Tom Zhang
**** ********** *****, ***********, *******, L5M 6T2 Canada
Tel: 416-***-**** Email: acb12g@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
• Drywall Estimator
HIGHLIGHTS
• Five years of experience in more than 500 industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects
ranged from $3K to $ 4M.
• Effectual project pre-screening capability from Invitation To Bid based on relationship to general
contractors.
• Proficient skills for Interpreting blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications, addenda, clarifications
and change orders.
• Excellent On-screen or paper drawing takeoff skills in performing general and specific quantity
takeoffs.
• Evaluate and calculate the cost of T-bar or drywall ceiling, bulkhead, parapet, canopy, stud
beam/column per project conditions.
• Good bidding quote writing skill after estimation to accurately itemize the carried work.
• Practical communication capability with suppliers and general contractors
• Thorough knowledge of tender procedures, strategy, schedule, phasing, division breakdown and site
survey for renovation.
• Establish winning data model for similar projects in future by material labor analysis of past successful
biddings.
• Proficient with computer use–Spreadsheet, MS Office, MS Project, Email, BlueBeam PDF Revo software.
• A hardworking and well-organized team player with outstanding ability for continuous learning.
PARTIAL ESTIMATED PROJECTS
Project Name Location Floor Area
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1 Wallace Walk - Stacked Townhouse (9 Blocks) 362 Wallace Ave, Toronto, ON, 166,960 Sq
Canada Ft
2 Bravo By The Lake - Wave (Townhouse + Winston & North Service Rd, 75,632 Sq Ft
Condo) Grimsby, ON
3 Fortino’s Store (New) Langstaff & HWY # 27, 81,849 Sq Ft
Woodbridge, ON
4 No Frills Renovation (Supermarket) 3685 Keele Street, North York, ON 22,087 Sq Ft
5 Walmart Renovation (Zeller Conversion) Georgetown, ON, Canada 98,303 Sq Ft
6 Real Canadian Superstore Renovation Georgetown, Oakville, Don Mills, Size Varies
etc
7 Loblaws Warehouse Renovation 420 Nugget Ave, Scarborough, ON 42,560 Sq Ft
8 Forever 21 Tenant Improvement Sherway Gardens, Toronto, ON 15,123 Sq Ft
9 Canada Post Renovation 26 Hale Road, Brampton, Canada 40,386 Sq Ft
10 The Beer Store #2415 Laird Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada 3,158 Sq Ft
11 Tim Horton’s Renovation Lime Ridge Mall, Hamilton, ON, 831 Sq Ft
Canada
12 Rogers Campus 350 Bloor 350 Bloor Street, Toronto, ON, 15,026 Sq Ft
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Canada
13 RCSS Medical Office Landowne Street, Peterborough, 2,051 Sq Ft
ON
14 TD Canada Trust–New Branch 83 Williamson Dr. W, Ajax, ON, 5,114 Sq Ft
Canada
15 The Meeting House Renovation 2700 Bristol Cir, Oakville, ON, 50,000 Sq Ft
Canada
16 Sun Life Financial "Building A and B " 3200 South Service Rd, 129,296+83
(Institutional) Burlington, ON 996
17 The Hive Lofts, Mid-rise Condo 892 The Queensway, Toronto, ON 21,027 Sq Ft
18 TDSB Adult Learning Centre 6464 Yonge St, North York, ON, 26,400 Sq Ft
Canada
19 North Workshop at Highland Creek Treatment Scarborough, ON, Canada 8,975 Sq Ft
Plant
20 Milton Retirement Residence 760 Bronte Street South, Milton, 137,649 Sq
ON Ft
21 Holiday Inn Express Woodstock, ON, Canada 58,780 Sq Ft
WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Intermediate/Senior Estimator
Besa Interiors Ltd. – 1156 Speers Road Unit 7, Oakville, Ontario L6L 2X4 Canada
June 2013 – Present
• Select interested projects as per connections to general contractors, and report to supervisor for
approval.
• Manage estimation arrangements and email the related parties to get bidder’s list.
• Itemize the specific trade demands from architectural and structural drawings and specifications.
• Contact suppliers for specific material quotation before doing takeoff, and email GC for clarification
on ambiguous items
• Electrically highlight related parts on computer and on-screen measure the dimensions with
BlueBeam software.
• Calculate specific and general quantity, such as drywall and T-bar ceiling, bulkhead, light cove,
canopy, parapet, soffit, storefront, column furring, platform framing, portal or tower framing, stud
beam/column, gypsum board, stud, track, insulation, etc.
• Price the cost of specific items, such as T-bar and fire rated drywall ceiling, shaft wall and duct
enclosure, bulkhead, parapet, canopy, storefront, stud beam/header/sill, column furring.
• Update estimation with addenda and give separate prices for specific items.
• Write itemized drywall quotation to clarify carried work so as to minimize bidding risk.
• Review estimation with supervisor as a cross check, adjust final bidding price and send out quotation.
• Prepare bills of materials before commencing construction of active projects.
• Update information of current materials and labor cost to monitor cost fluctuations.
• Analyze unsuccessful bidding and adjust bidding strategy for future project.
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2. Intermediate Estimator
OPEC Drywall Systems Inc. – 500 Edward Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9W8
Canada Dec. 2011 – June 2013
• Pre-screen projects with supervisor from Invitation To Bid based on different relationship to general
contractors.
• Determine scope of work and the special requirements of the intended project from tender document
package.
• Visit job site and verify actual condition for renovation work, like deck height, ceiling, walls and
demolition conditions.
• Fax or email suppliers for specific material quote for the chosen project before starting quantity
takeoff.
• Highlight relevant parts in paper drawings and on-screen measure the dimensions with BlueBeam
PDF Revo Software.
• Perform general and specific drywall quantity takeoffs, such as drywall ceiling, T-bar ceiling,
bulkhead, light cove, canopy, parapet, soffit, storefront framing, column furring, platform framing, portal
or tower framing, stud beam/column, gypsum board, stud, track, insulation, drywall trims, demolition or
renovation items.
• Evaluate and calculate the cost of specific items, like T-bar and drywall ceiling, bulkhead, parapet,
canopy, storefront, stud beam, column furring based on project size, new/renovation, duration and
day/night work conditions.
• Adjust project estimates of direct cost for material, labor, lift rental, and indirect cost (travel, lodge,
meal etc.), overheads or mark-up with spreadsheet according to drawings, specifications, clarifications
and addendums.
• Contact general contractor for clarification on ambiguous information and give separate price for
unusual item.
• Write detailed quote to accurately itemize the carried work so as to minimize bidding risk.
• Review drawings and estimation with supervisor as cross check to avoid missing or error.
• Discuss tender price with supervisor or project manager and send out quote.
• Perform bills of materials according to project schedule before commencing construction for
procurement purpose.
• Maintain major database of supplies, installations, services and unit price in accordance with materials,
labors, equipments, management, and markup.
• Update prices with suppliers and sub-contractors to monitor cost fluctuations and made appropriate
adjustment.
• Establish winning data model for similar projects in future by material labor analysis of past
successful biddings.
• Analyze and complete post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids, and update current cost and productivity
information.
3. Junior Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
Western Ontario Drywall Limited – London, Ontario N5V 2C7 Canada
July 2008 – October 2011
• Determined the scope of work for drywall and the project requirements from tender document
packages.
• Highlighted relevant parts in paper drawings and measured the related dimensions with Electric
Digitizer
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• Performed drywall quantity takeoffs and pricing for major drywall items on architectural and structural
drawings.
• Contact general contractor for clarification on ambiguous or unmatched information in tender
documents.
• Wrote tender quote according to updated estimation and discussed tender price with senior estimator.
• Maintained major supplier and services database based on materials, labors, equipments, management,
and markup.
• Prepared project cost estimates according to material, labor, equipment, sub-trades, overheads and
mark-up.
• Performed bills of all materials before starting construction for ordering purpose.
• Analyzed the unsuccessful bids with supervisor, and entered current cost information into the company
database.
• Measured actual dimensions on site for renovation work.
4. Construction Estimator
Zhengzhou Architectural Construction Company (GC) – Zhengzhou, Henan, China July 1994
– August 2002
• Broke down the projects and prepared scope of works for sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Prepared detailed project construction and bidding documentations, and defined the
requirements and specifications for the proposed project.
• Sent invitation sheets, reviewed bidder’s qualifications, and coordinated sub-contractors
and suppliers.
• Quantified all aspects of the tender documents using architectural estimating processes
and documentation procedures.
• Completed quantity takeoffs for major items of works and precise cost estimations for the
ground-up projects.
• Solicited and coordinated sub-trade tenders’ and suppliers’ quotations to meet project
specifications and budget requirements, and chose the desired sub-trades.
• Analyzed the feedbacks from tenders, negotiated with sub-trades and prepared contracts
• Dealt with addendums from the architects/engineers during the project construction, and
adjusted cost estimates.
• Completed post-bid analysis on unsuccessful bids, and upgraded new information into the
company record.
• Measured on job site to verify and adjust estimates and construction finish.
• Mentored and trained less experienced estimators on actual estimating practices.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Familiar with Bluebeam PDF Revu (On-screen takeoff) software, Planswift software, and Electric
Digitizer.
• Familiar with MS Office 2010 including Word, Excel, Access, Project.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD 2010.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Certificate of Estimator
Mohawk College – Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Sep.2007 – Jun 2008
Bachelor Degree of Civil Engineering Sep.1990 – Jun. 1994
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China University of Geosciences Wuhan, Hubei, China
References Available Upon Request
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