October **, ****

To Whom It May Concern:

I'm writing to apply for the position of construction estimator at your Company. I am confident that my skills are well-aligned with the role, and that I would be an excellent fit for your organi-zation.

My twenty years career in Civil Engineering with experience in resident engineer, responsible for the planning and supervision of the construction of the new private building complex and thirteen years of U.S experience in cost analysis, allow me to hone my skills as an estimator. I believe my knowledge of estimating would make me a great addition at your company.

My experiences and track record make me an excellent fit for this opportunity. I have enclosed my resume for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email at a time of your convenience to discuss my background as well as the requirements for the role.

Sincerely,

Julio Salcedo

Civil Engineer / Construction Estimator

Cell 551-***-****

rs1lck@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

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Civil Engineer and cost estimator, looking for position as an construction estimator, where I can use strong construction management techniques and flexibility as required by costumers. I would contribute to the company profits which my education, training and experience.

Summary of Skills

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• Experience in cost analysis; preparation of proposals including structural steel, miscella-neous metals, ornamental metals, storefront, curtain wall and glass for industrial, com-mercial, private and public buildings.

• Attend meetings during negotiations stages, pre-bid walk through, communicate with cli-ents and managers to discuss the scope-of-work, follow-ups questions and updating of estimates, consult and maintain contact with contractor’s, sub-contractors, and suppliers.

• Capable to analyzing, reading and interpreting information from blueprints, job specifica-tions, computer screens, reviewed drawings, maps and contract drawings.

• Proficient in the preparation of accurate take-off of materials, shop labor, field labor, summary of man-hour, unit prices and engineering, equipment requirements for installa-tion/erection, RFIs preparation.

• Assist project managers in preparation and final evaluation of bid documents and written proposals and correspondence.

• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.

• Proficient in MS Word, excel, QuickBooks and emails.

• Ability to learner company's internal information systems and software.

• Bilingual; write, read, speak and translate Spanish language.

Professional Experience

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Cost Estimator, April 2002 to June 2010

Paragon Iron Inc. / Summit Erectors / Summit Industries LLC, East Rutherford, New Jersey

• Responsible for all aspects of preparing take offs of materials, shop labor, field labor, equipment requirements and engineering, installation/erection in structural steel, miscel-laneous, ornamental metals, storefront, curtain wall and glass for industrial, commercial, private and public buildings, cooperated with purchasing department.

• Attended meetings during negotiation stages and pre-bid walk through.

• Prepared of bid documents and wrote proposals and correspondence.

Cost Estimator, November 2000 to March 2002

Hillside Iron Work Inc., Northvale, New Jersey

• Responsible for all aspects of preparing take offs of materials, shop labor, field labor, equipment requirements and engineering, installation/erection in structural steel, miscel-laneous, ornamental metals, for industrial, commercial, private and public buildings.

• Attended meetings during negotiation stages and pre-bid walk through.

Cost Estimator, October 1998 to October 2000

Imperial Iron Work, Bronx, New York

• Responsible for all aspects of preparing take offs of materials, shop labor, field labor, equipment requirements and engineering, installation/erection in structural steel, miscel-laneous, ornamental metals for industrial, commercial, private and public buildings, from Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, City of New York Park & Recreation, New York City School Construction Authority, New York City Transit Authority, State of New York Dormitory Authority, Metro-North Commuter Rail Road all School District of Westchester County and private companies.

• Obtained projects from Dodge Plans (Mc Graw-Hill Construction) and CDN (Construction Data News) newspaper.

• Modified drawings using auto cad 14.

Education

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Bergen Community College – Division of Continuing Education, Paramus, N.J. 10/2001

Construction Estimating

Bergen County Technical School, Hackensack, N.J. 05/1998

Auto Cad R14 (2D) Basic for Windows.

Corporation Universitaria de la Costa, Colombia 08/1984

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineer

Certifications

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• Construction Estimating, Bergen Community College

• Auto Cad R14 (2D) Basic for Windows, Bergen County Technical School

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineer, Corporation Universitaria de la Costa, Colombia

• U.S. Equivalency: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, World Education Services, Inc.

References

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Available upon request

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