Dear Sirs:
This letter is to express my interest in an estimator/project manager position with your company. Based on my skills in estimating and project management I am confident I would be an asset to your team. My resume that highlights my ability, knowledge, expertise in managing and estimating commercial, residential, and historical projects is enclosed. Please take advantage of my superior problem solving skills, people management ability, good judgment and leadership skills.
During my tenure with V.J. Scozzari and Sons I was able to analyze blueprints, write scope sheets and estimate various projects. I am a LEED Green Associate. My most recent project management was a fit-out for Princeton University. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications in more detail. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ed Dager
Edward William Dager , LEED Green Associate
640 Mount Laurel Road
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
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Home: 856-***-****
Mobile: 609-***-****
To successfully manage and estimate construction projects adhering to the company’s quality standards and specifications, catering to the customer’s satisfaction, and assuring company profitability.
EXPERIENCE:
V.J. Scozzari and Sons, Inc., 03/2008-03/2010 Pennington, N.J.
Estimator-Project Manager for a mid-sized commercial construction company. Estimated and managed projects ranging from $500,000.00 to $15,000,000. Worked in Timberline and OST (On Center Software) primarily for takeoffs.
D. R. Horton, (Delaware Valley Division), 03/2005-12/2007 Mt. Laurel, NJ
Project Manager for a community in Southampton, NJ. Oversaw all land clearing and site improvements. Obtained all permits and built 51 semi-custom homes. Managed project from start to finish.
Elliott Building Group, 10/2004-02/2005 Langhorne, PA.
Project Manager Supervised a 55 year old and over community of 112 homes. Managed installation of all site improvements and had 25 houses in construction from permit stage to rough framing. Oversaw all pre-construction meetings; managed and worked closely with sales taking customers to signing of agreements and pricing custom options. Contracted all subcontractors and oversaw all operations.
Masonry Preservation Group, Inc., 12/1996 – 09/2004 Merchantville, NJ
Estimator-Project Manager - estimated and managed numerous historical restoration projects and general contracting projects during my association with Masonry Preservation Group, Inc. Partner in “Holly Tree Builders.” Developed and built an eight lot subdivision of custom homes in Southampton, N.J. (Little Creek). Built two large single family customs in adjacent developments.
Piersol Homes, Inc., 7/1995 - 11/1996 Mullica Hill, NJ
Construction Manager: Oversaw operations on six construction sites.
Pinedge Development, 1/1995 - 8/1995 Voorhees, NJ
Project Manager: Managed the construction of a 68 unit mid-rise condominium community in Brigantine, NJ and the construction of a luxury townhouse development in Cherry Hill, NJ
Calton Homes, Inc., 5/1993 - 1/1995 Freehold, NJ
Project Manager: Project manager for the "Washington Oaks" sub-division in Princeton, NJ. Supervised all operations from land development to acquiring certificates of occupancy.
V.J. Scozzari & Sons, 7/1991 - 4/1993 Lawrenceville, NJ
Project Manager: Worked as project manager building custom faculty housing for the "Lawrenceville Prep School".
Self-employed Consultant, 4/1990 - 6/1991 Burlington Twp., NJ
Project Manager: Worked as the Project Manager of a townhouse development for "Farmers' and Mechanics" Savings Bank L.A. in Burlington Twp. Handled all sales and marketing along with overseeing all facets of construction.
Other Experience.
Kevin Scarborough, Inc., Gibbsboro, NJ
Construction Manager (Custom Home Division) Worked as project manager heading up the custom home division on a project named "Nordic Dell" in Wilmington, DE. Managed three preceding sub-division projects.
Dager & Lafferty Building Co. Inc. Audubon, NJ
Owner/Partner: Partner in a small construction firm. Built custom homes, additions, and extensive remodeling projects. Managed interior trim division and did many office re-fits in the Cherry Hill area.
Acme Markets, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Worked during college years starting as a clerk and advancing to a department manager.
EDUCATION: Rutgers University US-New Jersey-Camden
Bachelor's Degree: B.A. degree Accounting Major and a Finance Minor.
10/2009 Leed Green Associate
6/1981 M.W. Funk Sales Institute US-NJ-Pennsauken, NJ Real Estate Sales License
Professional: Received a certificate in Real Estate Sales. Passed exam for licensure currently active in N.J. State.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Timberline, Expedition and On Screen Take-off.