Commercial Construction Estimator

Christopher Craig Barnes ***** Hallwood Ct

951-***-**** Menifee CA 92584

Email: ************@*****.***

SUMMARY: Total quality-oriented team player with over 20 years progressive and comprehensive experience in Construction and Supply Chain (shipping, receiving, general warehouse, inventory control, logistics and purchasing environments) as well as auditing, sales and the hospitality industry. Self-motivated, energetic and responsible individual seeking a challenging position where my skills and experience will allow an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

Persuasive, discrete, tactful and fair in relationships; able to solicit cooperation from Suppliers, peers, contractors, and others while strictly adhering to company’s ethical standards.

Capable of conducting strategic analysis of assigned markets and developing long-range procurement plans.

Service Placement Determination and Analysis (Bidder’s List, Request for Proposal/Quotations, Bid Analysis and Sourcing)

Experience in commercial and residential construction from land development to turn over to client.

Commitment to quality and exceptional customer service in high demand, fast-paced environments.

Computer competency in PC-based data management systems (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong background in Procurement Systems; Access, MRP II, Bid Mail, Production Inventory Optimization System (PIOS), Fourth Shift MRP system, Baan MRP System, SAP, and Epicor.

Proficient in reading blueprints, drawings, performing take offs in Blue Beam, and requirement documents.

Skillful in effectively interacting with suppliers at management level and with internal management.

Extensive experience in Commodities: Capital Equipment, Raw Materials, Heavy Machinery, Electrical, Painting, Plumbing. Professional Services, Service Contracts.

Excellent presentation skills geared toward Executive Management personnel.

Strong written and verbal skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Estimator April 2017 to present

Colorado West Construction - Temecula, CA

Work with head estimator to create successful project estimates through bid invitation software, spread sheets, plan review, and review of scope to be performed from bidding subcontractors.

Create requests for information (RFIs) and distribute the responses to appropriate trades.

Create scopes of work to perform for subcontractors

Perform project job walks with owners, architects, and contractors, including photo documentation, project scope clarification, and identifying issues seen on site.

Assist project management with project clarification after project awarding.

Create bid proposals for work performed out of initial project contract.

Organize, and maintain all files and records from bidding contractors on company servers and hard copies.

Create and maintain multiple subcontractor databases.

Update company website with current projects to bid and projects completed.

Night Auditor May 2010 to April 2017

Ayres Hotel - Moreno Valley, CA

Responsible for checking figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.

Control and secure cash and cash equivalents for property according to cash handling policy and procedures

Organize, secure, and maintain all files and records in accordance with document retention and confidentiality policies and procedures. Prepare, maintain, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. Audit statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. Audit and reconcile all revenue postings.

Provided training to new employees on operating systems.

Purchasing Agent, Sales Aug 2006 – Oct 2009

Essco Wholesale Electric, Inc. – Lake Elsinore/Anaheim, CA

Drive sales through lead generation, market analysis, event promotions, and other projects.

Provide accurate pipeline forecasting and reporting, ensuring targeted profitability of assigned accounts

Develop/present product proposals for client approval. Develop and maintain current knowledge of client's business, programs, press releases, competitors, strategies, etc.

Coordinate with outside sales to maintain inventory at planned levels.

Develop new supply sources where current suppliers are inadequate and negotiate all supplier transportation, packaging, logistics.

Provided training to new employees on operating systems.

Purchasing/Warehouse Manager Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

BCI Enterprises – Orange, CA

Plan and purchase materials for plumbing, finish carpentry, painting, heavy machinery, warehousing, jobsite delivery, shipping and receiving, while also re-organizing warehouse for efficiencies. Assisted with estimating, accounting, and jobsite safety meetings. Coordinate with manufacturing to maintain inventory at planned levels.

Purchasing/Warehouse Manager Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

National Electric & Cable, Inc. – Orange, CA

Plan and purchase materials for warehousing, jobsite delivery, shipping and receiving, while also re-organizing warehouse for efficiencies. Assisted with estimating, accounting, and jobsite safety meetings. Coordinate with manufacturing to maintain inventory at planned levels.

EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

California Baptist College, Riverside, CA (Small Business Management & Finance)

Charter member of the college Business Club.

President of the college Business Club.

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