Brian Blachly
Summary
If you need a Cost Estimator with commercial and project manager experience, I may be the person you are looking for. I have approximately 30 years of experience in the construction industry in both commercial and residential. The last 22 years I have focused primarily on estimating Division 5 Ornamental Railing scope. I am a goal-oriented professional who maintains a shared vision and facilitates a cohesive work environment while working to increase the company's bottom line. I am highly effective in identifying potentially negative constructability issues as well as developing and improving client rapport. You will find me to be a dedicated and reliable employee with a focus on accuracy, personal / team development and improvement while maintaining the overall company vision.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
California Sheet Metal
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Hired to oversee and improve the current fledgling commercial / union railing department
- Part of an 8 -member estimating team
- Prepared cost estimates involving aluminum, stainless steel, and painted steel railing following a review of electronic construction plans
- Drafted cost proposals for clients and assisted in design and constructability issues
- Reviewed contracts and identified verbiage that was incorrect to the proposal or not conducive to the company
- Prepared reports, gave presentations, attended meetings, and traveled as needed
- Modified existing pricing spreadsheet to be easier to follow for project managers and others
- Followed-up on all railing estimates to answer client questions and acquire project award
- Award rates rose from 11% in September 2019 to 18% at the end of May 2023
- Identified and contacted target clients for “Lunch ‘n Learns”, shop tours, and off-site meetings to build rapport and increase sales
- Remotely project managed $1.4 million in railing scope when PM department was short-handed while maintaining my estimator duties
- Assisted PM's during clarifications, change orders, meeting attendance, and additional as needed.
Chief Estimator / Branch Manager
Hansen Architectural Systems, OR, C.R. Laurence
12.2001 - 09.2019
- Oversaw all operations of aluminum railing manufacturing facility including estimating, project management, shop production, shipping, receiving, and inventory control for residential and commercial projects
- HR duties as needed to manage a 16-person staff while maintaining estimating duties
- Re-established the Safety Committee to maintain our emphasis on workplace safety and to continue our 4-year streak of zero time-loss due to injury
- Obtained contract awards totaling $6.2 million Jan – Sept 2019 through estimating and negotiating efforts
- Continual training of assistant estimators and project managers
- Manage monthly sales reports and projections for internal use and corporate review
- Traveled to multiple out-of-state job sites to secure work and improve client relations
- Operated various job trade shows to market company products
- Lead presenter to architectural clientele during several product information presentations
District Director
Boy Scouts of America
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Provided management, support, and guidance to approximately 1,550 volunteers within 205 units affecting 3,504 youth ranging in age from 7 to 20 yrs old across several counties
- Conducted regular meetings with key volunteers regarding finance, program planning, unit growth, and community support
- Facilitated filling key district positions with select volunteers
- Responsible for the District's fundraising efforts including the annual Friends of Scouting campaign and product sales
- Maintained accurate tracking reports for use in council and national reporting
- Reached financial goals 4 out of 5 years
- Mentored / managed junior District Executives to be future District Directors
- Facilitated reconciliation between contentious parties and effected resolutions
- Met with business leaders and media centers across a wide spectrum of operations to garner involvement and support for the Scouting program.
Senior Estimator
Custom Components/US Railing
04.2007 - 07.2010
- Provided written cost estimates for commercial projects across the nation from architectural plans and specifications from an out-of-state branch office
- Project range = $30,000 to $2.5 million
- HR duties as needed to manage 3-person estimating department through Skype, e-mail, etc
- Maintained weekly and monthly quote logs, tracked project awards, supplied project reports as requested
- Project managed high-dollar and/or high-profile projects as directed by the company owner
- Assisted Project Managers during construction with clarifications, change orders, RFI's, addendums, etc.
Project Engineer
Baugh Construction
- Intel's Fab 5 Beaverton, OR location, support Project Manager's tooling & clean-room projects.
Project Manager
TCS Construction
- Strip mall renovation, tilt-up projects in OR and WA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Listening
- Project & People Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Organized
- Adaptable
- Problem Solver
- Innovative
- Can travel
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Quality Improvement Driven
- Team Focused
- Installation Procedures
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Mathematical Problem-Solving
- Cost Proposal Development
- Team and Client Meetings
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Revenue Growth
- Sourcing Requirements
- Creative Solutions
- Preparing Designs and Estimates
- Strategy Implementation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Vendor Relationships
- Estimate Coordination & Support
- Negotiate Contracts
- Prepare Documentation
- Estimating Workloads
- Contractual Obligations
Additional Information
- Awards: C.R. Laurence: Outstanding Safety Performance 2018; BSA - Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver National Award, Wood Badge; 2013 Professional of the Year Baugh Construction: Outstanding Employee 2000
- Community: Boy Scouts of America Youth Advisor (27 years), Little League Baseball Coach, (11 years), Rotarian (5 years), Youth Football Coach (2 years)
Timeline
Estimator
California Sheet Metal
09.2019 - 07.2023
District Director
Boy Scouts of America
04.2011 - 08.2016
Senior Estimator
Custom Components/US Railing
04.2007 - 07.2010
Chief Estimator / Branch Manager
Hansen Architectural Systems, OR, C.R. Laurence
12.2001 - 09.2019
Project Engineer
Baugh Construction
Project Manager
TCS Construction
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Oregon State University
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