Joseph W. Adams

267-***-****

ace3he@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am a Senior level Plumbing Estimator with proven sales and client generation of new business in expanding

markets. I bring my years of experience in the field to my customers by offering them solutions to piping

systems. Currently estimating plumbing projects ranging from $10,000 to $15,000,000 utilizing Quote Express

Piping software estimating suite.

Proficient in MS Office, Windows OS, Mac OS, Quickbooks, AutoCAD, and QuickPipe as well as various

computer networking skills. Programmer using Excel VBA f or spreadsheet customization and automation.

Project Management skills in the commercial and residential plumbing construction field.

General Manager for a Plumbing and Air Conditioning company in Florida.

Currently a Master Plumber in the City of Philadelphia, Green Advantage Certified, possess a Type Universal

EPA Certification and OSHA 10 card.

Senior Plumbing Estimator

Plumbing Project Management

Plumbing systems design

AutoCad MEP proficient

Advanced Excel VBA Programming

C# Programming

Sketchup

Specialties:

Business Development

Plumbing Estimating

Project Management

Plumbing System Design

Design Build Plumbing

Employment

January 2008 - August 2008/ February 2010 - Present

W ORTH AND COMPANY, INC. Pipersville, PA

Director of Plumbing Estimating/Plumbing Designer

Design Build conceptual Plumbing design and estimation

Analyze metrics to improve project award success

Provide budgets and proposals for projects ranging up to $20,000,000

Generate new clients through industry research and networking

Prepare and present presentations to new clients to introduce the company to organizations within a

three hour radius of the Greater Philadelphia area

Responsible for labor and material multipliers throughout the company

Expert user/programmer of Excel

Metrics database creation and maintenance

Responsible for finding innovative technologies to increase profit margins

Turnover projects in commercial and industrial fields to the operations team

August 2008 – January 2010 JERRY WAGNER PLUMBING, INC. Philadelphia, PA

Project Manager/Chief Estimator

Chief estimator pricing projects up to $800,000 using QuoteExpress Piping software

Develop presentations for prospective clients

Created spreadsheets for data analysis of financial data

Programmed and implemented a company database using Access 2003

Create 3D modeling drawings utilizing AutoCad

Layout projects according to local pluming codes and responsible for obtaining permits

Project Manager of new construction projects ranging from $50,000 to $800,000

Created coordination drawings for collision detection in AutoCAD

Utilize AutoCAD in prefab construction by creating plans to be used in the shop facility

Organize prefabrication efforts in the office to maximize on site productivity

Review contracts to ensure proper business practices are being followed

Responsible for hiring and recruiting new employees

April 2006 – December 2007 AVIS PLUMBING & AIR CONDITIONIONG, INC. Cape Coral, FL

General Manager

Promoted within from Technician to General Manager

Order all material necessary for shop stock and current projects

Utilize Florida plumbing codes to ensure proper installation of plumbing systems

Expedite all estimates and proposals ranging from $200.00 to $ 600,000.00

Deal directly with General Contractors concerning project management.

Conduct weekly office staff and field technician meetings to ensure communication and policies

Acquire new clients via cold calls and informational literature created by myself.

Expedite inspections with local code officials

Service and commercial construction technician

January 2003 – April 2006 JERRY WAGNER PLUMBING, INC. Philadelphia, PA

Plumber/Foreman

Managed employees and projects in a commercial construction environment.

Develop relationships with builders and vendors

Provided estimates to the owner

Material take offs from blueprints and ensure material was delivered in a timely manner

Issue change order requests and other billing related tasks

Issue As-Built drawings at the completion of the project

Operated Backhoe and Mini Excavator machines

June 1987 – January 2003 JOHN J ADAMS PLUMBING Philadelphia, PA

Apprentice/Plumber

Worked in family plumbing business serving apprenticeship, becoming a field technician and completing

residential and commercial new construction

Performed various duties throughout the years from project management to owner responsibilities

Accomplishments

Master Plumber license in the City of Philadelphia since 2000

Certified in the City of Philadelphia for backflow prevention

Master Plumber license in many Philadelphia suburbs

Associated Builders and Contractors committee member

NEWWA Backflow Prevention Certified Tester

Type Universal EPA certification

Full American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Member

ASPE Plumbing Design 1 and 2 course completion

Volunteer Firefighter

ASPE Philadelphia webmaster and web designer for www.aspephila.org

RAPPORT leadership school: Leadership Breakthrough One and Power Communication

Mastering Business Development coursework

Education

ASPE plumbing design school graduate

30 college credits with an Accounting major / Computer Science minor GPA 3.9

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