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SENIOR ESTIMATOR III / CHIEF ESTIMATOR
Summary

Experienced construction professional (+38 yrs) with strong background in developing detailed estimates by analyzing project plans and requirements. Adept at defining project goals, scopes and schedules to identify exact costs. Professional in presenting data, cost and reports to clients while listening to feedback and adjusting estimate details.

Skills
  • Data gathering and analysis
  • Project management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Scope development
  • Proposal development
  • Organization
  • Problem Resolution
  • Budgets
  • MS Office (Excel, Word)
  • Proficient in estimating software (WinEst, MC2, Timberline, RS Means)
  • Supervision
Experience
Senior Estimator III / Chief EstimatorM.A. Mortenson Construction | Minneapoilis , MN | Oct 1996-Dec 2017
  • Prepared takeoffs and estimates and wrote proposals.
  • Develop and coordinate design/build teams to develop design/scope to clients needs and requirements.
  • Developed bid proposals with itemized costs for clients to review and approve before beginning work on government and private projects.
  • Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
  • Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
  • Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
  • Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
  • Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Collaborated in development of standardized estimating procedures.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Senior EstimatorJE Dunn Construction (Donald M Drake Company) | Portland , OR | Oct 1989-Sep 1996
  • Developed bid proposals with itemized costs for clients to review and approve before beginning work on [Type] projects.
  • Prepared takeoffs and estimates and wrote proposals.
  • Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
  • Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
  • Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
  • Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
  • Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to [Type] problems.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Estimator/Project Manager Dillingham Construction | Pleasanton, CA | Jun 1981-Sep 1988
  • Administered site meetings and walk-throughs for pricing purposes.
  • Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
  • Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
  • Efficiently handled construction of approximately [Number] projects in [Year] and generated value-oriented budgets reflecting construction cost for each project.
  • Updated customers and managed project statuses by effectively communicating with builders and contractors on [Type] projects.
  • Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $[Amount] to $[Amount].
  • Developed bid proposals with itemized costs for clients to review and approve before beginning work on [Type] projects.
  • Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
  • Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
  • Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
  • Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to [Type] problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Construction Engineering And TechnologyArizonia State Univeristy | May 1981
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • M.A. Mortenson Construction
  • JE Dunn Construction (Donald M Drake Company)
  • Dillingham Construction

School Attended

  • Arizonia State Univeristy

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Estimator III / Chief Estimator
  • Senior Estimator
  • Estimator/Project Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Construction Engineering And Technology

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