Project Manager Construction
Resume:
JAMES BERGSTRAND SENIOR ESTIMATOR
Littleton, Colorado 80125
iqlpbp@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To join an organization with a teamwork-oriented environment that will utilize my array of skills, determination for customer satisfaction, and experience from project start to final completion.
KEY SUCCESSES
• Respected for ability to maintain clear and open communication channels between preconstruction and field operations.
• Consulted with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discus and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.
• Provided accurate estimates and schedules on projects ranging from $200,000 tenant remodels to $100,000,000 award-winning new construction projects.
• Recognized for negotiating effectively with bidders, writing thorough contracts, and developing accurate budgets.
• Estimate and manage projects in numerous industries including healthcare, commercial office, water treatment, resort, cultural entertainment, religious, and education.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Bosco Constructors
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Centennial, Colorado
May 2009 - July 2010
A federally certified small, veteran-owned business, Bosco provides general contracting services for commercial buildings, tenant finish, and water and wastewater treatment facilities. The firm is focused on advance planning, preconstruction, and design-build services.
• Responsible for estimating, value engineering, bidding and project management on water treatment plant and public school projects. Performed preconstruction duties for public hard bid projects, including project research, subcontractor solicitation, complete project estimating, and taking the lead position on bid day.
• Responsible for project oversight from pre-bid meetings thru project closeout.
• Execute project buyout from established project budgets, procure building permits as well as review and coordinate submittals.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Developed comprehensive cost control procedures, schedules, and quality and safety plans.
• Upgraded and established office software for take-off, subcontractor solicitations, and estimating databases.
Haselden Construction, LLC
Project Estimator
Centennial, Colorado
May 2005 - December 2008
Recognized by ENR in the Top 400 General Contractors nationally, and Top 10 Regional Contractors, Haselden has a strong reputation and a commitment to construction excellence. Services include general contracting, construction management, design-build, turnkey development and a comprehensive range of preconstruction services.
• Responsible for coordination and assigning duties to the preconstruction project team.
• Collaborated with architects and owners on cost effective design.
• Reported directly to preconstruction managers and project managers on project profitability, challenges and potential opportunities.
• Prepare self-performed concrete and carpentry estimates and overall project budgets.
• Directed projects from subcontractor solicitation to final award.
• Worked on complex projects including healthcare, educational, corrections, and occupied additions and renovations.
E.B. Berger, Inc.
Project Manager
Littleton, Colorado
August 2003 - May 2005
E.B. Berger is best known for its work in application of stucco, exterior insulated finish systems (EIFS) and sprayed on fireproofing to a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential construction uses. To enable growth and response to changing market conditions, it has diversified its product lines into ceramic tile, special coatings, metal stud framing, drywall, fires topping, acoustic tile and marble/natural stone installations.
• Directly responsible for ensuring plastering and masonry work is completed to the client’s satisfaction. This included, but was not limited to, work procurement, estimating, ordering of supplies, scheduling of material delivery, and negotiating final costs.
• Successfully scheduled project labor and processed payroll.
• Responsible for overall project performance including quality, safety and profitability.
M.A. Mortenson
Estimator
Denver, Colorado
June 2001 - April 2003
An international company, Mortenson is a top rated provider of general contracting, construction management and design-build services. Business groups specialize in certain markets, such as federal, renewable energy, sports arenas and mission-critical facilities.
• Assembled trade packages for all trades, self-performed carpentry and concrete estimates on some of the most iconic facilities in Denver.
• Coordinated document distribution and sub-contractor solicitation.
• Worked with design teams on value engineering and construction coordination.
EDUCATION
Dunwoody Institute of Technology
A.A.S. Architectural Engineering & Estimating
Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 1998 - December 2001
The objective of the program is to teach skills for employment in the design and construction field. The educational curriculum focuses on true industry conditions and teaches practical applications of construction theory. Course work included estimating, civil engineering, commercial codes, project management, architectural design, contract administration and technical writing.
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Timberline and MC2 – Construction Estimating Software Packages
• On-Screen Takeoff
• Primavera Scheduling
CERTIFICATIONS
• ASHE Health Care Construction Certificate
• AGC Stormwater Management
• AWCI EIFS Mechanic Certificate
• Goal of obtaining LEED Accreditation in 2011
• National Ski Patrol – Senior Patroller
o Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor
o Senior Emergency Management Instructor
o Skiing & Toboggan Handling Instructor
o Avalanche Awareness Associate Instructor
o Loveland Ski Patrol Board Member At Large
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