Byungchun Dan Lee

Construction Estimator and Project Engineer with over 2 years of experience in public-sector project estimation and management. Proficient in Gordian and Simple Bid for precise cost projections and effective resource allocation. Achieved a notable increase in bid win rates through comprehensive data analysis and streamlined processes. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration to enhance project efficiency, mitigate risks, and uphold rigorous quality standards in construction planning.

• Builds positive team dynamics, leading to improved collaboration and efficiency on large-scale projects.
• Bridges communication gaps with Korean-speaking subcontractors, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Successfully delivers projects within deadlines, even under tight time constraints, improving client satisfaction.
• Maintains error-free documentation and compliance, reducing project revision cycles.
• Preparing bidding document with accuracyBuilds positive team dynamics, leading to improved collaboration and efficiency on large-scale projects.
• Bridges communication gaps with Korean-speaking subcontractors, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Successfully delivers projects within deadlines, even under tight time constraints, improving client satisfaction.
• Maintains error-free documentation and compliance, reducing project revision cycles.
• Preparing bidding document with accuracy
• Collaborated with safety officers and project teams to navigate unexpected construction challenges while maintaining project timelines.

SD Central Jail ADA Upgrades 

Client: County of San Diego | Location: San Diego, CA 

Project Value: $50K | Duration: August 2023 - November 2024

Role: Estimator and Project Engineer

• Developed an optimized cost estimate for ADA-compliant upgrades, covering electric, plumbing, metal work, framing, CMU wall installation, and demolition.
• Managed phase-based scheduling to minimize safety risks in an active detention center.
• Implemented OSHA-compliant safety measures to ensure a secure work environment.
• Collaborated with safety officers and project teams to navigate unexpected construction challenges while maintaining project timelines.

Key Achievements:

• Minimized operational risks in a high-security detention center by implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Resolved unforeseen construction challenges efficiently, ensuring zero delays and no budget overruns.
• Maintained a 100% safety compliance record by enforcing strict OSHA and facility-specific safety protocols.
• Delivered the project on time and with exceptional quality, meeting all regulatory and performance standards.

Concession Building No. 25 Remodel 

Client: San Bernardino County | Location: San Bernardino, CA 

Project Value: $1 Million | Duration: April 2024 – November 2024

Role: Estimator and Project Engineer

• Prepared cost estimates for plumbing, framing, abatement, electric, HVAC, flooring, and overall restaurant remodel.
• Coordinated with architects and field workers to develop solutions for unforeseen building conditions in an aging structure.
• Implemented safety controls to minimize the impact on the active park environment surrounding the project site.
• Managed material procurement and problem resolution, ensuring smooth project execution.

Key Achievements:

• Mitigated high-risk factors in a detention center project, ensuring zero disruptions and full compliance with security protocols.
• Resolved unforeseen structural challenges efficiently, minimizing delays and cost overruns across multiple projects.
• Upheld strict safety standards, achieving zero incidents in high-risk environments, including detention centers and active public spaces.
• Consistently met tight deadlines despite complex site conditions and operational constraints.
• Ensured seamless construction execution by proactively addressing logistical and regulatory challenges.

Calico Silver Bowl Stage Replacement 

Client: San Bernardino County | Location: San Bernardino, CA 

Project Value: $1 Million | Duration: April 2024 – November 2024

Role: Estimator and Project Engineer

• Estimated costs for concrete and framing for a new stage and an ADA-compliant ramp.
• Collaborated with archaeologists and engineers to ensure preservation of historical artifacts during excavation.
• Addressed unforeseen site conditions, including groundwater issues and undetected utility lines, by developing cost-effective and timely solutions.
• Ensured ADA ramp compliance with slope and accessibility standards while managing safety measures in an active public setting.

Key Achievements:

• Protected historical artifacts, implementing strict preservation measures to ensure zero site damage during excavation
• Resolved unforeseen construction challenges proactively, keeping the project on schedule and within budget.
• Delivered a fully ADA-compliant ramp, improving accessibility and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Maintained a 100% safety compliance record, preventing incidents in high-traffic public areas.

Repair of Rossmoor Retarding Basin West Side Maintenance Road 

Client: Orange County | Location: Long Beach, CA  

Project Value: $50K | Duration: November 2024 - February 2025

Role: Estimator and Project Engineer

• Estimated costs for concrete gutter, curb, and asphalt paving while considering site-specific conditions.
• Applied Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion and dust control, ensuring environmental compliance.
• Implemented safety measures to maintain smooth construction operations on an active trail road.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented effective erosion and dust control measures, ensuring environmental compliance and minimizing site disruptions.
• Proactively addressed unforeseen construction challenges, keeping the project on schedule and within budget.
• Upheld strict safety protocols, achieving zero incidents in an active public work zone.