Summary

An assertive and self-assured individual seasoned with 20 years of working experience within the precast concrete industry working most recently as an estimator, supporting a five man sales staff covering a five state territory. Successfully managing several projects/bids a week equating to millions of dollars or profitable sold projects for company throughout the year.

Professional Qualifications

+ Proficient in construction methods, building systems, construction and contract documents, cost estimates, computer aided drafting and scheduling.

+ Familiar with documentation and the scrutinizing processes involved in construction estimating.

+ Knowledge of construction procedures, methods and documentation associated with project level management.

+ Proficient with computers.

+ Strong communicaton and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast paced environment and work within critical deadlines.

+ Ability to focus on details, while analyzing and managing larger obstacles.

+ Great problem solving attitude with high degree of work precision.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and within a team environment.

Professional Experience

Estimator - (2006 to December 2009)

Tindall Corporation - SC Prestress Division, Spartanburg, SC

+ Analyze bid drawings/blue prints, bid specifications and other bid documentation to identify project scope.

+ Prepare take-off from conceptual stage through completion, quantifying project elements for pricing.

+ Solicit vendors/sub contractors to negotiate the best value for project scope.

+ Strategize with various department managers to obtain cost for unique project elements.

+ Prepare bids/proposals, outling job baseline, duration and special equipment while maintaining deadlines.

+ Manage transition of awarded projects to operations manager, including meeting facilitation, documentation, scheduling and job costs.

+ Collaborated with other estimators within organization to help maintain and improve estimating databases.

+ Provided training and mentoring for new employees within a technical team environment.

+ Utilize technology to manage project data, analyze estimates and job costing.

+ Executed and maintained management processes and disciplines in the areas of cost management.

+ Skilled in AutoCAD software.

+ Tekla Structures - 3D modeling software training (2009)

Project Drafter/CAD Technician - (2001 to 2006)

Tindall Corporation - SC Prestress Division, Spartanburg, SC

+ Excelled in drawing and project managing hundreds of industrial and commercial facility projects, including office, retail, schools, manufacturing, warehouse, dormitories, hotels, healthcare, justice & correctional facilities and parking structures.

+ Built credibility, established a rapport, maintained communication and positive working relationships with personnel at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.

+ Proficient in handling simultaneous projects and meeting deadlines effectively.

+ Assisted in the development and implementation of project standardization and procedures.

+ Provided training and mentoring for new employees within a technical team environment.

+ Skilled in AutoCAD software.

Education

Tampa Technical Institute

Tampa, FL

Drafting Design and CAD Technology, 1988

Computer Skills

+ Microsoft Office Suite, Windows operating system - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

+ AutoCAD

+ Tekla Structures - 3D modeling software

+ Baan - ERP software

+ IFS - ERP software

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