benjamin Wiles
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
With a track record at WSI Electric, I excel in bid preparation and construction management, showcasing my ability to lead complex projects to completion. My expertise spans from cost estimation to hands-on electrical installations, underpinned by strong analytical and leadership skills, ensuring project success within budget and timelines.
Skilled Estimator with proficiency in budget development, reporting and estimation.
Tactfully relays budget inputs to team for constructing cohesive cost blueprints.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Berg Electric
03.2001 - 03.2009
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Developed safe and efficient workflows for construction projects.
- Assisted with post-construction cleanup and maintenance.
- Utilized equipment to break old forms and structures.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
Journeyman Electrician
Self-employed
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Journeyman Electrician Foreman
Glow Electric
10.2011 - 09.2017
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Developed system for tracking job costs and project profitability.
- Inspected completed projects to meet customer expectations.
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
Journeyman Electrician Foreman
WSI Electric
10.2017 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
Electrical Estimator
WSI Electric
06.2019 - Current
- Solicited competitive electrical component pricing from suppliers to support project success.
- Led development of conceptual estimate/design-build bid submission for complex projects and with key clients.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for [Type] work.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Education
Electrical Apprentice
ABC Apprenticeship Training
Los Angeles, CA01-2007
Journeyman License - Electrician
California Journeyman
Los Angeles, CA01-2011
C-10 License - Electrical
California State License
Los Angeles, CA05-2011
Skills
- Bid preparation
- Construction management
- Labor costing
- Change order management
- Cost estimation
- Construction
- Math
- Commercial construction experience
Accomplishments
Served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1997-2003.
Timeline
Electrical Estimator
WSI Electric
06.2019 - Current
Journeyman Electrician Foreman
WSI Electric
10.2017 - Current
Journeyman Electrician Foreman
Glow Electric
10.2011 - 09.2017
Journeyman Electrician
Self-employed
03.2009 - 10.2011
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Berg Electric
03.2001 - 03.2009
Electrical Apprentice
ABC Apprenticeship Training
Journeyman License - Electrician
California Journeyman
C-10 License - Electrical
California State License
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