BINU MATHEW
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Phone: 914-***-**** • Email: **********@*****.***
SR. ESTIMATOR
Construction / Real Estate Development Services
Talented and seasoned, result driven engineer with versatile experience in myriad fields of construction ranging from estimation to punch list execution for commercial, retail, institutional and industrial projects, including preconstruction, budgeting, establishment of GMP, scheduling, bid / award. Skilled at building strong team environments and fostering open communications. Areas of expertise include:
• Estimating • Project Management
• Cost Tracking • Scheduling
• Contract Documents • Strong computer skills
• Correspondences (RFIs, RFPs, Change Orders, Submittals, Requisitions)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and promote services. Background includes extensive international travel and exposure to different cultures.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST (NYSE – AKR) - WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK
Estimator (November 2007 to present) – FULL TIME - $105,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Estimating: Generate retail, commercial and residential budgets based on preliminary drawings. Create templates for estimating, RFP, etc.
Bid Process: Read architectural and engineering drawings, understand scope, prepare Invitation to bid, RFP packages, procure bids from Sub Contractors for all specification sections, prepare bid comparison spread sheet, and arrive at lowest qualified bidder.
Contract Award: Review scope with contractors to make sure scope is all inclusive before award
Change Order Review: Prepared Change Orders. Also reviewed Change Orders from sub contractors and compared to bid documents to determine authenticity of request
Tenant fit-out estimates: Prepare estimates for costs to provide tenant with Vanilla Box Space(Modified Cold Dark Shell), Turnkey space, etc
Involved in all pre-construction and construction activities for $90 million shopping center in Brooklyn, NY.
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CARMODY BUILDING CORP - WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK
Project Manager / Estimator (April 2003 to November 2007) – FULL TIME - $85,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Assigned to plan, direct and coordinate projects with full responsibility for field activities, budgetary management, safety issues, quality control and strategic planning. Highlights of achievement include:
Project Planning – Managed masonry, concrete and site work construction for institutional and public sector projects.
Submittals – Prepared submittal packages for review by architects / engineers
Procuring – Prepared detailed quantity estimates to order materials from suppliers
Change Order Requests – Prepared detailed Change Order Requests for scope changes
Drafting – Prepared shop drawings for masonry and rebar
Estimation – Read construction documents and prepare detailed labor & material estimates
Special Projects: Participated in building of school districts, town halls, etc
ULTRA TECHNIC SERVICES, WEST CHESTER, OHIO
Geotechnical Engineer (November 2002 to April 2003) – FULL TIME
Responsible for preparing soil investigation and environmental engineering reports. Job Responsibilities include:
Prepare profiles, sections and details using AutoCAD
Lead a 2-man survey team to carry out ALTA/Topographic surveys
Soil Testing to determine characteristic properties.
ENGINEERING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Passed Engineer in Training (EIT) exam in October 2005.
NYU
Currently pursuing Master of Science in Real Estate Development at New York University
Goa University
Master of Science in Foundation Engineering, 2002
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 2000
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TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Operating Systems: Windows NT/95/98/2000
Software Applications: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD 2000, Netscape, Explorer
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Work Status: Authorized to work for any employer
REFERENCES
Shall be furnished promptly upon request