Michael A. Hargis
Carmel, Indiana 46033
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Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Experienced Estimator/Project Manager with proven ability to pursue bid and negotiate site work contracts. Excellent qualifications in industry contacts, strategic planning, organizational development, project execution, and operations. Visionary manager with demonstrated experience in development of existing client relationships and development of new ones. High caliber sales and negotiating skills. Key strengths including:
*Strong Industry Reputation *Training/Mentoring
*High Integrity *Multi-Project Leadership Ability
*Negotiating Skills *Project Management
*Business Development/Acct. Management *Marketing/Social Media
*Multi-Tasking Ability *Team Building/Staff Development
Summary of Qualifications
21 + years experience in cost estimating and project management for site work projects
4 years experience in Civil Design Engineering with highly regarded private firm
4 years experience in Land Surveying as Instrument Operator
Bid, secured, and managed numerous projects in excess of 1 million dollars
Addressed local engineering firms on cost estimating and construction plan use
Spoke at Purdue University on Cost Estimating techniques
Professional Experience
2011-Present: Project Manager - Crider & Crider, Inc.
Schedule & Manage Multiple Subcontractors
Schedule Equipment for Sitework
Schedule manpower for daily tasks
Approve material invoices
Draw up change orders for approval by client
Attend weekly progress meetings with City of Westfield, Indiana
Handle time sheets and track task/machine time
Track daily production and produce reports summarizing such
2010- 2011: Superintendent – Poindexter Excavating, Inc.
Schedule & Manage Multiple Subcontractors
Schedule Equipment for Sitework
Schedule manpower for daily tasks
Approve material invoices
Draw up change orders for approval by client
Attend weekly progress meetings with City of Indianapolis
Handle time sheets and track task/machine time
2008-2010: Estimator/Project Manager – Weihe Construction, Inc. – Noblesville, Indiana
Bid Multiple Residential/Commercial projects each year
Negotiate/Secured work in excess of 1 million dollars
Order all materials for projects
Prepare invoices, billings, and change orders
Experience with HCSS – Heavy Bid Software
In charge of exploring/securing bidding opportunities
2006-2008: Estimator/Project Manager – The Snider Group, Inc. – Zionsville, Indiana
Solicited bidding opportunities
Prepared quantity takeoffs, priced labor/materials, submitted bids
Negotiated final cost of contracts
Order all underground markings, staking and materials for projects
Prepare invoices, billings and change orders
Follow up on payments due/overdue
Experience with Agtek software
2004-2006: Head Estimator – I.C.I. – Noblesville, Indiana
Solicited bidding opportunities
Prepared quantity takeoffs, priced labor/materials, submitted bids
Negotiated final costs of contracts
Order all staking and materials for projects
Authorize all invoicing and change orders
Utilize Agtek software for earthwork quantities
1995-2004: Head Estimator – Harvey Construction, Inc. – Noblesville, Indiana
Secured all bidding opportunities
Developed client relationships
Order all materials necessary for projects
Developed estimating protocol for company
Utilized Agtek software for earthwork takeoffs
Increased volume each year of employment
Estimated/Secured $18 million in one year
1990-1995: Head Estimator – The Snider Group, Inc. – Zionsville, Indiana
1986-1990: Civil Design Engineer – Paul I. Cripe, Inc. – Indianapolis, Indiana
1983-1986: Land Surveying Instrument Operator – MSE Corp., - Indianapolis, Indiana
Education
Purdue University – Civil Engineering Technology 1983
References
Harold Harvey – President of Harvey Construction, Inc. 317-***-****
Billy Poindexter – President of Poindexter Excavating 317-***-****
Brian Nifong – HR Director of Weihe Construction, Inc. 317-***-****
Terry Short – Friend 813-***-****
Scott Langdon – Friend 317-***-****