Experience

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  Cooper Electrical Construction Company

  • United States
  • Construction
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Estimator

    • Jan 2019 - Present

    - Handle estimates from under $100k to $40+ million.- Involved in design assist for fast paced pharmaceutical projects.

  • Estimator

    • Sep 2012 - Dec 2018

    • Involved in budgeting, public, private and negotiated bids for clients primarily in the Raleigh-Durham, Research Triangle Park and Virginia.- Focus is on pharmaceutical and commercial projects that runs the gamut from new construction, to tenant improvements, to renovations and additions.• Handle electrical estimates ranging from $20k to $1.5 million on commercial up-fits, renovations and new projects• Assist Estimating Manager with bids over $1.5 million to $10 million on university, commercial and healthcare projects - Attend MWBE pre-bid meetings, pre-bid walk-throughs and public bid openings

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  FDH Engineering, Inc.

  • Raleigh, NC

  • CAD Designer

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
    • Raleigh, NC

    Senior Living Facilities---Multiple Sites in NC • Draft and organize overall layout of structural documentation set

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  Gurlitz Architectural Group

  • Durham, NC

  • Project Architect

    • Aug 2008 - Feb 2010
    • Durham, NC

    • Coordinate with consultants and manage day-to-day activities during documentation phase• Improve understanding of building code, life safety, and accessibility requirements • Research sustainable products and materials while organizing architectural specifications• Participate in construction administration including punch list items

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  JDavis Architects

  • Raleigh, NC

  • Project Architect

    • May 2006 - Jul 2008
    • Raleigh, NC

    • Synthesize building code, life safety, and accessibility requirements into permit sets for various projects• Resolve owners program and budget changes during documentation phase on small to medium size projects• Gain insight into logistical issues for 750,000 SF project• Attain knowledge into NC residential and coastal code requirements and Town of Cary design guidelines• Assist construction administration department to expedite issues when they arise

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  Wiedmann-Zelig Group

  • Philadelphia, PA

  • Project Architect

    • May 2005 - Jan 2006
    • Philadelphia, PA

    • Survey and draft on various projects in schematic design to construction document phase• Review and incorporate franchises guidelines into drawings• Coordinate with consultants and product manufacturers• Attend client meetings and perform construction administration

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  Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC

  • Philadephia, PA

  • Intern Architect

    • Jun 2004 - Mar 2005
    • Philadephia, PA

    • Assist in drafting senior living community and residential buildings

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  Community Design Collaborative

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Volunteer

    • Jun 2004 - Dec 2004
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    • Participated in schematic design of three new double lot row homes in North Philadelphia’s “Forgotten Blocks” for Allegheny West Foundation

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  JK Roller Architects

  • Philadelphia, PA

  • Intern Architect

    • May 2001 - Jun 2004
    • Philadelphia, PA

    • Survey, document, and coordinate with engineers from schematic design to construction administration phase• Research products and contact sales representatives when additional information is required• Acquire knowledge about design and construction methods for commercial, residential and hospitality projects• Introduced to code review, obtaining permits and reviewing Application and Certificate for Payment

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  Charles Matsinger Associates

  • Philadelphia, PA

  • Intern Architect

    • Jun 1999 - May 2001
    • Philadelphia, PA

    • Draft on pharmaceutical and lab buildings. Assist with surveys.