Samuel M. Jenkins

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732-***-**** ngt6ba@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Estimator / Construction Management

• A dedicated results-oriented leader with 25 years experience in commercial and residential construction.

• Background reflects skills and achievements in the area of estimating, project management, quality control, cost control, vender and client relations.

• A hands-on management style: able to direct, motivate, and supervise personnel to maximize productivity.

• Versatile and deadline-driven with strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision making capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word, Prolog Manager: knowledgeable in Timberline, and ADA regulations.

Professional Experience

HOLLISTER CONSTRUCTION, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 2007 – Present

Senior Estimator

Responsible for all phases of project estimating from plan breakdown and take off through drafting and submitting final bid proposals. Budgeting of potential commercial lease project as well as conceptual estimating based on limited sketches to written description. Generating subcontractor scopes of work to correspond with subcontractor bidding and leveling for construction management projects. Projects based in the New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Total bids from $10,000 to $20 Million.

OAKSHIRE GROUP LLC, Manasquan, NJ 2003 - 2007

Construction Manager / Project Estimator

Responsible for the overall management and coordination of project operations for the construction of luxury condominiums in Wall Township, NJ. Manage all Phases of construction for a complex that featured 96, 4,500 square foot units with an average selling price of $1.25 Million. Total project cost: $100+ million.

• Supervise and direct activities of crew members: monitor work performed by more then 100 subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.

• Perform detailed analysis of construction plans to develop comprehensive and accurate estimates; formulate budgets and projections for building materials and labor costs.

• Price and execute change orders and upgrades; negotiate with subcontractors, suppliers, and home owners.

• Substantially reduced construction costs without sacrificing quality through effective vendor negotiations.

CARTON CONSTRUCTION, Vero Beach, Florida 1997 – 2003

Senior Estimator / Construction Manager

Planned, coordinated, and performed estimating and project management functions for a commercial construction company. Managed large scale renovation projects for owners and landlords of shopping / retail centers. Managed fitouts and construction activities for major retailers including Old Navy, Linen barn, Nautica, and Paper Factory. Directed projects ranging up to 30,000 sf and $6 Million.

• Analyzed project specifications and labor / material costs to formulate project estimates; developed scope of work and bid specifications; reviewed bids and awards of contracts to subcontractors.

• Oversaw all trades including masons, electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and carpenters.

• Traveled throughout the country to set up and manage construction sites ; hired local crews and subcontractors.

The Weitz Company, West Palm Beach, Florida 1995 – 1997

Construction Superintendent / Estimator

Managed the construction of 7 residential floors of a 12 story high rise assisted living facility in Palm Beach, Florida. Hired as superintendent and promoted to estimator upon project completion. Conducted detailed cost analysis and Formulated estimates for the construction of schools, courthouses, churches, and retail stores ranging from $5 to $60 million.

Prior Experience:

• E. Kent Halverson, Poipu, Hawaii, Seattle, Wa. Vero Beach, Florida – Construction Superintendant, 1990 -1995

Education

Manasquan High School, Manasquan, NJ - High School Diploma, 1982