John A. Johnson
****B Lobo lane
Copperas Cove TX 76522
********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE;
Seeking the position as Senior Estimator for heavy civil / highway and
project managing construction offering opportunity for growth with
advancement based upon demonstrated strengths and company procedure.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Thirty plus year's experience in estimating and project management for
heavy civil.
. Veteran in all aspects of bidding bridge structures, (types of bridge
girder, box girder, slab deck, arch, post tension, soffit fills, deck
false work, temporary shoring). Structural concrete, concrete retain
walls, earth retaining walls, asphalt paving, all types of excavation,
various sizes of pipeline construction, dams, airport runways,
taxiways, water waste treatment plants, interstate highways, urban
freeways and heavy civil projects. Project value up to two hundred
million
. Extensive knowledge using HCSS, Hard Dollar (Bid Build), Timberline,
Agtek, GCE, MCSQ, J.D, Edwards, Prolong management software,
Primavera scheduling and On Screen takeoff software.
. Able to complete an estimate from start to close out with little
supervision on complete bid and turning bid in to owners
. Bid extensive projects for all DOT agencies throughout the western
states, Counties, Cities private and locally.
. Successful projects throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Idaho, New Mexico, and Nevada. In addition, Washington.
WORK EXPERIENCE;
Ledcor CMI Phoenix AZ
May 2010 to Present
Project Manager over bridge structure, prepare bids for interstate and
urban freeways, state and federal highways, mine development,
wind turbine farm, water treatment including sewer treatment plants.
Preparing estimates with a team of estimators or prepared estimate on
individual bases. Need very little supervision, self-starter.
NYCE Concrete Construction Company
Feb 2010 to May 2010
Total value of projects bid 19 to 20 million. sub contract work on
projects Mariposa border crossing, Sky Harbor airport 44 street
stations for new auto train and Why Az border patrol office station.
Summit Builders Construction Company / PWGEC
Phoenix, AZ
Jan 09 to Jan 2010
Responsibilities preparing takeoffs and bides (estimates) on various
projects for ADOT, New Mexico Sky Port, MDOT, City of Phoenix, Mesa,
Avondale, Yuma, Tucson.. Estimate includes interstate and urban
freeways, airports, city streets, bridges, concrete structures,
concrete retaining walls, concrete box culverts,
Concrete structures, storm drain pipe of all diameter, utility piping,
a/c pavement, mass excavations of all types. Seven million in
contracts awarded from successful bids. Laid off with 72 other
employee due to the slow economic in the civil, highway construction
Sundt (Concrete Division)
May 08 /Nov 08 Sr Estimator
Responsibilities worked on a team with other estimator preparing
bids for ADOT,
US Air force, Pima County my duties were to takeoff all structural
concrete, bridges, concrete paving. Projects value up to 75
million. Reason for leaving I was moved over to the building division.
Industry had slowed down with work to bid and Sundt offered me a great
servants package and I
Silver Eagle Western LLC.
Jan 02 /May 08 Chief Estimator / Mgr
Scottsdale, AZ
Managed operations and controlled all bidding for company, utilizing
Timberline and Hard Dollar for maximized profits from state and
government construction projects throughout Arizona. Supervised and
mentored two Estimators while monitoring job costs, equipment
purchases, and field operations to maintain workflow. Able to build
business successfully through awarded contracts on bridges, structures
and roads valued at $10,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.
Connell Resources Inc.
Oct 00 / Nov 01 Senior Estimator / Project Manager
FT. Collins, CO
Completed bids for local, state and federal government construction
projects. Bid on privately developed construction projects including
subdivision work, asphalt and concrete paving work. Other
responsibilities included but not limited to
managing projects, budget and scheduling. Choose to move back to
Phoenix to care for my mother during her last year while battling
cancer.
Tarco Inc.
Aug 99 / Sept 00 Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Arvada, CO
Responsible for estimates and bid packages from $50,000.00 to
24,000,000.0
Reviewed bids for others, Completed projects solo and with tea.
Maintained purchase- orders and subcontracts while updating weekly job
costs with project owners. Decided to leave company for promotion
opportunity and career growth in the heavy civil.
J. A. Johnson Construction Company, Inc.
Aug 94 / Jul 99 Chief Estimator / Project Mgr.
Tasks included all estimating and bid packaging for government and
private sector construction projects ranging from
$10,000.00 to $6,000,000.00.
JWJ Contracting
Feb 78 / Aug 94 Chief Estimator, Estimator, Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ Superintendent, Equipment Operator.
91 - 94 Chief Estimator
Supervised projects total value $140 million, project ranging from
$250,000.00 to $34,000,000.00. Mentored and directed five upcoming
estimators, handled all purchase agreements, negotiations and
monitored job cost. Worked alone on all estimates and bid packages.
Created a computerized bid/estimating preparation system and devised a
system to track direct cost on projects.
86 - 91 Estimator
Responsible for estimates and bid packages averaging $50,000.00 to
$15,000,000.00. Worked solo and with team to complete bid packages,
reviewed bids for co-workers, interacted with chief estimator
completing projects on schedule, handled purchase orders, subcontracts
from start to finish and updated weekly job costs with project owners.
83 - 86 Superintendent
Coordinated all construction site activities and supervised field
personnel while successfully completing projects on schedule and
within budget.
81 - 83 Equipment Operator
Universal equipment operator and grade checker, member of the local
428.
Worked summer months while attending ASU and doing quantity take-offs
on construction plans. I did not finish school due to financial
obligations.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS;
. Professional Estimators Society
. Associated General Contractors (AGC), AZ
. Served on MAG Specifications Board from 1991 to first half of 1994
Operating Engineers, Local #428, AZ
EDUCATION;
. Attended ASU 1977-1980
. Graduated High School 1976
.