Gareth Bridges
Senior Estimator at Keller Construction Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Keller Construction Ltd.
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Estimator
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May 2018 - Present
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Clark Builders
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Canada
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Construction
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300 - 400 Employee
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Estimator
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May 2017 - May 2018
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RHC
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Estimator
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Nov 2016 - May 2017
Estimator of condominium buildings for both internal and external Clients.Working in collaboration with the Project Management team, I engage the various sub-trades through the tender process to obtain their quotations for the project, conducting the analysis of such at the procurement stage, to establish a Contract value for the varying trades for new-build residential projects. In liasing with the Client, the various stages of the estimate are communicated dependant upon the various levels of design detail, until the project reaches its tender stage, when at that point I engage the sub-trade database to form the construction estimate which establishes a 85%+ level of cost certainty. Project value : $250k - $30m
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Senior Project Manager
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
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Estimator
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2016
Supply chain liaison, preparation of enquiries and analysis of quotations for all bids.Development and management of the procurement database.Management and facilitation of the Estimating Business Management System; process mapping and procedures.Liaising with the Client throughout the bid process.Optimizing the estimating management system, Hard Dollar, to create and finalise the bid; project range £15m - £100m.
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Wates Group
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Quantity Surveyor
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Apr 2010 - Apr 2014
Project's Value - £2.6m-£13mTo maintain and control the financial cost and value of refurbishment construction projects. At the pre-contract stage my role involves the collating, comparison and evaluation of multiple tenders/quotations to achieve best value correctly aligning tendering, design and construction requirements, by identifying package strategy (BoQ, spec & dwgs, etc.) with clearly defined buying targets linked to overall profit plan. On a daily basis my role extends to the management of subcontract accounts with varying values from £5,000 - £4m. There are two varying roles; One as the sole surveyor, and more recently on as part of a commercial team of surveyors. Through my role I have built on key skill sets through regular procurement of subcontracts, negotiation of costs and services, the maintenance and control of project accounts, and evaluation of final accounts to the Client. Negotiation forms part of my works, when engaging the sub-contractor through the procurement process, helping to ensure the best cost and best buying margins. Being methodical and organised are attributes in which I take pride in, ensuring a clear understanding of the project through monthly cost reconciliations and cost reports, both internally, and externally. My friendly but professional approach allows me to forge strong working relationships with all. I am able to work effectively alone within an office environment, or as part of a larger team.
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Quantity Surveyor
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Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
With commercial responsibility for the company in multi disciplined construction refurbishment projects. Accountability of pre-contract activities, tendering & in the formation of quotations, providing value engineering and cost effective solutions to assist the Client in achieving best value. Management of commercial strategy during the construction programme, ensuring a positive company cash flow. Engaging the Client to negotiate and agree the final account.
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ISG
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Quantity Surveyor
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Sep 2003 - Jan 2008
To maintain and control the financial cost and value of refurbishment construction projects for varying business units within the company. Produce financial reports for the varying refurbishment projects, reporting directly to the Commercial Manager. Maintain and control project Sub-Contract accounts throughout the project, from the initial enquiry to the agreement of the final account. The spectre of projects I covered ranged from retail, to leisure to local government for varying Clients including; Monsoon, T-Mobile, Argos, Post Office, DC Leisure and David Lloyd leisure, as well as larger projects such as the £5m refurbishment of Cambridge University Department of Physiology; splitting my time between the office and site.
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Cambridge United Football Club
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Soccer Coach
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Jan 1997 - Sep 2001
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