Excel
Brandon Neff
Houston,TX
Summary
Logical Construction professional with proven abilities in examining requirements and plans to manage subcontractors and create proposals. Motivated to provide quality construction work through precise estimation and management of resources by clearly understanding project objectives, defining scopes and determining schedules. Experienced in adhering to client feedback and revising estimate information to suit customer preferences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
Gulf Coast Pavers
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Identified areas to value engineer projects to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Built rapport with clients by maintaining consistent follow up practices tailored to each client and project.
Real Estate Sales Agent
Circa Real Estate/Remax
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Negotiated between buyers and sellers of properties with efficiency and transparency to maximize profits and maintain satisfaction of clients.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Informed home buyer of sales, construction and warranty processes.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Educated clients on sales and buying processes and advised buyers and sellers on making decisions.
Project Manager
Wytex BTS
02.2014 - 10.2019
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
- Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
Assistant Operations Manager
Terracorp Surveying
Garland, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with surveyors, managers, and field crews to help create a final products complete with client branding and promotional materials.
- Communicated effectively with clients and stakeholders to clarify survey findings and address any project concerns.
- Supported business development efforts by identifying new client opportunities, hand delivering surveys to new and high value clients, and assisting in the planning and organizing of marketing events.
Customer Service Representative
Volt Workforce Solutions
Austin, Texas
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Learned to maintain a mantra of "underpromise and over deliver"
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX12-2013
Skills
- Estimate Preparation
- Project Planning
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Bid preparation
- Construction management
- Subcontractor coordination
- Vendor relationships
- Obtaining bids
- Commercial construction experience
- Quantity take-offs
- Value Engineering
- Construction knowledge
Software
Procore
Stack
Adobe Acrobat
Timeline
Estimator
Gulf Coast Pavers
07.2023 - Current
Real Estate Sales Agent
Circa Real Estate/Remax
01.2020 - 03.2023
Project Manager
Wytex BTS
02.2014 - 10.2019
Assistant Operations Manager
Terracorp Surveying
01.2011 - 01.2012
Customer Service Representative
Volt Workforce Solutions
06.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The University of Texas At Dallas
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