Melvin R Hoke
Laurel, Maryland 20707
301-***-**** / Cell 240-***-****
abllc4@r.postjobfree.com
Subject: Senior level estimator
Dear Hiring Manager
I have had more than 20 years experience in judging the constructability of
designs, applying building techniques, managing construction projects, and
leading groups of professionals to resolve issues and problems related to
construction and design, comprehensive management experience in all phases
of general contracting, such as scheduling, job cost tracking, estimating
and negotiating for both change order and bid-work working with customers,
vendors, and contractors.
My work history includes Site excavation and grading, Installation of
storm, sanitary and water lines and structures, including innovative pipe
rehabilitation (cement-mortar lining, internal joint seals, cured-in-place
pipe, slip lining, pipe bursting). Installation of communication power
conduits and manhole systems, concrete flat and structural. Roadway work
including paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, Site demolition,
renovation of Buildings and Parking Garages. Experience with a wide range
of military construction, design, and facilities maintenance programs,
experience in managing third party construction, Secret clearance would not
be a problem if required.
Salary: negotiable
Respectfully,
Melvin Hoke
Melvin R Hoke
16121 Kenny Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone # 301-***-****
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Skills:
. Estimate/PM construction projects
. Execute Sub Contractor agreements
. Sub Contractor and Vendor correspondence
. Government agency correspondence
. Prepare project schedules
. Prepare Schedule of values
. Prepare administrative and material submittals
. Supervise and monitor superintendant's progress
. Attend pre-bid and progress meetings
. Trouble shooting/ value engineering of current and future projects
. Review pay requisitions
. Project related accounting functions
. HCSS
. Timberline
. Ag-teck / Paydirt
. Microsoft excel, Word, Power Point
. Primavera / Sure-Trak, Microsoft Project Manager
. Web page editing
While estimating and negotiating with contractors and sub-contractors
from pre-bid to close out. I have maintained a thinking of "fast
track scheduling" to maximize the profitability for all parties. I
have also been involved in "Value Engineering" to cut costs to our
clients in order to maintain profitable in an unsure construction and
economic market. And the use of quality contractors to maintain the
reputation and safety on the jobsite, which I have also tried to
secure with desired and long-term relationships from all parties.
2007 to 2009
Working with a General contractor in Washington D.C. (Anchor
Construction) Estimation and Project Management. Work consisting of
concrete work, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer throughout the
metro area. With projects ranging from fifty thousand to twenty
million.
2004 to 2007
Working with a General contractor in Baltimore. (Doracon Contracting)
Estimation and Project Management. Work consisting of concrete work,
site excavating, storm drain, water and sanitary sewer throughout the
metro area. With projects ranging from fifty thousand to fifteen
million.
2003 to 2004:
Working with a General contractor in Washington D.C. O'Donnell Const.)
Estimation and Project Management. Work consisting of refurbishing
parking garages, concrete work, site excavating, storm drain, water
and sanitary sewer throughout the metro area. With projects ranging
from twenty thousand to ten million.
2002 to 2003:
Working with a concrete contractor in the D.C. Metro area, (Shelby
Concrete) Estimation and Project Management. Work consisting of high
rise structures, Box culverts. and flat work with projects ranging
from fifty thousand to fifteen million. I did not realize that they
were in a financial problem plus their workmanship was poor causing
more financial problems.
1995 to 2002:
Working with a utility contractor in Washington D.C. (Magnolia
Plumbing) Estimation and Project Management. Work consisting of Storm
drain, Water and Sanitary Sewer throughout the metro area. With
projects ranging from twenty thousand to three million. I have a good
clientele relationship with a lot of companies in the metro area.