Construction Project Manager / Estimator
Resume:
Ryan T. Knaggs, LEED® AP
**** ******* **., **** **, Forest Park, IL 60130
hjocai@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
Seeking a challenging Assistant Project Manager position in Construction Management. My longer term
goal is to grow into the responsibilities of Project Manager.
Professional Accreditations
U.S. Green Building Council: Certified LEED® Accredited Professional (2009)
Experience
William Ryan Homes, Schaumburg, IL
October 2009 – July 2010
Estimator – Facilitated the implementation of new streamlined estimating system utilizing Autodesk
Quantity Takeoff to estimate from 3D Models. Currently managing the creation of the models to get tighter
cost estimates per part and the establishment of a standard costing database. Also identifying potential
design flaws in the Takeoffs before they become costly errors.
Responsibilities:
* Relay estimating goals and support multiple purchasing teams in remote
geographic locations.
* Communicate purchasing manager’s estimating needs to Architect to ensure
they are quantified in the Takeoffs on the 3D Models
* Aiding in ensuring the successful creation of updated house plans for 2010
Skills:
* Autodesk Quantity Takeoff 2010 Software
* Residential Construction Estimating Methods and Blueprint Reading
Ragnar Benson Construction, Park Ridge, IL
August 2008 – November 2008
Project Engineer – Assisted the project manager on the Brookfield Zoo’s Great Bear Wilderness project
where I gained valuable experience at the early stages of construction.
Responsibilities:
* Generated and tracked all Requests for Information to the architect
* Processed Submittals between subcontractors and the architect/engineer
* Responsible for all photographic records of job progress
* Solved day-to-day issues with subcontractors
* Performed quantity take-offs of construction drawings
* Attended weekly meetings with the owner’s representative
* Tracked all self-perform labor costs and material
* Maintained As-Built Drawings
Skills:
* Completed 24 hours of Primavera Expedition Project Management software
training and used on a daily basis
* Utilized On-Screen Takeoff software
* Extended knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word software
Western Waterproofing Company, Chicago, IL
May 2008 – August 2008
Intern – Performed various tasks under supervision of the project managers as well as valuable field
experience under the foremen.
Responsibilities:
* Quantity takeoffs
* Prepared submittals
* Recorded labor hours and cost
Leopardo Construction, Hoffman Estates, IL
May 2007 – August 2007
Estimating Intern. Completed 500 hours of hands-on training in the Estimating Department working with
experienced members of the Leopardo management team.
Responsibilities:
* Prepared preliminary budgets
* Designed preliminary AutoCAD drawings for renovation project
* Communicated with subcontractors on daily basis
* Conducted walk-throughs of project sites with subcontractors
* Performed takeoffs on conceptual and complete drawings.
Additional Skills
* Revit Architecture Building Information Modeling (BIM) Training
* AutoCAD Training
Educational Record
B.S. Construction Management
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Graduation Date: June 2008
References (Available upon request)
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