Project Management Customer Service
Resume:
TIMOTHY ‘SCOTT’ HOLSCLAW
Denton, Maryland 21629
**************@*****.***
Objective:
As a leader and innovator in the field of MEP Pre-Construction cost estimating and project management, I am looking to apply my unique skill set with a forward-moving organization. As a tradesman who has made his way from the field to the office in the mechanical contracting industry. I possess a passion for this work which is evidenced by over forty successful years in the industry. I am a goal-driven positive person who enjoys being a part of a collaborative Team environment that fosters collaboration among all Team members. The range of these pre-construction estimates has been for start-up organizations as well as established organizations ranging from $15M/ year to more than $4.2B/ year. While working as a Mechanical Project Manager I have managed projects from under $100K to over $100M. Experience:
(May 2024-May 2025)
MCN Build
Sr. MEP Preconstruction Estimator
• Responsible for fire protection, plumbing, mechanical and electrical (FP/P/M/E) related pre-construction estimating from concept to the completion of design development with the issuance of construction documents.
• Pre-construction estimating, quantity take off specific trade scope
• Sub bid solicitation,
• Scope clarifications
• Systems studies and comparisons, value engineering,
• Subcontractor and general contractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.
• Create scope sheets for potential bidders and bid tabulation sheets.
• Prepare milestone budgets during the preconstruction process and maintain cost histories and pricing data. From pre-GMP, Concept, SD level to complete IFC drawings handoff to Operations for execution
• Coordinate the estimating process with management and Estimators and provide feedback on project pricing issues.
• Subject Matter Expert for Mechanical system design input
• Provide recommendation for award the most qualified subcontractor for Fire Protection, Mechanical / Plumbing, Electrical/ Low Voltage, and Dry Utilities to Operations for execution of the project
(January 2023-December 2023)
National Railroad Passenger Corp. (Amtrak)
Senior Director of Cost Estimating for Capital Delivery As the Senior Director, Project Cost Estimating I provided the leadership and management of:
• The estimating function in support of a $30 Billion + Capital Delivery program
• Inclusive of projects and programs renewing bridges, tunnels, stations, rolling stock and maintenance facilities. These programs include large-scale and long-lived, complex, and cross-departmental infrastructure, some of the largest projects in the nation.
• I provided functional oversight and support for the estimating team as well as support to project teams for major changes.
• As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Cost Estimating for Large and Mega, complex infrastructure projects and programs I authored and implemented the policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Managed and directed all activities within the estimating department, including budgeting, staff scheduling and development, training, performance evaluations, and departmental goals.
• Established policies and procedures related to Project Cost Estimating, including estimate approval processes, independent reviews, continuous improvement, market feedback on pricing, and contingency development.
• Developed and expanded the team in conjunction with training staff to develop high quality estimates and/or review estimates by others.
• Managed assignments of estimating resources to projects to support project development and approval, as well as major procurements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, Amtrak Finance department, and external stakeholders such as the Federal Railroad Administration and state partners, to provide transparency and accountability through effective project cost estimation, inclusive of appropriate contingency, at all stages of project development and delivery.
(October 2021- Nov. 2022)
Excel Mechanical Contractors, Baltimore, MD
Vice President Preconstruction, Business Development
• Client relationship management to determine the best client for the company’s business growth
• Review resource expenditure based on clients to determine the ROI of estimating resources
• Establish labor rates to be used by estimators to maintain a competitive advantage
• Review and coordinate labor projections with the Director of Operations on incoming awarded contracts
• Develop pre-construction estimating department processes and procedures and implementation with estimating teams
• Create weekly estimating schedule and assign projects to the estimators and divisions
• Oversight of junior estimators in the preparation of estimates
• Identify target markets for mechanical contracting based on market trends
• Create and update pre-construction budgets for clients throughout the design phases of projects
• Review subcontractor scopes to align with bid requirements
• Negotiate contracts and purchasing for buyout and BAFO after the award of bids
• Review prime contracts to ensure scope alignment with proposals
• Review estimates prepared by junior estimators to ensure accuracy and conformance with the company standards
• Train employees on the use of Trimble Autobid Mechanical software
• Maintain updated pricing database multipliers for commodities that are used in estimates
• Implement pre-construction estimating standards to ensure alignment with company construction standards
• Create job cost breakdowns to be used by PM when projects are turned over to operations
• Schedule and lead estimating turnover of awarded projects to the operations department for execution
• Cultivate General Contractors’ relationships to foster business development
• Pre-qualify and enroll Excel Mechanical into IDIQ and or MACC contract opportunities for mechanical prime contracting
• Review vendors and subcontractors to develop relationships
(October 2018- February 2020)
Poole & Kent Corporation
Chief Estimator
• Oversight of junior estimators in the preparation of pre-construction mechanical and plumbing estimates
• Create and update preconstruction budgets for clients throughout the design phases of projects
• Review subcontractor scopes to align with bid requirements
• Select vendors and subcontractors for junior estimators to solicit quotes and bids for project estimates
• Review estimates prepared by junior estimators to ensure accuracy and conformance with company standards
• Maintain updated pricing database multipliers for commodities that are used in estimates
• Schedule and lead estimating turnover of awarded projects to operations department for execution
(November 2010- July 2017)
Scott Mechanical, LLC
President
• Preconstruction budgeting and estimating
• Business development
• Company P&L
• Business model execution
(December 2007- November 2010)
Comfort Systems USA (Hess Mechanical & Delcard)
Senior Project Manager,
• Oversight of team of project managers
• Contract review and change order negotiations
• Preparation of monthly WIPS for projects
• Review contracts from general contractors prior to execution by executive team
• Major equipment and subcontractor buyouts for projects
• Document management
• Change order preparations and negotiations
Education:
• University of Maryland Global Campus Bachelor of Science (Business/ Accounting, 3rd year)
• Project Management Training Program Certificate of Completion, 2003
• Safety Training Supervisor Certification (STS-C)
• USACE QCS Certification
• OSHA-30 Certification
Licenses:
• Maryland Master Plumber, Gasfitter
• Maryland Master HVACR
• WSSC Master Plumber
Software Platforms/ Programs Experience:
• Trimble Autobid Mechanical
• InEight (Hard Dollar)
• Fastest
• Quotesoft
• Microsoft Office suite
• Procore and eSub cloud document management software
• ERP accounting and procurement platforms such as SAP, Aribia, Maximo. Organizational Published Works:
• White Paper, Utilization of Historical Information to Improve Cost Estimating Accuracy October 31, 2023, Federal Railroad Administration (For Amtrak CAPD policy)
• Amtrak Capital Delivery Cost Estimating Procedure, June 7, 2023
• Amtrak Capital Delivery Contingency Development Procedure October 31, 2023
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