Estimator / Project Manager

JAMES F. WULFEKOETTER

P.O. Box ***

Indian Hills, CO 80454-0134

402-***-****

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ESTIMATOR

Estimating / Quantity Take-Offs / Budgets & Cost Control / Bid Preparation

Scope Definition / Negotiations / Project & Crew Management Purchasing / Code Compliance

Owner Relations / Subcontractor & Vendor Relations / Safety / Quality

By managing every aspect of the process to develop a successful estimate and winning bid, I improve profitability for residential and commercial builders/remodelers. My expertise includes estimating a wide variety of project types, managing multiple field personnel and subcontractors, and ensuring quality customer/owner relations.

 Strong plan reading and specification comprehension

 Preparing precise take-offs and accurately defining scope

 Estimating, bidding, negotiating and winning construction projects of all sizes

 Developing and executing plans to increase market share, generating new revenues

A strong, personable leader with excellent communication skills, I inspire superior performance at all levels of an organization. Loyal, reliable and responsible, I am easy to work for and with, ensuring my work crews have what they need to get the job done. I hold a BS in Civil Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Restructured Financial Systems. Tasked to organize Stonebrook Roofing’s filing and accounting systems. Identified problem areas, working overtime to organize the filing system. Standardized use of accounting program (Quickbooks). Established auditable financial records, substantially reducing outside accounting costs.

 Coordinated Project Bidding. Kiewit Companies’ bid on major project needed to be aligned with key competitor that had been recently acquired. Met with estimate counterparts. Reviewed, organized overall estimate, aligning information into a common bid. Presented to senior management prior to submitting winning bid.

 Expanded Market Presence. Stonebrook wanted to expand into the new construction roofing market. Researched companies and jobs going to bid. Targeted companies that focused on new buildings. Developed relationships with residential and commercial general contractors. Increased revenues 10%, remaining profitable in tough times.

 Negotiated Major Change Order. Kiewit needed to establish control over contract alterations by project owner. Tracked quantity and costs of materials. Identified variances between actual work done and contracted agreement. Reviewed changes with owner, negotiating a $100K change order to compensate company.

CAREER SUMMARY

General Manager, Stonebrook Roofing Inc., ($4M commercial/residential roofer), 2009 to present. Direct all operations, estimating, scheduling, inspection and compliance on up to 20 commercial/residential projects/week. Support training for work crews on various roofing systems installation. Manage 30 and projects up to $100K.

 Project Manager/Business Manager/Estimator, 2007 to 2009. Recruited to reorganize operations. Established business

strategy, management systems, sales and marketing plans. Set up back office and financial processes. Recruited, trained and managed work crews. Held P&L.

Lead Estimator/Construction Manager, Strobel Construction, ($10M general contractor), 2005 to 2007. Estimated all company projects in several states. Managed owner relations, crew and equipment coordination, project scheduling, purchasing and subcontract negotiations. Oversaw projects up to $3M.

Lead Estimator, Kiewit Companies, ($3B construction company), 2001 to 2005. Managed all aspects of project estimates, including specification reviews, take-offs, pricing, and soliciting quotes. Communicated estimates to company managers, including construction approach, risks involved in the work, and bid advantages.

 Superintendent, 2000 to 2001. Oversaw wall, pipe and grading crews to ensure safety and productivity while meeting contract specifications.

 Project Engineer, 1997 to 2000. Developed work plans. Tracked pay quantities and daily costs. Updated schedule progress. Scheduled and monitored subcontractor work. Managed budgets up to $10M.

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