AZIZ Y YACOB

Current Address:

***** **** *****

Wood bridge VA 22193

Mobile # 703-***-****

Email: adx7th@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

B.S., Civil Engineering, Major in Construction Management. Haile Selassie 1st. University Addis Ababa Ethiopia & Virginia Tech. Member of SCEA (Society of Cost Estimating & Analysis). LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient in ten Languages: Arabic, Kiswahili, Amharic, and Italian, Hindi, Urdu, Guajarati, Oromo and more. COMPUTER SKILLS

Platforms: Windows 95/98/2010/XP, Mac OS 9.2/10, Windows XP to Windows 7,10, R.S.Means, Software: Microsoft Office 2000/XP, Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD, MS Project, MS VISIO, Kronos, Coral Quattro, ROCS, ROCK WELL, PRIMAVERA, SAP, Success 4, MC2 or McAssey, Gold, TRACES, (Timberline, Sage 300 construction management software where I did takeoff, cost estimating, project management, document management,) PC Cost, Peoples soft online takeoff, Tradesman Master’s software, Blue Beam, Monte Carlo, Oracle Crystal Ball and more.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work with US State department. April 2021 to Present. Senior cost Estimator.

Primary responsibilities.

• Conceptual cost estimate for tenant layout, GSA and AML.

• Prepare budgetary cost estimates for all embassies expansions and workforce expansion.

• Review cost estimates from third parties.

• Prepare cost estimates from Design built.

• Performed wide variety of Cost Analysis and estimation for Government and Commercial Clients.

• Performed Vast conceptual estimates on (Demolition of Existing & future sites)

• Estimating Experience in Commercial Paint

June 2017 to 03/01/2021

Work with WMATA (Washington Metro) as a Free Lance Consultant. Senior Cost Consultant overseeing 78 Metro stations Conceptual Cost Estimate Primary responsibilities.

• Explored documentation to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements

• Selected, measure and track important metrics

• Visited sites, warehouses, Metro Stations, and other venues necessary to do the estimate

• Performed complex analysis of collected data and metrics

• Prepared relevant and reliable forecasts

• Conducted complex risk analysis activities

• Did underground Utilities estimates involve Underground cables, piping’s, Tunnel work.

• Created and presented reports to upper management

• Analyzed and evaluated offers

• Built and maintain long-term relationships with the key vendors.

• Created Conceptual Estimates / Design Built Estimates.

• Performed wide variety of Cost Analysis and estimation for Government and Commercial Clients.

• Performed Vast conceptual estimates on (Demolition of Existing & future sites)

• Experienced using Procore software in various stages of constructions Projects. Worth US$ 750,000,000.00

June 2016 to June 2017

Work for FEMA as a senior cost consultant.

PM/Senior Cost Consultant.

I oversaw the costs of the contractors and sub-contractors who were bidding to reconstruct Applicant’s properties which were damaged by hurricane and flood. This included roads, bridges, marine sites where lots of dredging was involved. I did independent cost estimate for all claims which come for my approval. Primary responsibilities.

• Duties included ground-up structures, design-build/development, renovations, Demolition, and new construction military facilities, barracks, K-12 schools, university facilities, dormitories, sports facilities, high rises, big box retail, hospitals, and hotels.

• Gathered specifications and Blueprint to create a conceptual Cost Estimates.

• Performed Data Collection and analysis for different projects to create an accurate Estimate. Worth US$ 150,000,000.00

January 2016 to September 2017.

MacDill Air force Base in Florida.

PM/Senior Cost Estimator

Free-lance consultant working on renovation of runway, hangers, armament bunkers, living quarters and infrastructure/new construction work for MacDill Air force base.

Primary responsibility

• Prepare detailed accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, construction facilities, etc. estimates.

• Did Heavy Underground Utilities work include underground Electrical and cabling work.

• Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits

• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work and accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value

• Prepare project and managed bid status reports and ensure compliance with all specifications and contract Statements of Work and Bid Invitations.

• Present cost estimates to meet customer proposals, providing consideration for general and special conditions.

• Prepare scope specifications and requirements, prepare and inputs project schedules, perform quantity take-offs,

• Prepare cost summary sheets, and input quantities into estimating software

• Maintain an accurate, current database cost codes of accounts for historical data Review Company jobs and compare on a timely basis to as-sold estimates to confirm accuracy of estimate.

• Utilize the appropriate company and industry historical data for pricing estimates.

• Performed Vast conceptual estimates on (Demolition of Existing & future sites) Worth USA$ 25,000,000

Booz Allen & Hamilton May 2015- December 2015

PM/Senior Cost Estimator in Lorton Virginia

Primary responsibilities were to perform cost estimates for projects and program involving the construction and dismantlement of facilities and weapon basing infrastructure; facility/base conversion from military to civil use; excavation, tunneling; force protection measures; transportation system and refurbishment broad general services ranging from Architecture, Structural, HVAC, Electrical to facility design & operations. Responsibilities:

• Developed and managed small to large dollar project budgets and schedules.

• Assisted with bidding, scope reviews, and contractor awards. All earth works.

• Supported day-to-day activities in the field. Tracks contracts, submittals and change order.

• Performed quality control inspections and punch lists during construction.

• Communicated effectively with clients, contractors and site personnel.

• Responsible for commercial/light industrial painting projects and estimating as well.

• Ensured all projects are completed within the project schedule and approved budget.

• Assigned to a significant long-term project and serve in "team leader” role, reporting to a project director or Manager.

• Coordinated activities of team, accomplishes assigned objectives and develops schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Worth (US$ 93,000,000)

A.M.K. Advance Solution P.L.C Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) January 2010 – May 2016 Senior Consultant/PM on behalf of IMF & World Bank in Ethiopia

• Initiated & managed a government site with relation to logistics, civil/site works, developed independent cost estimates; for 300 KM Ethio- Djibouti Railroad project. Facility/base to civil use; excavation, tunneling; force protection measures; transportation system did quantities take offs to support international bids from IMF, World Bank, EEC. Processed leadership for the pricing of goods and services to external customers; coordinated the costing and the quotations process; and prepared pricing comparisons between existing goods and services. Calculated benchmarks for all prices.

• Ensured company growth and profitability by preparing accurate estimates. Prepared reports as requested by the FD and defined and monitored key drivers and KPI's for a high-level measurement of how well an organization was doing in achieving critical success factors). Assisted in the bidding process for new businesses; suggested practical solutions how to further improve the "Economic Value Added" generated by the business unit; regularly traveled to visit the branches which were located in Kenya, Tanzania, & Uganda. Determined the quantity of materials and labor the firm needed.

• Completed quantity survey or “takeoff,” which involved completing standard estimating forms, filling in dimensions, numbers of units, and other information.

• The project consisted of 300KM of asphalt road, 300KM of railway lines, 60 long and short bridges.

• Prepared cost estimate for Wind Turbines in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda for generating Electric power to the railroad. Electrical lines running for more than 1000 KM.

Worth (US$ 550,000,000)

DynCorp International October 2007 – November 2008 Senior Cost Estimator in Afghanistan

• Prepared cost estimate for military camps in Afghanistan, Iraq, Algeria, and Sudan on the design/build process basis. (The costs of each camp varied from $ 25 million to $ 250 million) Developed independent cost estimates; facility/base conversion from military to civil use; excavation, tunneling; force protection measures; transportation system quantities take offs to support Corps of Engineers change orders, project acceleration, logistics and time extensions. Initiated & managed a government site with relation to civil/site works, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. Prepared cost estimates in CSI format all 42 divisions under the Excel program and UNIFORMAT 12 DIVISION + SITE WORK. Reviewed preliminary drawings and specifications; gathered information on access to the site and the availability of electricity, water, HVAC and other services, as well as on surface topography and drainage.

• Determined the quantity of materials and labor the firm needed. Completed quantity survey or “takeoff,” which involved completing standard estimating forms, filling in dimensions, numbers of units, and other information.

• Used Software such as Excel, Success, and WinEst etc. and final estimates were made in CSI format (all 42 divisions)

• Ensured that the Kunduz and Jalalabad projects were in accordance with design drawings, specifications, schedules, contract funding, and procedures. Frequently traveled to Afghanistan, Kunduz, Farah, Paktika, and Jalalabad & Iraq.

• Performed Vast conceptual estimates on (Demolition of Existing & future sites) Worth (US$ 294,930,000)

NIH/NIAD Nationwide Bio containment Laboratories, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAD), Various Locations in United States, Hill International Inc. July 2006 – September 2007 Senior Estimator

Reviewed, analyzed, and prepared reports on cost estimates for the George Mason University, University of Tennessee, and University of New Jersey. Prepared conceptual budget estimates for the three universities, developed independent cost estimates and quantity template for price comparison for all NBL/RBL universities located in Tennessee, Colorado, Massachusetts, New jersey, North Carolina, Alabama and Illinois. Worth (US$ 130,000,000)

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), Washington, DC January 2003 – June 2006 General Engineer

• Responsible for the construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical (HVAC) task oversight of commercial and residential buildings

• Applied my knowledge of related provisions of the DC construction codes, and police, fire and hosing regulations to my inspections

• Read site and cross sections to ascertain conformance to relevant laws and regulations

• Performed mathematical calculations on linear, surface, and volumetric computations.

• Used the BOCA (1996) AND BLRA 12 1999 codes for building inspection throughout the DC region Various Projects, including Wastewater treatment plant at DCWASA US Cost / EA Engineering, Washington, DC January 2003- February 2005

Senior Cost Estimator

Developed independent cost estimates and quantities take offs to support owner-initiated change orders, project acceleration, and time extensions for DCWASA.

DCWASA wastewater treatment plant - prepared a conceptual estimate for water turbines, submerged piping system, filters, turbine pads, Valves, panels etc.

• Coordinated with design teams and helped in getting subcontractor quotes and complete estimates

• Reviewed estimates of subcontractors for their labor, material, equipment, fringe and benefits costs.

• Assigned site visits and estimates to the estimators

• Made frequent site visits as required by the project.

• Coordinated the assembly of project turnover books on awarded estimates

• Guided, directed, coached, and trained estimators in developing quantity takeoffs and costs

• Performed labor and material takeoffs on wastewater treatment plant estimates

• Proficient in electrical, civil, and mechanical estimating disciplines.

• Familiar with Industrial/Municipal water and wastewater plants

• Obtained costs for labor, material and equipment from a reliable resource including a personal database, This was created and saved from experience.

• Ability to handle and lead multiple projects.

Worth (US$ 6,000,000)

Interlink Cost Consulting, Inc. - Various Real Estate projects Washington, DC Cost Estimator January 2002 – December 2002

• Developed independent cost estimates and quantities take offs for earthwork, concrete, masonry, metals, wood plastics, and thermo moisture protection, as well as change orders.

• Initiated and managed the site/civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and architectural work items for complex residential, single family homes, condominiums, and townhouse projects. Cost estimates were prepared in CSI format all 42 divisions under the Success programs and Unit format 12 Division + site work.

Worth (US$ 20,000,000)

UNISYS - Reston

Data Consultant January 2001- December 2001

• Eliminated inefficiencies and inaccuracies associated with current paper payroll process

• Gathered employee time and attendance data electronically for quality assurance purposes

• Prepared accurate and timely payroll for government civil service employees

• Prepared payroll statements for 250 airport screeners each pay period SASR (STRATEGIC AIRPORT SECURITY ROLLOUT) (Client of S. C. Myer & Associates) Communication Liaison in DC July 2000 – December 2000

• Provided end-to-end coordination and oversight for multiple airports

• Managed all rollout related activities for four large airports: DSM (Des Moines International Airport, Fort Dodge airport, Mason City Airport, Lacrosse airport)

• Reported on progress and performance and deployed airport project managers to their assignments, and briefed all airport directors about their assignments issued from FSD (Federal Security Directors) & TSA (Transportation security directors)

• Organized travel, badge, training, and tasks for MSF (Mobile Screening Force)

• Participated in regular communication and coordination with key airport stakeholder groups to keep them apprised on progress and potential impacts at the airports

• Assisted all airports in getting compliance with the security mandate set by Congress Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Washington, DC Senior Cost/ Claims Estimator & Project Manager April 1997 –June 2000

• Responsible for the control of F9 and F7 projects for WMATA

• Provided cost and claims estimates, and managed the completion and closure of the Suitland and Southern Avenue Metro Stations

• Initiated and managed the site/civil/structural, and architectural work items for these complex rail and transit projects.

• Analyzed and reviewed contactor’s drawings using the 1966 BOCA National Building Codes

• Reviewed field reports and change orders, developed cost estimates, justified the owners’ position, and assisted with cost negotiations

• Developed independent cost estimates to support owner-initiated change orders, project acceleration, and time extensions Worth (US$ 80,000,000)

New Student Center, Morgan State University

Cost Estimator in DC April 1997 – June 2000

• Assisted in the preparation of the design and development cost estimate for the proposed new student center on the campus of Morgan State University. The project included a new reinforced concrete building, a built-up roofing system over steel deck, brick veneer exterior, interior masonry and gypsum board partitions, an acoustical ceiling, and a state-of –the –art mechanical and electrical system.

• Reviewed the contractor’s drawings, and managed site development, demolition, and grading Worth (US$ 600.000)

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