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Senior Electrical Estimator

Location:
San Mateo, CA, 94403
Posted:
March 07, 2024

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RAMON G. QUIZON

Phone 408-***-****

E-mail: ad36x5@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain the position of senior electrical estimator/cost consultant in an established electrical or construction/consulting company where I can apply my education and more than 30 years of estimating and cost management experience.

EXPERIENCE:

May 2021 – March 2023 Cumming Corporation San Francisco, CA Senior Cost Manager

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.

• Lead role for electrical estimating team.

• Provide leadership/mentoring to junior level estimators.

• Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents. Review design documents (drawings and specifications) during concept, schematic design development and construction stages

• Proficient at conceptual and detailed level estimating.

• Concept early stages of design (test fits, floor plans, basis of design) initial prediction of project cost.

• Ability and capable to size equipment and electrical infrastructure (based on $/square ft. or watts per/square ft.).

• Develop layouts of system infrastructure and utilize estimating software or similar takeoff tool.

• Detailed, develop design (MEP plans, Design Narrative, Single Lines, Electrical Schematics).

• Complete take-offs and develop pricing utilizing estimating software (Accubid Classic V15, Live Count, Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff)

• Apply unit costs and productivity rates, as provided by supervisor.

• Undertaking responsibility for driving the estimating and cost management function for assigned projects including benchmarking, cost control and cost reporting.

• Solicit and collect subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.

• Providing leadership regarding cost and direction to the client’s project management team on assigned projects.

• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.

• Prepare subcontractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work.

• Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates. Provide expertise in all phases of construction work. Participating in the review of estimates for completeness and accuracy.

• Skilled in negotiations regarding costs and always seeking a fair and reasonable resolution. August 2020- April 2021 Prime Electric San Jose, CA Senior Electrical Estimator

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates based on limited, conceptual design information.

• Develop project scope of work.

• Supervise, direct and lead estimating team to timely and accurate completion of electrical bid.

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.

• Produce meticulous estimates at concept, schematic, DD and final phases.

• Developing project take-offs, and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings.

• Construction phase change order estimating and negotiation.

• Participate in the value engineering process.

• Managing projects to ensure profitability.

• Nurturing client relationships.

• Training and mentoring junior staff.

• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit.

• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope.

• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications.

• Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc.

• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits.

• Review the material pricing and validate against trade service (average market price) or other pricing references.

• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references.

August 2017 – April 2020 Rosendin Electric San Jose, CA Senior Electrical Estimator

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.

• Create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.

• Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.

• Solicit and collect subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.

• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.

• Apply unit costs and productivity rates, as provided by supervisor.

• Training and mentoring junior staff.

• Create, maintain and upgrade the company estimating system, database (units and prices) and assemblies.

• Prepare subcontractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work.

• Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates.

• Provide expertise in all phases of construction work.

• Participate in the negotiation meeting with the contractor and discuss the client’s position after the contractor established their position. Share the basis of the client’s position to ensure a fair and reasonable understanding.

• Seek to find points of agreement early in the discussion and document the agreements.

• Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but contractual attitude.

• Develop the record of negotiation documentation.

• Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers. May 2015- June 2017 Prime Electric San Jose, CA

Senior Electrical Estimator

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates based on limited, conceptual design information.

• Develop project scope of work.

• Supervise, direct and lead estimating team to timely and accurate completion of electrical bid.

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.

• Produce meticulous estimates at concept, schematic, DD and final phases.

• Developing project take-offs, and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings.

• Construction phase change order estimating and negotiation.

• Participate in the value engineering process.

• Managing projects to ensure profitability.

• Nurturing client relationships.

• Training and mentoring junior staff.

• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit.

• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope.

• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications.

• Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc.

• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits.

• Review the material pricing and validate against trade service (average market price) or other pricing references.

• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references.

Oct 2014 – May 2015 TBD Consultants San Francisco, CA Senior Electrical Cost Consultant/Estimator – Apple Campus 2 Cupertino, CA

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.

• Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.

• Apply unit costs and productivity rates, as provided by supervisor.

• Solicit and collect subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.

• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.

• Prepare subcontractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work.

• Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates. Provide expertise in all phases of construction work.

Jan 2014 – Oct 2014 Paganini Electric Corporation (Local 6) San Francisco, CA Senior Electrical Estimator

• Prepare bids, design, implement and manage commercial and government projects.

• Supervise, direct and lead estimating team to timely and accurate completion of electrical bid.

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.

• Produce meticulous estimates at concept, schematic, DD and final phases.

• Developing project take-offs, and equipment counts based upon the specifications and drawings.

• Construction phase change order estimating and negotiation.

• Participate in the value engineering process.

• Managing projects to ensure profitability.

• Nurturing client relationships.

• Training and mentoring junior staff.

• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit.

• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope.

• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications.

• Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc.

• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits.

• Review the material pricing and validate against trade service (average market price) or other pricing references.

• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references.

Mar 2013 – Jan 2014 Siemens Electrical, LLC (IBEW Local 3) Bronx, NY Senior Electrical Project Estimator

• Analyzes conceptual or detailed job design and specifications and provides cost estimates for material and labor to be sourced externally to building automation, fire safety & security electrical installation.

• Assist salesperson or project manager with development of RFP for electrical subcontractors.

• Negotiate project installation cost with subcontractors based on scope and risk.

• Develop new electrical contractors for installation of Siemens Industry projects.

• Build working relationships with the electrical contractors engaged in Siemens projects.

• Communicate with local procurement manager(s) to discuss project sourcing opportunities for material identified outside of electrical estimating. Mar 2010 - Mar 2013 Quantum Electric Corp. (IBEW Local 3) Long Island City, NY Chief Electrical Estimator

• Supervise, direct, and lead estimating team to timely and accurate completion of electrical estimates.

• Prepare bids, design, implement and manage commercial, industrial, and high-rise building projects.

• Develop new accounts for the company.

• Provide leadership and training to develop skills of estimators, estimator trainees and other on the estimating team.

• Conduct estimating system training for all estimators, project managers and others as necessary.

Sep 2005 - Mar 2010 R.G. Quizon Electric Co. CA/ NJ Electrical Contractor/ Electrician

• Responsible for electrical work including but not limited to installation, maintenance, modification and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems.

• Inspect, isolate, troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using test instruments.

• Maintain and repair low voltage systems including fire, alarm and access systems; test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency; plan the layout and wiring of new or remodeled installations.

• Fabricate electrical parts.

• Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.

• Inspect related work performed by contractors; provide cost estimates, time and materials for electrical projects.

• Participate in the maintenance and operations of an electrical shop; clean, maintain and service tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using a computerized record keeping systems.

• Prepare standard reports; consult and work with other trades workers as directed. Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials.

• Hold a license or applicable certification as an electrician.

• Provide instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering National University- Manila, Philippines

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/Courses

Licensed Electrical Engineer, International

Licensed Electrical Contractor, California, US

Licensed Electrical Contractor, New Jersey, US

AutoCad 2010 Course Certificate of Training

Accubid Electrical Estimating Software Training (Enterprise Cloud and LiveCount Cloud)

Estimation Inc. Logistics by Maxwell Systems Certificate of Training Electrical Bid Manager (EBM) Certificate of Training ICBO Electrical Inspector Course, Bergen Community College, NJ ICBO Building Inspector Course, Bergen Community College, NJ Fundamentals of the Uniform Building Codes Course, San Jose State Univ. Professional Development

Construction Inspection Certificate, San Jose State Univ. Professional Dev. Construction Estimating Certificate, San Jose State Univ. Professional Dev. Construction Blueprint Reading Course, San Jose State University Professional Development

Construction Project Management Course, San Jose State University Professional Development

Automotive Electrical Course, Bergen Technical School, New Jersey EXCEL Computer Course, Sunnyvale, CA, US

MS Word/Office Computer Course, Sunnyvale, CA, US

Photo Voltaic Solar System Design Course Certificate of Training Photo Voltaic Solar System Estimating Course Certificate of Training Photo Voltaic Solar System Installation Course Certificate of Training Affiliations

Institute of integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. American Association of Cost Engineering (AACE)

Builders Exchange of Santa Clara County

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Data Centers

Facebook FRE 6500 Tech Bldg., Facebook MPK 21, Facebook MPK 22, Amazon Data Center AWS SFO 60, Santa Clara, CA

Amazon Data Center AWS SFO 61, Hayward, CA

Skybox 1200 Memorex Drive Data Center, Santa Clara, CA T-Mobile Data Center MSO Expansion, Oakland, CA

China Mobile International Data Center Development, San Jose CA Airports

San Francisco Airport, Terminal 3 East, San Francisco, CA* San Jose Airport, San Jose, CA

Travis Airforce Base, Fairview, CA

Corporate/Office

Microsoft, Building 1040/1050, Mountain View, CA*

Amazon, San Francisco, CA*

Apple Campus 2, Cupertino, CA*

Google Bayview Keplar, Mountain View, CA*

Google Caribbean, Sunnyvale, CA

Google, San Francisco, CA*

Bishop Ranch, Office Building, San Ramon, CA*

Block 2 Core and Shell Project, 17-Sstory Building - Design/Build* Dean Witter Building, Design/Build Project, New York, NY* Farmers Insurance Building, San Jose, CA*

First Republic Bank, San Francisco, CA*

Goldman Sachs, Various Projects, New York, NY*

Intuit, Hayward, CA*

Market-Ready, Sunnyvale, CA*

Operating Engineers Local 3 Office, Morgan Hill, CA* Dean Witter Building, Design/Build Project, New York, NY* Farmers Insurance Building, San Jose, CA*

First Republic Bank, San Francisco, CA*

Goldman Sachs, Various Projects, New York, NY*

Intuit, Hayward, CA*

Market-Ready, Sunnyvale, CA*

Operating Engineers Local 3 Office, Morgan Hill, CA* Dean Witter Building, Design/Build Project, New York, NY* Farmers Insurance Building, San Jose, CA*

First Republic Bank, San Francisco, CA*

Goldman Sachs, Various Projects, New York, NY*

Intuit, Hayward, CA*

Operating Engineers Local 3 Office, Morgan Hill, CA* RFR Realty*

River Corp3, 8-Story - Design/Build Project*

Rockefeller Center, New York, NY*

Salesforce, Fremont, CA*

Silicon Graphics Inc., Mountain View, CA*

Titman Speyer Buildings, New York, NY*

United Nations, New York, NY*

VISA, Inc., Headquarters, San Francisco, CA*

Westlake Development, 11-Story Building- Design/Build, Westlake, CA* Winston & Strawn, Tenant Build Out, New York, NY*

WPIX TV 11, Area A & B, New York, NY*

Yahoo, Santa Clara, CA*

Bio Tech/Pharmaceuticals

Gilead, Foster City, CA*

Haskin Biotech, San Mateo, CA*

Genentech, South San Francisco, CA

Education K-12 / Childcare

Bayshore Childcare Center, Mountain View, CA*

Cupertino High School, Cupertino, CA*

Frost Elementary School, San Jose, CA*

Gilroy High School Ph.1 & Ph.2, Gilroy, CA*

John Muir Middle School, San Jose, CA*

Sacred Heart Academy, Atherton, CA*

Tenderloin Childcare Center, San Francisco, CA*

Government – Municipal / State / Federal

East County Hall of Justice, Dublin, CA*

NASA, Mountain View, CA*

Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA*

Healthcare

John Muir Health OSC, Walnut Creek, CA

Stanford Health Block E, Redwood City, CA

Santa Clara Behavioral Health, San Jose, CA

Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA*

Kaiser Permanente Hospital, San Jose, CA*

VA Hospital, Palo Alto, CA

Higher Education

Columbia University, New York, NY*

New York University, New York, NY*

San Francisco State University, Hensel Hall, San Francisco, CA* UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA*

UC Santa Cruz, Extension, Santa Cruz, CA*

Hospitality

Adobe Inn, Design/Build Project*

Days Inn*

Hyatt Hotel*

Mana’Olana Hotel, Honolulu, HI*

Marriott Hotel Contra Costa, Walnut Creek, CA*

Valencia Hotel, Design/Build Project*

Performing Arts / Theatres

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), New York, NY*

Recreation / Parks

Central Park Golf Course, Fremont, CA*

Silver Creek Club House, San Jose, CA*

Retail / Restaurants

Bed Bath & Beyond, Campbell, CA*

British Pub*

Cupertino Village, Retail Development Design/Build, Cupertino, CA* GM Parking Structure, Design/Build Project, San Leandro, CA* Goldilocks Restaurant, Design/Build Project*

Hollywood Video*

Home Depot, Fremont, CA*

Honda Car Dealership, Design/Build Project*

Lion Supermarket, Design/Build Project*

Longs Drug Store, San Jose, CA*

Mi Pueblo Building “B”, Tenant Improvement - Design/Build, Atwater, CA* Nissan Motors*

Oakridge Mall, Gap/Gap Kids, San Jose, CA*

Pottery Barn, Corte Madera, CA*

Restoration Hardware, Corte Madera, CA*

Ross Dress for Less, Honolulu, HI*

Scheid Winery, Greenfield, CA*

TK Noodles*

Volvo Motors*

Westfield Valley Fair Mall, Expansion, San Jose, CA* Williams Sonoma*

Residential

Abdullah Residence, Atherton, CA*

Chiu Schaepe Residence, Los Altos Hills, CA*

Evershine III Residence, Los Altos Hills, CA*

Perrel Residence, Los Altos Hills, CA*

Rey Vaden Residence, Hillsborough, CA*

Transportation

Walnut Creek Bart Station Modernization, Walnut Creek, CA Berryessa Bart Station, San Jose, CA

Lexington/63rd Street Subway Station, New York, NY* Utilities / Water / Power / Gas & Oil

Kuwait National Petroleum Company, New Refinery under Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company, Kuwait*

NY Dept. of Environmental Protection, Croton Water Treatment Plant, Bronx, New York, NY* PG&E, Various Projects, San Francisco, CA*

United Coconut Chemicals, New Plant, Philippines*

OTHER INTERESTS Alarm Home and Car Installation, Golf, Traveling SOFTWARE SKILLS Proficient in in Accubid Enterprise and Livecount, Accubid Pro Version 15, Bluebeam Pro, Plan Grid, Pro Core, EBM 3000 (Electrical Bid Manager), ConEst Intellibid Version 7, McCormick System and Onscreen takeoff.

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