Tom Zhang

**** ********** *****, ***********, *******, L5M 6T2 Canada

Tel: 416-***-**** Email: acb12g@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

• Drywall Estimator

HIGHLIGHTS

• Five years of experience in more than 500 industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects

ranged from $3K to $ 4M.

• Effectual project pre-screening capability from Invitation To Bid based on relationship to general

contractors.

• Proficient skills for Interpreting blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications, addenda, clarifications

and change orders.

• Excellent On-screen or paper drawing takeoff skills in performing general and specific quantity

takeoffs.

• Evaluate and calculate the cost of T-bar or drywall ceiling, bulkhead, parapet, canopy, stud

beam/column per project conditions.

• Good bidding quote writing skill after estimation to accurately itemize the carried work.

• Practical communication capability with suppliers and general contractors

• Thorough knowledge of tender procedures, strategy, schedule, phasing, division breakdown and site

survey for renovation.

• Establish winning data model for similar projects in future by material labor analysis of past successful

biddings.

• Proficient with computer use–Spreadsheet, MS Office, MS Project, Email, BlueBeam PDF Revo software.

• A hardworking and well-organized team player with outstanding ability for continuous learning.

PARTIAL ESTIMATED PROJECTS

Project Name Location Floor Area

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1 Wallace Walk - Stacked Townhouse (9 Blocks) 362 Wallace Ave, Toronto, ON, 166,960 Sq

Canada Ft

2 Bravo By The Lake - Wave (Townhouse + Winston & North Service Rd, 75,632 Sq Ft

Condo) Grimsby, ON

3 Fortino’s Store (New) Langstaff & HWY # 27, 81,849 Sq Ft

Woodbridge, ON

4 No Frills Renovation (Supermarket) 3685 Keele Street, North York, ON 22,087 Sq Ft

5 Walmart Renovation (Zeller Conversion) Georgetown, ON, Canada 98,303 Sq Ft

6 Real Canadian Superstore Renovation Georgetown, Oakville, Don Mills, Size Varies

etc

7 Loblaws Warehouse Renovation 420 Nugget Ave, Scarborough, ON 42,560 Sq Ft

8 Forever 21 Tenant Improvement Sherway Gardens, Toronto, ON 15,123 Sq Ft

9 Canada Post Renovation 26 Hale Road, Brampton, Canada 40,386 Sq Ft

10 The Beer Store #2415 Laird Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada 3,158 Sq Ft

11 Tim Horton’s Renovation Lime Ridge Mall, Hamilton, ON, 831 Sq Ft

Canada

12 Rogers Campus 350 Bloor 350 Bloor Street, Toronto, ON, 15,026 Sq Ft

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Canada

13 RCSS Medical Office Landowne Street, Peterborough, 2,051 Sq Ft

ON

14 TD Canada Trust–New Branch 83 Williamson Dr. W, Ajax, ON, 5,114 Sq Ft

Canada

15 The Meeting House Renovation 2700 Bristol Cir, Oakville, ON, 50,000 Sq Ft

Canada

16 Sun Life Financial "Building A and B " 3200 South Service Rd, 129,296+83

(Institutional) Burlington, ON 996

17 The Hive Lofts, Mid-rise Condo 892 The Queensway, Toronto, ON 21,027 Sq Ft

18 TDSB Adult Learning Centre 6464 Yonge St, North York, ON, 26,400 Sq Ft

Canada

19 North Workshop at Highland Creek Treatment Scarborough, ON, Canada 8,975 Sq Ft

Plant

20 Milton Retirement Residence 760 Bronte Street South, Milton, 137,649 Sq

ON Ft

21 Holiday Inn Express Woodstock, ON, Canada 58,780 Sq Ft

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Intermediate/Senior Estimator

Besa Interiors Ltd. – 1156 Speers Road Unit 7, Oakville, Ontario L6L 2X4 Canada

June 2013 – Present

• Select interested projects as per connections to general contractors, and report to supervisor for

approval.

• Manage estimation arrangements and email the related parties to get bidder’s list.

• Itemize the specific trade demands from architectural and structural drawings and specifications.

• Contact suppliers for specific material quotation before doing takeoff, and email GC for clarification

on ambiguous items

• Electrically highlight related parts on computer and on-screen measure the dimensions with

BlueBeam software.

• Calculate specific and general quantity, such as drywall and T-bar ceiling, bulkhead, light cove,

canopy, parapet, soffit, storefront, column furring, platform framing, portal or tower framing, stud

beam/column, gypsum board, stud, track, insulation, etc.

• Price the cost of specific items, such as T-bar and fire rated drywall ceiling, shaft wall and duct

enclosure, bulkhead, parapet, canopy, storefront, stud beam/header/sill, column furring.

• Update estimation with addenda and give separate prices for specific items.

• Write itemized drywall quotation to clarify carried work so as to minimize bidding risk.

• Review estimation with supervisor as a cross check, adjust final bidding price and send out quotation.

• Prepare bills of materials before commencing construction of active projects.

• Update information of current materials and labor cost to monitor cost fluctuations.

• Analyze unsuccessful bidding and adjust bidding strategy for future project.

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2. Intermediate Estimator

OPEC Drywall Systems Inc. – 500 Edward Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9W8

Canada Dec. 2011 – June 2013

• Pre-screen projects with supervisor from Invitation To Bid based on different relationship to general

contractors.

• Determine scope of work and the special requirements of the intended project from tender document

package.

• Visit job site and verify actual condition for renovation work, like deck height, ceiling, walls and

demolition conditions.

• Fax or email suppliers for specific material quote for the chosen project before starting quantity

takeoff.

• Highlight relevant parts in paper drawings and on-screen measure the dimensions with BlueBeam

PDF Revo Software.

• Perform general and specific drywall quantity takeoffs, such as drywall ceiling, T-bar ceiling,

bulkhead, light cove, canopy, parapet, soffit, storefront framing, column furring, platform framing, portal

or tower framing, stud beam/column, gypsum board, stud, track, insulation, drywall trims, demolition or

renovation items.

• Evaluate and calculate the cost of specific items, like T-bar and drywall ceiling, bulkhead, parapet,

canopy, storefront, stud beam, column furring based on project size, new/renovation, duration and

day/night work conditions.

• Adjust project estimates of direct cost for material, labor, lift rental, and indirect cost (travel, lodge,

meal etc.), overheads or mark-up with spreadsheet according to drawings, specifications, clarifications

and addendums.

• Contact general contractor for clarification on ambiguous information and give separate price for

unusual item.

• Write detailed quote to accurately itemize the carried work so as to minimize bidding risk.

• Review drawings and estimation with supervisor as cross check to avoid missing or error.

• Discuss tender price with supervisor or project manager and send out quote.

• Perform bills of materials according to project schedule before commencing construction for

procurement purpose.

• Maintain major database of supplies, installations, services and unit price in accordance with materials,

labors, equipments, management, and markup.

• Update prices with suppliers and sub-contractors to monitor cost fluctuations and made appropriate

adjustment.

• Establish winning data model for similar projects in future by material labor analysis of past

successful biddings.

• Analyze and complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids, and update current cost and productivity

information.

3. Junior Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

Western Ontario Drywall Limited – London, Ontario N5V 2C7 Canada

July 2008 – October 2011

• Determined the scope of work for drywall and the project requirements from tender document

packages.

• Highlighted relevant parts in paper drawings and measured the related dimensions with Electric

Digitizer

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• Performed drywall quantity takeoffs and pricing for major drywall items on architectural and structural

drawings.

• Contact general contractor for clarification on ambiguous or unmatched information in tender

documents.

• Wrote tender quote according to updated estimation and discussed tender price with senior estimator.

• Maintained major supplier and services database based on materials, labors, equipments, management,

and markup.

• Prepared project cost estimates according to material, labor, equipment, sub-trades, overheads and

mark-up.

• Performed bills of all materials before starting construction for ordering purpose.

• Analyzed the unsuccessful bids with supervisor, and entered current cost information into the company

database.

• Measured actual dimensions on site for renovation work.

4. Construction Estimator

Zhengzhou Architectural Construction Company (GC) – Zhengzhou, Henan, China July 1994

– August 2002

• Broke down the projects and prepared scope of works for sub-contractors and suppliers.

• Prepared detailed project construction and bidding documentations, and defined the

requirements and specifications for the proposed project.

• Sent invitation sheets, reviewed bidder’s qualifications, and coordinated sub-contractors

and suppliers.

• Quantified all aspects of the tender documents using architectural estimating processes

and documentation procedures.

• Completed quantity takeoffs for major items of works and precise cost estimations for the

ground-up projects.

• Solicited and coordinated sub-trade tenders’ and suppliers’ quotations to meet project

specifications and budget requirements, and chose the desired sub-trades.

• Analyzed the feedbacks from tenders, negotiated with sub-trades and prepared contracts

• Dealt with addendums from the architects/engineers during the project construction, and

adjusted cost estimates.

• Completed post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids, and upgraded new information into the

company record.

• Measured on job site to verify and adjust estimates and construction finish.

• Mentored and trained less experienced estimators on actual estimating practices.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Familiar with Bluebeam PDF Revu (On-screen takeoff) software, Planswift software, and Electric

Digitizer.

• Familiar with MS Office 2010 including Word, Excel, Access, Project.

• Proficient in using AutoCAD 2010.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Certificate of Estimator

Mohawk College – Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Sep.2007 – Jun 2008

Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering Sep.1990 – Jun. 1994

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China University of Geosciences Wuhan, Hubei, China

References Available Upon Request

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