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Vimal Patel

** – 2418 Glenwood School Dr., Burlington, ON L7R3S2

Cell (289) 938- 3336

Email: acexhp@r.postjobfree.com

JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

Core Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of building science and construction processes

• Attention to detail with thorough knowledge of construction principles, techniques, materials, and

cost estimation fundamentals

• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Project applications

• Working knowledge of AutoCad software

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret plans and building specifications, prepare

comprehensive estimates, including conceptual estimates

• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Experience reading and understanding business documents like purchase orders, contracts and

cost coding systems

• Strong analytical skills

• Possess sound verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent communication skills in English, Hindi and Gujarati languages

Related Work History

Construction Estimator / Civil Engineer 1990 to 2000

Aangan Builders / Shubhangan Developers, Ahmedabad, India

• Responsible for preparing documents for bidding, bidding projects, estimating cost of the bids,

and placing bids

• Coordinated with department personnel and assisted them in establishing the scope and

standards of construction projects

• Performed quantity take-off procedures

• Performed essential tasks like estimating labour, equipment, cost of project, and materials

required to accomplish each project

• Inspected buildings to determine the required work

• Prepared construction reports and plans such as safety plans, work plans, and quality control

plans

• Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors by identifying qualified subcontractors, specifying

materials, and negotiating price

• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and contractor

Project Manager / Construction Estimator 2000 to 2005

Bhumi Developers, Bharuch, India

• Prepared accurate and comprehensive estimates of the assigned construction project

• Performed bid process by reviewing preliminary drawings and specifications and soliciting sub

bidders

• Responsible for preparing scope of work for proposals

• Prepared construction budget by studying construction documents as well as by identifying and

projecting costs for each elevation

• Managed the tasks of developing and maintaining relationships with subcontractors

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Additional Work History

Customer Sales Representative 2005 to 2009

Mac’s Convenience Store, Brampton,ON

Real Estate Sales Representative 2009 to 2013

Homelife Miracle, Brampton, ON

• Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers

• Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive

market price

• Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms

• Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking Review property listings,

trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars and association

meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets

• Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters

• Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds

Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements,

deeds and leases

• Display commercial and residential properties to clients and explain their features

• Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles

Customer Sales Representative/ Dealer

Mac’s Convenience Store, Burlington ON 2013 to 2014

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by delivering outstanding client

service and maintaining rapport with staff at all levels

• Enthusiastic team player with excellent problem solving skills and able to lead teams to high

quality processes within tight deadlines

• Responsible for placing order to Agropur and Core Mark using telexon system

• Implement revise Plano gram and Transactions

• Replenishing the merchandise, match labels and product

• Train new employees

• Knowledge of use of PDA and GDA software

Education

Certificate in Construction Estimating, Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON 2014

Microsoft Excel, Garry Allan School, Burlington, ON 2014

Autocad – Level 1, Sheridan College, Brampton, ON 2014

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Certified Real Estate Sales Representative, Ontario Real Estate Association 2008

Diploma in Building Science and Technology, 1990

School of Building Science and Technology, Ahmedabad, India

References

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