Project Manager / Estimator
Resume:
TONY KAPRANOS
***A West Trindle Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 540-***-**** – *********@*****.***
Employment Experience
Restore Core Inc. 2322 N 7th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Aug 2016 – Present
Salary: $72,000.00 USD Per Year – Hours per Week: 40
Position: Branch Manager / Estimator
Supervisor: Adam Simone 610-***-****) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Relevant Duties, Skills & Accomplishments:
Creates, distributes, and manages estimates written in the disaster restoration field
Manages staff members including estimators, project managers and field technicians for restoration branch.
Drafts timely, accurate and comprehensive document estimates and modifications for restoration and construction projects in accordance to business policies and procedures
Understands long range needs of claims management from the start of mitigation through the end including repairs
Negotiates complex scopes with contractors and multiple agency adjustors (including supplements) to capture all costs
Creates and presents effective written and oral presentations in multiple formats aimed at influencing decisions and reconciling differing interests between company leadership as well as outside business associates.
Supporting construction manager in contract modification process including assistance with estimates, reviews, and negotiations.
Provides direction to personnel on the analysis of business requests and research, as well determinations and findings in a timely and professional manner.
Coordinates with customer activity representatives establishing strategies for both receiving scopes from field estimators and ensuring estimates are completed promptly for approval.
Effectively communicates estimate status to other facilities and departments in a consistent and timely manner.
Tracks, assesses and assists other estimators within the organization and adjusts the workflow amongst personnel to maximize productivity.
Implements and creates business procedures that eliminate or reduce bottlenecks and barriers to productivity, team building, or general improved business practices.
Creates estimating templates for all estimators within the organization to increase estimate writing efficiency.
Actively monitors and adjusts estimates due to unforeseen scope changes during both the mitigation and reconstruction phases including capturing any necessary monetary changes.
Oversees all reconstruction projects in the Harrisburg, PA branch.
Fulfilling quality assurance responsibilities in monitoring effective and compliance of contractor's quality control program on assigned construction projects.
Averaged a 90% or better on estimates written to actual worked performed. (less than 5% margin of error)
Expert in Xactimate estimating software and multiple proprietary SQL process programs.
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors 4515 Belford St. SW Cave Spring, VA 24018 Feb 2014 – Aug 2016
Salary: 70,000.00 USD Per Year Hours per week: 40
Position: Certified Real Estate Inspector
Supervisor: John Langan 540-***-****) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Relevant Duties, Skills & Accomplishments:
Examined, graded, and provided recommendations regarding all inspected facility systems including plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, roofing, exterior, foundation, interior, attached garage or carport and more.
Developed comprehensive maintenance action plans for all inspected facilities or properties.
Provided long range recommendations for future expenditures to ensure physical asset sustainability.
Analyzed and prioritized all inspected facility and equipment requirements against both customer goals and safety needs.
Prepared budget information based upon plans for maintenance, repair work, alteration projects, etc. for every facility inspected.
Conducted inspections of newly built or previously owned facilities including both commercial and residential properties.
Provided testing and results for Radon, Water, Asbestos, Mold, Allergen, Lead & Air Quality
Advised and provided guidance on planning, budgeting, cost management and operation of each home or facility inspected. This included client walk-through as well as hands on instruction.
Ensured that administrative functions including scheduling, travel, current trainings, clerical details, supplies and timekeeping were all in operating condition and in accordance with all contracts pending.
Assured that all facilities inspections were in accordance with the best practices and current requirements of The National Association of Home Inspectors.
Expert in P2P proprietary SQL software
NRSB Certified radon mitigation/measurement specialist
AALA Certified air quality specialist
NAHI Certified Home Inspector
HUD Code home foundation inspection certified.
Target Corporation 195 Conston Ave. Christiansburg, VA 24073 Sept 2010 – Feb 2014
Salary: 68,000.00 USD per Year - Hours per week: 40
Position: Equipment, Facilities and Service Manager / District facilities manager
Supervisor: Robert Romich 540-***-****) - Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Relevant Duties, Skills & Accomplishments:
Responsible for developing and implementing maintenance action plans including both the preventative and emergency spectrums within the stores as well as all outside vendor/contractor work.
Advised Target Corporation regarding long term facilities needs including planning, budgeting, cost management and operations for all Virginia Facilities.
Applied my expertise in both MAXIMO and various proprietary SQL components to ensure assets and conditions met maintenance standards in accordance with company and government guidelines.
Investigating problems that may arise on construction contracts such as unforeseen conditions, contractor requests for information, and dimension conflicts.
Oversaw facilities related expenditures to ensure all assets of both a both budgetary and physical nature met the requirements of the company.
Reviewing contractor production/quality control reports and document any discrepancies.
Motivated facilities team by planning, organizing, and managing various projects including equipment upgrades and OSHA trainings.
Monitored day-to-day operations for facility sustainment in support of multiple building systems including heating and air systems, building repairs, alterations and emergency concerns.
Provided technical support for the development and employment of specific utilities contracts within the Virginia facilities including snow removal, HVAC, electrical and other services.
Analyzed and prioritized requirements of the facility to ensure organizational goals have been met.
Provided and prepared budget related information for all facilities aspects including repairs, maintenance, emergencies, and day to day operations.
Developed cost estimates that included projections on utility usage, workload, man power needed and overhead costs.
Validated and monitored vendor work to ensure quality and efficient service is provided.
Monitored and managed various facilities based projects (including full renovation of multiple facilities in 2012/2013) ensuring compliance with the approved funding, scope and schedule. Resolved complex problems or conflicts impeding the progress of the projects as they arose.
Developed long range polices, plans, and goals for the equipment and facilities as a whole.
Identified, integrated, and adapted resources to achieve various project goals while effectively managing scope, schedule, and budgetary items for assigned projects. Ensured that projects delivered met the company requirements.
Created and enforced 1 year, 3 year and 5 year facilities spend plans.
Ensured that all administrative functions including training of staff members, supplies, clerical, communication and timekeeping were all maintained and kept in operating condition
Awarded Top Performer in Group for vendor-to-work cost reduction three times (2011-2013)
Selected as Head Facilities Trainer for all new facilities hires for the states of Virginia and West Virginia (2010)
Responded to emergency issues/events and supported disaster/crisis recovery when necessary
Recognized as top facilities financial performer out of 121 stores in group (2010 and 2011.)
The Home Depot 200 Conston Ave. Christiansburg, VA 24073 Aug 2000 – Sept 2010
Salary: 55,000.00 USD per Year - Hours per week: 40
Position: Install Coordinator / Project Manager
Supervisor: Steve Previll 540-***-****) - Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Relevant Duties, Skills & Accomplishments:
Managed all install related vendors and employees for the Christiansburg, VA Home Depot and coverage for other stores as needed.
Developed detailed fee estimates, contract criteria, scopes of work, schedules, and other pertinent documentation for all installation services.
Develops budget requirements to maintain profitability of reconstruction projects.
Negotiated contracts with various agency representatives (contractors) and managed the overall planning and design phase of projects. Typically managing 120+ installations at any given time.
Expert in The Home Depot Special Services proprietary SQL software
Four-time recipient of the district level quality of business award, which represents the lowest percentage of error (under 1%) in installations throughout the district
Two-Time winner of the Regional Kitchen Designer of the Year Award for both highest sales and best customer feedback. (74 stores)
30+ Merit awards for exemplary customer service
Education
New River Community College - Dublin, VA United States May - 2013
Degree – Associate AAS - Major: Engineering Minor: Science
GPA: 3.6 of a maximum 4.0
Relevant Licenses, Certifications and Honors:
Cum Laude
Northern Virginia Community College - Fairfax, VA United States Sept 1996
Degree – Technical/Occupational Certificate Major: Drafting and Design
GPA: 3.8 of a maximum 4.0
Relevant Licenses, Certifications and Honors:
Certified Draftsman
Robinson Secondary School Fairfax, VA United States May 1996
Degree - High School
GPA: 3.7 of a maximum 4.0
Relevant Licenses, Certifications and Honors:
High School Diploma
Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA United States May 1997
Degree – N/A - Major: Architecture
GPA: 3.6 of a maximum 4.0
Relevant Licenses, Certifications and Honors:
Design fundamentals of all types of construction from residential to commercial including foundation, landscaping and all major components.
AFFILIATIONS:
National Association of Home Inspectors - Home Inspector
National Radon Safety Administration - Certified Radon Measurement Specialist
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation - Air Quality Measurement Specialist
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English
Spoken: Expert
Written: Expert
Read: Expert
Greek
Spoken: Advanced
Written: Advanced
Read: Advanced
Spanish:
Spoken: Intermediate
Written: Intermediate
Read: Intermediate
REFERENCES:
Name
Employer
Title
Phone
Adam Simone RestoreCore
Regional Manager
Robert Romich Target Corporation
District Facilities Manager
Steve Previll The Home Depot
Manager
Robert Graf
US Government
Management Analyst
717-***-**** Indicates professional reference
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