Construction Project

Jon Birrell

**** ****** ******, ******* *******, KS 66208 913-***-****

abl0et@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

An experienced estimator who thrives on exceeding expectations. Over 10

years of experience estimating various types of construction projects,

including commercial, retail, hospitality, educational, religious,

residential and civil.

Estimator Multi-tasker Adaptable

Communicator Negotiator Disciplined

Team Player Organized Dependable

Professional Experience

Supervisor

All Care Sweeping, Kansas City, KS

2009-2010

. Supervise day-shift team, including quality control and customer

response.

. Assist the Operations Manager in tracking equipment and supplies, vehicle

maintenance, and daily operations schedule.

. Provide backup for the night sweeping crews, and regularly run a night

supervisor route.

. Effectively maintain schedule of daily duties, including cleaning and

detailing of several

properties, truck repairs, and various other duties as required

by management.

Lead Estimator

Goforth Construction, Mission, KS

2007-2008

. Successfully ran various estimating department processes including the

schedule, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation and negotiation,

and bid day spreadsheets and proposals.

. Implemented a new estimating process using AutoCAD, reducing the time

needed to estimate projects by 25%.

. Developed new geographical data bases, which decreased the amount of time

for subcontractor and vendor solicitation by 30 to 40%.

. Collaborated with team that successfully negotiated an $8 Million hotel

project, which came in under budget.

. Recognized for honesty and hard work.

Preconstruction Estimator

J.E. Dunn Construction, Kansas City, MO

2005-2006

. Implemented superior Excel-based estimating templates. Commended by

department head.

. Created bid tabs to organize bid day activities and analyze project

totals.

. Served as group estimator for a successful $40 Million senior living

project. Found $2 Million in value engineering to bring under

budget.

. Delivered accurate quantity takeoffs for the preconstruction group.

Estimator

Construction Control Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT

2001-2004

. Provided valuable estimates and budgets for high-profile construction

projects.

. Worked with clients one on one and in a team setting to learn of their

needs, and then succeeded in meeting them.

. Given increased responsibility as new skills were quickly mastered.

. Qualified for every semi-annual bonus.

Estimator

Becho, Incorporated, Salt Lake City, UT

1999-2001

. Successfully hard bid many challenging projects.

. Executed various tasks as entrusted by the company's vice president.

. Researched project leads for the company to bid on.

Certificates of Training

AutoCAD

Architectural Desktop

Xactimate

MC2

Education

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Associate of Science, Pre-engineering

Snow College, Ephraim, UT

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