Engineer Construction

KARLA M. CHAVEZ

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Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

OBJECTIVE: Leverage critical thinking, creative problem solving and management skills obtained during my early construction experience into a construction estimating career.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tierra Development Advisors Oct 1999 to Present Financial Manager/Cost Estimator Newport Beach, CA

• Responsible for cash flow analysis and financial reporting

• Managed account receivables and audited reimbursable expenses

• Performed land residual analysis based on various development scenarios

• Skills Acquired:

Knowledge of underwriting residential and commercial projects and income generating assets

Turner Construction Company June 1997 to Oct 1999

Assistant Estimator/ Cost Engineer Los Angeles, CA

• Responsible for quantity takeoffs of various materials for Disney Grand Californian, Verizon Office Park, Aquarium of the Pacific bids

• Solicited local subcontractors in developing bids for proposals and purchasing

• Maintained complex spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel, budget reports working with accounting department to produce accurate analysis of project cost for construction managers

• Prepared quarterly forecast reports on multiple projects up to $85 million in volume

• Skills Acquired:

Ability to read construction plans convert quantities to actual cost, and review subcontractor bids for completeness

Developed and maintained budget reports for project managers on various jobs ranging from $3 million and up

Worked with top commercial and residential developers

Kabler Construction Services Sept 1996 to June 1997

Assistant Contract Engineer for Badger Avenue Bridge Project Los Angeles, CA

• Represented Port of Los Angeles in managing the construction of railroad hydraulic lift bridge

• Daily contact with Kajima general contractor with goals of completing Badger Avenue Bridge

• Processed and verified RFIs, RFPs, weekly meeting minutes and safety walks

• Monitored field work and verified compliance with building codes

• Skills Acquired:

Gained knowledge and skills to “wear many hats” for benefit of maintaining a project on schedule

Developed and maintained valuable contractor and subcontractor, owner

Kiewit Pacific Company (Shea Joint Venture) Jan 1996 to Sept 1996

Engineer, Estimating and Field Divisions, Metro Redline Subway Station Santa Fe Springs, CA

• Estimated concrete, steel and earthwork quantities for projects exceeding $10 million for contract bids

• Resolved field problems pertaining to RFIs, RFPs, change orders and constructability issues for Metro Redline subway station

• Prepared and reviewed construction lift drawings using AutoCAD for concrete formwork and coordinated concrete delivery of pours

• Developed cost estimates for scope changes with subcontractors

• Resolved field problems pertaining to design and constructability issues

• Skills Acquired:

Gained knowledge and skills to “wear many hats” for benefit of maintaining a project on schedule

Read construction plans and created construction lift drawings all using AutoCAD

University of Southern California 1995

B.S. Civil Engineering Los Angeles, CA

National University 2001

M.B. A. Costa Mesa, CA

American Society of Professional Estimators 2012 Certificate in Construction Estimating (in progress) San Diego, CA

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