Education

BS Building Technology-University of Science and Technology Kumasi Ghana, 2000

MS. Construction Project Management – Herriot-Watt University Edinburgh U.K.-2006

MS. Acquisition and Supply Chain Management, University of Maryland University College -2012

Years of Experience

Total – 9

With ARCADIS – 4

Professional Registrations

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Cost Engineer (CCE)

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited (LEED AP)

Professional Associations

AACE

PMI

Additional Training

Estimating Commercial Facility by Construction Estimating Inst.

Lost and Preventive System (LPS) Training

10HR-OSHA certification

Software Expertise

RS Means Cost Works,

MS Excel, Outlook,

Primavera CM-12

Contact:

Edward Kontor

8700 Char Court Yard Apt.22

Laurel MD 20708

Tel: 301-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To offer competitive construction cost management services whiles advancing my career and building on my extensive experience.

CAREER PROFILE

Edward as a certified cost engineer, has extensive experience in construction cost estimating and project management; Has gained extensive experience in both building and infrastructural projects with primary functions that includes; Bid preparation, Bid analysis, Pre bid estimates, change order evaluation and negotiation, preparing site visits and progress reports, undertaking client punch list/handover meetings, attending site meetings, etc. He efficiently uses contemporary estimating and project management software and posse’s great interpersonal and communication skills.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Sitework/Water/Wastewater

Anne Arundel County Central Sanitation Facility

Project Estimator; 2009 to date

On $19m development and expansion works which includes; new construction of onsite storm water management; regenerative storm water conveyance; surface parking and associated modification; and a new construction of 50,000SF administration block: Duties included;

o Reviews contractor’s pay application on unit price contract items

o Performs quantity take-offs and pricing using RS means Cost works

o Review and evaluate change order requests.

o Evaluate request for pay application of contractor.

o Assist in analyzing and updating project schedule

o Registering contractors’ material tickets and time sheets in owners prescribed CM12 software systems.

o Conduct general site inspection and attend progress meeting

Bates Middle School Sitework Improvements, Annapolis, MD

Project estimator/Site inspector:

Edward assisted as an inspector on the Bates Middle School Bus Loop and Parking Lot improvement project in Annapolis, MD. He reviewed change orders and attended progress and punch list meetings.

Lead Service Replacement (DCWASA)

Mr. Kontor inspected and managed subcontractors in the replacement of Lead Service Lines and Hydrants for the Washington DC Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) Lead Service Replacement project. Activities included:

Lead Service Lines Replacement

Hydrants Replacement

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Restoration

Asphalt Pavement Restoration

Sidewalk and Tree Space Restoration

Poplar Point and Potomac Pumping Station (DCWASA)

Project estimator:

Prepared cost estimate for phase I renovation works of valued $4m. Areas of estimates included architectural, Structural, Civil and Electricals. Assisted in reviewing and negotiating change orders and performed general construction administration.

Potomac Pumping Station Rehabilitation Works (DCWASA)

Cost estimator

Participated in the development of scope of works and prepared high level unit quantities of materials required for design proposal request.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Buildings

Isle of Capri Casino, Biloxi, MS - Insurance Invoice Review

Participated in the analysis of property reinstatement claims of $63 million. Reviewed contractors’ pay application on time and material contract. Verify prices and quantities on contractor’s invoice submissions. Analyzes owner’s implicit costs for claims.

Green Ridge Recreation Center, Roanoke, VA

Cost estimator

Edward prepared and monitored cost estimate from conceptual design thru to developed design and participated in the general contractor’s selection evaluation process.

Dundee University Expansion Works Dundee Scotland

Quantity Surveyor

Edward the assistant cost estimator on $20million expansion works on Dundee University infrastructure in U.K. The scope of the project included, construction of 200 sitting capacity ultra modern lecture theatre with offices and remodeling of administrative block and extensive landscaping on campus. He prepared a cost estimate of the structural design and compiled site visit reports for the preliminary cost estimation. He performed bid analysis in the selection process of subcontractors. Additionally he prepared biweekly progress reports and notified contractors on their pay applications.

Ejisu Junior Secondary School Complex

Quantity Surveyor.

As Quantity Surveyor of a $2million school project, Mr. Kontor provided technical expertise on project cost to the budget office for planning purposes. In consultation with the architect, he prepared the bid document for contractors’ procurement. He was able to maintained litigation free records for claims. .

Standard Chartered and Barclays Bank Refurbishment

Quantities Surveyor

As cost estimator for a facility management firm in Ghana, Mr. Kontor worked on new projects as well as refurbishment of financial institutions, such as: Barclays Bank Ghana, Standard Chartered Bank; and Ecobank Ghana Limited. The total contract value of these projects was $3. His role varied from site agent to cost estimator. His responsibilities included preparing and managing of budget for the installation of acoustic ceiling, partitioning, glazing and other modern communication facilities.

As a building technologist with a facility management firm in Ghana, Mr. Kontor inspected and certified the pay applications submitted by subcontractors for payments. He inspected works executed by subcontractors and make recommendation for payment. Stake holders were regularly updated on the progress of works and technical advice was given to subcontractors.

Reference will be available upon request

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