Aaron Higey
Project Manager / Estimator
Westlake,OH
Summary
Ambitious, driven, and competitive individual aspiring to learn and continuously grow as a professional. Seeking a challenging and rewarding position with a growth-oriented company offering opportunities for advancement and professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Estimator
Hatzel and Buehler, Inc
Cleveland, OH
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Asses all project documents through bid time, pre-construction, execution to closeout
- Complete take-offs and prepare estimates on Accubid
- Draft proposals to identify scope of work, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
- Obtain necessary permits
- Procure most cost effective materials and equipment based on specifications and project needs
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety
- Coordinate work with field forces and project team
- Prepare schedule of values and monthly billing updates to manage cash flows
- Prepare and maintain monthly material and labor projections
- Compile all closeout documentation in a timely fashion to meet customer deadlines
- Maintain and grow excellent customer, subcontractor, and vendor relationships
- Experienced working in commercial, healthcare, industrial and government facilities
Project Engineer
Zenith Systems
Cleveland, OH
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Perform take-offs for own estimates and other estimators
- Create and manage submittals to ensure specified materials are obtained
- Identify and draft change orders on Accubid in a timely fashion
- Assist project planning from bid time to pre-construction through closeout
- Track material shipping status to ensure timely delivery for installation
- Attend job meetings
- Compile all closeout documents
- Transition into estimator and project manager role
Project Coordinator/ Estimator
Valley Electrical Consolidated, VEC
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Assist in bidding jobs and reviewing all bid documentation
- Plan work to maximize efficiency of work force, materials, and supplies
- Manage field technicians to ensure precise installation and completion of all jobs
- Submit daily reports and maintain construction schedules through final turnover
- Maintain positive relationships with all clients and vendors
Assistant Project Manager Apprentice
Higey Mechanical Services Inc
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Commercial HVAC and Pipefitting
- Assist in project planning and ordering required materials and equipment
- Assist field personal with installation of materials
- Ensure all projects completed thoroughly and efficiently to blue print specifications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information And Telecommunication Systems, Business Administration, Sales And Marketing
Ohio University Scripps College of Communication
Athens, OHSt. Ignatius High School
Cleveland, OHSkills
Microsoft Office Suite
Accubid and Change Order Estimating Software
Bluebeam, Plangrid, Procore, Trello, and Spectrum
Proficient knowledge of blueprints and construction specifications
Excellent organization, business development, team management, problem-solving, and motivational skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Desire to learn and continuously grow
Affiliations
- FMI – Project Manager Academy
- CEA - Future Executives Committee
- NECA Member
- Information and Telecommunications Committee
Timeline
Project Manager / Estimator
Hatzel and Buehler, Inc
04.2019 - 01.2022
Project Engineer
Zenith Systems
03.2017 - 04.2019
Project Coordinator/ Estimator
Valley Electrical Consolidated, VEC
08.2016 - 11.2016
Assistant Project Manager Apprentice
Higey Mechanical Services Inc
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Information And Telecommunication Systems, Business Administration, Sales And Marketing
Ohio University Scripps College of Communication
St. Ignatius High School