Estimator Project Manager Client Service

William Magazine

Rockville, MD 240-***-**** ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY

With a solid background in pre-construction management and estimation, my focus is on delivering meticulous project analysis and exceptional client service. During my recent tenure at Hercules Fence, I became known for my extensive product knowledge and commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction— providing what the client truly needs, beyond just specifications. EXPERIENCE

Hercules Fence, Jessup MD, Estimator 2021-2024

Cultivated confidence of high-volume customers, earning status as their preferred estimator. Project managed complete workflow, from bidding through to installation and closeout, on designated projects. Orchestrated design and engineering for complex fence and net project comprising over 20 distinct conditions. Earned numerous accolades from customers for surpassing expectations. Noteworthy projects include: National Security Agency East Campus Buildings 3, 4, and 5; Maret School; Grand View Bethesda; Sidwell Friends School; The Carnegie at Washingtonian; USACE undisclosed project; Temple Sinai; Smothers Elementary School.

• Reviewed and quantified plans, specifications, addendums, RFI responses

• Communicated with contractors to clarify scope & schedule

• Solicited and verified vendor and subcontractor proposals

• Prepared comprehensive cost estimates and proposals

• Presented estimated budget, plans, details, specifications, vendor quotes & proposal to operations team

• Negotiated contract terms and conditions

• Developed and implemented bid strategies

• Trained and mentored new team members

District Contracting Group, Washington, DC, Project Manager 2020-2021 Managed Design-Build projects from bid through completion. Acted as Quality Control Manager on projects both as PM/CQM and separately as CQM.

• Represented company with Government’s project team

• Prepared complete and accurate bids

• Recruited subcontractors in a new market

• Managed Design Process with Architect, Engineers and Owner

• Developed proposal narratives

• Generated Change Order Proposals

• Wrote Subcontract Scopes and negotiate Subcontracts

• Negotiated changes with Owners and Subs.

Potomac Construction Services, Bethesda, MD, Senior Estimator 2019-2020 Estimated projects in the restaurant and hotel public space markets including negotiated, competitive and conceptual estimates.

• Prepared detailed and complete estimates

• Coordinated trade bidding and budgeting efforts

• Evaluated/leveled trade bids

• Advised superiors on productivity, contingency, escalation and reconciliation between iterations William Magazine 240-***-**** ***************@*****.*** of estimates

• Developed accurate scopes

• Generated value/cost management alternatives

• Effectively used strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact internally and externally

• Implemented Procore as test case for department

PCC Construction Components Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, Preconstruction Manager 2009-2019 Conducted and/or led estimating operations which facilitated company volume growth from 5M to 30M. Provided preconstruction services function for a curtainwall, glazing, rainscreen and metal panel specialty subcontractor. Worked with owners, architects and GC/CM. Exceeded company goals for volume of projects won and targeted profit for new contracts. Represented company in business organizations. Noteworthy design-assist projects include: American University Washington College of Law, 880P Street Apartments – City Market at O, George Washington University Textile Museum, The Foundry Renovation, 1225 I Street Repositioning.

• Developed business cultivated client relations

• Performed design-assist

• Identified and managed risks

• Conducted conceptual estimating

• Reviewed and negotiated contracts

• Conducted quantity take-off

• Solicited and accepted supplier and subcontractor bids

• Developed and delivered client and prospect presentations

• Wrote and managed proposals

• Trained and mentored subordinate

• Developed and implemented bid strategies

Eichberg Construction, Gaithersburg, MD, Sr. Project Manager 2006-2009 Provided pre-construction consulting, budgeting and analysis services for seven projects valued at over

$52 million. Earned praise from all architects and owners for successfully leading five commercial construction projects, valued at $23.5 million, from inception to close-out including renovations and ground up work.

• Ensured projects’ success in the areas of safety, schedule, finance, quality, client relations and day-to-day operations.

• Supervised project staff including superintendents.

• Bid projects for both competitive and negotiated project delivery.

• Conducted complete project contract documents reviews, awarded subcontracts and purchase orders.

• Conducted constructability reviews and advised design teams on available alternates.

• Maintained a positive cash flow for projects.

• Designed and updated critical path method schedules.

• Managed the project close out including punch list, as-builts, O&M manuals, training, and warranty.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park, MD B.S. Business OSHA 30

Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Control Certificate

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