Preconstruction Manager

• Sep 2023 - Present

Estimating Manager

• Jan 2022 - Present

Lead Estimator

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2022

• Knowledge of construction materials and methods used in the multifamily, hospitality and commercial construction industry for estimating. Expertise in On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent problem-solving skills. • Responsibilities included reviewing plans and specs, take off plans, creating worksheets and bid forms, get all pricing from suppliers and subcontractors for estimates (locally and Internationally), negotiating subcontracts and complete purchases orders, establishing job cost bids. Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports into unit and man hour figures. Attended pre-bid meetings. Analyzed to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. • Supervision of 6-7 estimators. • Author professional correspondence to customers and vendors.• Experience with conceptual estimating for budgeting of multifamily residential, hospitality and commercial projects • Preparing a bid worksheet, scope of work and proposal for projects ranging from $100K-$10 million Show less

Project Estimator

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

• Review ITB (Invitation to Bid), scope of work, project plans and specifications• Performing detailed takeoff using On-Screen Takeoff (OST) Software• Generating and responding to RFI’s.• Contacting and negotiating with vendors for material pricing.• Communicating with general contractors and vendors for value engineering options • Preparing a bid worksheet, scope of work and proposal for projects ranging from $100K-$10million• Advise in the selection of vendors and subcontractors• Track progress, issues, change orders, and cost variations of ongoing projects• Coordinate and liaison effectively with multiple departments, including project management, engineering, sales, marketing, subcontractors and international vendors• Research prevailing market material, labor, shipping and travel costs• Maintain and document pricing database, project summary and scope to be used during production and future projects Show less

Quality Engineer ( Intern)

• Nov 2010 - Sep 2011

• Responsible for ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 Internal Audits, Product Audit, Process Audit, Dock Audits • Manage deviations to quality management systems (QMS) • Performed in-process and last-piece inspections as well as final audit prior to shipping. • Provided product team support including customer complaint activities, statistical analysis, validation support, inspection plans, metrology, quality metrics and report functions. • Assisted with the investigation of Corrective/Preventive Actions, notifications and customer complaints, providing solutions where possible. Supported Continuous Improvement activities. • Developed Quality Plans including: incoming, in-process and final inspection, providing training to those affected by the plans. Show less

Construction Estimator

• 2007 - 2008