Construction Cost Estimator
Resume:
TIM THATCHER
Puyallup, WA ***72
*************@***.***
Summary
My objective is to leverage my experience while continuing to be challenged. I have 24 years of project management and cost estimating experience in the construction, insurance, and financial industries delivering cost estimates and industrial valuation consulting services. My background in Cost Estimating, Project Management, Engineering, and Valuation Consulting represents a unique combination of disciplines.
EDUCATION
US Military Academy – West Point – West Point, NY – Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,1991
Engineer Officer Basic Course – US Army – Fort Leonard Wood, MO EMPLOYMENT
Capital Construction Cost Estimator: King County Housing Authority, Tukwila, WA, 2018-2019.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed projects, change order proposals and for value engineering studies in accordance with regulatory requirements. Complete change order proposals for project manager approval. Review specifications and plans. Report findings and recommendations to project managers. Ensure preparation of internal cost estimates prior to issuance of change order proposal. Attend progress meetings to assist with project initiatives and schedules. Gather full understand of project issues and schedules to assist with timely completion of projects. Assist with green build and sustainability initiatives. Prepare reports; verify and compile the necessary information to complete the reports and submits to HUD within the appropriate deadlines; prepare records for HUD and state auditors as directed. Establish and maintain working relationships with architects, engineers, and other design service providers to encourage, create and provide effective communications with internal staff on construction projects. Assist project managers with progress meetings, financial tracking of projects, schedule preparation, management reports, contractor coordination, and on-site analysis of projects. Assist with the preparation and completion of the department's portion of planning and annual reporting documents. Research and gather requested statistics to prepare management reports; research and analyze policies and procedures for the department. Compose general correspondence. Maintain a standards library on preferred construction materials. Maintain cost estimating tools including RS Means, The Guide, and historic pricing information and assemblies. VP/Project Manager/Senior Valuation Consultant: Duff & Phelps, Seattle, WA, 2016- 2018; Suncorp Valuations, Lynnwood, WA, 2005-2016.
Project Manager for high-profile Property (buildings and land improvements) and Machinery & Equipment tangible asset valuation consulting projects for insurance, financing, corporate planning, property records, and taxation purposes. T.A. Thatcher – Page 2
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cost estimating for capital construction projects at 30 multi-family apartment properties in the Seattle / King County area.
Cost estimating / valuation of buildings, equipment, and site improvements of over 425 facilities (over 10,000 buildings) worldwide including the following occupancy types:
o Electric Generating Power Plants
o Light Rail Mass Transit System
o Hotels, Casinos, Shopping Centers, and High-Rise Office Buildings o Distribution Center Warehouses
o Oil & Gas Facilities
o Mining and Mineral Processing Mills
o Shipping Terminals and Airports
o Chemical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
o Printing Plants
o Wireless Telecommunications
o Food and Beverage Facilities
o Sports Complexes
o Hospitals and Medical Facilities
o Sawmills
o Pulp and Paper Mills
o University and Secondary School Buildings
o Churches
o Computer Data Centers
o Condominiums
SKILLS
Cost Estimating
Engineering
Scheduling
Budgeting
Excel
Project Management
Topographic Surveying
Management
Operational Planning
Risk Management
Operations Management
Team Building
Training
Process Improvement
Project Planning
Due Diligence
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Quality Control
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