JAMES S. FINNERTY

+1-585-***-**** ● ade5xb@r.postjobfree.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-s-jim-finnerty-ba411542/

Re: Construction Estimating & Budgeting Opportunities

Dear Hiring Authority:

A career spanning more than two decades has exposed me to a broad range of commercial, institutional, and public works projects, both domestically and internationally. Currently, I lead cost estimating and value engineering departments, nationwide, for a state-owned company providing drinking water and waste water treatment services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Other recent experiences include chief estimator roles for engineering and construction firms serving the power transmission and distribution market. The knowledge and expertise developed in these roles positions me to support your firm’s ongoing success.

Some career highlights that you may find relevant to your needs include:

Creating and launching new estimating departments across 13 regions of Saudi Arabia for that country’s National Water Company. I was recruited to source and implement a software platforms and train personnel to enhance accuracy and efficiency, which will lead to improved profitability. Working out of the headquarters office in Riyadh, I supervise estimators and value engineers in those 13 regional offices.

Developing and responding to EPC and EPCM requests. While working for engineering firms, I have created bid documents, while in other positions working directly for construction firms, I have assembled bid packages in response to such requests.

Creating Class 5 to Class 1 budgets and estimates for an array of brownfield and greenfield projects in major metropolitan areas to meet environmental compliance and public utility standards.

Preparing bid packages for projects valued up to $500M and involving both enclosed substation construction and transmission line installation for electrical utilities.

Estimating and bidding on projects that have included schools, hospitals, highways, and military facilities.

Throughout my career, I have been successful in developing working relationships with project superintendents and project owners that lead to accurate cost estimates and schedules. I have consistently been successful in delivering projects on time and under budget.

In addition to my current experience in the Middle East, early in my career I worked on projects in the Asian market for General Railway Signal. Over the past 20 years, I have worked on domestic projects in Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest. As such, I am versatile and flexible about relocating to meet the needs of a given project.

The attached resume provides an overview of my career, and I would be pleased to discuss with you the contributions I can make to your success. Please contact me to arrange a convenient time for such a conversation. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

James S. Finnerty

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JAMES S. FINNERTY

585-***-**** ● ade5xb@r.postjobfree.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-s-jim-finnerty-ba411542/

DIRECTOR OF COST ESTIMATING CHIEF ESTIMATOR

Willing to Relocate ● International Experience

Overhead & Underground Power Transmission High-Voltage Lines Brownfield & Greenfield Substations

Water Transmission & Distribution Systems Waste Water Treatment Plants

Value Engineering Civil Engineering Freeways, Expressways, Roads & Culverts Light Rail & Depots

Urban Development Hospitals Long-Term Care Facilities

Engineering professional with more than two decades of experience in heavy civil engineering and building projects, including state-of-the-art structural, mechanical, medical, and general electrical systems.

Twenty-plus years of experience estimating and managing multi-million-dollar construction projects for high-profile general contractors, engineering firms, and utility companies.

Experience in all phases of commercial, institutional, industrial, and government / military facilities development from initial bidding through final acceptance.

Function as organizational liaison with architects, engineers, school system and government professionals to develop budgets and recommend value engineering that delivers optimal combination of price, quality and delivery.

Proficient in Timberline-Sage, B2W, AutoCAD 12/13, Intergraph, Primavera, Quest, MS Project, and MS Office.

International experience includes Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines.

CORE COMPETENCIES

·Full-Scope Estimating / Proposal / RFP Development

·Front-End Engineering & Design; Pre-Construction Services

·Full-Scope Administrative & Fiscal Accountability

·Critical Path / Master Scheduling / Milestone Compliance

·Government / Military / FED / DoD Contracting

·OSHA, EPA, ISO, Legal Compliance Monitoring

·EPC / EPCM Contract Preparation and Negotiation

·Buy-Out Process / Value Engineering / Scopes / Takeoffs

·Subcontractor Solicitation & Oversight / Plan Reviews

·Human Asset Allocation / Supply Chain Control

·Global Procurement / Vendor Relations

·Coastal Management & Wetlands Compliance

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Rochester, NY, USA

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (1990-1992)

Within eight credit hours of completing degree requirements

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT ALFRED; Alfred, NY, USA

Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology (1989)

·Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1990-Present

·Member, American Association of Cost Engineering (AACE), 2015-Present

·Previously held Contractors Badge / RAPIDGate Pass for access to all US government and military installations

·Previously held Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

·Completed US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Course, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA (2009)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL WATER COMPANY (NWC) – KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Director of Cost Estimation Department Director of Value Engineering Department (Feb. 2020-Present)

Recruited to lead these two departments as part of “NWC Vision 2030” initiative to modernize water transmission, distribution, and treatment for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Manage estimating and value engineering activities for 13 regional offices covering the entire country.

Pioneered Cost Estimating Department, choosing and implementing software platforms for 13 regional offices and headquarters office in Riyadh; recruiting and training staff for all regional offices and headquarters; and establishing procedures that improved operating efficiency and accuracy of estimating process.

Supervise estimators and engineers at 13 locations developing cost estimates for water extraction, production, purification, and distribution plants and systems, plus waste water treatment facilities.

Participate in research and development, technology transfer, and employee development to advance company mission.

JAMES S. FINNERTY

Resume – Page Two

585-***-**** ● ade5xb@r.postjobfree.com ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-s-jim-finnerty-ba411542/

Chief Estimator - IRONWOOD HEAVY HIGHWAY, LLC – Rochester, NY, USA 2019-2020

Developed cost estimates for “below grade” heavy civil engineering projects in support of power transmission and distribution industry. Projects included environmental engineering, site preparation, deep caissons, duct banks, and conduits.

Estimated and created budgets for wind power plants, including site work and electrical construction.

Played a key role in estimating and bidding process for large-scale site development and water works projects.

Senior Estimator - ELECNOR HAWKEY - Hauppauge, NY, USA 2018-2019

Prepared competitive bids and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) proposals for power transmission and distribution projects, including SPV Power Plants.

Created estimates and budgets for site and electrical work on wind power plants.

Developed estimates for brownfield and greenfield substations, transmission and distribution lines, both new and conversion / reinforcement, including both overhead and underground duct bank systems.

Wrote EPC proposals for Green Energy projects involving fuel cell and wind farm technologies.

Senior Estimator - Project Management Development Group - DUKE ENERGY - Cincinnati, OH, USA 2015-2018

(Contract Assignment)

Served as Lead Estimator for all transmission and distribution power projects. Completed Class 5 to Class 2 estimates utilizing Basis of Estimate to define scope of initial projects from Planning & Development Group.

Developed estimates for SPV Power Plants up to 200MW capacity; supported numerous SPV Power Plants (see Addendum).

Consulted with Engineering and Project Management teams to follow projects from concept through to IFC drawings.

Pioneered implementation of Timberline/Sage estimating software and trained estimating staff.

Senior Estimator - Power Transmission & Distribution 2013-2015

MOCA SYSTEMS - Niceville, FL, USA ● EXELON / PEPCO Utilities - Washington, DC, USA

Controls Group (Contract Assignment)

Developed estimates for Greenfield and Brownfield projects in downtown Washington, DC and surrounding areas.

Bid on projects that included 340kV overhead transmission line, 69kV underground transmission line, and $500M 345kV enclosed substation on waterfront in downtown DC.

Created estimates for alternative energy SPV Power Plant projects.

Estimating Engineer – Power Transmission & Distribution - SNC-LAVALIN, INC. - Rochester, NY, USA 2009-2013

Electric Capital Delivery - Iberdrola USA Projects (EPC Contract)

·Prepared comprehensive proposals and cost estimates for high-voltage transmission lines and substations in support of a $110M+ power station and distribution network for the greater Rochester, NY region.

·Developed risk assessments and contingency budgets to support the risk evaluation process and discussions.

·Championed organization's transition to Timberline software application to streamline estimating process.

Chief Estimator - SUN BAY CONTRACTING - Virginia Beach, VA, USA 2002-2009

·Managed all estimating, bidding and proposals for a multi-million-dollar general contractor.

·Utilized Timberline software to generate comprehensive packages for projects involving schools, government installations, office complexes, medical facilities, retail, apartment complex site work, and shipyard applications.

·Developed estimates, presented proposals, negotiated acceptance, and handled full-scope project management for roadways, culverts, by-passes, bridges, etc. Bid on numerous U.S. Federal contracts for this 8A Minority Contractor.

Senior Estimator - CHRISTA CONSTRUCTION - Rochester, NY, USA 1998-2002

·Directed bidding and project life cycles for commercial contracts, securing $25M in successful bids over a two-year period.

·Coordinated initial site walks after Requests for Proposal (RFP) and determined awards of subcontractor bids.

·Wrote contracts; processed change orders; consulted on Job Order Contracting procedures; compiled detailed scope documentation; handled take-offs from 50% design drawings; and monitored daily cost reports to audit expenses.

Installation / Application Engineer - GENERAL RAILWAY SIGNAL - Rochester, NY, USA 1992-1998

·Designed, procured, and installed railroad, subway, and depot switching and control systems for international customers.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

·Attend variety of professional development seminars and training programs covering diverse topics:

Government Contracting Process / Team Leadership & Motivation / Bidding & Estimating

Improving Negotiation & Executive Correspondence Skills / Regulatory Compliance / Advanced Mathematics for Engineers

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