Construction Cost Estimator

David Ngamau

*** **** **** ******* • Marietta, Georgia 30062 • 404-***-**** • **********@*****.***

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Skilled and knowledgeable Construction Management and Estimating Professional with an exceptional background in leadership and development. Versed in negotiations, bidding, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, resolving issues, budget management, and safety assurance. Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and resolve issues, manage projects, and perform construction services. Demonstrates strong communication and motivational skills to enhance goals and bottom line objectives. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure objectives are met and processes are completed. Ability to reengineer processes and streamline operations to ensure maximum efficiency. Creative problem solving skills and exceptional detail to drawings and specifications. Reputation for consistently meeting the most challenging goals with unequaled success.

• Leadership/Motivation/Teamwork

• Project Analysis and Estimating

• Product & Efficiency Improvements

• Bill of Material/Bill of Quantities • Blueprint & Specification Interpretation

• Analytical and Time Management Skills

• Strategic Business Planning & Analysis

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Product Inspection & Analysis

• Quality Assurance and Control

• Budget Planning and Control

• Staff Training & Development

Technical Proficiencies: MS Office Suite • CATO Estimating Software • Timberline Estimating Software • AutoCAD • Microsoft Project • Microsoft Outlook • Adobe Acrobat • SMM7 • Digitizer • Mac/PC Proficient

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Construction Material Testing Tech, Piedmont Geotechnical Consultants Inc, GA, 2009 to Present

• Conducted comprehensive in-place density tests by nuclear and sand cone methods, moisture density, sieve analysis

• Portland Cement Concrete and Masonry – sampled, performed air content and slump tests, conducted compressive and various flexural strength tests, cast mortar and grout test specimens, and obtained all core specimens. Inspected CMU blocks and reinforcing steel to determine compliance and cast grout samples.

• Observe proof rolls, undercut operations, perform footing inspections with dynamic cone penetrometer, and inspect rebar.

• Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) – sampled and assisted in the performance of routine HMA tests within the field and the laboratory; responsible for handling solvents and samples/utilizing nuclear density gauges

• Assigned and dispatched daily tasks to CMT Techs, reviewed and signed concrete and soil density reports and assisted in operational management duties.

Project Estimator / Assistant Project Manager, Synergy United States LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, 2007 to 2009

• Analyzed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, proposals, and complex construction documents to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates through quantity surveys/material take-offs for bidding

• Computed cost estimates for materials, purchased/leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor; input all data into the company’s estimating application software

• Planned and coordinated workflow to optimize efficiency and productivity throughout the company

• Managed and directed the preparation of bills of materials for construction projects, such as churches, retail, sports facilities, schools, office buildings, water treatment plants, and various government facilities

• Researched and evaluated subcontractors based on their price, quality, selection, service, and support.

• Solicited bid proposals and analyzed price proposals or various other data to determine price structure

• Participated in pre-bid/presentation meetings and bid strategy and provided quality customer support

Sr. Construction Material Testing Tech, Piedmont Geotechnical Consultants, Inc., Georgia, 2005 to 2007

• Evaluated ground conditions, design parameters, and potential problems by analyzing geotechnical reports, soil boring logs, and other soil condition related reports and conducted geotechnical lab tests

• Accurately performed on-site field tests on freshly molded concrete to determine temperature, slump, and air content to ensure all requirements were met and performed in-place soil density tests on-site

• Effectively performed geotechnical lab tests on concrete to determine its compressive strength

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Construction, Proper Properties Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya, 2003 to 2005

• Accurately forecasted the cost of future projects and demonstrated proactive management/production strategies which maximized yields; performed take-offs and produced cost estimates for large projects

• Determined the quantity of materials and the labor of the firm; completed standard estimating forms, identified and calculated dimensions and the amount of units, and produced a final bill of quantities

• Prepared cost summaries for projects, including the cost of labor, equipment, materials, and overhead

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator –Internship, Ministry of Public Works, Nairobi, Kenya, 2001 to 2003

• Assisted in the preparation of bid documents, bill of materials and compiled cost estimates for various government construction and maintenance projects.

• Attended tender opening meetings and assisted in the selection of bidders for various construction and maintenance projects.

• Assisted in field surveys of new maintenance of government facilities to determine scope and cost of maintenance work

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying completed in March, 2005

Development Training: ACI Level I Concrete Field • Nuclear Gauge Testing and Remediation Safety Training

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