Estimator/Project Manager

PHILLIP O. NZEGBUNA

**** *. ******** ******, *******, IL60645 773-***-****(Cell) Email:*********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Self-assured, diligent resourceful and organized professional seasoned with over 25 + years’ hands-on and management level construction development progressively responsible experience working as an Estimator/Project Manager. Successful at managing tight deadlines, building and managing residential, commercial renovations, as well as new-ground up developments and finding cost-effective solutions to common and complex construction challenges. Record of success overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction/demolition, infrastructure, superfund and environmental projects for government and private-sector clients. Backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions

KEY SKILLS

Construction / Demolition Projects

Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Environmental Remediation Projects

Site Safety/ OSHA Compliance

Change Order Management

Budgeting & Cost Controls

Bidding /Estimating / Proposals

Subcontractor /Crew Supervision

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Urban Equities, Inc., Chicago /Carter's Excavating & Grading, Inc., Harvey, IL September 2011 - Date

Estimator /Project Manager

Analyze project scope documents to create accurate cost estimates

Ask follow-up question on every bid and prepare bids, accurate take-offs of mass excavation, heavy civil/earthwork- cut and fill, embankment, grading, demolition from drawings and specifications

Develop RFI's, project schedules and assess change requests to determine impacts to budget.

Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, final certification and turnover

Provide strong leadership, direction and teamwork through building relationships to team members

Master multitasking by prioritizing workloads and manage multiple projects and deadlines

Follow and enforce site established safety rules and regulations for safe and clean environment

Key participant in the preconstruction process including budgeting, scheduling, bids, presentations, etc.

Responsible for submittals, quantity tracking of materials; and planning of the work

Prepare change order estimates and requisitions

Develop cost analysis and determined cost effectiveness for construction projects.

Quality Adventure/Excavation Inc., Chicago June 2008 – August 2011

Estimator /Project Manager

Spearheaded and supported company efforts in finding new work

Reviewed plans and specifications and prepared detailed quantity take-off, scopes and cost estimates for projects in private and public bids.

Responsible for site supervision and field engineering on a diverse range of commercial construction, demolition and roadway projects (budgets ranging from $450K to $7.5M).

Developed RFI’s and clarifications to ensure all questions are answered timely

Retained to lead major infrastructure improvements after firm's award of government contract

Managed the orderly, timely transition of projects from estimating to the field

Ensured that the quality of materials and workmanship meet or exceed identified standards

Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determined reasons for any discrepancies

Ensured that projects are completed on time and under budget.

Urban Quest of Illinois II LLC, Chicago 2004 – April 2008

GC and Project Management Company

Estimator/Project Manager:

Delivery of new projects using construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural plans and permit compliance reports

Carefully reviewed scope of projects and other factors that influenced cost of proposals from bid documentation. Estimated and prepared bids; participated in bid day activities.

Ensured cost effectiveness of the project while allowing high quality construction

Conducted site visits for unusual or challenging conditions

Solicited subcontractors’ and suppliers’ bids and evaluated their scope of work and compliance to the bid drawings and specifications prior to award.

Attended pre-bid meetings, reviewed constructability issues and prepared request for clarifications

Prepared value engineering-alternate estimates and proposals for cost reductions and savings.

Developed and maintained professional working relationship with the owners, architects and vendors.

Directed team with risk management and procurement strategies to achieve objectives

Prepared and awarded subcontracts and purchase orders for material and equipment usage.

Held pre-job conference to ensure that all parties are on the same page prior to project start and prepared a project work plan schedule and milestones for all to review during the meeting

Reviewed and incorporated historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figure

Managed all projects that the company was contracted to complete

Monitored project progress to ensure that each project is ahead of schedule and within budget.

Examined Contract Documents for completeness, deficiencies, constructability, code compliance, etc.

Updated and maintained the contractor bid lists for securing beneficial bids

EDUCATION

AutoCAD Certificate 2005

Zarem Golde ORT Technical Institute, Skokie, IL

Master’s Degree - Structural Engineering 1987

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering 1983

University of Bucharest, Romania

TECHNICAL PROFILE

Tenacity and diligence during challenging assignments

Ability to initiate and sustain effective working relationships with clients

Able to multi-task, and manage time to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Wealth of experience in estimation costs for civil engineering projects

Thorough knowledge of documentation/processes involved in estimating/project management.

Work well with others and foster confidence in all.

An adept detail-oriented problem solver capable of doing a complete job done to the last detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, strong project management, organizational and analytical skills and firm personality to manage projects independently or as a team member

Ability to develop conceptual estimates based on preliminary design concepts

Proficient in MS Office, Excel, cost estimation and project management software including WinEst, PlanSwift, Primavera and HCSS etc.

Well versed in obtaining bids from suppliers and negotiating prices

Adept at conducting individual studies to develop and establish related cost data

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