Manager Construction

Warren Charles Tasca

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Marlton, NJ 08053

609-***-**** (cell)

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Driven construction professional experienced with preparing cost estimates and materials needed for numerous jobs for all CSI divisions. A self-directed, team player who thrives on pressure and can quickly earn the confidence of leadership and senior management.

OBJECTIVE

A position in a growth oriented organization where my construction and computer knowledge and experience can build me to a precise Senior Level Estimator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Areas of Expertise: Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, COBOL, Prolog and its applications, database administration and maintenance, systems analysis and design. Experience entering cost of time, labor, and materials for various projects into excel spreadsheets to get an estimated total for multiple jobs, reading blueprints and specifications, doing takeoffs, experience using AGTEK and its applications, I have extensive knowledge and training of HCSS HeavyBid and its applications, knowledge and use of Costworks, I have extensive knowledge and use of On-Center Takeoff Software, I have extensive knowledge and training of SAGE Timberline and its applications, OSHA Certified (10 hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration Class) and construction field experience.

Selected Accomplishments:

Member of “The American Society of Professional Estimators” – (ASPE)

Member of “The Association of The Advancement For Cost Engineering” – (AACEI) – Delaware Valley Chapter

Editor for “The Association of The Advancement For Cost Engineering” – (AACEI) – Delaware Valley Chapter

Education and Scholarship Committee Chairman for “The Association of The Advancement For Cost Engineering” – (AACEI) – Delaware Valley Chapter

I am a Section Officer “Director” for “The Association of The Advancement For Cost Engineering” – (AACEI) – Delaware Valley Chapter

I am website manager for “The Association of The Advancement For Cost Engineering” – (AACEI) – Delaware Valley Chapter

Member of “The Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis”- (SCEA) – Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Vice President for “The Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis”- (SCEA) – Mid-Atlantic Chapter

Member of “Construction Specification Institute” – (CSI) – South New Jersey Chapter

Secretary/Treasurer “Construction Specification Institute” – (CSI) South New Jersey Chapter

Created and maintained a customer information database

Set up and maintained an accounting database for a small mechanical service organization

Designed and maintained an inventory control system

EXPERIENCE

ALPHA 3 CONSULTING, LLC., Cherry Hill, NJ October 2011 – Present Project Controls Manager

As a Project Controls Manager at Alpha3 Consulting, LLC I supported the management and execution of projects for Alpha3’s clients. My responsibilities include Project Planning, Project Economic Recovery and Alternatives Analysis, Estimating & Budget Development, Bidding and Negotiation Support, Contract Management, Earned Value Management, Cost Control, CPM Scheduling and Updating and Risk Analysis & Risk-Adjusted Scheduling. I focus on the areas that create the greatest risk of impacting project quality or leading to cost or schedule overruns. Those areas are then managed with consistent attention to ensure that projects are on the right track. I provided services and training based on accepted standards for individual project execution or enterprise-wide management. In either case, I worked with its clients to manage their projects successfully, to improve or eliminate processes that increase risk, and to capture and repeat processes that reduce risk.

STV CONSTRUCTION, Inc., Philadelphia, PA December 2010 – October 2011

Lead Estimator/Staff Manager/Business Development Manager

As lead estimator I am responsible for staff of twelve estimator located throughout the country. I ensure timely and accurate reporting thru facilitation and review of all estimates and construction cost reports and then present to upper management. Evaluate cost impacts of contractor change requests and confirm submittal of appropriate estimates and documentation, assess field take offs from design and other construction drawings, compile historical pricing and benchmarking data in a database to support future project estimates, review preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed estimates based on final plans and specifications, analyze basis of estimate for each cost estimate, review all quotations, purchase orders, quantity take-offs, surveys and other documents that affect the estimate and provide guidelines for project escalation and contingency. My estimating experience includes heavy civil construction projects such as: bridges, dams, underground utilities, pipelines, waste-water, concrete structures, pipelines, tunnels etc. I am responsible for pursuing request for proposal (RFP’s) and request for qualifications (RFQ’s) for A/E proposals for federal, state and local government clients. I also position the company to bid on projects, present the company's services and strategies to potential clients.

STV CONSTRUCTION, Inc., Philadelphia, PA February 2008 – October 2011

Estimator

Estimating of construction project costs on numerous jobs I have preformed takeoffs using both bluebeam PDF, scales, and can perform takeoffs on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and plumbing takeoffs. I have preformed civil, structural, architectural, takeoffs on buildings such as (elementary schools, high schools, higher education, and universities, medical facilities, dry warehouses, refrigerated warehouses, sports complexes, residential). I have preformed civil, structural, architectural, takeoffs on highways and bridges, rail stations and high speed rail stations, underground utility work, marine work, landscape work, foundation work, caissons, pile work (augured piles, test piles, hydraulic hammered piles, micro-piles, solider beams and lagging, and sheet piles), site work, erosion and sediment control, site and building demolition, renovations and additions to buildings and schools. I have extensive knowledge using and interpreting AGTEK ( to determine cut, fill, haul away, and all earthwork takeoffs), PROLOG, I have knowledge of interpreting construction schedules, obtaining cost for material, obtaining and estimating cost of time, material, labor, and equipment. I have knowledge of WINEST and On-Screen Takeoff programs. I am OSHA Certified (10 hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration Class). I have extensive knowledge of HCSS Heavybid. I have field experience (site work, utility work, demolition work, and soil and erosion sediment control).

Haines & Kibblehouse Inc., Bellmawr, NJ December 2007 – February 2008 Estimator

Estimating of construction project costs on numerous jobs. Interpret architectural, structural, and civil construction drawings and specifications to determine quantity of materials, labor, and equipment required. Assemble general construction costing, budget and lump sum estimates; solicit subcontractor pricing or bids; prepare scopes of work for all trade contractors; understand drawings and specifications; provide takeoff and pricing for all trades and unit costs.

Participate in site visits to evaluate work to be done and to be completed. Utilize HCSS Heavy Bid and Microsoft Excel to create detailed cost estimates. Attended progress meetings, project turnovers meetings, for various projects. Experience using and reading AGTEK and its applications.

Hill International, Inc., Marlton, NJ July 2006 – December 2007

Estimating Technician

Assist in the estimating of construction project costs on numerous jobs. Interpret architectural, structural, and civil construction drawings and specifications to determine quantity of materials, labor, and equipment required. Compile information from associates in various construction disciplines. Participate in site visits to evaluate work completed. Utilize Winest and Microsoft Excel to create detailed cost estimates. Prepared value engineering studies and change order request for various projects. Attended progress meetings for various projects. Evaluate cost estimates to determine possible cost saving measures. Utilize On – Screen Takeoff to determine measurements and calculations on numerous projects to generate accurate takeoffs and estimates.

A.P. Construction, Inc., Blackwood, NJ August 2004 – July 2006

Project Manager Trainee/Cost Estimator

Preparing and submitting material submittals, sending and receiving estimated cost for multiple jobs, entering cost of time, labor, and materials into spreadsheets to obtain jobs estimates. Interpreting blueprints and specifications to assist in daily job takeoffs Report daily job site activity using Primavera Expedition. Experience using AGTEK and its applications, experience using HCSS Heavy Bid and its applications, Primavera P3 Project Planner and its applications, and construction field experience, attending pre-bid meetings and bid openings and support as needed.

EDUCATION

B. S. in Computer Information Management - Neumann College, Aston, PA May, 2004

Major: Computer and Information Management

Minor: Business Administration

Selected courses: Introduction to Software Applications, Advance Computer Programming Technology, System Analysis and Design, COBOL, Introduction to Management Information Systems, Database Management, Effective Writing with Computers, and Business Ethics.

Construction Management I – Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA April 2006–June 2006

PERSONAL

Hobbies: Baseball, football, physical health, and home repairs

References: Upon Request

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