David Vola

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Margate, Florida 33063

acp7lq@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 954-***-****

Highly motivated, pro-active, analytical, detail-oriented Professional Estimator/Project Manager with demonstrated skills in all aspects of project development from conception to completion.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Involvement in Projects from Conceptual Drawings and GMP Drawings to close out

Extensive Estimating/Project Management of residential, commercial, high-rise condo, institutional, hospital, remodeling, assisted living, government, tenant improvement and office projects

Experienced in Negotiated Bids, Hard Bidding, Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, Pre-Construction Services, Conceptual Estimating and Value Engineering

Able to establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients

Ability to work independently/team in a fast-paced environment

Continually develop new potential clients

Well versed in preparing quantity take-offs, labor pricing and evaluating production trends

Exceptional detail in preparing bid proposals

Experience with RFI’s, RFP’s, Inclusions and Exclusions, Writing and Comparing Scope Sheets

Extensive experience in “scrubbing” the drawings with Architects and Engineers for Value Engineering of project

Experience with contract negotiations with Owners and a competitive ability to negotiate the best possible price with Subcontractors

Detailed knowledge of shop drawings

Extensive knowledge of construction means & methods

Computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel as well as “Edge”, “On Center” and “MC2” construction software utilized the for digital estimating. Quick books

Ability to Track jobs and deliver projects on time and within budget

Prepare and maintain Schedule of Values

WORK HISTORY

2011 to 2014 New Horizon Construction & Remodeling. ~ Fort Lauderdale, FL

Freelance Estimator/ Project Manager Project size from $1 up $100K

2008 to 2009 Balfour Beatty Construction ~ Plantation, FL

Senior Commercial Estimator Project size from $150 m and up

2006 to 2008 D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. ~ Fort Lauderdale, FL

Senior Commercial Estimator/Project Manager

2005 to 2006 Beta Construction, Inc. ~ Coconut Creek, FL

Business Development / Chief Estimator / Project Manager

Residential and Commercial

2000 to 2005 Aetna Construction, Inc. ~ Fort Lauderdale, FL

Senior Commercial Estimator/Project Manager

2000 to 2011 Stud Tech Inc. ~ Hamilton, Ontario

Freelance Estimator/Project Management

Residential and Commercial

1998 to 2000 Local 675 Carpenter’s Union ~ Toronto, Ontario

Carpenter

1987 to 2001 Battlefield Drywall, Inc. ~ Stoney Creek, Ontario

President

EDUCATION

1979 to 1982 Mohawk College ~ Hamilton Ontario

Associate Engineering Degree

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2001 Seneca College-ISCA (Interior Systems Contractor of Ontario) ~ Toronto, Ontario

Drywall Estimating Program – 180-hour certificate program

1997, 1999 Computer Literacy ~ Toronto, Ontario

& 2001 Programming languages: Database Access, MS Office Applications, Windows, Lotus, MS Word and Excel

1998 to 1999 Mohawk College ~ Hamilton, Ontario

Canadian Institute of Management: Organizational Behavior, Business Management Communication/Canadian Business Law

1997 to 1998 Auto Line and Consumer/Business Arbitrator Training ~ Buffalo, NY

1996 to 1998 Mohawk College ~ Hamilton, Ontario

Business Program: Alternate Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation, Facilitation and Law Certified Mediator/Arbitrator

1994 Ontario General Contractor Association ~ Hamilton, Ontario

Construction Law, Blueprint reading

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