Karla Chavez
Estimator/Project Engineer at RADAN CONSTRUCTION INC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Procore Certified: Subcontractor
Procore TechnologiesJan, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Procore Certified: Subcontractor
Procore TechnologiesJan, 2023- Sep, 2024
Experience
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RADAN CONSTRUCTION INC
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Estimator/Project Engineer
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Jan 2019 - Present
Working with a team to complete senior housing and multifamily projects on time and within budget while continually bidding new projects. -Various roles inlcude but not limited to preparation, reviewing and tracking of submittals, change orders and RFIs through Procore. -Real-time tracking of construction schedule to assure materials are approved, ordered and delivered on time to jobsite in coordination with general contractor and project superintendent for delivery to jobsite -Providing solutions and change order estimates to owner and architects for constructability issues and alternate products to specifications. -Updating construction timeline based on changes in the field -Creating and submitting shop drawings for countertops and cabinets using CAD and 2020 Design
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GBI Tile & Stone
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Estimator
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2015 - 2017
Quantity take off using MeasureSquare software Shop drawings used to fabricate countertops for hotels Quantity take off using MeasureSquare software Shop drawings used to fabricate countertops for hotels
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Financial Manager
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Sep 1999 - Nov 2015
Responsible for cash flow analysis and financial reporting * Managed account receivables and audited reimbursable expenses *Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis. *Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. *Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required tomanage costs to achieve budget. *Analyzed cost control and provided timely financial information to support corporate goals. *Performed land residual analysis based on various development scenarios.
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Turner Construction Company
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Estimator/ Cost Engineer
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Jun 1997 - Oct 1999
Responsible for quantity takeoffs of various materials for Disney Grand Californian, Verizon Office Park, Aquarium of the Pacific bids * Solicited local subcontractors in developing bids for proposals and purchasing * Maintained complex spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel, budget reports working with accounting department to produce accurate analysis of project cost for construction managers * Prepared quarterly forecast reports on multiple projects up to $85 million in volume * Skills Acquired: * Ability to read construction plans convert quantities to actual cost, and review subcontractor bids for completeness * Developed and maintained budget reports for project managers on various jobs ranging from $3 million and up
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Kabler Construction Services
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Contract Engineer
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Sep 1996 - Jun 1997
Represented Port of Los Angeles in managing the construction of railroad hydraulic lift bridge * Daily contact with Kajima general contractor with goals of completing Badger Avenue Bridge * Processed and verified RFIs, RFPs, weekly meeting minutes and safety walks * Monitored field work and verified compliance with building codes * Skills Acquired: * Gained knowledge and skills to “wear many hats” for benefit of maintaining a project on schedule * Developed and maintained valuable contractor and subcontractor, owner
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Engineer
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Jan 1996 - Sep 1996
Estimated concrete, steel and earthwork quantities for projects exceeding $10 million for contract bids * Resolved field problems pertaining to RFIs, RFPs, change orders and constructability issues for Metro Redline subway station * Prepared and reviewed construction lift drawings using AutoCAD for concrete formwork and coordinated concrete delivery of pours * Developed cost estimates for scope changes with subcontractors * Resolved field problems pertaining to design and constructability issues
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Port of Los Angeles
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United States
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Maritime Transportation
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student Engineer
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Sep 1993 - Dec 1995
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Education
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University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering -
Saddleback College
Nursing Education