Experience

Asco Construction Ltd

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Estimator

  • Jul 2023 - Present



AMG Construction Canada Inc.

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Construction Estimator

  • Dec 2021 - May 2023

  • Prepared estimates for commercial projects that included general contracting scopes of work for interior fit out, exterior elevation improvements and site improvements for new construction and renovation projects • Improved annual estimating productivity by increasing the volume of tender submissions to more than twice the average number of annual estimates and tenders submitted in one year • Analysed quotes and pricing received from the various subtrades for the different scopes of work of the project to ensure accuracy and inclusion of the required scope of work within the complete general contracting scope of work for the project • Clarified with the different subtrades and vendors regarding the items included and excluded with respect to the project scope, drawings and specifications to ensure inclusion of the required material, labour and equipment required for the completion of the specific scope of work. • Compared pricing from different subcontractors and vendors of the same trade to determine best price suited for the project • Coordinated with the customers to get clarifications on RFIs for the project and relayed the answers on the RFIs to the concerned subtrades and vendors that ensured receiving accurate pricing for the specified scope of work. • Prepared estimating bid sheet for every project tendered that included costs for all different scopes of work, bid qualifications and notes to clarify specific inclusions, exclusions and project scope covered Show less



Alumicor

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Estimator

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Prepared estimates of aluminum building framing systems and products including curtain walls, storefronts, entrance doors, sliding doors, fixed windows, sliding windows and operable vents • Performed essential tasks such as review of RFQs, specifications and drawings received from customers; performing quantity take off; review of bill of materials and associated costs; assignment of material and labour mark up for every project; customizing inclusions, exclusions and qualifications for every estimate submitted • Participated actively in various continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving the estimating process such as – recommending addition of product details to catalogue, preparing price lists for day-to-day quoting, identifying and reporting bugs/errors in outputs generated by using estimating tools • Effectively used product building software, ERP software and MS Excel required for preparing detailed estimates • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for pricing on paint, glass, hardware, insulated panels and other items required for preparing a detailed estimate Show less



Phoenix Wall Decoration Ltd.

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Estimator

  • May 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Prepared estimates of material, labour and equipment based on quotes, construction drawings and specifications; resulting in detailed estimates for every project • Customized markup, output and resources of labour, material and equipment; resulting in each estimate being unique to every different project • Edited the estimating template periodically; resulting in greater productivity, efficiency and accuracy of the proposals submitted • Performed detailed digital quantity take off in order to incorporate all the relevant cost components • Documented and maintained a directory of vendors and suppliers Show less



C.B.More & Associates

• Pune Area, India

• Construction Project Coordinator - Partner

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Liaised with independent business owners to determine potential and economic feasibility of different projects resulting in decision on projects to be finalized for development. • Consulted with multiple financial consultants to evaluate fundraising options resulting in a project financing strategy. • Performed cost and revenue calculations of projects based on components such as - costs of land, municipal approvals, construction, overheads and probable selling price to verify project viability, resulting in better understanding of the project’s profitability. • Carried out market research with respect to specific proposals to discover project potential, resulting in identification of possible product type to be developed. • Coordinated with real estate agents, developers and property owners in order to evaluate various proposals for business development, resulting in gaining multiple projects for consideration. Show less



Kalpataru Limited

• India
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Construction Project Coordinator - Senior Execuive

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2014

  • Performed design and project coordination of a multistorey building complex in order to resolve design conflicts, resulting in timely delivery of relevant information on site. • Performed techno-commercial evaluation of different products and technologies thereby increasing the range of products explored for innovation. • Streamlined release of drawings and requests for information on site resulting in delivery of accurate information. • Evaluated estimates received from vendors, resulting in decision making on choice of the product. • Provided inputs at design and progress review meetings, resulting in resolution of pending design development and site execution items. Show less



Global Development and Construction

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Estimator

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Streamlined the estimating process, resulting in a 66% increase in the weekly output of bids submitted. • Performed quantity take off; prepared estimates of costs of material, labour and equipment; and developed rate analysis sheets and budgets for construction projects based on quotations, schematic drawings and specifications, resulting in detailed estimates for every project. • Edited mark up, output and the resources of labour, material and equipment, resulting in each estimate being customized to every project. • Refined the estimating template regularly, resulting in greater productivity, efficiency and accuracy of the tenders. • Prepared and maintained a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. Show less



Westfall Constructors, Ltd.

• Houston, Texas Area

• Junior Estimator

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  o Performed quantity take off for bidding purposes and prepared project schedule. o Coordinated with sub-contractors and architects for the review, approval and use of submittals - shop drawings, manufacturer’s data and product samples. o Solicited and analyzed bids from sub-contractors and vendors for ongoing and potential projects. o Assisted project manager in weekly site meetings with owner and architect to review project progress. Show less



Energy Systems Laboratory

• Assistant to Research Engineer

  • Dec 2009 - Sep 2010

  Designed and tested energy consumption tests of residential buildings as per the International Energy Conservation Code. Prepared and managed training programs for new employees. Designed and tested energy consumption tests of residential buildings as per the International Energy Conservation Code. Prepared and managed training programs for new employees.



Narendra Dengle & Associates

• Pune Area, India

• Architect

  • Nov 2006 - Mar 2008

  • Prepared presentation drawings, virtual 3 dimensional models and presentations, enabling effective communication during client meetings. • Prepared municipal drawings and working drawings, resulting in submission of required drawings for project execution. • Coordinated with model making subcontractors, resulting in timely and accurate work completion. • Developed presentation drawings from the design concept, resulting in conversion of the required concept into a 3 dimensional form. • Documented site photographs, measurements and surroundings; enabling sufficient data collection for program development and design development. Show less



Shashi Prabhu and Associates

• Intern

  • Jun 2005 - Oct 2005

  Prepared working drawings and presentation drawings of ongoing projects. Assisted in site supervision of projects under construction. Prepared working drawings and presentation drawings of ongoing projects. Assisted in site supervision of projects under construction.