Experience

8G Solutions

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Estimator

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Senior Estimator at our Chandler Arizona Branch bidding on large projects in Arizona. Senior Estimator at our Chandler Arizona Branch bidding on large projects in Arizona.



Arizona Glass Specialists

• Estimator

  • May 2016 - Oct 2022

  Glazing Estimator - Responsibilities consist of:1) Bidding on projects between the range of $100,000.00 and $1.25 million.2) Helping our Assistant Estimator understand the bidding process and how to be efficient and detailed when performing takeoffs. 3) Providing assistance to our project managers after the project is sold to help them better understand the scope of work that is being provided.4) Help to relay all information to our drafts people so that they better understand what is needed for accurate shop drawings, such as what systems we are using, required glass types and structural information.5) Help to review bid invitations with our Pre-Construction Manager to determine which projects to bid on.6) Review all contracts for projects that are sold so that the scope of work matches what was accepted on our glazing proposal.7) And much more.....Recent glazing projects sold:The Rivulon Buildings 3 & 4: Two (2) 2 Story buildings at the Rivulon Campus in Gilbert, AZ: $1.25 million project.Turbo Resources: 2 Story Office Building with a Large Warehouse in Chandler, AZ: $1.1 million project.Visit our website and check out our capabilities!!! www.arizonaglassspecialists.com



Kovach

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Glazing Estimator

  • Sep 2013 - May 2016

  Key glazing estimator bidding on mid-scale to large commercial projects valuing from $500,000 to $5 million. Work very closely with our customer base in regards to value engineering of projects as well as offering ideas in order to bring projects close to or within budget.Provide very detailed proposal packages for ease of understanding to our customer base. Key glazing estimator bidding on mid-scale to large commercial projects valuing from $500,000 to $5 million. Work very closely with our customer base in regards to value engineering of projects as well as offering ideas in order to bring projects close to or within budget.Provide very detailed proposal packages for ease of understanding to our customer base.



Sun State Glass, LLC

• Chief Estimator / Project Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2013

  · Successfully established new client base. · Aggressively procure materials required to keep projects on schedule. · Proficient at interpreting field information and supplying detailed drawings for ordering of materials required for proper installation. · Provide extremely detailed glazing proposals to prospective clients to help reduce confusion on what is included and what is not. · Successfully established new client base. · Aggressively procure materials required to keep projects on schedule. · Proficient at interpreting field information and supplying detailed drawings for ordering of materials required for proper installation. · Provide extremely detailed glazing proposals to prospective clients to help reduce confusion on what is included and what is not.



Moser's Valley View Glass

• General Manger / Estimator

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  Responsible for overseeing daily business activities. · Oversee scheduling and installation of commercial project. · Continue to keep strong relationships with current customer base. · Successfully added new commercial customers. · Proficient with storefront and Herculite glass door systems. · Introduce new and more efficient ways of performing contracted Responsible for overseeing daily business activities. · Oversee scheduling and installation of commercial project. · Continue to keep strong relationships with current customer base. · Successfully added new commercial customers. · Proficient with storefront and Herculite glass door systems. · Introduce new and more efficient ways of performing contracted



Sun State Glass, LLC

• Estimator / Project Manager (Part-Time Position)

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Responsible for gathering material pricing and determining labor costs. · Proficient in using the GDS estimating program for takeoffs and pricing. · Continue to keep excellent relationships with established suppliers and customers. · Help to create detail lists of items bid for projects so that the salesman and customer understand what is included in the costs. Responsible for gathering material pricing and determining labor costs. · Proficient in using the GDS estimating program for takeoffs and pricing. · Continue to keep excellent relationships with established suppliers and customers. · Help to create detail lists of items bid for projects so that the salesman and customer understand what is included in the costs.



KT Fabrication, Inc

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Dec 2008

  Procured and reviewed fabrication sheets for projects in order to expedite ordering and fabrication of materials. · Aggressively processed and tracked submittal packages and Request For Information issues. · Fostered and enhanced reliable relationships with general contractors. · Organized more comprehensive and efficient spreadsheets for more accurate material takeoffs. Procured and reviewed fabrication sheets for projects in order to expedite ordering and fabrication of materials. · Aggressively processed and tracked submittal packages and Request For Information issues. · Fostered and enhanced reliable relationships with general contractors. · Organized more comprehensive and efficient spreadsheets for more accurate material takeoffs.



Builders Architectural, Inc

• Senior Project Manager

  • Nov 2000 - Feb 2008

  Successfully managed projects with net values ranging from $200,000 to $3.5 million while increasing profit margins. · Assisted with the design stage of contracted projects to help reduce costs. · Excelled at mechanical working knowledge of aluminum windows including curtain wall and storefront systems. · Ordered, scheduled and facilitated product deliveries to construction sites. · Coordinated and supervised the installation of products to ensure optimum quality for the client. · Expedited monthly pay applications for projects managed to ensure consistent flow of revenue. · Established excellent relationships with subcontractors and suppliers by working closely together in order to achieve the same common goals.



Design Installation Systems, Inc

• Assistant Project Manager

  • Oct 1997 - Nov 2000

  · Ordered, scheduled and coordinated product deliveries to construction sites. · Obtained required construction permits appropriate for each construction project. · Attended and assisted with pre-bid meetings. · Researched and contracted with new suppliers to reduce costs to the firm and the end client. · Ordered, scheduled and coordinated product deliveries to construction sites. · Obtained required construction permits appropriate for each construction project. · Attended and assisted with pre-bid meetings. · Researched and contracted with new suppliers to reduce costs to the firm and the end client.



Adams Stair Works

• Sales and Design Representative

  • Aug 1993 - Oct 1997

  · Designed custom stair and construction products. · Researched and acquired specialized and unique woods for stair projects including balusters, posts and railing profiles. · Specialized in millwork and custom cabinetry blue print reading. · Excelled at developing a consistent client flow and sales. · Designed custom stair and construction products. · Researched and acquired specialized and unique woods for stair projects including balusters, posts and railing profiles. · Specialized in millwork and custom cabinetry blue print reading. · Excelled at developing a consistent client flow and sales.