Assistant Civil Engineering

Davison Chanda Upland, CA *****

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Objective Cost Estimator

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Long Beach, CA

Master of Science Degree -Civil Engineering

2003 - 2007 Spring California State University

Fresno, CA

Bachelor of Science Degree -Civil Engineering

Minor: Construction Management (key courses,

Scheduling & Control, Specification & Contracts,

Estimating & Bidding, Project Management etc)

1985- 1988 Zambia Institute of Technology

Zambia

Building Technician Diploma (Equivalent Associate

Degree)

Professional American Association of Professional Estimators

Affiliation (Los Angeles Chapter #1) - Prospective member

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

2008 March - 2009 June JT Wimsatt Valencia, CA

Estimator

Read plans & take off quantities using the

digitizer

Analyze and compile data for labor, material &

equipment

Review drawings, specifications, Addenda,&

Alternates

Evaluate subsurface geotechnical reports and

carryout surface investigation

Determine quantity of material, labor & equipment

required to submit a competitive bid

Analyze subcontractors' bids

Contact suppliers (rebar, concrete, shotcrete,

masonry & shoring) for quotes

Prepare Budget bids from conceptual drawings

(Design Build)

Prepare a cost summary of entire project,

including subcontractors costs, taxes, overheads,

mark ups etc.

Participate in the preparation of final Bid

proposal

2002 Aug-May2003 EL Wills Fresno, CA

Estimator

Detailed quantity takeoff of material form blue

prints.

Prepare cost estimates

Estimate change orders

Prepare schedules

1993-2000 Lusaka City Council Zambia,

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Preparation of preliminary & final estimates for

public works

Preparation of the specifications

Review general contractor's bids.

Cash flow projections & financial statements

Field inspection & monitor construction cost

1988-1993 Peter Richards & Partners Zambia,

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Takeoff materials from blueprints & Prepare bills

of quantities (all 16 Divisions)

Evaluation of contractors invoices and request for

payments

Review contractor's change orders

Prepare cost estimates for Architects & Engineers

Review claims from contractors

Personal Computer literate in MS word, Excel, Power Point,

Primavera, and AutoCAD. Good communication skills

both written and verbal. Strong math skills and

attention to details.

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