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Andrew Castellanos

Redlands,CA

Summary

Results-driven Estimator known for completing tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Specialize in cost estimation, budget planning, and risk analysis to ensure project success. Excel in negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving to navigate complex challenges and optimize resources. Commitment to clear communication and teamwork enhances project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Estimator

BELFOR Property Restoration
Riverside, CA
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Communicates frequently with project managers regarding progress updates on bids and estimates submitted by the company.
  • Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
  • Coordinates with purchasing staff to ensure timely procurement of materials necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
  • Maintains accurate records of estimated versus actual costs incurred during projects.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
  • Conducts site visits when necessary to gain better understanding of scope of work prior to submitting an estimate.
  • Performs post-project analysis to identify areas where improvements can be made in estimating processes.
  • Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
  • Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
  • Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
  • Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.

Crew Chief

Servpro of South Redlands/Yucaipa
Yucaipa, CA
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • First responder for water, fire, mold, emergencies.
  • Explain processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers using printed materials as a guide with or without supervisor.
  • Retrieves work orders, checks route for travel, ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck needed for job, arrives to work site.
  • Performs water damage repair to include water extraction pack-out of contents, removing/disposing of non-salvageable materials, job site prep demolition as directed by supervisor.
  • Performs daily monitoring and tasks on assigned water jobs to residential and/or commercial customers with urgency.
  • Responsible for making daily adjustments to the drying plan based on meter readings.
  • Resolves issues with customers, communicates customer issues, daily job activities with supervisor and key company staff.
  • Manage supervisor production in the field as assigned by supervisor.
  • Maintain equipment, vehicles, and warehouse Working in tight spaces such as crawl spaces and attics.
  • Participate in on-call rotation.
  • Prepares documentation and pictures according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies.
  • Apprenticing assigned Project Manager.
  • Taking on multiple projects at one time.

Account Executive

Frontier Communications formerly Verizon Communications
Ontario, CA
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Selectively acquire new customers by door to door sales.
  • Managed current revenue of existing customer base through retention activities, new product sales.
  • Manage both pre - and post-sales support resources throughout the sales cycle to retain and leverage customer relationships.
  • Partnered calibratable with paired Customer Service Associate to ensure outstanding customer service and responsiveness.
  • Connected client's objectives with Frontier Communication's solutions and effectively understand and respond to customer objections.
  • Consistently demonstrated the ability to convert qualified leads into sales opportunities.

Project Manager

ServiceMaster Restore
Ontario, CA
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • First responder for water, fire, mold, emergencies.
  • Explain processes used to complete active jobs and next steps to resolution in person to customers using printed materials as a guide with or without supervisor.
  • Retrieves work orders, checks route for travel, ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are loaded on truck needed for job, arrives to work site.
  • Performs water damage repair to include water extraction, pack-out of contents, removing/disposing of non-salvageable materials, job site prep demolition as directed by supervisor.
  • Performs daily monitoring and tasks on assigned water jobs to residential and/or commercial customers with urgency.
  • Responsible for making daily adjustments to the drying plan based on meter readings.
  • Resolves issues with customers, communicates customer issues, daily job activities with supervisor and key company staff.
  • Manage supervisor production in the field as assigned by supervisor.
  • Maintain equipment, vehicles, and warehouse.
  • Working in tight spaces such as crawl spaces and attics.
  • Participate in on-call rotation.
  • Prepares documentation and pictures according to company policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement from insurance companies.
  • Talked with insurance adjuster about daily jobs, coverage determination, video walk through.
  • Perform on-site inspections.
  • Talking with homeowner on daily about pricing of what materials might cost for reconstruction.

Education

High school diploma -

Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Team player
  • Organizational skills
  • Negotiation
  • Xactimate
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Budget management
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Project collaboration
  • Cost estimating

Certification

  • IICRC - WTR, Current
  • IICRC - ASD, Current

Timeline

Estimator

BELFOR Property Restoration
06.2023 - 07.2025

Crew Chief

Servpro of South Redlands/Yucaipa
06.2022 - 06.2023

Account Executive

Frontier Communications formerly Verizon Communications
09.2021 - 05.2022

Project Manager

ServiceMaster Restore
03.2021 - 06.2021

High school diploma -

Yucaipa High School

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