Joseph 'Stephen' Troup

*** ****** ***** **.

Dallas, GA 30141

678-***-****

November 17, 2014

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am a creative, seasoned Site Estimator with Project Management

experience and a 4 yr degree in Accounting. I have a wide range of light

to heavy sitework estimating experience from public utilities, office

buildings, shopping centers, water / waste-water treatment facilities, sub-

divisions, multi-family / attached housing, schools, heavy dam projects,

recreational facilities, roadwork and more. I also have experience working

with developers in the design phase to design, budget, shape & control

costs. I am very familiar with AGTEK & VIEWPOINT digitizing software. I

have extensive experience coordinating sub-contractors as well as

representing my employer professionally to clients and related parties. I

am mature, motivated, professional, goal & detail oriented, possessing

people and leadership skills. I am comfortable and perform well in highly

competitive and demanding environments. I am a self-starter and dedicated

to excellence in my profession. I would be an asset to your company and I

would like the opportunity to talk with you today.

I am looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-positioned, well-

managed contractor who has integrity and is a leader in their chosen

market. I am looking to put down roots and grow with the right

opportunity.

Please find attached my resume.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

DRUG TEST - Ready to take at anytime, 100% drug-free.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

I am 48, healthy, single with no dependents and able / willing

to travel. I am active in my church and most of my time outside of work is

spent in church activities, bible study, teaching and personal ministry.

Sincerely,

Joseph 'Stephen' Troup

Joseph 'Stephen' Troup

185 Powder Creek Dr.

Dallas, GA 30141

678-***-****

Core Competencies:

* Cost Estimating * Project Management

* Quantity Estimating * Contract Negotiation & Review

* Fixed Cost / Overhead Allocation * Project Scheduling

* Scope Sequencing * Vendor / Supplier Negotiation

* Subcontractor Coordination * Understanding Internal Cost

* Project Overview for VE possibilities * Valuing True Asset Cost

* Geo-tech Report Analysis - Translating to the Bid * Valuing True

Asset Cost / Hour

* Budget Costing Sitework without Plans or Specs

Work Experience

Common Work Experience

* Estimating: Prepare turn-key sitework estimates based on

drawings & specifications. Review Notes, Specs, Geo-Tech

reports related to project. Solicit multiple quotes & negotiate

pricing with Subs / Vendors. Prepare & submit all correspondence to

Engineer, Owner or Owner's representative.

** Project Management: Negotiate & prepare contracts

w/clients, subs. Oversee and plan day to day field operations w/

Supt.s, coordinate crews, material & subs with other trades.

Identify field discrepancies w/ dwgs, measure field progress, prepare,

review & submit all documentation including Change Orders, Pay

Apps, RFIs, RCOs, As-Builts, Daily Field Logs,

Warranties. Assist in overseeing appropriate safety procedures

implemented in the field.

Employment:

Feb 04 - Present / Division 2 Estimating, LLC. (Dallas, GA); Owner.

Prepare Cost and Quantity Estimates for Sitework (using VIEWPOINT

Digitizing System) for contractors and GCs based on dwgs & specs. Assist

clients in Bid format preparation, value engineering and Sitework

consulting.

Many clients, over the years, have wanted me as their exclusive, 'in-

house' estimator & project manager. Several times I have taken

positions with my clients, shown below.

Jun 12 - Oct 13 / Infrasite Management, Inc., (Atlanta, GA); Chief

Estimator & Project Mgr. All * Estimating & ** Project Management

duties listed above. Worked closely with owner in all areas.

Sep 07 - Dec 10 / Bickers Construction, Inc., (Hiram, GA); Senior

Estimator & Project Mgr. All * Estimating & ** Project Management

duties listed above. Worked closely with owner in all areas. Conducted

company-wide safety meetings. Client Development.

Apr 04 - Dec 04 / Big Dog Demolition, Inc., (Marietta, GA); Estimator

& Project Mgr. All * Estimating & ** Project Management duties listed

above.

Aug 05 - Sep 07 / Micro Construction, Inc., (Taylorsville, GA);

Partner / Owner.

All * Estimating & ** Project Management duties listed above.

Oversaw accounting as well and performed all duties of owner. Client

Development.

Mar 00 - Jan 04 / A.L. Grading Contractors, Inc. (Suwanee, GA); Estimator &

Project Mgr.

All * Estimating & ** Project Management duties listed above including

managing multiple projects simultaneously, in varying size, up to $8

Million. Client Development.

Jan 96 - Jul 99 / Arrow Excavating, Inc. (Austell, GA); Estimator / Project

Mgr. / Office Mgr

All * Estimating & ** Project Management duties listed above including

managing multiple projects simultaneously, in varying size, up to $2

Million.. Managed a dump & long-haul truck fleet. Performed all accounting

duties, payroll, A/R, A/P, insurance, taxes, etc...

Other Skills:

Computer skills: Very fluent in EXCEL, VIEWPOINT, AGTEK, MS OFFICE

software, Some experience with BID2WIN, AUTO-CAD, SURETRAK / PRIMAVERA.

Education:

Kennesaw State University - January 1989-June 1993. Graduated with Bachelor

of Business Administration in Accounting. GPA 3.30

References:

Barry Bickers; Bickers Construction, Inc.; 570 Sinyard Circle., Hiram, GA

30141; 770-***-****. Owner.

Shawn D. Woods; Infrasite Management, Inc.; 448 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd.,

SW, Atlanta, GA 30312; 678-***-****. Owner.

Brooks Lewis; Brent Scarborough, Inc.; 155 Robinson Dr., Fayetteville, GA

30214; 770-***-****. Chief Estimator.

Ricky Gray; West Metro Church of Christ; 4550 Hiram-Sudie Rd., Hiram, GA

30141; 770-***-****, Pulpit Minister.

Kevin Billips, U.S. Army Reserve, 2nd Lt.; 770-***-****, Chaplain

Candidate.

Civil Projects:

In 18 years of Estimating & Project Management I have estimated at least

2,000 bids and managed 150-200 projects. It would be impossible to list

the experience I have as both an estimator and a PM on an individual

project basis. I have experience with the following whether new

construction, renovation, urban, suburban, rural or downtown metropolitan

environment:

Shopping Centers

Attached Housing (Apartment Complexes)

Schools - High, Middle, Elementary

Dam Projects - Large scale Earth-moving

Lift Stations - Complete Install both public & private

Sanitary Outfalls

Highrise Excavation & Utility Installation

Water Mains - New Install & Re-Route - Up to 42"

Commercial Office Buildings / Parks

Municipal Parks & Recreation (Sports Fields & Facilities)

Military Facilities - Demo & New Construction

Underground Detention Systems

Heavy Civil Projects:

Examples of Heavy Civil projects I have either Estimated and/or PM'ed

Cobb Galleria Parking Deck (Underground Pedestrian Tunnel & 30'+ Deep

Sanitary Extension; 2002; Owner: Cobb Galleria Partners; General

Contractor: Metric Constructors; Contract Value $2M.

F. Wayne Hill Water Treatment Facility; 12"-24" DIP. Owner Gwinnett County

WSA, GA; General Contractor: Archer Daniel; Contract Value $3M.

Tobacco Rd Water Treatment Facility;; 42" DIP. Owner: City of

Augusta/Richmond County Water Authority; General Contractor: MWH; Contract

Value $8M

Buckhead Highrise; General Contractor: Pinkerton; Contract Value $3M.

Cobb Water Main Re-Route; Relocate 20" DIP. Owner: CCWSA. Contract Value

$300K

Mississippi Power IGCC Facility; Heavy Earth-moving & Dam Construction 6

Million CYs. Owner: Southern Company.

Rocky Pen Run Reservoir Dam; Heavy Earth-moving & Dam Construction 1

Million CYs. Owner: Stafford County, VA.

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