Tad Peters
Goodyear, AZ 85338
unibw7@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Estimator with 25 years of civil construction experience. A self starting team player with the ability to solve problems and implement solutions resulting not only in successful procurement of projects but profitable completion as well. Experiences have given me the insight to accurately project costs and share information in a manner to achieve better production through job tracking and more efficient use of labor, equipment, time and materials.
Qualifications
Motivated……Resourceful planner…… Responsible……Punctual……Ability to work independently
Organized……Creative problem solver……energetic……Excellent communication skills
Achievements
Implemented and managed new survey department utilizing current GPS technology for layout and automated machine grade control which resulted in huge savings. Finegrade production was increased by at least 100%, Outside survey cost was reduced by 75%, and subbase, asphalt, and concrete were reduced by 15%.. It also increased production on general earthwork operation by achieving greater accuracy on the first try.
Researched and purchased computerized estimating software which resulted in standardized formatting, the ability to make accurate last minute changes, and significant time savings by streamlining the bid setup and eliminating repetitive data entry that could result in errors.
Work History
Site Stuff Consultants
Goodyear, AZ
September 2009 – present
Owner
Perform takeoff services to assist contractors in bid preparation.
Work with developers to quantify projects and assist with budget numbers.
Work with retailers to review upcoming projects for numbers and constructability.
Macedon Excavating
Macedon, NY
March 1999-September 2009
Project Manager/Superintendent/Estimator
Supervised all phases of work to ensure compliance to State, City, and/or private plans and specifications- $1 to 6 Million
Utilized computerized estimating software to complete bids, The Construction Link, similar to Hard Dollar.
Performed full takeoffs as well as bidding of State and other Municipal Projects- $1 to 6 Million
Proficient in Insite Earthwork Estimating Software, similar to Agtek, working from full plan sets, PDF’s, or CAD files either on screen or with digitizer.
Worked in conjunction with field crew to set up and keep track as jobs progressed.
Purchased, ordered and maintained inventory for all necessary materials.
Supervised pipe crew to ensure correct procedures and materials were used.
Street and highway reconstruction for NYS DOT, and municipalities within Wayne, and Monroe Counties - $1 to 5Million
Site work and highway improvements for Lowes and Walmart and other retailers or various municipalities-$3 to 6Million
New or replacement of water mains, sanitary sewers and storm drainage systems.
Procured and managed subcontractors.
Airport taxiway and ramp replacement - $3.5Million
Construction layout and keep track of grades and quantities to ensure accuracy.
Babcock Enterprises
Dansville, NY
1991-1998
Estimator/General Superintendent/Paving Foreman
Commercial building construction- $3Million
Site construction up to $1Million.
Paving up to $2Million.
Underground utilities up to $500K.
Bridge and road construction/rehabilitation - $1 to 3Million.
Airport lighting rehab for taxiways and runways -$2Million.
Pre-qualify contractors/subcontractors.
C.P. Ward
Rochester, NY
1986-1991
Laborer/General Superintendent
General Laborer.
Rigging/Setup/Signaling.
Bridge work.
Education
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY
A.A.S. Business Administration
Certifications
Competent Person
10 Hour OSHA Safety
40 Hour Hazwoper
New York SPEDES 4 Hour for Erosion Control Compliance
Completed 3D modeling Class
Completed Insite Earthwork Estimating Class
Computer Skills
Insite Earthwork Estimating Software
Microsoft Office Suite
The Construction Link-Estimating Software
AutoCAD
MS Project
Topcon 3D-Office
Adobe Acrobat