Project Cost Estimator
Resume:
Carl Livingston Linton
Lawrenceville, GA. 30046
770-***-**** (home)
615-***-**** (cell)
SUMMARY
I have been in architectural design and drafting field for over 20 years on both residential and commercial projects. I have performed favorably in many positions and functions involved in providing architectural services. Positions I have held include Project Manager, City Inspector, Estimator, Specification Writer, Residential designer, Structural technician and Production draftsman.
I have over 10 years estimating experience using “Means” based estimating software or manuals. I have excellent math skills and I’m thorough and detail oriented. I have extensive experience with all types of construction documents including fabrication documents. I have good people skills and strive to do the best job possible.
WORK HISTORY
Project Cost Estimator (commercial / institutional)
Rochester City School District
Rochester, New York
December 2005 to November, 2010
• Developed estimates, sketches and scope of work for C.I.P. (Capital Improvement Program) projects which include Building Envelopes (roofing, masonry, windows and doors), Building Systems (M/E/P, pool grouting, stage rigging, toilet room renovations and site security), Compliance (handicapped accessibility, asbestos abatement) and Major Renovations to elementary and secondary schools.
• Verified inspection team, consultants and contractors’ estimates and scope of work for approximately 200 renovation projects per year.
• Maintained facilities management data base using AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and other appropriate software to track Educational Facilities activities;
Project Manager (commercial / retail) (temp.)
MWT Architecture Buffalo, N.Y.
Destiny USA Project Syracuse, N.Y.
May 2005 to August 2005
• Code research and application for high rise structures.
• Product research and application for high rise structures.
• 3D modeling using Catia Digital Project software.
Contract Architectural Designer/ Draftsman
Atlanta, Georgia – Nashville, Tennessee
April 2001 to November 2004
• Provided construction documents per national and local codes from design sketches.
• Provided preliminary sketches and design layouts for residential and commercial renovations and design.
• Redesigned office layouts for state facilities management.
• Provided cost estimates for preliminary renovations and new construction
• Provided preliminary sketches and design layouts for structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical plans.
• Coordinated drafting staff.
• Provided survey plans and plat maps
Construction Estimator / Designer (Temp. Contract)
Shea Services - Marietta, Georgia
April 2003 to September 2003
• Provided preliminary sketches and design layouts for residential and commercial renovations.
• Provided specifications outlining scope of renovation and construction.
• Provided itemized construction estimate for residential and multi-family projects from various soft wares & misc. resources producing bid and preliminary estimates.
• Tracked project costs and time using Microsoft excel and project.
• Purchased and priced construction materials.
Project Coordinator (commercial / institutional)
R.L. Brown & Associates Atlanta, Georgia
June 2000 to February 2001
• Organized and assess the scope of project in order to produce construction documents for school renovations.
• Reviewed and coordinated construction documents with clients, consultants and production staff.
• Provided preliminary sketches and design layouts for various elements of project.
• Met with clients and consultants to ensure all project goals are met and executed.
• Provided cost estimates for preliminary renovations.
Architectural Designer/ Entrepreneur (residential home business)
Ariz Design Drafting Tucson, Arizona
November 1997 to June 1999
• Collaborated with clients on overall architectural design.
• Provided preliminary sketches and plans for custom residential design
• Designed structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Provided construction documents per national and local codes
• Provided cost estimates from preliminary design plans.
Architectural Project Manager (residential/ commercial)
Bil Taylor Design Associates Tucson, Arizona
March 1995 to November 1997
• Performed all project administrative functions.
• Collaborated with principal on overall architectural design
• Designed structural, electrical, plumbing and some mechanical
• Provided Preliminary Residential cost estimates
• Coordinated drafting staff.
Architectural Designer/ Draftsman (custom residential)
Valley Design Associates Tucson, Arizona
November 1991 to February 1995
• Collaborated with principal on overall architectural design.
• Collaborated with clients and performed project management.
• Designed structural, electrical, plumbing and some mechanical plans for construction documents.
• Provided construction documents meeting local and national code approval.
Inspector/ Estimator (residential/ commercial)
Human Resources Dept., City of Tucson Tucson, Arizona
March 1989 to November 1989
• Inspected substandard housing and multi-family developments for structural integrity and conformation to local and national building code standards.
• Reviewed and coordinated all plans for renovation.
• Cost estimated total work and materials, Provided specifications.
• Supervised and inspected all construction on renovations and new homes.
• Coordinated drafting staff.
EDUCATION
School of Architecture
University of Arizona (completed 3 semesters)
B.S. Mathematics
State University of New York at Geneseo
3 years of Architectural Drafting
Edison Technical & Industrial High
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
20 years AUTOCAD experience, releases 12- 14, 2000 & Architectural Desktop 3.3, AutoCAD 2009.
Certification in Asbestos Abatement: Project designer/ estimator
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