Wonder Lake, IL *****
Cell: 630-***-****
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Vito Abbinante
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
**/**/****-**/**/2019 Pace Systems Naperville, IL
Senior Electrical Estimator
Responsible for developing Electrical construction department for a low voltage contractor.
Responsible for developing cost estimates on new electrical construction projects using Con-Est electrical estimating program
Interacted with vendors to quote electrical systems and equipment.
Interacted with customers to provide timely accurate electrical estimating quotes for new construction projects
Updated schedule and follow up with general contractors concerning awarding of electrical projects, and project change orders.
Coordinated with project managers and clients on awarded electrical construction projects.
Responsible forbidding new electrical projects both in the private sector, as well as public sector such as Chicago public schools, Chicago Park District, and other public sector projects.
06/16/2017-11/15/2017 MKD Electrical Elgin, IL
Electrical Estimator/Project Manager
Responsible for developing cost estimates on new electrical construction projects using Accu-Bid electrical estimating program
Interacted with vendors to quote electrical systems and equipment.
Interacted with customers to provide timely accurate electrical estimating quotes for new construction projects
Updated schedule and follow up with general contractors concerning awarding of electrical projects, and project change orders.
Coordinated with project managers and clients on awarded electrical construction projects
05/06/2015-05/02/2016 Mohawk Electric Chicago, IL
Electrical Estimator/Project manager
Responsible for developing cost estimates on new electrical construction projects using ConEst electrical estimating program
Interacted with vendors to quote electrical systems and equipment.
Interacted with general contractors to provide timely accurate electrical estimating quotes for new construction projects
Updated schedule and follow up with general contractors concerning awarding of electrical projects
Coordinated with project managers and clients on awarded electrical construction projects
2012-05/06/2015 Contract positions Chicagoland area
Utilized hand tools, power tools, and electrical tools on all projects
Proficient in reading blueprints and electrical schematics
Completed industrial, residential, and commercial electrical work
Compliant with all OSHA regulations and requirements
Responsible for pulling wire, bending conduit, and performing maintenance and set-up of industrial machinery
Comfortable working with voltages from 24v to 2160v and working with three phase motors
2011-2012 J.P. Electric Joliet, IL
Chief Electrical Estimator
Responsible for developing cost estimates on new electrical construction projects using ConEst electrical estimating program
Interacted with vendors to quote electrical systems
Interacted with general contractors to provide timely accurate electrical estimating quotes for new construction projects
Updated schedule and follow up with general contractors concerning awarding of electrical projects
Coordinated with project managers and clients on awarded electrical construction projects
1981–2010 Local 134, I.B.E.W. Chicago, IL
Electrician/Foreman/Estimator
Proficient with McCormick, Accu-bid, and other electrical estimating programs
Supervised construction crews on numerous construction projects including O’Hare International Airport, Arlington Race Track and the Sears Tower
While on contract for Aldridge Electric, was a part of numerous construction projects, including Illinois Toll way Authority I-Pass upgrade, CTA train station remodel, and pass upgrade, and CTA Skokie rail facility enlargement and improvement project
Utilized hand tools, power tools, and electrical tools on all projects
Proficient in reading blueprints and electrical schematics
Completed industrial, residential, and commercial electrical work
Compliant with all OSHA regulations and requirements
Responsible for pulling wire, bending conduit, and performing maintenance and set-up of industrial machinery
Comfortable working with voltages from 24v to 2160v and working with three phase motors
2005-2008 Maron Electric Skokie, IL
Project Manager/Estimator
Managed all aspects of multimillion dollar electrical construction projects
Estimated new electrical construction using ConEst electronic estimating program
Responsible for billing, scheduling, and tracking numerous profitable electrical construction projects
2004-2005 ComEd/Exelon Mt. Prospect, IL
Overhead Line Supervisor
Supervised overhead construction and maintenance crews
Managed multiple ongoing projects
Responsible for safety, training, and scheduling of tools and equipment
2003-2004 Saturn Electrical Services Roselle, IL
Project manager/Estimator/Field Superintendant
Managed all aspects of ongoing electrical projects
Managed several accounts with large corporate customers
Trained and educated field personnel, and schedule field personnel for ongoing new electrical construction projects
EDUCATION
1978–1980 University Of Illinois Chicago, IL.
Classes in Architecture and construction methods
I.B.E.W. Apprentice program
2004-2006 Harper College Palatine, IL
Associate Management Degree
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1978-1984 U.S. Army Reserve
CERTIFICATIONS
O.S.H.A 10 and 30 Hour Certified.