Patrick Espinoza
abm8v1@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
• OBTAIN A POSITION WITH A COMPANY’S ESTIMATING DEPARTMENT WHERE I CAN MAXIMIZE
MY ESTIMATING SKILLS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COST STUDY ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE.
Accomplishments
Initiated current cost tracking system for T & R Excavation, Inc., along with modifying and refining
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accounts receivable
• Helped initiate and develop the Municipal/Commercial Division of L.H. Lacy Company, Ltd.
• Helped develop current estimating procedures for L.H. Lacy Company, Ltd.
• Assisted with implementation and transition to computerized system for both L. H. Lacy, Company and T
& R Excavation.
• Ten years of increasing responsibilities in the civil construction industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Estimator
8/2009 – 2/2010, Southwest Construction Services Dallas, TX
Review and calculate quantities for sawing, sealing and demolition along with proposal preparation
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on various projects in the DFW area, statewide, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Project Manager
8/2007 7/2009, L.H. Lacy Co. Dallas, TX
Management of various projects from award to completion. Responsibilities included scheduling of work
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and crews in a timely manner, initiation and verification of change order requests, owner billing, and cost
study.
General Manager
6/2005 – 7/2007, T & R Excavation, Inc Dallas, TX
Study variance between estimated and actual cost on jobs performed. Review estimates, contracts, pay
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applications and billing procedures.
Senior Estimator Municipal/Commercial Division
6/1999 5/2005, L.H. Lacy Co. Dallas, TX
Reputation as an efficient estimator with a record of integrity, dependability, and exceptional customer
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service
Education
Associate, Applied Science Civil/ Architectural
Drafting and Design May 1999
Texas State Technical College, Waco, Texas
GPA: 4.0 Honors and Awards: Dean's List (8 of 8 Qtrs.), Phi Theta Kappa
National Honor Society (8 of 8 Qtrs.), VICA Texas State
Champion in Civil/Architectural Drafting
1999, 9th Place VICA National Competition:
Civil/Architectural Design 1999
Capabilities
MS Office
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Looking up details and standards for construction
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Auto CAD
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Timberline
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Hard Bid
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Agtek
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On Screen Takeoff
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Take Off quantities from plans by hand or electronically
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Proficient at reading blueprints and specifications
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Cost Study
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Proficient in mathematics
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Proposal Preparation
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Negotiating
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Reliable employee with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
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Analytical ability combined with extensive experience in conception and
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execution.
• Attentive to detail, strong willed, self correcting, perceptive, and industrious.
• Devoted learner; can adapt to any situation quickly.
• Drive and determination. Have a desire to get things done. Don't back off when a problem or situation
gets tough.
• Described as having the ability to effectively multitask in challenging
situations and meet critical deadlines.
References
Mitchell Bush
Vice President L.H. Lacy Co.
James Scott
Estimator JRJ Paving Co.
Douglas McAfee
Estimator L.H. Lacy Company