Senior Estimator
Resume:
BENEDETTO (BEN) V. PAVONE
adx3m6@r.postjobfree.com
D&B Construction- Senior Estimator -King of Prussia/Reading PA
August 2022- Present
Senior Estimator
Estimating commercial construction projects, from concept to 100% for Construction plans. Projects range from $6,000,000.00 - $40,000,000.00.
Directly reporting to the Vice President of Construction for budgeting of projects existing or projected.
Reporting to the Vice President of Pre Construction on various multifamily housing projects from new ground up construction and rehabilitation for reuse.
Create estimates for multifamily new construction.
Review plans to determine if there is cost savings in other means, methods or materials (Value Engineering).
Create all bidding documents.
Coordinate resources to establish a team for estimates
Mentor estimators on the bidding and estimating of projects.
Establish a scope of work with each trade per project.
Place projects out to bid and vet sub-contractors.
Use various sources to locate perspective sub-contractors in all trades nationally.
Review all bids, make selection of preferred contractor according to most responsible bidder, their understanding of the scope and following company standards.
Create historical data future use in estimating process.
Consult with Architects and Engineers to find cost savings in design phase using historical data.
Set Schedule of Values, Job Schedule and review with Project managers and site superintendents.
Coordinate buy out process.
Assist Vice President of Pre construction on establishing new opportunities.
Valiant GROUP, Philadelphia PA
Project Manager/
January 2022- August 2022
Project Manager
Manage large and small commercial projects as GC’s Project Manager to maintain the integrity of design, budgets, and schedules from conception to certificate of occupancy. This includes Commercial office space, Hospital custom fit outs, Commercial Kitchen Spaces and High Rises. VA Hospitals Projects range in size from $300,000.00 - $25,000,000.00
Responsibilities include but are not limited to cost estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, construction administration, scheduling, project meetings, and project close-outs.
Track all progress on jobs through AutoDesk online software program.
Inspect sub-contractors work to insure work was done according to Scope of work and design documents. Insure change order work is justified and completed.
Manage RFI and Submittal process from pre-construction to close out.
Coordinate and schedule walk troughs with VA’s Engineers
Review and submit all Payment Application.
Track and collect certified payrolls from all sub-contractors.
Direct Superintendents of daily activities and schedule all site visits with sub-contractors
Making sure that all Hospital projects meet clean air and clean environment standard. Creating negative air containment areas.
Create bid packages and solicit contractors to fill all trades on ground up and renovation projects.
De-scope bids/proposal with contractor to make sure all work is being performed according to design and intent.
Advise with Company Executives on contractor selection.
Schedule and coordinate contractors and press on deadlines.
Value Engineering on all trades with Contractors, Architects, Engineers and Owners.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BFW GROUP LLC, Philadelphia PA
Director of Cost Estimating/Senior Project Manager
(April 2021 – January 2022)
Assemble detailed cost estimates using historical data for projects ranging from $50,000-$100,000,000 for new construction, rehabs or adaptive reuse.
Estimates are produced from Concept, Design Development, Schematic Design, Permit Set through Construction Drawings.
Assisting Developers, Owners, PMs, CMs and General Contractors with de-scoping of projects to find best qualified subs to execute their trades.
Review plans to determine if there are cost savings in other means, methods or materials (Value Engineering).
Establish scope of work with each trade per project.
Place projects out to bid and vet all contractors and sub-contractors.
Use various sources to locate perspective contractors and sub-contractors in all trades local and nationally.
Create and store historical data according to geographical location for future use in estimating process.
Assist with the buyout process utilizing detailed spread sheets to quantify subs numbers and negotiate pricing.
Assist BFW Development Consulting Staff to create project narratives and proformas for affordable housing, economic development, and mixed-use projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KCG Construction- Chief Estimator/Owners Representative
September 2019- April 2021
Chief Estimator
Estimating commercial construction projects, from concept to 100% for Construction plans. Projects range from $6,000,000.00 - $65,000,000.00.
Directly reporting to the President of Construction for budgeting of all projects existing or projected.
Reporting to the Vice President of Pre Construction on various multifamily housing projects from new ground up construction and rehabilitation for reuse.
Create estimates for multifamily new construction.
Review plans to determine if there is cost savings in other means, methods or materials (Value Engineering).
Create all bidding documents.
Establish a scope of work with each trade per project.
Place projects out to bid and vet sub-contractors.
Use various sources to locate perspective sub-contractors in all trades nationally.
Review all bids, make selection of preferred contractor according to most responsible bidder, their understanding of the scope and following company standards.
Source sub-contractors in new territories.
Create historical data according to geographical location for future use in estimating process.
Consult with Architects and Engineers to find cost savings in design phase using historical data.
Set Schedule of Values, Job Schedule and review with Project managers and site superintendents.
Set job budgets and coordinate buy out process.
Help with Development branch of the company to write project narrative for Tax credit application.
Track all progress on jobs through Procore online software program.
Owner Representative
Review all documents, contracts, plans, payment applications and change orders to make sure job is operating efficiently.
Create contracts for Owner.
Review all change orders to make sure they are not already in scope of work and or insure they are needed and priced accordingly.
Set Schedule of Values, Job Schedule and review with Project managers and site superintendents. Report all progress to President of Construction.
Review all bids and make selection of preferred contractor according to most responsible bidder and understanding scope and company standards
BFW GROUP LLC, Philadelphia PA
Project Manager/ Director of Business Development
December 2017- September 2019
Project Manager
Manage large and small commercial projects as owner’s representative to maintain the integrity of design, budgets, and schedules from conception to certificate of occupancy. This includes Commercial office space, Hospital custom fit outs, Commercial Kitchen Spaces and High Rises. Projects range in size from $300,000.00 - $275,000,000.00.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to design/development, cost estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, construction administration, scheduling, project meetings, and project close-outs.
Track all progress on jobs through Procore online software program.
Inspect contractors work from swing scaffolding for the City of Philadelphia to insure work was done according to Scope of work and design documents. Insure change order work was justified and completed.
Review all Payment application for The School District of Philadelphia GESA energy savings program. Format all minutes and document progress for three different High Schools.
Making sure that all Hospital projects meet clean air and clean environment standard. Creating negative air containment areas.
Create bid packages and solicit contractors to fill all trades on ground up multimillion dollar projects.
De-scope bids/proposal with contractor to make sure all work is being performed according to design and intent.
Advise owner/developer on contractor selection.
Schedule and coordinate contractors and press on deadlines.
Expedite permits for owner/ developers at Philadelphia L&I department
Value Engineering on all trades with Contractors, Architects, Engineers and Owners.
Provide detailed cost estimates for Owners/ Developers from renderings to 90% complete drawings. Using accumulated data and also RS means online updated wage rates and material costs.
Director of Business Development
Attend functions, job meeting and pre bid meetings to meet potential new clients.
Oversee marketing, marketing material and social media presents.
Follow up with existing clients about new job opportunities.
Analyze potential sponsorship opportunities as it relates to industry.
Provide leadership and direction to staff members about potential opportunities.
U.S. Pro Coating & Building Restoration Inc, Vice President
May 2005 – November 2017
Management
Schedule all jobs including coordinate with client(s) and management on properties.
Attended all Job meetings, bid meeting and Pre-bid meetings.
Overseeing all marketing and providing and producing marketing materials.
Provide detailed estimates in word documents explaining the scope of work as well as cost and duration of project(s).
Figuring out safest and most economical way of getting project completed.
Creating detailed excel spread sheets for job estimating. Create Bid Proposals to be sent to prospective clients with detailed Scope of Work with Pictures taken during original inspection.
Manage all Insurance companies and policies required in business from workers’ comp, General liability and auto
Upon receipt of signed Bid Proposal – work with and manage all details to complete the Scope of Work, including but not limited to: vendors for equipment, tools needed and all handle all acquisition of specifications required for completion of work.
Making sure that all Hospital projects meet clean air and clean environment standard. Creating negative air containment areas.
Duties also included meeting with all client management staff and coordinating a safe, clean and meeting all scheduled project thresholds. These projects included Hospital space custom fit outs, Office space fit outs, Commercial Kitchen space, Storage facilities, Apartment complexes and many other properties.
Schedule all men – working with US Pro staff and any possible sub-contractors.
Manage Banking, payroll, Account receivable and payable.
Estimator
Promoted into office position as Estimator in 2010. Position included office work and payroll at this time. See all duties listed as Vice President.
Superintendent
Promoted to Superintendent from Foreman in 2007.
Manage all working crews – hours, scheduling etc.
Manage all client relationships regarding progress updates. Report back to Owner and handle all the workers employed at time including scheduling, hours etc.
Set daily goals for foreman on various job sites.
Explain specific details on scope of work, blue prints and designs to foreman(s).
Continue certain Foreman and Mechanic duties as needed.
Skills
PC & Mac, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Procore, Expediter License City of Philadelphia, RS Means Online, Plan Swift, Earthworks, OSHA 30 Certified
Fluent in Italian – Spoken
EDUCATION:
Business Management Villanova University, Villanova
OSHA 30 Certified
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