Brian J. Gray
Sherwood,OR
Summary
Highly motivated construction estimator with project management experience. Highly trained professional offering 19 years of experience leading/working with teams to achieve financial objectives. Excellent track record of maintaining cost estimation for large and small construction projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Large Projects Estimator
I&E Construction
Wilsonville, OR
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for construction projects from architectural drawings and specifications.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Facilitated pre-construction meetings to align project team on scope, budget, and timeline.
- Researched material pricing trends to ensure up-to-date information was used in estimates.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Contributed to the preparation of proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
- Analyzed bids to determine if they met contractual requirements and project scope.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing information for budgeting purposes.
- Addressed client inquiries regarding bid details, providing clear explanations of cost drivers.
- Attended pre-bid meetings with clients to discuss project goals and objectives as well as answer questions regarding the bidding process.
Construction Estimator
J.R. Johnson LLC.
Portland, OR
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Interpret blueprints/drawings to lay ground work for project estimates.
- Work with Project Consultants to develop accurate construction proposals that adhere to submission timelines and project mandates.
- Conduct site visits as applicable to take measurements, photo document, and meet with subcontractors.
- Follow up on assigned leads and submitted proposals.
- Collect data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
- Develop project scope, timeline, and identify possible complications to create accurate estimates.
- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Restoration Construction Estimator
ProBuild Contractors
Portland, OR
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Assess residential and commercial buildings and grounds to prepare estimates for construction projects.
- Monitored project expenses and developed pre-construction estimates.
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Maintain and update cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in project database.
- Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
- Leveraged sales techniques and display follow through to convert leads into new business projects.
Assistant Project Manager
ProBuild Contractors
Portland, Oregon
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
- Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.
- Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues effectively and efficiently.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to ensure compliance and top quality control.
Agency Owner
The Gray Insurance Agency
Tigard, OR
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Allstate Develop creative marketing strategies
- Determined staffing requirements and interviewed, hired and trained new employees
- Network with industry partners to grow business
- Researched market competitors and industry trends to identify potential new sales and service tactics
- Ensured status of trusted adviser with clients Grew startup scratch agency by $500K in 2 years
- Leveraged social media websites to promote services and gauge customer needs and satisfaction with all 5 star reviews
- Developed adaptive business processes in an ever changing industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Portland State University
01.2003
Skills
- Proficient with Xactimate Estimating Software
- Highly Organized
- Customer-Oriented
- Able to effectively Communicate Construction processes and Timelines
- Self-motivated
- Effective at working cross-departmentally and with vendors
- Able to maintain high consistency with timeline expectations
- Able to maintain project financial goals
- Proficient with Sage Estimating Software
Affiliations
- Employee of the Quarter ProBuild Contracts 2021 Q1
- Designated Premiere Agency 2015-2016
- 2015 Honor Ring Allstate Insurance
- Premier branch designation Wamu/Chase 2006 & 2008
- Completed OSHA 30 hour for Construction
- IRCC Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician Certified
Timeline
Large Projects Estimator
I&E Construction
02.2023 - 12.2024
Construction Estimator
J.R. Johnson LLC.
03.2022 - 02.2023
Restoration Construction Estimator
ProBuild Contractors
06.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Project Manager
ProBuild Contractors
01.2020 - 06.2021
Agency Owner
The Gray Insurance Agency
06.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Portland State University