MIKE FABRO, PQS, GSC

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Brampton, ON L6X 0V8

289-***-****

acbpx8@r.postjobfree.com

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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