CHARLES WHITSON

Experienced construction professional with 8 years in Division 8 construction. Specialized in doors, frames, windows, and hardware. Proven track record in project management, estimating, and installation. Ensured strict adherence to specifications, safety standards, and project timelines. Seeking an estimator position to leverage expertise in delivering high-quality openings solutions.

• The Overhead Door Company, Senior Estimator/Project Manager National Accounts, Develop cost estimates to refine strategies, enhancing profitability with precise projections., Review consultant estimates for accuracy, ensuring informed recommendations and project success., Conduct detailed quantity take-offs for doors, improving project precision and execution., Provide comprehensive pricing for projects, optimizing resources and ensuring efficient allocation., Analyze blueprints to determine design intent, facilitating efficient and timely project execution., Develop design-build requirements, leveraging industry expertise to create innovative solutions for complex construction projects., Drive project success by conducting comprehensive marketplace pricing studies, directly impacting cost-effective manufacturing strategies., Trained and supervised employees, enhancing team efficiency and retention rates., Managed social media, boosting brand visibility and customer engagement., Analyzed costs to set competitive pricing, optimizing profitability., Negotiated vendor contracts, strengthening business partnerships., Streamlined inventory and financial documentation, ensuring accuracy., Fostered strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable contracts and developing joint marketing initiatives to drive mutual business growth., Installed and tested garage doors, ensuring optimal functionality and customer satisfaction., Resolved installation issues, enhancing system reliability and customer trust., Conducted quality checks, leading to a noticeable reduction in service calls., Installed frames and rails, improving installation efficiency and precision., Repaired and replaced door parts, enhancing operational longevity and performance., Developed creative solutions for complex door repair challenges, enhancing system efficiency and prolonging operational lifespan., Contributed in the development of cost estimates, marketplace pricing studies and financial analysis to develop optimal purchasing and manufacturing strategies., Reviewed contract cost estimates prepared by external consultants for accuracy and reasonableness; performed reconciliation exercises; made recommendations., Performed detailed quantity take-offs in sectional, high speed and Colling doors using exclusive computer program and excel., Provided quantity take-off and pricing in all construction divisions for new construction and facility modifications., Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine design intent, isolated features into groups of operations., Assisted with development of design build requirements.
• G&W Overhead Door, Manager/Estimator, Interview, train, and supervise employees., Supervise company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers., Determine pricing for products or services based on costs and competition., Establish favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies., Document records for production, inventory, income, and expenses., Confer with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders., Create and administer employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration., Develop and implement successful sales strategies to meet business goals., Promote business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
• G&W Overhead Door, Garage Door Installer/Technician, Left customers with attractive finishes by using carpentry abilities and finishing skills., Tested quality of completed work and adjusted systems or made additional repairs to achieve desired functionality., Prepared for door installation by putting in frames, rails and peripheral devices., Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment., Corrected faults in previously installed doors by repairing or replacing parts., Installed dock seals, bumpers, or shelters.