Painting Estimator/Project Manager

Marilyn Coats

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Garland, TX ****0

(H) 972-***-****

(C) 972-***-****

Objective

To secure a position in a growing company that can appreciate my experience and passion for the commercial painting industry. I have a proven track record for winning bids on projects that

make maximum profit. I have the training, education and experience to work independently.

Training

Numerous Training Classes –PDCA-Dallas

Green Advantage

05/05 to present Commercial Paint Estimator/Project Manager

Carrco Painting Contractors, Garland/Dallas, Texas

Quantity/Value detailed takeoffs for projects ranging from 30k to 3.5 mil based on unit cost pricing. Work closely with project managers to anticipate and resolve issues before problems arise. Prepare submittals. Track costs. Develop spreadsheets to organize estimating/sales department. Projects in contract average 3-4 mil per year. Negotiate projects from the bid to the contract. Prepare RFI’s/ASI’s to General Contractors. Train other project managers in industry standards/cost change preparation.

01/99-05/05 Estimator /Project Manager

Burns & Parks Painting Contractors, Inc., Plano, TX 75094

Quantity commercial paint takeoffs. Project manager jobs to 350k. Job cost analysis on weekly basis. Order materials/VWC for my projects. Track sales reports and call on bids for bid tabs. Job pre-bid meetings and jobsite walk thru’s.

Help company negotiate pricing/terms from suppliers to reduce costs.

03/94 to 05/05 Bookkeeper/Painting Secretary

Burns and Parks Painting, Plano, TX 75094

Mike Parks, Owner (W) 972-***-****

Duties included but not limited to account receivable, payable, job cost distribution. While in this position solely found over $60K in overcharges by major paint supplier. Peachtree accounting software. Accounting operations for

Sales up to 10mil. Monthly pay applications to general contractors.

10/89 to 03/93 CAD Drafter-Unigraphics 3-D Software - DOE Tool Design

Superconducting Supercollider Project-US Gov’t.- Desoto,Texas

Tool Design/drafting 3-D projects. Work with engineers on daily basis.

05/86 to 10/89 Civil Drafter-Land Surveying-817-***-****

Herbert S. Beasley Land Surveying, Fort Worth, Texas76116

04/83 to 05/86 Secretary Bookkeeper

Herbert S. Beasley Land Surveying, Fort Worth, Texas 76116