JOSHUA STEVENS, PMP

**** ******** **** 713-***-****

Houston, TX 77064 acuzdq@r.postjobfree.com

(Relocating to Rochester, NY)

OBJECTIVE

Professional, disciplined, and motivated veteran who is determined to utilize my ability to adapt and take initiative to accomplish whatever task or mission that is assigned to me, in order improve the organization of which I am employed. Seeking long term employment in the field of Estimating/Project Management .

PROFILE

•Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®)

•Strong Presentation, analytical and problem solving skills

•Proficient in Microsoft Office, Planswift (advanced user), On-Screen Takeoff, ASA Rebar Estimating (advanced user).

•Strong user of Microsoft Excel.

•Previously trained in AutoCAD, Inventor Pro, and Revit.

•Excellent Math skills (geometry, algebra, trigonometry, physics, and statistics)

•Adaptable to any situation.

•TWIC Card

•Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

•Project Management Institute, 2015

BS Construction Management

•ITT-Technical Institute-Houston West, 2015

AAS Drafting and Design Technology

•ITT-Technical Institute-Houston West, 2014

EXPERIENCE

Senior Rebar Estimator, Estimating Quality Control, D’Ambra Construction Corporation, Houston, TX, January 2016- Present

•Estimated multimillion dollar projects of all construction types up to 9,000 ton, fifty-story buildings, with no known estimator “busts”, due to estimator error.

•Performed takeoffs on high-rises, pan deck, slab on metal deck, sitework, industrial projects, tilt wall, and commercial buildings.

•Coordinated with Estimating manager to assign job assignments to Jr. Estimators.

•Performed thorough quality checks of all out going estimates from Jr. Estimators prior to being submitted to Estimating Manager for final proposal.

•Performed advanced and complicated takeoffs including scheduled concrete beams, joists, and girders requiring “Macro” formulas for accurate calculation.

• Trained and supervised overseas estimators on advanced tactics in utilizing Planswift Takeoff software and ASA Rebar to greatly increase production speed and accuracy.

•Performed quality checks of all estimates from the department to ensure errors are found prior to being priced and sent to customers.

•Utilized Planswift Takeoff software, ASA Rebar Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Applications to generate Proposals.

•Analyzed reinforcing steel specifications, geotechnical report, blueprints, proposals and other documentation

•Prepared bidding notes and other reports

•Estimated change orders and addendum

Rebar Estimator, Team Leader, Quality Control, CMC Construction Services, Houston, TX, Oct 2014- January 2016

•Estimated multimillion dollar projects of all construction types up to 5,000 ton, forty-story buildings, with no known estimator “busts”, due to estimator error.

•Knowledgeable in advanced and complicated takeoffs including scheduled concrete beams, joists, and girders requiring “Macro” formulas for accurate calculation.

• Trained new and experienced estimators on advanced tactics in utilizing Planswift Takeoff software to greatly increase production speed and accuracy.

•Tested and identified errors in new estimating software prior to release throughout the region.

•Performed quality checks of all estimates from the department to ensure errors are found prior to being priced and sent to customers.

•Documented and quantified mistakes made in order to track progress and evaluate the monetary value of the potential loss if the errors had gone unchanged.

•Utilized Planswift Estimating Software and construction documents to accurately estimate how much reinforcing steel was needed to complete assigned estimates.

•Utilized ASA Rebar Estimating, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office Applications to generate Proposals.

•Created advanced documents using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to save time and increase the speed and efficiency of the department.

•Analyzed reinforcing steel specifications, blueprints, proposals and other documentation

Commercial Waterproofing Estimator, Diversified Thermal, Houston, TX, May 2014-July 2014

•Trained hands on with waterproofing materials

•Estimated amount and type of waterproofing material needed to complete projects.

•Utilized On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Word, and Excel to complete estimates.

•Researched materials from various companies to select the best options for assigned projects.

•Analyzed construction drawings and specifications

•Submitted bid proposal to customers

Hazardous Materials Transporter, Dangerous Goods Management, Houston, TX Feb 2014-March 2014

Operate Class A and B vehicles to transport hazardous materials to/from designated sites.

Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of materials to ensure safe delivery and drop off.

Safely secured loads to flatbed trucks and trailers using tarps and ratchet straps.

Delivery Driver, Grocer Supply Company, Houston, TX April 2013-Feb 2014

Operated Tractor-Trailer Combination Vehicle (53’ Refrigerated and Dry Van)

Delivered produce and other products to stores throughout Texas and Louisiana.

Logged over 53,000 Miles with no moving violations or accidents.

Performed pre-trip and post-trip Inspections.

Utilized computer based and paper log books to maintain inventory and log trips.

Retrieved loads from the Port of Galveston and Port Freeport.

Volunteered to operate in inclement weather conditions in Dallas, TX to help organization meet customer demands.

Attended 8 week training course at Houston Community College (certificate held by company)

Correctional Officer III, Pam Lychncer State Jail, Humble, TX Jun-2012-Jan 2013

Performed moderately complex work involving the care and custody of offenders.

Supervised offender work groups in their daily assigned duties including the responsibility of preventing escapes and maintaining discipline in conformance with strict rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.

Worked under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supervised up to 232 different offenders each workday.

Performed offender counts and perimeter and security checks.

MILITARY SERVICE 01/07-03/12

Project Manager, Ammunition Sergeant, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX 12/09-03/12

Supervised and organized over 150 mission support operations, resulting in 100 percent of assigned missions accomplished at or above standard.

Managed the welfare, moral, discipline, and professional development of 12 military personnel.

Instructed and Evaluated 26 military personnel on the operation of military vehicles resulting in 24 out of the 26 passing the operator test on their first try.

Utilized Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate mission support documents.

Team Member, Ammunition Supply Specialist, U.S. Army, Camp Liberty, Iraq, 09/08-12/09

Assisted supervisor in the storage and maintenance of over $10,000,000 worth of Class V government assets. Shipped over 90 shipments and performed over 140 issues throughout the Multi-National Division-Baghdad Area of Operations.

Contributed to the 100% wall to wall inventory during the Transfer of authority of the Ammunition Supply Point.

Verified lot numbers, and Department of Defense Identification Codes.

Operated 10,000 lb and 6,000 lb forklifts, And Class A and B size military vehicles while transporting Class V hazardous material.

Operated 6,000 and 10,000 lb rough terrain variable reach forklifts and other material handling equipment as well as Class A and B size vehicles in support of mission support operations.

Safety Manager, Ammunition Specialist, U.S. Army, Camp Casey, South Korea, 01/07-09/08

Assisted in the management of the Ammunition Holding Area.

Contributed to the transfer of over 300,000 rounds of ammunition during organization relocation.

Identified deficiencies within ammunition bunkers.

Assisted in the development of tracking procedures within the Ammunition Section and incorporated them into daily operating procedures of the organization.

Enforced safety standards according to standard operating procedures

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