Manager / Estimator - Electrical

Debbie L. Sutton

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Hernando, FL 34442

Home 352-***-****

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SUMMARY

** ***** ********** ******** * wide range of commercial electrical contracting jobs; including fire alarms, security alarms, closed circuit television and card access. Supervision of up to 25+ employees with responsibility for interviewing, training, evaluating staff and insuring a safe and accident-free work site. Experience also includes estimating jobs, negotiating contracts, overseeing subcontractors, invoicing, and billing approvals, communicating with developers and owners regarding scheduling, completion, and resolution of problems; tracking budgets and controlling expenses; purchasing and management. Computer experience includes estimating, invoicing, order entry, purchasing, inventory management and job entry.

Pike's Electric Inc., Groveland, FL 2007-2010

Project Manager / Estimator / Contract Administrator

Managed overall commercial branch operations producing $1 Million in gross sales. Negotiated terms for new construction projects, bidding private and public funded projects .Managed completion of projects ranging up to $500,000.00. Supervised subcontract trades and crews on projects. Responsible for supervision of 4 to 5 jobs simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of jobs flow smoothly, acting as liaison between GC and office.

• Performed cost estimating.

• Scheduled, evaluated, and terminated personnel as necessary.

• Prepared time projection sheets, read architectural blueprints, and redesigned projects.

• Reviewed employee performance: outlined expectations, instructed on proper methods, issued warnings, and where necessary, recommended proper disciplinary actions.

• Conducted all phases of construction procedures, organizing, and coordinating projects for maximum

efficiency.

• Planned construction procedures, specifications, work schedules, and material needs.

• Estimated project costs using blue prints and job specifications.

• Reviewed job budgets with foremen.

• Set up jobs in the computer.

• Prepared monthly schedule of values, invoicing and approvals of billings.

• Prepared O & M’s, as build drawings and warranties for project close outs.

• Checked received materials in warehouse with invoices and bill of ladings.

Lenhart Electric, Wildwood, FL 1999 - 2007

Foreman

Supervision of 1-4 jobs simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of job flow smoothly, acting as liaison between GC and Corporate office. Managed crew of up to 10 electricians and apprentices, providing installation, repair and maintenance services for commercial projects, including restaurants, retail and office space, banks, schools and churches.

• Planned, scheduled and supervised manpower needed on job.

• Blueprints and layouts.

• Planned and scheduled safety meetings for employee safety enforcement and compliance.

• Prepared weekly project status reports for management.

• Coordinated with other trades to meet schedules and time lines for projects.

• Modified time lines and work schedules according to progress and project changes.

• Served as mentor to new apprentices.

• Order, receive and maintain materials needed.

• Installed complete electrical for projects.

VA Medical Center, Bath, NY 1990-1999

Nutrition and Food Service / Checker-WG-4

Supervision of 25+ employees to ensure all aspects of proper set up and service and clean up of meals served per doctor ordered diets to veterans in the hospital, nursing home and domiciliary units at our facility.

• Prepare proper portions and consistency of foods for patients.

• Responsible to ensure proper portions, types and consistency of foods served.

• Ensure food lines were set up properly and on time for service.

• Prepared patients diet cards per doctors orders, ensuring meals served to proper locations.

• Coordinated with nutritionist and patients on requests and needs.

• Train and oversee proper food handling techniques for safety and sanitation.

• Served as mentor to new trainees.

• Drive truck to deliver meal carts to on site nursing home and hospital for delivery to patients.

• Responsible for morning opening, to check computer for changes needed; admissions, discharges and diet changes, and turn on all equipment.

EDUCATION

Avoca Central School Avoca, NY 1976

High School Diploma

Florida Association of Electrical Contractors 2002-2006

Marion Community Tech. & Adult Education Center, Ocala, FL

4 year Electrical Apprenticeship Program

Lake Sumter Community College, Clermont, FL 2008 Business Management

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Accounting

• Computer

• Office Machines-Copy, Fax, Scan

• Blueprint Copy and Scan

• Blueprint Reading and Analysis

• Basic Engineering

• Basic Plumbing Knowledge

• Basic HVAC and Refrigeration Knowledge

• Cost Estimating and Control

• Purchasing Materials and Equipment

• Quality Assurance

• Tools and Equipment

• Purchasing and Inventory of Materials

TRAINING

• Journeyman Electrician Program- Florida Association of Electrical Contractors 2000-2004

• Certificate for Conflict Resolution and Confrontation Management 1999

• Certificate of Completion ADR EEO Mediator Training 1998

• Certificated Union Counselor-New York State-AFL-CIO 1996

LICENSES

• Journeymen Electrician, Ocala, Florida

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