Estimator / Project Management

Michael Wilson

Estimating Manager, Senior Estimator & Project Manager Torrance Ca 916-***-**** **********@*****.***

Over 45 years of construction experience within the Commercial, Industrial, Medical and Residential Fields. Estimating, Project Managing, Supervising and working as a tradesman in a variety of fields such as concrete, framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Drywall and Finishes.

During this period of education, I have learned what is required to help ensure success. “First understand the intent and the design, estimate all of the tasks thoroughly and accurately, solicit appropriate contractors, scrutinize their proposals, select carefully- the best realistic contractor(s), produce the documents, prepare an accurate detailed schedule and manage the project from buyout though redlines.”

Key is every project is a lesson and has a cost of which adds to one’s experience and helps to ensure future success. Best methods of success are to share your learned lessons with others as they share theirs, which is sound “Teamwork at its best”

In addition, I have many years of experience estimating and managing electrical projects in the design build industry, wet and dry utilities, control entry, security and surveillance systems, gear, distribution, lighting fixtures and their controls, device and equipment power, line voltage systems, along with generator and photovoltaic power generation. Designed composite plans for wet & dry utilities, sewer, water, gas, phone, cable

EXPERIENCE HISTORY

DESTINATION ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Culver City, CA

(May 2020 – Sept 2020)

Director of Estimating / Senior Estimator / PM

I was hired to manage their awarded Utility Projects with SCE and Public Works. Just after starting with the company “COVID 19” progressed and all projects that were to start had been placed on hold. After 3 months it was clear that the projects may never start.

EMPIRE CONSTRUCTION

Los Angeles, CA

(November 2016 – May 2020)

Chief Estimator

Produced Means and Methods along with SOP’s for estimating projects from small remodels to large ground up buildings with onsite and offsite civil work, wet and dry utilities, landscape corridors and multiple Restaurants and Fitness Centers.

Researched and set up online bid solicitating programs such as Bid-Mail, One-Team.

Procured new subs to provide accurate and timely values to meet bid deadlines.

Produced clear and simple scopes for projects to help ensure accurate quotes.

Selected subs to solicit and followed through to obtain quotes that matched the scope.

Attend staff & office meetings to provide input on our success and setbacks with suggestions for improving.

Interviewed and selected professionals to develop an estimating office that was successful in being awarded over $50 MM within in a 4-year period.

PR CONSTRUCTION

Los Angeles, CA

(March 2016 - October 2016)

Chief Estimator

Produce procedures and templates to ensure all bidding occurs with a centralized system.

Assist in organizing all contacts into proper groups for bidding sectors.

Implement an online bid request program (BidMail) to coincide with our new estimating procedures.

Worked on obtaining prior and current bid values vs. company history values into an excel based line item type pricing bidding doc.

Assist in producing a quick and simple procedures for take offs with summaries uploaded into excel to work with the new estimate forms.

Helped to design a simple but accurate estimating schedule with updates as needed to ensure clarity.

Attend staff & office meetings to provide input on our success and setbacks.

THE ARYA GROUP

Malibu, Santa Cruz, Carmel, & Los Angeles, CA

(September 2014 – February 2016

Estimator / Project Manager / Contract Administrator

Review all in house plans, developed bid documents, specifications, scopes and sent out for quotes.

Obtain on site pictures and accurate notes for documentation to ensure accurate ROM and Hard Bids.

Produced accurate quantitative take offs and applied estimated values for budgeting purposes.

Attended the onsite sub bid walks and provide clear assistance to obtain accurate quotes.

Spread values with all exclusions & inclusions to obtain a clear understanding.

Upon clarity produced and provided a recommendation with back up for each trade.

Produced a contract with full scope, SOV / PR with project schedule and sent out for signature.

Review returned contract for errors and omissions and submit for in house final approval.

Prepared a scope and subcontractor information for the field.

Pushed for submittals and or shop drawings, log and sent out for approvals.

Attended field meetings to review progress and ensure schedules or being maintained.

Upon completion of any subcontractor’s work obtain close out documents.

CUSTOM ELECTRICAL

Sacramento, San Jose, San Francisco CA

(January 1998 - August 2014)

Estimator / Project Manager

Attended the pre-bid job walk to evaluate means & methods.

Reviewed specifications, addendums and requirements to ensure proper understanding of our tasks.

Produced a comprehensive take offs including but not limited to; JT, feeders, gear, home / branch runs, devices, fixtures, controls, data, FA and security along with methods while submitting pre-bid RFI’s.

Produced and submitted for pricing with specifications, fixtures, gear, systems.

Reviewed line items on extensions of the estimate and cross check for current material pricing, adjust as needed to ensure the tasks are covered and the bid is accurate and logical

Review for any Addendums, produce and submit proposals with clear and simple understandings.

Follow up with Clients to help understand where the numbers came in and adjust future quotes.

Upon being awarded a contract, review the documents in-depth for accuracy.

Produced PO’s and subcontracts for awarded quotes as necessary to obtain proper submittals

Provide Schedule of Values, Budgets, RFI’s, Submittals and Shop-Drawings and submit.

Meet with our Project Foreman or Superintendent to discuss the project in depth and to provide documents, material lists, labor allotments, Subcontracts, and back up information.

Assist in developing a schedule with time frame milestones.

Review work in field to ensure quality and best methods are utilized.

Attend project meetings as needed to ensure clear and accurate communications occur

Discover and resolve potential issues and ensure milestones are met.

Communicate with builders on a regular basis and practice best cost saving methods

Review job site dailies and ensure proper communication tracking occurs

Ensure all billings and change orders have been properly processed and ready for submission.

Upon completion of the project, ensure all close out documents are completed and submitted

ROBERT MAYER CORP.

(January 1996 – December 1998)

Field Project Manager

Assist in producing accurate fast based project schedule and provide copies with weekly updates to all.

Manage sub-contractors to ensure quality is met while keeping strict adherence to the project specifications.

Coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure schedules are met and job is within budget.

Go over milestones regularly to foresee possible issues or deliveries that may delay the project.

Review sub payment requests for accuracy and ensure all release documents are obtained.

Provide technical advice and resolve problems as required.

Supervise the successful completion of the preparation for the upcoming Resort.

CRESLEIGH HOMES CORPORATION

(January 1986 - January 1996)

General Superintendent/Estimator/PM

Obtained pricing from appropriate Grading & Joint Utility contractors

Produced grading and utility schedules, obtained input from subs, adjusted if required and submitted for approval

Provided information on production schedules with daily documents to the appropriate manager

Ensured all inspections, fees, redlines and approvals were obtained for project close out

Participated in the approval process and due-diligence with planning through the project approval

Participated in the design review and approval of each of the buildings and unit’s plans

Assisted in the production of clear scopes for subcontractors and in-house construction

Assisted in obtaining proposals from at least two preferably three different subcontractors and or suppliers

Reviewed all qualified proposals in depth for deficiencies and/or omissions.

Followed up on the reference checks from past clients of subcontractors & suppliers

Ensured that all RFI’s were resolved and that all materials and finishes submitted were approvable and final.

Worked with corporate for milestone dates and produced a working model schedule.

Met with the awarded subs and suppliers for a pre-con meeting for clarity on Companies Procedures and Policy.

Reviewed on-going work for success and for issues and pushed to meet schedule milestones.

Assisted in the resolves of conflicts and or issues quickly to ensure the task(s) were kept on schedule.

Reviewed as needed homes and or buildings in rough through completion to ensure all work was completed correctly.

Met weekly with subcontractors to discuss safety enforcement, upcoming milestones, and potential conflicts.

Reviewed any and all requested RFI’s and or requested Change Orders to help prevent delays, conflicts and to ensure fair values were requested and who should be back charged.

Inspected for all work in their different stages through completion inclusive of detailed punch list and push for final approvals.

TRADESMEN MULTIPLE FIELDS

(April 1975 - December 1985)

This period of time was spent working in the many different types of construction trades.

Starting as a labor digging trenches, formed and placed concrete, wood and metal stud framing, plumbing, electrical work, drywall, finish carpentry, painting, tiling and trim work.

Project List and References are available upon request.

Years of Experience:

45+

Education:

Construction Management

University of California, Davis

Los Angeles (2005)

Software Proficiencies:

Microsoft Office Suite

Project, Outlook, Xcel, Bluebeam, Accubid, Bid Manger, BidMail, First Team, Building Connected, Conest, Templates, Estimating & Tracking Forms

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