Craig W. Schafer

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Womelsdorf, PA. 19567

717-***-**** Cell Phone

ad5bxx@r.postjobfree.com E-Mail Address

Results oriented individual with an extensive knowledge of building materials and construction practices, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi task, extremely detail oriented, work well with others, and have utilized these skills to be a valuable asset.

Experience: 3/2023 to Present – D&B Elite Custom

Estimator – Residential Construction

Initial client meetings, prepare range budgets, Design Contracts, initiate prints from Drafter, writing of project scope, bidding out work with Trade Partners, prepare take offs for material estimates and purchases, sell project into contract, turn over to Project Manager and Superintendent, assist with project to completion.

6/2017 to 1/12/23 – Landmark Homes

Purchasing and Estimating Department

Pricing and Take Off Specialist for a Central PA developer. Prepare pricing for custom modifications and selections entered in Sales Simplicity and complete takeoffs and estimates entered in Sage Estimating and Builder MT software

4/2015 to 6/2017 – RestoreCore of Central PA

Insurance Restoration Company

Reconstruction Project Manager of insurance-based claims for both Residential and Commercial properties working closely with the Policy Holder through the rebuild process. Utilized Xactimate, Microsoft Office, Third Party Insurance Administrative Programs, and PSA Project Management Software.

4/2012 to 4/2015 – ProSource of Lancaster

Wholesale Floor Covering Showroom

Showroom Manager. ProSource is a Wholesale Floor Covering store targeting the Trade Professionals and their Clients. Managed the sales and warehouse staff, controlled inventory, maintained accounts, and prospected for new business

2/2011 to 4/2012 – Oakwood Homes (now Clayton Homes), Paradise, PA

Modular and Manufactured Housing Retailer

Housing Consultant and Project Manager. Duties included selling homes, acquiring the financing, subcontractor bids, creating the sales contracts, ordering, managing the construction and follow up on warranty work.

11/2010 to 2/2011 – Carter Lumber, Elizabethtown, PA

Full-Service Lumber Yard

Outside Sales Representative servicing the needs of existing store contractor accounts, prospecting for new business, performing take offs, quoting, ordering, overseeing delivery, and collecting payment on accounts.

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2/2003 to 9/2010 – Heritage Group Associate, Inc, Ronks, PA.

Modular and Manufactured Housing Retailer

Design Center and Project Manager. Duties included selection meetings, preparing factory orders and plan sets, soliciting for bids from subcontractors to complete the necessary site work, prepare contracts, appraisal documents, permit acquisition. Additional duties include, sales, designing, project management, and ordering lot model display homes.

11/1997 to 2/2003 – Wooden Indian Log Home Co., Sinking Spring, PA.

Custom Log Home Manufacturer and Builder

General Manager. Duties included design, estimating, sales, scheduling, purchasing, marketing, writing contracts and specification sheets, accounts receivable, invoicing, dealing with subcontractors, and suppliers, placing orders for materials and project management.

Prior work experience additionally includes:

4/1997 to 11/1997 – Lowe’s of Reading.

Lumber and building materials associate.

1994 to 1997 – Hollenbach Home Center, Boyertown, PA.

Inside and Outside Sales.

1989 to 1994 - The Lumber Yard of Reading, Sinking Spring, PA.

Started as a yardman and left as the Assistant Manager

1984 to 1989 – Wickes Lumber of Reading, Reading, PA.

Yardman.

Summation: 40 Years of experience most recently concentrated in Estimating and Pricing, with exposure to Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Vendor and Customer Relations, Project Management, and 17 years of Management experience. Salary requirements are $85,000.00 per year and willing to entertain offers

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