Cost Estimator and Cost Analyst

HEIKE SALEWSKI-SMITH

** ********** ****, *********, ** 93103

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Cost Estimator & Cost Analyzer & Project Management

Professional Summary

Starting out as an entry level estimator with an established cost management firm, I have learned to perform quantity surveying using multiple take off tools and developing numerous types of estimates. Possessing an analytical mind and great enthusiasm, I enjoy creating cost analysis, bid proposals, budgets, evaluating change orders, reviewing contracts, as well as setting up and maintaining business relationships. Working in a team environment is important to me as well as working individually. I welcome challenges with plenty resourcefulness and a “can do” aptitude.

Summary of Skills

Effective Time Management Skills

Sound Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Problem Solver with Analytical Mind

Read, Comprehend and Interpret Plans and Building Specifications

Resourceful and Effective Fact Finding Strengths

Software Experience – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, On Screen Take Off, Timberline, QuickMeasure, Pro-Contractor, SmartBid, Blue Book Bid, Blue Beam, ProCore.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Allen Construction 201 N Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 805-***-**** June 2014 – Current.

Allen Construction is a multi-faceted well established Construction Company, serving the local Santa Barbara Region as well as Ventura and LA Counties.

Position Held

Construction Estimator, Pre-Construction, Post-Construction, working within PM Teams to establish all levels and types of estimates, bid comparisons, and other associated estimating responsibilities, team training.

Enrolled in ASPE Certification Program.

KKG,Inc. 9th Street, Suite 240, Upland, CA 909-***-**** Feb. 2013 – June 2014

KKG, Inc is a Cost Management Firm representing Clients such as Westfield, Essex Property Trust & CPP Investment Board, META Housing.

Position Held

Estimator/Project Manager Pre-Construction – Establishing Budget Estimates based on conceptual drawings, Change Order Reviews, RFI ROMs, Pre-Construction Services, Contract Reviews and General Contractor Supervision, Value Engineering.

Sun Country Builders 138 Civic Center Lane, Suite 204, Vista, CA 858-***-**** Feb 2013-Aug 2012

Sun Country Builders concentrates mainly on residential construction, specializing in low income multi-family housing.

Position Held

Estimator/Construction Planner – Managing sub-contractor pool of several hundred participants during bidding.

Use Pro Contractor Software by Maxwell for take offs (self-taught). Review of sub contractor’s bids for mathematical accuracy and scope detail following CSI trade divisions. Value Engineering.

BNBuilders 8899 University Center Lane, Suite 240, San Diego, CA 92122 858-***-**** Dec. 2010 through Jan. 2012

BNBuilders focuses on the following types of Construction: Biotech/Life Science, Global Health, Healthcare/Medical, Public/Civic and Office/Commercial, Education (K-12 and Higher Education), Pre-Construction Services, Design Built.

Position Held

Estimator – Duties included reviewing potential bid opportunities, co-ordinate and process hard bids. Construct written proposals with detailed project narratives.

Smart Bid Software

Timberline Software

Micro Soft Excel Applications

Built & Maintain Sub Contractor Data Base

Establish & Maintain Sub Contractor and Client Relationships

Co-ordinate & Evaluate Hard Bid Results

Cumming Corporation 15015 Avenue of Science #160 San Diego, CA 92128

858-***-**** Dec. 2005 through Nov. 2010.

Cumming Corporation’s Services included, Feasibility Studies & Conceptual Estimating, Budget Development and Cost Planning, Cost Estimating & Milestone Estimates, Value Management.

Position Held

Cost Manager Duties included comparing a General Contractor Estimate with the Cumming Corporation Estimate, by re-examining take off values with associated costs values.

Quantity Take Offs, On Screen Take Off (OST)

Prepare Estimates in various stages of Design and Construction

Contract Evaluations & Change Order Reviews

Bid Comparisons

On Site Estimating, Managing Project Costs at a Major HealthCare Facility.

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree – Interior Design – Summa Cum Lauda

Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design nationally accredited, (NASAD,) Denver, Colorado.

Associates Degree – Business Management

Capilano College, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

ORGANIZATIONS

NAPW – Past Member

AGC - Past Member of the Build & Serve Committee

USGBC – Past Member, Denver Colorado and Redlands, California

ASPE – Past Member and Board Member, Orange County Chapter (2008-2010) Current Member, LA Chapter

Currently working on ASPE Certification.

See LinkedIn Web Site for Professional Connections @ http://www.linkedin.com/in/heikesalewskismith.

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