Construction Estimator with 40 Years Experience

Michael Vermeulen

Hudsonville, MI (Open to Relocation – Orlando, FL)

616-***-**** *********@*******.***

LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvermeulen)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Preconstruction and Estimating Professional with extensive experience delivering accurate cost estimates and managing preconstruction efforts for projects ranging from $50,000 renovations to $500 million resort developments.

Specialized in commercial construction projects ranging from $5 million to $50 million across healthcare, retail, multifamily, senior living, and hospitality sectors.

Expert in conceptual estimating, GMP development, subcontractor procurement, and value engineering.

Highly proficient in Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, The Edge Estimating System, and Procore.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Conceptual & Hard Bid Estimating

• GMP & Lump Sum Pricing

• Quantity Takeoffs & Cost Analysis

• Budget Development & Cost Modeling

• Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Subcontractor Solicitation & Bid Leveling

• Commercial, Healthcare, Multifamily, and Hospitality Construction

• Preconstruction Leadership

• Risk Assessment & Cost Control

• Contract Negotiation

SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Bluebeam Revu (Advanced)

• On-Screen Takeoff (Advanced)

• The Edge Estimating System

• Procore

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Project (Basic)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Halyard – Preconstruction / Estimating Role (June 2025 – February 2026)

• Developed detailed cost estimates and performed quantity takeoffs for commercial construction projects.

• Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors to obtain competitive pricing.

CSM Group – Preconstruction / Estimating Role (April 2024 – May 2025)

• Prepared conceptual and detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.

• Managed subcontractor bid solicitation and bid leveling processes.

EV Construction – Preconstruction Manager (January 2021 – April 2024)

• Led estimating and preconstruction efforts on commercial projects ranging from $5 million to $50 million.

• Developed conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and GMP proposals.

Orion Construction – Director of Preconstruction (May 2019 – September 2020)

• Directed all estimating and preconstruction operations.

• Supported hospitality and resort construction projects valued up to $500 million.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Resort and Hospitality Facilities – up to $500 million (Sheraton Turtle Bay, Westin Aruba, Westin River Front)

• Commercial Construction – $5 million to $50 million

• Healthcare Facilities Southridge Behavioral Health, Metro Health (UofM Health West), Pine Rest Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health,

• Retail Developments

• Multifamily Residential

• Senior Living Facilities Resthaven Farmsted

• Renovation Projects – $50,000 and above

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix – Bachelor of Science, Management

Ivy Tech Community College – Associate of Science, Architecture

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