LUIS RODRIGUEZ, CPE. TEL. 305-***-****

**** ** ***** ******* ac6etr@r.postjobfree.com

Miramar, Florida, 33027

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

My Experience includes the following project types:

Educational facilities including Elementary, Secondary, and High Schools.

Colleges and Universities.

Community Athletic and Fitness Centers.

Medical Facilities, Healthcare Facilities, Senior Housing, and Assisted Living Communities.

Correctional Institutions, Courthouses, and Public Safety Facilities.

Governmental Buildings and Institutions.

Transportation Facilities. (DOT)

Arm Forces Facilities.

Retail and Department Stores.

Hotels, Dining and Entertainment Facilities.

Financial Institutions.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 25 years of strong and diverse experience in Estimating/Construction Management in the private, commercial, educational, and public sectors of the construction industry, easy adaptable to any specialized construction, with the capacity of structuring projects over $60,000,000.

Expertise in estimating from site, concrete, masonry, structural steel, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, Wood & Plastics, Thermal & Moisture Protection, Doors & Windows, Finishes, MEP.

Conceptual, Design/Build and negotiated projects, bid preparation from detail estimates to lump sum bids, public bids to private hard bids, project presentation, constructability analysis, development of scope of work encompassing all divisions and sections, schedule of values, preliminary and concluding construction schedule, sub-contractor selections, final sub-contractor’s negotiations and buy-out.

Created database to include the major players in the private and public sector of the Construction Industry, maintaining accurate records of bids and/or proposals submitted, compiling critical data for prospect bid preparation consequently generating over $40,000,000 per quarter in successful bids and/or proposals, in addition, identified target markets, implemented suggested selling techniques and applied assertive follow-up to ensure client satisfaction and repeated customers.

Implemented market research strategies with emphasis on Minority Certified Contractors capitalizing on the Governmental Minority Participation Policies.

EDUCATION:

Queens Borough College, Queens, NY.

Architectural Design with emphasis in Construction Technology.

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE).

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION:

Member of the American Society of Professional Estimators.

Advisor to the Minority Construction Council.

State of Connecticut Department of Higher Education Curriculum Specialist. (ABC)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Word Perfect).

TimberLine Estimating.

MC2 – Ice Estimating System

Xactimate

Timble Pay-Dirt Site Work 5.0.

On Screen Take-Off

Sure-Track Project Manager, Primavera Expedition Project Management.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

LR CONSULTING Miami Florida: Estimating and Construction Consulting. – Presently

Owner.

Design Build

Estimating services

Constructability studies

Owner’s Representative

Develop budget estimate from conceptual documents, schematic drawings, progress drawings, 50% construction documents, 75% construction documents, final construction documents, reconciling the budget estimate at every stage. Provide value engineering as require maintaining the budget. Ensure Sub-contractor participation for hard bids; create sub-contractor scope of work for all trades, review and level all bids to ensure full scope of work on all trades, reconcile hard bids with final estimate, and generate the GMP.

PDS ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. – 2005 – 2014

Chief Estimator.

Head of the estimating department reporting to the president, responsible for the development of the department budget, research, and targeting potential projects, final assessment on all estimates and proposals, assist in-house architect and engineer with design build project from insertion to completion by means of preliminary budget, constructability analysis, value engineering, and final proposal, prepare and conduct project presentation to prospective clients, supervise, assist, train and mentor senior estimator, estimators and junior estimator.

Estimate ranging from conceptual to design-build, negotiated projects, bid preparation, detail estimates, lump sum bids, public hard bids, private bid proposals, constructability analysis, development of scope of work, encompassing all divisions and sections, schedule of values, preliminary and concluding construction schedule, sub-contractor selections, final sub-contractor’s negotiations and buy-out, assist project manager throughout the project.

Estimated projects ranging from 5 million to 100 million dollars.

KONOVER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION. – 2001 – 2005

Senior Estimator.

Assemble multiple competitive estimates on a regular basis including estimate spread sheet, divisional/sectional scope of work, complete project take-off, bid preparation including public hard bids, negotiated, conceptual, budgetary, design-build proposals, detail and lump sum bids and proposals for the public and private sector.

Preliminary and final schedule of values.

Sub-contractor solicitation, selection, negotiations, and buy-out.

Project hand-off and overview of bid documents with chief estimator, senior project manager, and project manger, assist project manager throughout the project.

Supervise, support, train and mentor estimators and junior estimators.

Estimated projects ranging from 5 million to 60 million dollars.

HAYNES CONSTRUCTION –1997 - 2001

Estimator/Civil Estimator

Estimated and prepared bid packages.

Civil estimation using computer aided programs.

Completed estimates for self performed to include site, concrete, masonry, and drywall.

Created schedule of values and construction schedules.

Sub-contractor selection, negotiations, and buy-out.

Expedited submittal packages for architectural approval.

Estimated projects ranging from 1 million to 30 million.

CASTLE ROCK CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLC. – 1996 – 1997

Estimator/Project Developer

Estimated projects for new housing development, Elderly care facilities.

Managed project for conception through construction development.

Created schedule of values and construction schedules.

Sub-contractor selection, negotiations, and buy-out.

Expedited submittal packages for architectural approval.

Estimated projects ranging from 1 million to 20 million.

Action Design Build, LLC. – 1985 - 1996

Owner

Estimated and managed projects for new construction.

Estimated and prepared bid packages.

Created schedule of values and construction schedules.

Sub-contractor selection, negotiations, and buy-out.

Expedited submittal packages for architectural approval.

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS:

GOVERMENTAL

New Adult Care Facility at the State Department of Veterans Affairs.

Rocky Hill, CT.

Construction of 90,000 square feet, two stories Adult Care Facility including Site Work, Landscaping, Concrete, Masonry, Structural & Miscellaneous Steel, Cold formed Metal Framing, Pre-Engineered Light Gage Metal Trusses, Ornamental Fences & Railings, Architectural Woodwork, Damp Proofing and Water Proofing, Sprayed Thermal Insulation, EIFS, EPDM Roofing, Asphalt Shingles, Fire-stop & Joint Sealers, Steel Doors/Frames/Hardware, Wood Doors, Overhead Coiling Doors, Aluminum Store Fronts, Aluminum Windows, Gypsum Board System, Acoustical Ceilings, Ceramic Tiles, VCT, Carpet Tiles, Painting, Visual & Bulleting Display Boards, Display Cases, Toilet Compartments, Cubicle Curtain & Tracks, Louvers & Vents, Specialties, Gas Fireplace, Flag Poles, Directories, Signs, Metal Lockers, Fire Protection Specialties, Postal Specialties, Operable Panel Partitions, Toilet & Bath Accessories, Projection Screens, Loading Dock Equipment, Food Service Equipment, Appliances, Disappearing Stairs, Floor Mats & Frames, Gazebos, Hydraulic Elevator, Fire Sprinkler System, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical.

Project Cost $31,000,000.

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

90 Washington Street, Hartford, CT.

Design Build Project consisting of selective demolition of interior and exterior and rehabilitation of 48,000 square feet including reconfiguration of existing structure and new finishes, mechanical plumbing & electrical.

Project Cost $5,800,000.

Public Safety Training Center, Baltimore, MD.

Renovations and additions of 36,980 square feet, project consisted of selective demolition, sitework, obstacle course, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, architectural woodwork, new roofing system, doors, windows, drywall system, interior finishes, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical.

Project Cost $ 5,200,000.

Juvenile Detention Center, Hartford, CT.

Renovations and additions to a detention facility of 42,300 square feet, project consisted of selective demolition, sitework, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, architectural woodwork, new roofing system, doors, windows, drywall system, interior finishes, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical.

Project Cost $ 9,800,000.

EDUCATIONAL.

Merry M. Hooker School, Hartford, CT

Renovations and additions to an existing building consisting of renovations to 100,000 square feet and addition of 32,000 square feet, including complete site development, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 41,000,000.

Wells Road Intermediate School, Granby, CT.

Renovations and additions to an existing building consisting of renovations to 20,000 square feet and addition of 61,000 square feet, including complete site development, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 18,900,000.

John Winthrop Junior High School, Deep River, CT.

Renovations and additions to 117,610 square feet, including complete site development, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 28,000,000.

Valley Regional High School, Deep River, CT.

Renovations and additions to 130,800 square feet, including complete site development, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 32,000,000.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES

Wesleyan University Freeman Athletic Center, Middletown, CT.

Renovations and addition of 56,000 square feet to a sports complex with new hockey rink, squash courts, gymnasium, swimming pool, showers, and locker room. The project consisted of selective demolition, site development, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 27,900,000.

Western Connecticut State University, Residential Hall, and Parking Garage. Danbury, CT.

Design Build project of a new residential hall and parking garage. The 128,000 square feet residential hall provides a total of 90 student suites (338 student beds), 12 RA suites, and one director suite. New parking facilities included a structured parking garage for a total of 425 spaces. Working in concert with the architect to achieve a certified LEED’s rating for the project, incorporating “green” building design concepts, material, and construction methods into the project to meet the stringent rating criteria.

Project Cost $42,000,000.

University of Connecticut Insurance & Financial Technology Learning Accelerator, Hartford, CT. (Various Other locations)

Interior and exterior tenant fit-out consisting of 42,360 square feet of existing building reconfiguration, selective demolition concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 8,000,000.

HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.

Park Place Healthcare Facility, Hartford, CT.

Long-term elderly health care facility consisting with ADA up-grade, renovation of 12,000 square feet and addition of 12,000 square feet of Alzheimer wing.

Project Cost $ 7,600,000.

Maywood Center for Health and Rehabilitation, Maywood, New Jersey.

New Construction of 56,467 square feet, two story building consisting complete site development, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, specialty medical equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 11,290,000.

RETAIL.

Filene’s @ Buckland Hills Mall, Manchester, CT. (Various Other locations)

Six phase renovation of 137,000 square feet of retail space. This project was constructed while the business was operational during construction. The construction consisted of existing building reconfiguration, selective demolition concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, elevator and automatic escalator, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 18,660,000.

Lincoln Plaza, Worcester, MA.

New development of a strip mall consisting of 60 acres and 360,000 square feet of retail spaces, full site development, off site construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 59,400,000.

Wal-Mart Super Center, Hartford, CT. (Various other locations)

New development of 40 acres and 142,000 square feet of retail spaces, full site development, off site construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 12,000,000.

Kohl’s Rocky Hill, CT. (Various other locations)

New development of 30acres and 65,000 square feet of retail spaces, full site development, off site construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, special construction, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 8,700,000.

Lowe’s Bedford, NH, and (Various other locations)

New development of 40acres and 138,000 square feet of retail spaces, full site development, off site construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 12,870,000.

Home Depot, New Milford, CT. (Various other locations)

New development of 40acres and 138,000 square feet of retail spaces, full site development, off site construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 9,000,000.

Target, Meriden, CT. (Various other locations)

New development of 40acres and 138,000 square feet of retail spaces, full site development, off site construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, miscellaneous steel, miscellaneous carpentry, architectural woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, sprinkler system, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and technology system.

Project Cost $ 9,000,000.

Most Recent Projects

Single Point of Entry – Brower County Public School – On going contract

Mary M. Hooker School – Construction Manager - $30,000,000

New School of Aviation – General Contractor - $15,000,000

New Haven Rail Yard – General Contractor – $25,800,000

New Testament Church of God – Design Build - $17,000,000

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Reeve Johnson

at MCN Build

August 19, 2012, Luis worked with Reeve in the same group

Luis is a great team member to work with. He was knowledgeable, professional and was a major factor in my professional development.

Mark Hopper

Principal - Crosskey Architects & Adjunct Professor - Department of Architecture at University of Hartford

July 19, 2012, Mark was a client of Luis’

Luis has provided estimating services on a variety of projects ranging from a major building renovation and expansion, to site upgrades to a major corporate campus, to a vestibule expansion. His expertise across a broad range of projects has been beneficial to us and the services we provide to our own clients. He works efficiently, meets deadlines, is attentative to details and his estimates truly reflect what is going on in the construction market place. I look for more opportunities to work with Luis on future projects.

Brian Horton

Managing Principal, People Connector, Leadership

May 29, 2012, Brian was a client of Luis’

It is a pleasure to recommend Luis for all of your professional Construction Estimating needs. On a personal level, I have found him to be honest, highly motivated, and always true to his word when it comes to budgets and detailed bids deadlines. I have also come to value his collaborative input and have followed his design suggestions in many instances; he helps to overcome unforeseen obstacles. He has been leader in suggesting methods to overcome the hurdles of design preparation in VE suggestions and cooperative in working in a committee environment. Any estimate I have asked him to perform has been done very timely & accurately. I look forward to engaging Luis in more projects in the near future.

Brian Horton

Director of Business Development

The Associated Construction Company

Joseph Lucia

Project Superintendent at PDS Engineering & Construction, Inc.

May 23, 2012, Joseph worked with Luis in different groups

I knew Luis when he was employed at PDS Engineering and Construction as the chief estimator. Luis successfully estimated, and as a result PDS Engineering and Construction was awarded the following projects:

New Adult Care Facility at the State Department of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Hill Ct.

Mary Hooker School, Hartford, Ct.

New School of Aviation, Hartford, Ct. and the New Haven Rail yard Facility, New Haven, Ct.

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