Objective

An estimator position in a commercial construction company that is seeking an energetic, dedicated and responsible individual who is an organized and concerned about the profitability of the company.

Summary

A highly motivated and construction executive with over 25 years experience in commercial, industrial, large multi-family construction. With an extensive knowledge of the construction industry with specific knowledge division 9 trades. A proven ability to build and maintain rapport and confidence with clients from beginning to the end of the project. Experienced at negotiating and fulfilling contracts, maintaining timelines and having a creative and open-minded approach to problem solving. Includes estimation experience with both manual, On-Screen and Digitized takeoffs and Microsoft Office including Excel.

Accomplishments

2010 – Present Providence Painting Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina

Senior Estimator/Project Manager

• Manage estimation department

• Perform scope review with estimators

• Develop spreadsheets for estimating, material usage, LEEDs credits and management control and review

• Negotiate scope and contract value

• Contract range 100k – 1.2M in last year

2007 – 2009 Normandy Builders Inc. Hinsdale, Illinois

Project Manager

• Estimate, propose and negotiate scope and contract amounts with clients

• Prepare all construction documents for field

• Oversight of project through completion

2005 - 2007 Ascher Brothers Co., Inc. Chicago, Illinois

Project Manager

• Take-off and estimate project from drawings

• Verify scope and prepare proposal for bidding contractors

• Negotiate scope and contract amounts with contractors

• Management of project through completion

2003 - 2005 Airoom, Inc. Lincolnwood, Illinois

Project Development Manager

• Initial client contact including scope and specifying proposed project

• Estimate complete project and perform cost analysis based on in house costing software

• Manage all post sales contracts to completion

1986 - 2003 Peter J. Conrad, Inc. (previously A&C Painting Services) Naples, Florida

President

• Project management and scheduling along with coordinating of the trades

• Estimate self-performed work: framing, drywall and painting

• Final contract negotiations and project closeouts

Education

1992 Licensed Contractor Certificate Collier County, Florida

1979-1983 Highland Park High School Highland Park, Illinois