Estimator / Scheduler / Cost Control

EDWARD SHUMATE

***** ******* ***** ● Garden Grove, CA 92840 ● 714-***-**** ● ***********@***.***

PROJECT ESTIMATING / SCHEDULER / COST CONTROL:

Highly-qualified and dependable Estimator who has more than ten years of experience directing large and mid-sized projects. Cool-headed Problem Solver with a history of making prudent decisions that have positively affected the success of projects. Experienced Professional who has substantial knowledge in all facets of construction, including scheduling, estimating, financial accountability, architectural and engineering design and feasibility, bid analysis and selection, and project development. Respectful and Conscientious Construction Supervisor who uses great communication skills to interface with subcontractors, engineers, owners, and designers through all phases of each project.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction Project Management ● Scheduling ● Estimating ● Budgeting

Large-scale Projects ● Primavera Software ● Bid Analysis ● Project Documentation

Business Development ● Leadership ● Financial Accountability ● New Construction

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

AEG WORLD WIDE, Los Angeles, CA (2007 to Present)

One of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world.

Project: The Hotel & Residence at La Live, Los Angeles, CA

Project Schedule Engineer, Cost Control:

Manages all scheduling for a $700 million construction project that includes a 54-floor Hotel & Residence (224 Condominums) with a 3 level underground parking garage, a 5-story conference center, and an adjoining 14 screen Regal Cinema Complex. Developed master project schedule using P5 and P6 Primavera software for the structure, which has over eight thousand activities. Prepares monthly schedule updates for all three structures. Created a cost control system using Primavera Expedition. Reviews all proposed change orders and backup materials. Generates the Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipments (FF&E) schedule with the Project Executive to coordinate the interior finishing process. Served as Owner’s Representative at change order review meetings, and directed the structural steel weekly status meetings.

Key Accomplishments

• Organizes large-scale scheduling for daily crews of approximately 800 personnel.

• Processed $100 million in proposed change orders throughout September 2009 for review.

TELIC CORPORATION, Valparaiso, IN (2006 to 2007)

A company that offers professional technical, administrative, and engineering services.

Principal Estimator, On Contract:

Directed the review process of public health clinics built in Iraq by the Parsons Infrastructure Group for the US Government. Analyzed individual units to account for subcontractor costs. Prepared graphs, charts, and templates to represent unit costs and credit overruns. Evaluated drawings, photographs, and met with Field Managers to establish the percentage of completion for each unit. Created reports for management to use in the settlement process.

Key Accomplishment

• Reviewed over $200 million in contracts for Iraqi public health clinics.

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THE SEVILLE GROUP, Pasadena, CA (2006)

A multi-disciplined engineering services firm that offers project and construction management services.

Project Manager II/Design Manager, On Contract:

Assembled the team that managed modernization of multiple school campuses for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Developed procedures for the Bid and Award Department, preparing all documentation prior to soliciting public bids. Supervised the estimating process for projects within the Central Design Management Group, which required a complete redesign, pricing proposals and cost verification. Built strong relationships with staff and management, which contributed to the project’s success. Put together extremely detailed paperwork that was instrumental in obtaining authorization.

Key Accomplishment

• Completed the school campuses on budget and on time by using superior organizational skills.

ABACUS Project Management, Newport Beach, CA (2004 to 2005)

A project management construction service company

Project: SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, San Gabriel, CA

Senior Project Manager:

Directed the new construction and remodel of ten campuses in the school district with a budget of $50 million. Reviewed the architect’s drawings and design prior to the district’s and school board’s approval. Managed the entire bidding process, which included creating proposals for solicitation of bids, preparing bid scopes for sixteen divisions, reviewing contractor bids, and recommending the award of contract. Approved project schedule, timelines, milestones, RFIs, RFPs, change orders and all project documentation. Monitored the construction site on a daily basis to monitor labor relations, safety requirements, and inspector reviews. Met with principals and staff to accommodate school schedules during the construction process. Coordinated the construction schedule by paying strict attention to detail to resolve complex scheduling issues. Reviewed the contractor pay requests with the architect and DSA Inspector before submitting to the district for payment.

Key Accomplishment

• Completed the football stadium, track, lighting and scoreboard installation in 90 days to accommodate the beginning of the football season in September.

MODTECH MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION, Perris, CA (2003 to 2004)

A national designer and manufacturer of permanent and portable buildings.

Senior Project Manager:

Managed the Design and Engineering Department from production to installation for all district construction projects. Handled all contracts from scope development to final completion. Supervised the Field Project Manager, Site Superintendents, Site Coordinators, and the Office Assistant. Provided profit and loss control for all projects in the territory. Initiated project kickoff meetings and project status meetings.

Key Accomplishment

• Successfully managed over 35 individual projects on a continuing basis in assigned territory.

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VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, San Diego, CA (2001 to 2003)

A project and construction management services company.

Project Manager:

Supervised numerous construction projects for the San Diego Unified School District. Ensured efficient scheduling of all subcontractors, employees, materials and deliveries. Dealt with project documentation, including completion schedules, project scopes, change orders, contract settlements, payment schedules, vendor payments, submittals, shop drawings, plans and specification reviews.

Key Accomplishment

• Managed the $5 million construction of the Los Angeles College District Day Care Center in Culver City.

DJM CONSTRUCTION, Cerritos, CA (1998 to 2001)

A construction company that specializes in new construction, modernization and seismic upgrades.

Senior Estimator:

Managed the preparation and submission of hard bids on many types of public works projects. Coordinated the buy-out and vendor contracts for successful awards.

Key Accomplishment

• Projects included: the Parks Training Center in Dublin, CA, the VA Hospital Long Beach in Los Angeles, CA, and the VA Ambulatory Care Center in Tucson, AZ.

EDUCATION/SKILLS

Associate of Arts in Commercial Graphics Design and Computer Graphics

Platt College, Newport Beach, CA

• Training Course in Primavera P5 & P6 scheduling software

Software: MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, MS Project Schedule, PowerPoint, RS Means, Timberline, SureTrak, Certificate 10 Hr CALOSHA, Expedition and P3,P5 & P6 Primavera Software.

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