30 Year Estimator and some Project Management/Coordination

I am an adaptable Estimator of a variety if construction materials: structural wood framing, steel, electrical, and other materials as needed or specified per plans and specifications.

I also have Project Management/Coordination background.

“While Joe had previous estimating experience, he had no knowledge of how to bid commercial and residential doors. However, in a period of 60 days, with instruction from an experienced estimator, Joe was on his own and competently bidding commercial work… Joe also set up an excellent system for recording all information and job costs. Joe learns fast and is very focused and I have no hesitation in recommending him to a prospective employer,”

- Larry Straker, Owner

Equal International Door Co.

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

Builders First Source (formerly BMC) / Estimator II May 2017-April 2024

Perform high volume structural framing material take-off for single family, multi-family and mixed use buildings, for new construction and for remodels.

Entered data obtained into software (mainly Excel).

Expanded my role to do take-offs for salespeople from other locations via file transfer.

Trained several estimators

Revised and updated materials as needed

Used BlueBeam to organize plans

Roof Truss Supply / Head Estimator Employed 2002- May 2017

Perform high volume framing material and siding take-off for single and multi-family buildings, for new construction and for remodels.

Updated and verified pricing and material lists, routine office duties

Initiated software estimating program using PlanSwift and Estima software

Trained others to do estimating.

Some AutoCad Lite use for drawing TJI layouts

Prometco / Project Documentation Coordinator Employed 2002

Routed all documents and communications for multiple structural steel projects.

Reorganized project folders into tabbed binder folders to facilitate document recovery.

General office and printing duties.

Biwell Construction / Project Manager Employed 2002

Short term project for Nisqually earthquake renovation at State Capitol in Olympia.

I was Project Manager/acting superintendent for 1 of 4 buildings.

Reviewed and organized specs, prepared submitals, mobilized subcontractors, gathered bids and sourced materials as needed.

Equal International Door/ Estimator/Project Manager/Sales Employed 2001

Performed take-off from plans and specs of commercial and residential overhead doors.

Obtained and provided quotes.

Reorganized project folders into tabbed binder folders to facilitate document recovery.

Ordered products, arranged and coordinated installations.

Dealt with customers, vendors, etc.

Addressed/Resolved Customer complaints

Bowie Electric / Electrical Estimator Employed 7/1999-/2000

Perform electrical take-off for schools, public works, commercial and T.I. based on plans and specs and Entered data into data base.

Obtained plans, permits, quotes, and provided bid day support.

Did some field work

Lindal Cedar homes / Framing Estimator Employed 1990-1999

Perform a material take-off of all shell materials for residential homes

Coordinated with other departments to arrive at final shipping product

Verified that finished working file was complete and reflected customer intent.

Entered take-off data into UNIX computer system.

Participated in Estimating group review and improvement sessions.

Prior to 1990

Construction labor

Four years work experience as a precision machinist

Self employed janitorial service for three years

EDUCATION

Summer Quarter 2024 Edmonds College: Blender 3d Industrial Design

AAS degree Construction Drafting/Engineering Tech Attended 1989

General Electronics Certificate 1986

North Seattle Community College

Construction Project Management Certificate Attained 1996

University of Washington Extension

Continuing Education in: Linux, Computer Science, Audio Engineering, Music, Music theory

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