Hello,

I am submitting my resume along with a recent projects list for your

consideration regarding a position of Estimator or Senior Estimator with

your company. Please review at your convenience and feel free to contact me

with any questions you may have either by mobile phone 863-***-****), home

phone 863-***-****) or e-mail (abhpcu@r.postjobfree.com).

I feel that once you have reviewed my qualifications, you will see that I

am very capable and will make a positive and immediate contribution to your

estimating department. I will be more than happy to make myself available

for an interview at your convenience.

My reasoning for applying for this position is the company for which I have

worked the past 18 years has closed it's doors after being in the sitework,

underground utility and road building business since 1965. We, as a

company, had made many changes to try to weather the terrible economic

conditions facing the construction industry as a whole. Initially there was

a 10% pay decrease across the board, then there were layoffs, then benefits

were reduced and eventually eliminated completely. Finally, a second pay

decrease of 10% was implemented. Even with these measures, the company was

not able to remain viable and was forced to close.

I believe having been employed by the same company for nearly 18 years,

with over 14 of those years as an Estimator, speaks to my abilities as well

as to my loyalty.

I very much appreciate your taking the time to review the attached

documents. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Regards,

Marty Tuckwiller

James "Marty" Tuckwiller

165 Bergen Circle

Auburndale, FL 33823

863-***-**** cell#

abhpcu@r.postjobfree.com

JAMES TUCKWILLER (Marty)

165 Bergen Circle Auburndale, FL 33823 P: 863-***-****

C: 863-***-**** abhpcu@r.postjobfree.com

I wish to secure the position of Estimator or Senior Estimator

Objective with a Civil / Highway / Site Development Contractor where I

will be allowed to build upon my 15+ years of estimating

experience on civil construction projects while becoming a

valued team member.

Strengths Estimating construction costs based on manpower, equipment,

materials and environmental conditions. Securing bid packages

along with preparation and delivery of proposals. Bid

specifications clarification and interpretation. Contacting

and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers for various

scopes of work and materials. Ability to visualize alternate

means and methods of construction as a cost savings measure to

both client and company.

Attributes I bring to the table a somewhat unique background having had

the ability to bid in both the public and private markets over

the past several years. I have established and maintained

working relationships with many private sector developers

throughout the Central Florida area as well as having

familiarized myself with the bidding policies and procedures

of many Central Florida Cities and Counties as well as the

Florida Department of Transportation.

Computer AGTEK Earthwork 3-D - AGTEK Materials 3-D - AGTEK Highway

Skills 3-D - AutoCAD - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Word -

Microsoft Outlook - Adobe Acrobat for On-Screen Takeoffs -

Limited Experience With MicroStation

Experience Senior Estimator

Mid-State Paving Company, Inc., Auburndale, FL

863-***-****

May 2000 - December 2010

My responsibilities included training, assisting and

overseeing the Junior Estimators, research and procurement of

profitable bidding opportunities, attending pre-bid meetings

and site visits, the preparation and submittal of proposals

for complete sitework packages on commercial, public and

private construction projects, perform earthwork, underground

utility, roadway and concrete takeoffs both manually and

electronically, contact subcontractors and suppliers for

pricing and negotiation of services and materials, preparation

and submittal of change orders as well as preparation of MOT

plan drawing submittals for proper agency approvals. Company

forced to close after being in business over 45 years.

Junior Estimator

Mid-State Paving Company, Inc., Auburndale, FL

863-***-****

March 1997 - May 2000

My responsibilities included performing utility and earthwork

takeoffs, contacting subcontractors and suppliers for pricing

of services and materials, attending pre-bid meetings and site

visits as well as assembling proposals for review by the

Senior Estimator. Promoted to Senior Estimator position.

Experience Traffic Control Supervisor

(cont'd) Mid-State Paving Company, Inc., Auburndale, FL

863-***-****

May 1993 - March 1997

My responsibilities included the set up, maintenance and

removal of traffic control devices for ongoing construction

projects, maintaining inventory and service reports and

preparation of MOT plan drawing submittals for proper agency

approvals. Offered and accepted position as Junior Estimator.

Assistant Manager / Installer.

Barricade Services, Inc., Lakeland, FL

September 1991 - May 1993

My responsibilities here included preparing proposals for

projects to various contractors, the set up, maintenance and

removal of traffic control items on construction projects for

various contractors along with soliciting prime contractors to

secure projects to bid. Company closed due to owner's

personal problems.

Installer / Sign Maker / Builder.

Joe's Barricades, Inc., Lakeland, FL

March 1988 - September 1991

My duties here were to set up and remove traffic control

devices on construction projects for various contractors

throughout the State, construct new signs for customer orders

and build barricades for company use as well as sales to

various Cities and Counties. Company closed due to pending

litigation over an in-ground fuel tank leak on the property.

Education and South Point High School, South Point, OH.

Certifications Graduated May, 1974

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Left school early to move to Florida in 1975

ATSSA Certified Worksite Traffic Supervisor

Certified in 1989 and re-certified every 4 years since.

Current Certificate expires 09/2013.

Traviss Vocational Technical Center, Lakeland, FL

Certified AutoCAD Technician, January 1998.

References Available upon request.

RECENT PROJECTS LIST

Harden Boulevard - Pipkin Road - Old Hwy 37 Intersection Improvements &

Lane Addition

$3.5 Million Project consisted of clearing & grubbing with 40,000 CY of

excavation and embankment, storm pipe up to 48" diameter, 8' x 4' box

culvert, water main relocation, removal of existing asbestos covered

water main, stabilized subgrade, limerock base, asphalt paving, signing

and striping, signalization and addition of center turn lane on Harden

Boulevard. Owner was Polk County BoCC.

FDOT US 27 Lane Additions

$4.1 Million Project consisted of clearing & grubbing of exiting ROW

with 60,000 CY of excavation and embankment, storm pipe up to 66"

diameter, 10' x 4' box culvert, double12' x 8' box culvert, milling

existing asphalt, stabilized subgrade, limerock base, asphalt paving,

signing and striping with addition of 12' lane and 5' paved shoulder to

existing northbound and southbound lanes. Owner was Florida Department

of Transportation.

Ernie Caldwell Boulevard - Pine Tree Trail

$11.1 Million Project consisted of clearing & grubbing of 120+ acres of

virgin land with 160,000 CY of excavation and 200,000 CY of embankment,

storm pipe up to 72" diameter, 7 box culverts of varying sizes,

underground utilities, lighting, wetland mitigation areas, bridge work,

concrete curb, concrete sidewalk, retaining walls, stabilized subgrade,

limerock base, asphalt paving, signing and striping with construction

of new 4-lane divided highway. Owner was Polk County BoCC.

Simmers Young Park & Sports Complex

$7.2 Million Project consisted of clearing & grubbing of 40+ acre site

with 70,000 CY of excavation and embankment, storm pipe up to 60"

diameter, underground utilities, concrete curb, concrete sidewalk,

stabilized subgrade, limerock base, asphalt paving, signing and

striping with construction of an entrance road and parking areas for

softball and soccer fields along with park areas. Prime Contractor was

Rodda Construction.

Water Ridge Phase 1 & 2 - Adams Barn Road Reconstruction

$17.0 Million Project consisted of clearing & grubbing of 200+ acres of

orange grove with 350,000 CY of excavation and embankment, storm pipe

up to 72" diameter, underground utilities, 7 sanitary sewer lift

stations, concrete curb, concrete sidewalk, stabilized subgrade,

limerock base, asphalt paving, signing and striping with the

construction of a 600+ lot single family housing subdivision with major

renovations to Adams Barn Road including round-a-bouts and brick paver

installation. Owner was R.A. Development from North Carolina.

Polk High School BBB Utility Connections

$2.1 Million Project consisted of clearing & grubbing of existing ROW,

installation of sanitary sewer force main, sanitary sewer gravity main and

potable water main through existing neighborhoods to make connections to

existing systems over 2 miles away. Owner was Polk County School Board.

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