Estimator/Project Manager
Resume:
Karl C. Berg
*** ********* ****- ******, ******* 30621
*****@***.***
Professional Experience
Roll Off Systems, Inc.-Statham, Ga Jan. 2011-Present
Waste Management Company
Project Manager/Facility Design & Operations/Business Development
• Engage in design and construction of new facilities for a waste management company, from researching various facilities to developing in-house design criteria and specifications for new waste handling and trucking facilities.
• Work closely with local government and design professionals in the development of such facilities, from property identification & due diligence, site & structure design, providing budgets and cost estimates to preparing and submitting planning & zoning applications as well as DRI applications.
• Conduct research and analysis of various new techniques & technologies in waste management and waste transportation. Provide procurement of equipment and materials for use in the waste industry.
M & P Grading Contractors, Inc.-Watkinsville, Ga 2007-2010
Site Work/Underground Utility Contractor
Chief Estimator/Project Manager/Business Development
• Worked to transform a conventional grading company into a state of the art GPS machine controlled operation through the use of Topcon Positioning Systems hardware and software.
• Worked in sales and business development as well as running the estimating department, soliciting & preparing site work bids, doing take offs, scheduling projects, running cost estimates and preliminary budgets, managing subcontractors, working with vendors, ordering materials and providing project management.
• Built GPS models for machine control and construction staking with AutoCad and Topcon Office software and provided training for operators on the use of the GPS systems.
• Directed layout for grading and underground utility construction using Topcon GPS equipment.
• Provide leadership, direction and technical advice to field supervisors as well as clients in all aspects of site development.
B & B Utilities, Inc.-West Palm Beach, Fl 2002-2009
Engineering Contractor
President/CEO
• Responsibilities included business development, sales, estimating, project management and general superintendent as well as day to day director of operations for a small underground utility and engineering construction company based in South/Central Florida.
• I worked in this capacity on many of the larger residential projects throughout the Treasure Coast and Gold Coast of Florida in conjunction with the largest underground utility contractor in Florida.
BECO Land Development, Inc.-Parkland, Fl 1993-2002
Everglades Mowing, BECO Cattle Co.
Site Work/Land Development Company
Vice President/Director of Operations/Business Development
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising all earthwork & trucking activities; from sales & business development to estimating & bid preparation and contract negotiations.
• Coordination of on-site activities including all layout & surveying, managing subcontractors, organizing work schedules, hiring and management of suitable employees, job costing, working with design & soil engineers, timely delivery of equipment and materials.
• Provided most major diplomatic activities associated with managing residential and commercial construction projects.
• Provided environmental & cattle management on approximately 8,000 acres of agricultural land.
• While with this organization, we developed a substantial portion of Coral Springs, Florida.
Laser Engineering, Inc.-Boca Raton, Fl 1992-1993
Site Work/Underground Utility Contractor
Foreman/Equipment Operator
• Provide transportation & operation of equipment to and from various job sites, as well as managing personnel on site.
• Coordinate with Owners, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Engineers and Municipal Inspectors.
• Installation, repair, testing, inspection and final completion of various types of underground utilities, mainly water, sewer & drainage, as well as road and lake construction, on projects throughout South/Central Florida, including major road crossings, tie-ins and large structure installation.
W. Jackson & Sons Construction Co., Inc. 1988-1992
Site Work/Underground Utility Contractor/Land Developer
Equipment Operator/Pipelayer
• Installation, repair, testing and inspection of various types of underground utilities and dewatering systems, as well as roadway construction and lake excavation, including major road/water crossings, tie-ins, repairs, testing & large structure installation. Assist foreman in day to day operations and tasks.
Shenandoah Construction Co., Inc. (A subsidiary of W. Jackson & Sons)
Commercial Diver (PADI Certified)/Telespection Truck Operator
• Perform inspection, telespection, testing, rehab and repair of various types of underground utilities and structures throughout South/Central Florida and the Keys.
• Perform commercial diving for inspection, repair and construction of submerged structures & pipe, as well as pneumatic plug placement in same facilities.
Brewer & Thiele Consulting Engineers-Coral Springs, Fl 1986-1988
Paul E. Brewer and Associates
Instrument Technician/Rodman
• Engage in land surveying & engineering layout in all phases of residential and commercial construction and development. Set up and operate instruments on site, record notes, perform field calculations and assist Party Chief in daily activities.
Technical Skills:
Word
Excel
Outlook
Paydirt/Terramodel Estimating Software
Carlson Roads-CAD
Carlson Civil-CAD
AutoCad
Topcon Office
Topcon 3DMC
Topcon FC100-200 Data Collector
Topcon RTK, GPS Systems (GR3, Hyperlite+)
Education:
High School Graduate, 1986 (Coral Springs High School)
Palm Beach College-Civil & Environmental Engineering, General Business
University of Miami-College of Engineering-Civil & Environmental
Construction Estimating Institute of America
Terry Business College, UGA-Leadership Program
Various Short Courses & continuing education classes in the General Construction Trade since 1993
Licenses/Certificates:
Florida Certified Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor
Engineering Class A License, Broward County, Florida (Statewide Reciprocity)
Level IA Certified GSWCC (Blue Erosion Card)
Excavation Competent Person
Certified in First Aid & CPR
Member-Oconee County Planning Commission, 2005-present
Member-Oconee County Long Range & Strategic Planning Committee
Charter Member-Civitan International, Oconee Chapter
President/Director-Georgia Cattleman’s Association, Clarke-Oconee Chapter 2005-present
Owner-B & B Cattle Company, Registered Braunvieh & Commercial Cattle
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