Chief Estimator Resume
Objective : To establish long term employment in a challenging position which will utilize skills in project controls functions including estimating, scheduling, cost tracking and procurement activities.
Skills : Auto cad, Carpentry.
Description :
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Assess the cost-effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS
Chief Estimator II Resume
Headline : Experience in the construction world, from design engineering reports and plans, Geo-technical, traffic and marketability studies, job cost estimating and progressive site cost management, site survey.
Skills : Quote Express, Microsoft.
Description :
- Assist with Project Management, Coordination, and Man Power Design policies, procedures, and formats to streamline the project cycle.
- Track key elements in awarded projects to improve overall operations and increase profit margin.
- Seek out and build relationships with companies who are managed with the same core values to ensure a satisfactorily completed product.
- Assist engineers and general contractors with the mechanical design of a 'Design-Build' project.
- Estimate all aspects of the mechanical trade up to projects.
- The dollar figure is based on what the existing company size can manage effectively.
- Meet with client/GC to review the scope of work and negotiate a contract.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HVAC
Chief Estimator/Executive Resume
Headline : Motivated, dependable, efficient, self-confident and task driven performer. Highly proficient in math, computer skills, cost analysis, problem solving and appraisal abilities. I
Skills : Engineering, Construction.
Description :
- Electronically receive, distribute & interpret construction blueprints & specifications to calculate the cost of commercial projects for bid proposals.
- Research product requirements to meet specifications for bid proposals.
- After receipt of contract documents, issue purchase orders in a timely manner to the various vendors for project completion.
- Ensure adequate workforce & time-sensitive delivery of required material.
- Obtain proper permits & licenses upon successful completion of bid tabulation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word, iSqrFT, Blu-Beam, and On-Screen Take-off.
- Created great working relationships with local suppliers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Engineering
Chief Estimator/Analyst Resume
Headline : Seeking a position as an Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Chief Estimator, or Project Manager, utilizing 30 years of experience in the Commercial Construction Industry, and in the Residential Construction Industry.
Skills : Project Plans and Spec Take-off, Cost Inquiring.
Description :
- Construction document interpretation, material takeoff, and pricing of division.
- Worked to support the needs of project managers, supervisors, vendors, job cost control and installers to complete complex retail, residential.
- Organized the bidding, submittal, documentation filing and email process.
- Increased profitability through job cost control. Skills Used Computer: Planswift takeoff, Microsoft excel, word, outlook.
- Administration: Contract review and negotiation. Received and directed incoming calls and emails.
- Relations: Ability to work with clients, office personnel, managers, installers and vendors.
- BluePrint estimate of all flooring and walls & counters products for New Home Construction.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Building Trades
Chief Estimator/Technician Resume
Headline : Challenging position in the Estimator Department in commercial, residential and government projects with career advancement.
Skills : Quote Express, Microsoft.
Description :
- Leads and/or assists the pricing and bidding of invited negotiated bid construction projects.
- Performs digitized quantity takeoffs of plans at various levels of design.
- Develops and documents logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities applying them to takeoff tasks.
- Communicates with architects/consultants to clarify scope, materials and schedules and documents clarifications.
- Develops detailed scopes of work and is capable of challenging Subcontractors bids based on scope.
- Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities.
- Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Management
Chief Estimator/Director Resume
Headline : Senior management position that draws on communications and complex problem resolution strengths in a General Contracting or Construction Management company.
Skills : MS- Project, Communication Skills.
Description :
- Supervise activities of Assistant Estimators. Work closely with client/GC to attain the desired design at affordable pricing.
- Full authority for coordination of the competitive bidding process and securing new project awards: Conduct value engineering evaluations of projects being bid and formulate bidding strategies.
- Negotiate and award contracts for subcontractor scopes.
- Review, interpret and disburse plans and specifications to subcontractors and vendors.
- Secure, evaluate and qualify bids submitted by subcontractors and vendors, Develop and submit final bids to prospective clients.
- Closely interface with clients and architects during the bidding period.
- Successfully bid projects to date range from per project.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Chief Estimator/Representative Resume
Summary : Innovative and creative director with more than 30 years of experience in construction, fabrication, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems research, development and manufacturing.
Skills : Plan swift, Excel, Microsoft word.
Description :
- Chief Estimator Composed estimates utilizing Excel-based bid software and hard plans for takeoffs.
- Established budgets and timelines on each project.
- Projects secured were based on a combination of relationships and aggressive pricing.
- Company flexibility made it a new frontrunner in wet utility companies in the Phoenix valley.
- Constantly contacted to provide budgetary pricing to assist in the design-build process.
- Estimated and secured budgets to bid large landscape and maintenance projects.
- Developed Excel spreadsheet job and bid tracking, kept databases for management.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business Management
Lead Chief Estimator Resume
Summary : Knowledge of job costing and estimating techniques with ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and contracts.
Skills : HCSS HeavyBid, MS-Excel.
Description :
- Duties and Responsibilities Performed plan take-offs and estimates for all commercial and municipal paving projects.
- Solicitation and sales for private projects, existing parking lots, roads, and commercial and residential developments.
- Inspected and made recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and upkeep for asphalt surfaces.
- Prepared estimates for medium-sized site work projects.
- Assisted junior estimators and sales force in preparation of proposals and bids.
- Reason for leaving - Relocated away from Indianapolis and travel was not practical.
- Self-sustained until taking a position with the City of Bloomington.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Claims Management
Asst. Chief Estimator Resume
Objective : Innovative and highly competent Project Manager with 20 years of proven success developing solutions that enhance performance, profits and growth.
Skills : Microsoft Project, Adobe, Yardi.
Description :
- Recognized as the foremost authority and industry leader in product development, placement, and promotion of pervious concrete.
- Chief Estimator Developed business growth and increased market share.
- Collaborated with the principal on strategic planning to capture new business.
- Marketed our product and services to key decision-makers.
- Sought out and evaluated business opportunities.
- Reviewed all project documents to conceptually estimate constructability, develop a scope of work, ensure accuracy, and access risk.
- Designed and delivered complete proposals with follow-up to influence the decision.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Business Management
Associate Chief Estimator Resume
Headline : Experience in the construction trades with experience in the following areas: Estimating / Project Management design and produce composite plans for wet & Commercial, public works.
Skills : Excel, Estimating, Design Build.
Description :
- Upon clarity produce and provide a recommendation with back up.
- Produce a contract with full scope, SOV/PR with the project schedule and send out for signature.
- Review returned the contract for errors and omissions and submit for in house final approval.
- Prepare a scope and subcontractor information for the field.
- Push for submittals and or shop drawings, log and send out for approvals.
- Approvals until complete and send it back to the subcontractor.
- Produce change orders as required and maintain the CO log.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Construction Management
Chief Estimator Resume
Summary : Succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment, building the success of the company while experience advancement opportunities.
Skills : Flooring Sales, Kitchen Design, Estimating.
Description :
- Start as a Salesman and advanced to Manager. Gained estimating skills, sales, and installation experience.
- Residential estimating and commercial blueprint take-off.
- Trained new employees in sales and installations.
- Maintained relationships with new and existing accounts.
- Database management and advertising responsibilities.
- Window treatment measuring, sales, and installations.
- Closely monitor plans and design changes throughout the bidding process.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Regents Diploma