Bennie Stoves
PEARLAND,TX
Summary
Seasoned Estimator with 30 plus year progressive track record of developing and maintaining cost estimation for projects ranging from 750k to 35 million. Strong knowledge and ability in Sheet Metal, Plumbing and Piping takeoffs using the Trimble software. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator
RUS Industrial
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Prepared proposals for estimates on work to be bid.
- Assembled estimates on lump sum bids.
Project Estimator
Century Mechanical Contractors
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed accurate project estimates utilizing historical data and industry pricing standards.
- Developed bid packages for potential subcontractors based on project specifications.
- Evaluated bids from subcontractors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine most cost-effective solutions for projects.
- Attended pre-bid job walks.
- Prepared and sent proposals out to General Contractors during bid process.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
Pre-Construction Estimator II
TDIndustries
11.1999 - 10.2019
- Promptly performed quantity takeoffs for Sheet Metal, Plumbing and Piping for plan and specifications projects as well as design build.
- Participated in hard bid estimating and GMP budget estimating with bid captains.
- Evaluated cost effectiveness of materials used and made changes where necessary to improve overall cost.
- Read blueprints and interpreted dimensions and layouts according to specifications to ensure that entire scope of work.
- Collaborated with vendors on pricing for bidding purposes as well as connect with architects and engineers to clarify scope of projects.
- Trained new employees on Trimble software; handled all troubleshooting issues with software as they arose.
- Attended pre-bid meetings with clients to discuss project goals and objectives as well as answer questions regarding the bidding process.
Education
Marketing Management and Research
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Estimate Preparation
- Vendor Relationships
- HVAC Systems
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Proposal Writing
- Vendor Selection
- Scope Development
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Blueprint Analysis
- Trimble On Screen Takeoff Expertise
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Plumbing Field Experience
Additional Information
Projects Over 5 Million
- Dynasty Spirits Distillery (Fort Worth)
- Mansfield Police Station (Fort Worth)
- White Settlement ISD (Fort Worth)
- Lakewood Church (Houston)
- 1000 Main Street Downtown (Houston)
- Exxon-Mobil Education Center (Houston)
Projects Over 10 Million
- Tarleton State University - Convocation Center (Fort Worth)
- Eagle Mountain-Saginaw High School (Fort Worth)
- Wichita Falls Memorial High School (Fort Worth)
- Northwest ISD - Seven Hills Elementary School (Fort Worth)
- Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Hospital (Houston)
- Texas Children's Hospital (Houston)
Timeline
Senior Estimator
RUS Industrial
01.2024 - 02.2024
Project Estimator
Century Mechanical Contractors
08.2020 - 09.2023
Pre-Construction Estimator II
TDIndustries
11.1999 - 10.2019
Marketing Management and Research
Louisiana State University And A&M College
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