Adrian Secu
#**-**** ********** **., *********, B.C V3E 1K1 604-***-**** abpd0i@r.postjobfree.com
Highlight of Qualifications
Qualifications
- Analytical thinking and affinity for working with numbers and drawings
- Accurate takeoffs and estimation
- Good knowledge of construction systems and methods, construction specifications, tendering practices
- Good time management and scheduling skills
Computer Skills Profile
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Project
- Good knowledge of On-Screen Take-Off and Quick-Bid
- Proficient using Timberline
- Fluent using AutoCAD and Adobe Professional
Others Skills
- Quick learner; Strong organizational; Detailed orientate person; Team player; Problem solving oriented; Good
communication skills; Good mechanical skills and Hands on
Work History
Estimator, Scheduler, Project Coordinator/Manager
Comren Construction (2009) Inc., Coquitlam, BC February 2012 June 2012
Comren Construction is a wall and ceiling specialized company
- Organize estimators meeting to discuss and distribute new project to different estimators
- Perform project start-up and close-down administrative tusks
- Create awarded project schedule
- Perform materials take-off
- Order and schedule delivery for materials, tools and equipments required for each project
- Coordinate and prepare LEED documents
- Analysis and prepare change order documentation and price proposal, as well as follow up with general
contractor for approvals
Estimator
APS Architectural Precast Structures Ltd., Langley, BC July 2011 January 2012
APS is a manufacturer of architectural and structural precast concrete products
- Reviewing proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of
estimate
- Perform quantity take-off, prepare bill of material and estimates for architectural and/or structural projects
on residential, commercial or public projects between $ 300,000 - $7,000,000
- Estimate (Class A, B or C) pre-contract costs and prepare format tender proposal
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and contractors
Project Coordinator
Vesta Properties Ltd. Langley, BC Dec 2007 June 2011
- Act as a connection between consultants, marketing & sales department, subcontractors and suppliers
- Answer and record all RFI from substrates or suppliers
- Manage tendering process and prepare a full quotes package for construction budgets and cost estimations
- Perform quantity take-offs and estimation from architectural drawings
- Prepare detailed budgets
- Manage procurement process for wood frame single family and multi-family residential projects
- Home warranty registration and building permit application
- Scheduling and monitoring site progress
- Administrative duties
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Adrian Secu
#15-1141 Eagleridge Dr., Coquitlam, B.C V3E 1K1 604-***-**** abpd0i@r.postjobfree.com
Junior Project Manager/ Project Coordinator
Stoney Creek Cabinet Company Coquitlam BC Oct 2006 Dec 2007
- Managing and prioritizing multiple big projects simultaneously (more than 500,000 CAD each)
- Plan, organize and control projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and
customers expectation
- Involve in collecting jobs details and clarification before entering in fabrication
- Coordinating others sub-trades and suppliers
- Complete project work alone or in a team
- Prepare approved drawings for site measurements
- Make the final adjustments and changes on the measured drawing to conform with construction code and
other construction site specifications before entering in fabrication
- Generate bill of material and order the material to different suppliers
- Provide technical support for production, assist other staff members when necessary
CNC programmer/Machine operator
Cantech Manufacturing / Stoney Creek Cabinet Company Coquitlam BC Feb 2004 Sep 2006
- Programmed and operated wood panel sawing machines
- Calibrated, Programmed CNC and provided technical support for the CNC operator
- Operated and maintained various woodworking machines
- Team leader; involved in training and helping other team members
- Engaged in custom projects
Engineer - QA
Carfil Ltd Brasov Romania 1999 to 2002
- Team Leader in Metallographic and Material Testing Laboratory
- Created procedures for ISO 9001 lab accreditation
- Completed failure analysis and industrial consultation in metallographic & optical evaluation and
mechanical testing
- Analyzed properties and mechanical characteristics of different metal types in conformity with
documentation (e.g. tension, compression, bending, torsion, impact, hardness)
- Revealed, interpreted and documented the microstructures and macrostructures of metals and metallic
alloys
- Metal treatment evaluation
- Nondestructive testing with penetration solutions
- Designed test frames, jigs and other equipment for testing metal and wood products
- Actively involved in training new staff
Production Engineer
TRACTORUL UTB Ltd Brasov Romania 1997 to 1999
- Supervised and assisted production with technical support for forming and thermal treatment of metal
alloys in liquid form
- Participated at daily meetings for technical solution to daily production problems with focus in productivity
optimization and minimizing rejected products
- Involved in prototype manufacturing
- Conducted metallurgical balance calculations
- Developed and prepared engineering designs and drawings
- Designed fixtures for casting
- Operated computer-assisted design (AutoCAD) and manual drafting
- Completed documentation packages and produced drawing sets
- Wrote technical reports
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Adrian Secu
#15-1141 Eagleridge Dr., Coquitlam, B.C V3E 1K1 604-***-**** abpd0i@r.postjobfree.com
Volunteer Experience
Director / Screening Officer - 754 Phoenix Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets January 2011 - Present
Sky Patrol - CSPS Canadian Ski Patrol - Pacific South Division December 2011 - Present
Education
Communication and Leadership Program Toastmasters International since 2008
Advance First Aid Training and CPR Canadian Ski Patrol Systems 2011
Estimating 2 BCIT, Burnaby, BC 2010
MS Project XP Complete BCIT, Burnaby, BC 2009
BC Building Code: Part 9 (SFD) BCIT, Burnaby, BC 2009
Construction Materials and Assemblies BCIT, Burnaby, BC 2008
Basic Project Management Skills BCIT, Burnaby, BC 2008
Bachelor of Science Metallurgical Engineering 1996
Transylvania University - Brasov, Romania
Major: Material s Science and Engineering
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Running, Biking, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Snowshoeing
Reading, Photography
References
Available upon request
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