SOMYA TRIVEDI

*** * ***** ******, ********* MD

acgqsk@r.postjobfree.com Ph: 979-***-****

Resume Objective

To find an estimator position in a reputed construction firm with an opportunity to grow.

Professional Profile

• Rendered competitive estimates on various commercial projects, multi-family, residential, hospitality, hospitals

and schools ranging from $5K to 15 mil.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, On Screen Takeoff, ProEst, Sage100, Sage300/Timberline, MS Project, iSqFt,

RS Means, Bluebook.

• Thorough understanding of federal & commercial specifications.

• Experienced with processes involving quality control, effective schedule and cost control, RFI’s, submittal

review, and request for permits.

• Managed schedules, change orders, material lists & progress reporting with specialty contractors.

• A quick learner with strong aptitude and desire to learn.

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering, and Masters in Construction Management from Texas A&M University.

UrbanBuilt, LLC, Baltimore MD August,

2014 - Present

Estimator: Current responsibilities include,

• Review and analyze blueprints and specifications.

• Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions and conduct pre-bid meeting with subcontractors.

• Perform quantity takeoff and prepare estimate using ProEst

• Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractor and identify qualified subcontractors; and negotiation prices.

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations.

• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Develop business opportunities through research, contacting potential clients/leads, and setting up networking

appointments for Managing Partners.

• Develop and maintain relationship with subcontractors.

D’ Argent Companies, Alexandria, LA July, 2012 –

July, 2014

Estimator/ Project Coordinator: Current responsibilities include,

• Review project RFP, plans, requirements and specifications for design-build and hard bid projects.

• Prepare American Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts with accuracy.

• Review and analyze applicable construction laws and contract specifications to assist executive management in

mitigating construction discrepancies.

• Prepare scope of work and request for proposal to specialty contractors. Verify scope and quantity take-offs.

Follow up after bid submission.

• Attend pre and post bid meetings with clients, and in-house staff as required.

• Perform takeoff using On Screen Takeoff.

• Estimate construction and development projects using Sage/Timberline estimating software.

• Ensure that project estimates are accurate, timely, organized, meets all contract requirements and are presented in

a professional manner.

• Coordinate with project managers to analyze estimated v/s actual costs upon project completion. Utilize this

information to update labor and equipment costs, construction methods, and make adjustment for future

estimates.

Builders Granite & Tile, LLC, Houston, TX August, 2010

– July, 2012

Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager: Job responsibilities included,

• Estimating Manager

Manage a team of estimators and interns. Assign projects and track progress through the life of project.

Train, educate and guide estimators with complex projects and issues.

Verify the accuracy and quality of proposals being sent out.

Work in collaboration with production and project engineering departments with construction documents,

schedules, shop drawings and change orders.

• Senior Estimator

Prepare a bid worksheet, scope of work and proposal.

Review project RFP, plans, requirements and specifications.

Perform detailed takeoff and generate/respond to RFI’s.

Contact and negotiate with vendors for material pricing.

Communicate with general contractors and vendors for value engineering options.

Communicate with production department to remain updated with labor pricing.

Metroplex Control Systems, San Antonio, TX Project Engineer April, 2009 –

August, 2010

Component West Assembly, LLC. Las Vegas, NV Summer Intern May 2008

– July 2008

Education

• MS in Construction Management from Texas A&M University, TX

December, 2008

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Rajasthan University, India.

July, 2006

Computer Skills

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Estimation : On Screen Take-off, Quick Bid, Timberline, MS Office Suite: MS Word, Power Point, Excel

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iSqFt Adobe Photoshop

Bluebook, RS Means, Sage, ProEst

• Project Control: MS Project

• Drafting and Designing: AutoCAD, 3D MAX,

STADDPro

Citizenship Status

• Sponsorship for H1B Visa will be required.

List of major projects estimated in 2013 and 2014

Project Name Location Estimated Project Cost 1. Target Logistics – Workforce Lodging Odessa, TX 11.0 mil.

2. Cameron Training Facility – Hard Bid Houston, TX 4.5 mil.

3. Key Energy Office Building – Design Build Houma, LA 3.0 mil.

4. Crest Building #5 Office Building – Hard Bid Pineville, LA 2.6 mil.

5. Schlumberger Office Building – Design Build Florresville, TX 1.6 mil.

6. Fleet Pride Office/ Warehouse – Design Build Pharr, TX 1.2 mil

7. Golden Chick restaurant – Hard Bid Van Alstyne, TX 1.0 mil.

8. National Oilwell Varco Test Cell – Hard bid Houston, TX 500K

9. GEDCO 36th Street Townhome Renovation Baltimore, MD 300K

10. Domino’s Pizza Store Tenant Build-Out Ft. Belvoir, VA 350K

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