Manuel J. Lopes

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

Bridgeport, CT 06606

203-***-****

adzvg8@r.postjobfree.com

Construction Estimator

New Construction ~ Renovations ~ General & Sub-Contractor ~ Public Works

Comprehensive knowledge of construction raw materials, supply chain issues & material shortages, project lead times, and labor costs resulting in accurate quotes & higher percentage of contract awards

Projects up to $50 million include Commercial, Public Works, Medical/Hospitals, Entertainment/casinos, Corporate Offices, and Education buildings and properties. Thorough knowledge of local, regional, and global suppliers to research and obtain the lowest possible price. Skilled at negotiating with subcontractors and vendors. Excel and Construction related software skills to create spreadsheets, formulas, reports, and track estimates. Collaborate effectively with Architects, Project Managers, and Sub-Contractors. Bilingual in English and Portuguese.

Core Skills

Cost Analysis

Digitizer and On-Screen Take-Offs

Prevailing Rate Projects

Blueprints & Schematics

Precious Metals

OSHA-30 Certified

Pre-bid Walk-Throughs

Value Engineering/Cost Savings

Budget Development

Buy-Out jobs

Concrete, Wood, Flooring & Paints

Lump Sum Bids

Experience

FM Testani, Inc., Fairfield, CT (2018-2023) Construction Estimator

Provided bids and quotes to General Contractor and Construction Managers. Priced out quantities and labor for commercial painting, wallcovering take-offs, and epoxy flooring.

Rizzo Corporation, Danbury, CT (2015 – 2017) Estimator (General Contractor)

Solicited subcontractor bids for Public and Commercial private jobs. Performed take-off and pricing of quantities using screen take-off. Attended pre-bid meetings, evaluated and subcontractors bids for complete accuracy and trade scope of work. Assisted chief estimator with budget development. Projects: Danbury Hospital, CT DOT, & Metro-North.

Gennarini Construction Company, Bridgeport, CT (2014 – 2015) Senior Estimator

Solicited subcontractor bids for Public Works Projects primarily schools. Took off quantities from drawings, priced out material, and labor costs. Attended pre-bid meetings and delivered bids to City and Town purchasing agents. Prepared and submitted RFI’s to architects and engineers, gathered missing information, & addressed subcontractors’ questions.

Signature Construction Company, Stamford, CT (2012 – 2014) Estimator (Interior Renovations)

Solicited subcontractor bids and pricing/quotes, prepared quantity take-offs, and pricing for materials and labor costs for flooring, painting, and electrical projects. Reviewed and analyzed Architectural and MEP drawings for commercial and interior office fit-outs. Analyzed subcontractor bids and estimates for scope of work accuracy and pricing. Attended pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

P &H Construction Associates, Norwalk, CT (2004 – 2012) Estimator (residential and commercial)

Prepared detailed estimates, lump sum bids, and developed guaranteed maximum price budgets and estimates. Reviewed complete sets of drawings and specs for commercial and residential projects. Negotiated with subcontractors during the buy-out process. Practiced value-engineering and cost savings strategies.

Education

Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT. Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

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