bid days ensuring all deadlines were strictly met

             

U.S. Army Reserves/COANG                                                                                                    1988 – 1996

              Communications Section Sergeant                              

Ø      Designated as temporary Communications Section Sgt. (Sgt. 1^st class position ) for 1 year until a Senior NCO was placed

Ø      Provided leadership and training to 15 soldiers under my command

Ø      Was promoted to the rank of Sergeant E5 by the age of 21

Ø      Honorably discharged in 1996 after serving 8 years

Ø      Had secret security clearance as a communication non-commissioned Officer

 

 

Personal Attributes                                                                                                                                     .

Ø      Easily adapt to changing environment and unforeseen circumstances.

Ø      Very analytical with a knack for paying close attention to detail

Ø      Self-driven to succeed

Ø      Respectful and friendly demeanor who works well with others and enjoys being part of a team

Ø      Extremely hard working with a competitiveness to win jobs and be the best in my position at my job

Ø      Very detailed oriented and with the ability to multitask as well as organize extremely complex projects

Ø      Ability to hit the ground running and effectively Multi-task, Organize and Time Manage multiple projects

Ø      I enjoy being part of a team and stay involved in social groups on my free time

 

 

**References & Projects List Available Upon Request**