Charles K. Cameron
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EDUCATION
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
2008
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Certification - OSHA 30 - Hour Completion
2008
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
Shawmut Design & Construction, Estimator, Boston, MA May
2012 - Present
> Lead entire effort in the bid process from development of trade
packages, invitation to bid to subcontractors, distribution of all
documents,
gathering and evaluation of sub quotes, to delivery of proposal to
client on
jobs ranging in value from $1M - $40 M
> Performed Quantity Takeoff, Value Engineering, Pricing efforts
for project
budgets on projects previously awarded to Shawmut Design and
Construction
> Developed budgets for General Conditions & General Requirements
with
PX's & Logistics plans to be submitted with proposals for bid jobs
> Developed RFI's from discrepancies in documents, lack of detail
of design, &
questions from subcontractors to provide direction to project
stakeholders
> Assisted in the development and mentoring of junior estimators
MOCA Systems, Project Engineer, Newton, MA
Salt Lake City Public Safety Building, Salt Lake City, UT
August 2011
> Lead estimator of the city's Police, Fire Dept., and City Hall office
May 2011
space budgeted at approximately $80 million in construction dollars
that February 2011
provides over 160,000 GSF of new construction with a 2 level
September 2010
underground parking structure at all four design phases, from concept
drawings through construction documents
> Managed a team of 5 estimators, conducted progress meetings, and
recorded and distributed the meeting agenda and minutes
> Estimated MEP systems, developed basis of estimate, received quotes
from vendors for local validation, and performed quality control for
all
other estimator's work to ensure project scope was captured
> Generated all quantities of the original conceptual estimate, building
the
estimate in Timberline with only 30 drawings and sketches and an 80
page
narrative
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
April 2010 - July 2011
> 3-Year Initiative budgeted at approximately $1 billion and
Jan 2009 - Nov 2009
provides over 3.6 million SF of new construction
> Assisted in the development of an independent government
baseline estimate and that was updated as the design was finalized
> Evaluated change orders and assisted in negotiation of final prices
> Assisted in the negotiation of Firm Fixed Price subcontractors during
the definitization stage of the project
> Lead fact finding meetings with subcontractors to ensure the full
scope
of various changes had been captured because of undocumented
field conditions on items left out of the contract documents
> Lead quantity settlement meetings on change orders with large
discrepancy
In quantities and price with subs on changes that were pending because
a settlement could not be agreed upon after two attempts of
negotiation
Freedom Crossing Lifestyle Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX
November 2010
> Estimated the majority of a 15 building outdoor shopping center
totaling
over 450,000 SF of new construction awarded at $94.5 million
> Lead Estimator for 14 Tennant Fit-outs in the AAFES portion of the
of the outdoor shopping plaza buildings
> 35% Schematic Estimate that was estimated within 5% of the awarded
bid price with a 3 week turnaround time to the client
PERSEREC D.O.D. Office Tennant Improvements, Monterey, CA August
2010
> Estimator for a 22,565 SF Office Fit-out estimated at roughly $800 k
in construction costs
> Estimated all divisions of estimate from General Conditions/General
Requirements through electrical work
> Met a tight 2 day deadline so client could have an Independent
Government Estimate before bid time
> Developed Basis of Estimate report with project narrative for the
client
Utah Data Center, Camp Williams, Riverton UT Nov
2009- April 2010
> MILCON project budget of approximately $1.5 Billion including
2 substations, a 200 acre Early Earthwork Package, a 21 building
site including 4 Data Centers, and 6 generator buildings
> Responsible for building and maintaining a conceptual
parametric cost model for the Design/Build program
> Generated quantities using room data sheets containing room
sizes, MEP systems, finishes, and special requirements
> Built estimate using under 30 drawings, architectural narrative,
and weekly meetings with the design team to provide direction
Fort Lee Military Base, Fort Lee, VA
Aug 2008-Jan 2009
> 5-year, three-phase initiative budgeted at over $1.0 billion program
Aug 2007- Jan 2008
that will provide 2.0+ million SF of new construction
> Estimated 5 of the buildings on base ranging from a $20 million
Solider Support Center to $110 million LOGU solider school facility
> Performed quantity takeoff on a 330 acre site work package including
Cut/Fill, site utilities, site improvement, and pavements
> Conducted value engineering and constructability assessments for
cost / schedule control
Cranshaw Construction, Asst. Superintendent, Newton, MA
> Assisted Superintendents with daily activities such as
May 2007 - Sept 2007
daily construction and man power reports
May 2006 - Sept 2006
> Developed and completed punch lists for different sites
> Preformed layout with total station and auto level to ensure
multiple detention ponds were at the correct grade
> Assisted in directing subcontractors with field direction or
issues and provided technical assistance for all stakeholders
Groom Construction, Asst. Superintendent, Swampscott, MA
> Assisted working superintendent with layout and fixturing of tenant
June 2004 - May 2006
improvements for Best Buys, Home Depots, and Lowes
> Directed temporary labors used in selective demolition in Best Buy's
for new Magnolia Home Theater fit-out within the existing store
> Assisted in managing the punch list for a Best Buy new store Fit-out
in Destin, FL
> Managed several project scope items such as signage that was hung from
Ceiling that were nearly 30'tall and serpentine display cabinets for
various merchandise
Cameron Electric, Electrical Apprentice, Lynn, MA
> Interpreted electrical blue prints for residential construction
June 2001- May 2004
and assisted in the budgeting of the electrical work to be preformed
> Ordered specified materials for different residential jobs
> Used drawings to layout of electrical devices and light fixtures
> Roughed in and trimmed out outlets, lighting fixtures, and light
switches in residential buildings
TECHNICAL TRAINING
> Field Work - Surveying, Estimating, Scheduling,
Project controls, Value Engineering, Change Order Evaluations,
Time Delay Impact Analysis, and Print Interpretation
> Office Work- Primavera Project Planner, Prolog, Timberline,
Success Estimator, (MII) MCACAS Estimating System, Paces,
OnScreen Takeoff, Earthworks, RSMeans, Costworks, TRA-CER,
Richardson's Cost Data
> Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Project
AFFILIATIONS
Construction Management Association of America, Student Chapter
March 2006 - Aug 2008
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
March 2010 - Present
REFERENCES
Available upon request