Manager Construction

P a u l A . G a m b l e, P . Q . S .

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A self-motivated Professional Quantity Surveyor with over 25 years’ experience coordinating and managing preconstruction activities for large scale residential and commercial projects. Demonstrates knowledge of present and historic data in creating accurate and detailed cost estimates within time sensitive deadlines. Utilizes strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence people through negotiation and consensus building.

EMPLOYMENT H I STORY

MAZENGA BUILDING GROUP LTD. January 2020 to March 2020 Senior Quantity Surveyor

Collaborated with the pre-construction team to prepare Class D through Class A estimates of custom luxury houses for clients located throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Using Mazenga’s current trade contractors and historical cost data the estimating department established accurate building cost budgets for presentation to the clients for projects ranging in size from one to several million dollars in value. FREED DEVELOPMENTS / FIRSTCON GROUP LTD. August 2017 to October 2019 Senior Estimator

Prepared preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction of new developments project. Evaluated estimates obtained through the Cost Consultant for the proposed developments. This involved analysing cost data, performing quantity take-offs attributing unit rates and information used as a “rule of thumb” for building systems estimated costs. Supervised the tendering process and ensured assigned tasks within the estimating department were completed and delivered within timeframes. Assist the Project Manager with evaluating and analysing subcontractor proposals. Worked with the Project Manager to negotiate credits and/or extras for revised scope of work and to assist with implementing a value engineering process when necessary. Supervised the trade negotiating and award process with the Project Manager and Project Development Manager.

Projects included: 346 Davenport, Galleria Mall Renovation, Art Shoppe, 150 Redpath INDIGO BOOKS AND MUSIC INC December 2016 to March 2017 Senior Estimator

Created and maintained building cost data to accurately forecast the costs associated with the retailors’ future and re-branded store locations throughout Canada. Performed a constructability analysis through the identification of design and constructability issues. Provided input to the project execution and overall procurement and contract strategies. Organized and managed the tendering process to third party vendors. Collaborated with retail operations to initiate a task plan during phased work to ensure a safe and operational store during the renovation process. Served as liaison with subcontractors, suppliers, and the design team.

Projects: Pinecrest Mall, 280 Bay Bloor, Store 703 – Olde Oakville, Langley, Kelowna, Orleans, Kitchener Paul Gamble CV

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MINTO COMMUNITIES INC December 2015 to December 2016 Senior Estimator

Performed extensive quantity take-offs using digital software to create a bill of materials factoring-in material, labour and overhead costs to produce a detailed estimate of the forecast costs for high-rise residential projects. These costs were provided to analysis the rate of return for prospective investors to the developments. Prepared the trade contractors scope of work to be issued for tender. Analysed trade bids for completeness as they related to the bid documents. Attended the contract negotiating meetings for potential contract awards. Reviewed the trade contracts prior to issuance taking into consideration the tender documents, scope of work, additions and deletions as required. Projects: Minto Westside, 94 Cumberland, 40 Wellesley Ave. E., 20 Widmer, The Saint Thomas SKYGRID CONSTRUCTION INC January 2015 to June 2015 Senior Estimator

As Senior Cost Estimator for this general contractor, the project duties required producing detailed divisional construction budgets for point tower residential projects for developers located throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Performed quantity take-offs of materials using on-screen take-off software and assigned unit rates for each based on historical data. With the assistance of the Project Manager assisted with direct an indirect costing and scheduling for the General Conditions and Requirements before reviewing with the supervisors of the pre-construction department.

Projects: 2 Laird Ave., The Hunt Club, Unionville Gardens, The Links PH1, 1346 Kingston Road, Helendale Towns, 32 Davenport, Trinity Residence

DANIELS CORPORATION INC April 2010 to November 2014 Senior Estimator

Provided pre-construction services for the multi-phased redevelopment of Regent Park. Issued scope of works for divisions of work to be tendered, updated tender forms with required unit rates required. Performed concise and detailed material take-offs including supply, install and overhead costing for various divisions of work for reconciliation with trade contractors. Presented construction budget costs to the joint venture development partners. Organized and managed the tendering process for trade contractors. Assessed qualified tenders and submitted recommendations to senior management. Reviewed all trade contracts prior to distribution.

Projects: Regent Park: Block 24, Block 25, Block 30; Queens Quay, Erin Mills Parcels A and B TURNER TOWNSEND INC 2008 to 2010

Cost Consultant

Contributed as a team member in a fast-paced collaborative environment to create elemental and divisional budgets for institutional projects ranging from penitentiaries, schools and medical facilities. Responsibilities included computation of quantities, elemental costing for divisions of work, and participation in client meetings and costing presentations.

Manage other assistant estimating consultants, including completing performance evaluations. ICI CONSTRUCTION INC 2007 to 2008

Project Coordinator / Estimator

Prepared store fit-out costing and on-site supervision of trades for store rehabilitation of the Prada store located in Yorkville and Le Pain Quotidien bakeries at various locations throughout Toronto. Scheduling parameters included maintaining an operational store during regular business hours while always maintaining life safety systems.

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FRAM BUILDING GROUP 2006 to 2007

Senior Estimator

Provided estimating services and tendering supervision of the pre-construction services for the infill of an institutional financial building. This included the creation of a sixteen divisional anchor budget based on tender documents provided. Simultaneously tendering the divisions of work to obtain the guaranteed lump-sum cost to build. Orchestrated value engineering on the exterior envelope and glazed canopy system to save the overall costs of approximately $ 250,000.00 dollars. CAMROST-FELCORP CORPORATION INC / CAMCORP CONSTRUCTION 2001 to 2006 Senior Estimator

Residential condominium developer specializing in high-density developments, including conversions of existing commercial buildings to residential. Responsibilities included the production of detailed cost estimates of divisions of work and contract scopes of work for trades. Tendered divisions of work, reviewed trade bids tenders, participated in the award of contracts to trades and finalized the contracts. Also, reviewed extra costs incurred to contracts by trades. Projects: “Kings Court”, “Park Lawn Developments”, “Camelot on the Ravine”, and “One Glen Park”. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL

Construction Engineering Management Technologist Diploma Fanshawe College, London, Ontario

May 1989

Professional Quantity Surveyor, P.Q.S.

Member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors 1999 - Present

I NTERESTS

Golfing, curling, and sailing.

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