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MIKE FABRO, PQS, GSC
Brampton, ON L6X 0V8
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CAREER OBJECTIVE: Senior Estimator
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twelve years of Canadian working experience in the construction industry with proven
expertise to develop accurate construction estimate. Accountable to all aspect of the
estimating procedure setting high personal standards on quality and excellence as well as
being highly productive and calm under pressured deadlines to meet company goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESTIMATOR
Broad exposure in preparing tender estimates for numerous ICI and Civil projects
with estimated contracts ranging from $ 500,000 to $ 150,000,000.
Possess solid construction cost estimating skills and knowledge necessary in
preparing a complete cost estimates for lump sum and design-build projects.
Proficient in all aspect of detailed quantity take-off, i.e. earthworks, concrete,
structural steel and architectural based on drawings and specification.
Solicit prices and quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors and maintain a good
working relationship with them.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Trained by Davis Langdon and Seah (www.dlsqs.com) as Quantity Surveyor and
acquired experience in pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying on several
high-end multi-stories office buildings.
Skilled in pre-contract cost planning, cost estimating, bill of quantity preparation,
tender documentation and management, contract documentation and post-contract
financial management that includes change order pricing, valuation of progress of
work, cash flow forecasting and final accounts settlement.
WORK HISTORY
Int. Estimator, Graham Construction & Eng’g., Mississauga, ON, Dec. 2006 – Present
Read contract documents and specifications to determine overall project
requirements like bonding, insurance, site visits, etc. and identifies possible risks.
Maintained complete project file including the monitoring of all addenda that may
alter the original scope of the project.
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WORK HISTORY
Performed quantity take-offs from tender drawings and specifications incorporating
all addenda to ensure accuracy of pricing.
Prepared complete and realistic tender estimates including general conditions and
ensures complete coverage for all work scope ready for review and approval of the
Chief Estimator and Management.
Prepared final tender documents for submission to client on tender closing day.
Performed sub-trade proposal reviews and analysis.
Handled and led on the following projects:
1. Duffin Creek WPCP, Digester Modifications – $40.00 million
2. Keswick Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion – $57.00 million
3. Baker Road Waste Water Treatment Plant - $35.50 million
4. Labrador West Regional Health Care Centre – $63.50 million
5. New Maintenance Hangar 2 Development – $49.00 million
6. VIVA Bus Storage, Operations & Maintenance Facility – $125.00 million
7. Sobeys Distribution Centre - $35.00 million
8. TEVA Stouffville Plant HP Addition –$16.00 million
9. Granite Club –$29.10 million
Estimator, Torbear Contracting Inc., Woodbridge, ON, Nov. 2005 – Dec. 2006
Prepared complete and realistic bid estimates ensuring complete coverage for all
items before tender closing.
Handled and led on the following projects:
1. Halton Hills Sewage Pumping Station - $3.75 million
2. Dunville Water Pollution Control Plant - $3.10 million
3. New Grey Bruce Health Unit - $16.50 million
4. Rouge Valley Health System - $6.50 million
Estimator, The Atlas Corporation, Concord, ON, Sept. 2002 – Oct. 2005
Prioritized projects for tender closing on the same dates and organize bid closing to
ensure the effectiveness of the closing set-up.
Analyzed quotations received from sub-trades for completeness and/or exclusions.
Took the lead in setting up alternate prices, unit prices and separate prices.
Maintained and control tender documents including addenda.
Handled the following projects:
1. Brampton Soccer Centre - $25.10 million
2. Mississauga Offences Court - $10.50 million
3. Northern Ontario School of Medicine – $8.00 million
4. Norview Lodge Retirement Homes – $24.50 million
5. Ontario Correctional Facilities - $35.00 million
6. Oshawa EMS & Police Station – $8.45 million
7. Wellington Community Complex - $10.75 million
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WORK HISTORY
Estimator, Hanscomb Limited, Toronto, ON, April 2001 – Sept. 2002
Assisted the Project Estimator in the preparation of cost estimates from conceptual
stage to pre-tender stage.
Prepared detailed quantity take-off both for architectural and structural divisions
based on drawings and specifications.
Handled the following projects:
1. L. B. Pearson Airport New Terminal 1
2. Grand River Regional Hospital Addition
3. Ontario College of Art & Design
4. Canadian Chancery – Turkey
Team Leader, Davis Langdon & Seah, Manila, Philippines, July 1996 – Dec. 2000
(Promoted from Quantity Surveyor to Senior Quantity Surveyor)
Represented the owner in all financial matters from cost planning up to construction
contract management to ensure the designs are within budget and that all actions
taken in the financial administration of the project will be fair to all parties.
Measured and valued construction works carried out by the General Contractor
against cash allowance and adjust the contract amount accordingly.
Advised the owner, if requested, on General Contractor’s claims for loss and
expense payments.
Handled the following projects until final accounts was settled:
1. ELJ Communications Centre
2. PBCom Tower
3. The Enterprise Centre Tower
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Manila, Philippines
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Construction Estimating & Project Management Subjects
George Brown College, Toronto, ON
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel and Word, Paydirt for Earthworks and Timberline
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LIST OF PROJECTS HANDLED AS LEAD ESTIMATOR
(as of the last seven years)
WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS (CIVIL)
1. Point Pleasant Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - $48,900,000
2. Highland Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant Biosolids Treatment - $47,100,000
3. Waterloo Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Contract 2 - $34,300,000
4. Leamington Pollution Control Centre P3 Upgrades - $34,800,000
5. Dufferin Reservoir Expansion Phase 2 - $43,945,000
6. Owen Sound Waste Water Treatment Plant Influent Works - $6,900,000
7. Keswick Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion - $57,000,000
8. Milliken Pumping Station & Reservoir - $83,000,000
9. Oro Medonte Biosolids Storage Facility - $18,000,000
10. Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Stage 3 - $42,000,0000
11. Holmedale Water Treatment Plant Upgrade - $36,330,000
12. Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Digester Modification - $40,000,000
13. Baker Road WWTP Phase 3 Upgrades - $35,500,000
14. Waterloo Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Contract 2 - $26,800,000
15. Aurora South Reservoir - $8,000,000
16. Timmins Water Filtration Plant Upgrades - $17,000,000
17. Kleinburg Water Pollution Control Plant - $6,000,000
18. Halton Hills Sewage Pumping Station - $3,750,000
19. Dunville Water Pollution Control Plant - $3,100,000
20. Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades - $26,000,000
21. Harmony Creek Sewage Pumping Station - $12,500,000
22. Lorne Street Sewage Pumping Station - $2,500,000
23. Georgina Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Phase 2 - $10,300,000
24. Baker Road Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity E - $18,100,000
25. Middleton Water Supply Upgrades, $16,500,000
INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL (ICI)
1. Bremner Transformer Station - $56,800,000
2. Clarington Police Complex - $26,960,000
3. Canadian Forces School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering - $29,900,000
4. Queen’s University Two New Residences - $41,150,000
5. VIVA Bus Storage, Operations & Maintenance Facility – $125,000,000
6. Granite Club Shifting Gravity - $29,100,000
7. Rosedale Golf Club - 21,142,000
8. Canadian Forces Land Advance Warfare Centre - $38497,000
9. New Maintenance Hangar #6 - $74,333,000
10. Parkway Forest Community Centre - $19,510,000
11. New Bram East Library & Community Centre - $20,230,000
12. New Maintenance Hangar #2 - $49,000,000
13. GRT Strsburg Road Bus Storage & Maintenance Facility - $37,200,000
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LIST OF PROJECTS HANDLED AS LEAD ESTIMATOR
(as of the last seven years)
14. Univ. of Guelph Engineering Complex Addn & Reno - $17,000,000
15. Parkway Forest Reurbanization - $21,068,000
16. New Firehall, 8 Wing Trenton - $12,420,000
17. Sheridan College Add & Reno - $7,738,000
18. Georgian Village Redevelopment - $66,900,000
19. Royal Victoria Hospital - $18,587,000
20. TEVA Stoufville Plant HP Addition - $16,000,000
21. Port Colbourne Health & Wellness Centre - $33,383,000
22. Durham Region Police Operations Training Centre - $13,622,000
23. Centre of Excellence York University Glendon Campus - $15,144,000
24. Labrador West Regional Health Care Centre - $63,500,000
25. Univ. of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College - $8,246,000
26. Trent University Athletic Complex - $11,390,000
27. Lakehead University Orillia Campus - $31,685,000
28. North York General Hospital Parking Garage Expansion - $16,000,0000
29. Blue Water Bridge Canada Plaza Redevelopment - $57,500,000
30. Ajax Operations Centre - $14,500,000
31. Aurora Investigative & Support Facility - $55,214,000
32. Newmarket Operations Centre - $19,800,000
33. Milton Townhall Expansion - $16,000,000
34. Southlake Regional Cancer Centre Addition - $35,000,000
35. Conant Health Complex - $7,500,000
36. Lakeridge Health Parking Garage - $10,000,000
37. Sobey’s Vaughan Distribution Centre - $35,000,000
38. St. Peter’s Hospital Alexander Pavilion - $15,000,000
39. University of Guelph New Cooling Plant - $6,000,000
40. Gergean Downs Casino - $25,000,000
41. Roxul TOR3 Redevelopment - $45,000,000
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