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Christopher Mireles

Christopher Mireles

Murrieta,CA

Summary

The construction industry has always been a deep-seated passion of mine. It has played a vital role in shaping the person I am today. My experience working for my family's general contracting business has been an integral part of my life, and it has been a great source of knowledge and expertise for me in the overall construction process. I started working as a laborer at the age of fourteen, and it was a period that taught me the value of hard work. It helped mold and developed a tenacious work ethic that has prepared me for any future. Over the years, I was privileged to work with several high-performing teams where I gained invaluable experience. After working in the field for 15 years and experiencing the extreme weather conditions in Detroit and Vegas, I transitioned to business development, estimating, and pre-construction. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work on great and unique projects and make a positive impact on local communities. As a pre-con professional with over 25 years of construction experience, I look to learn the most from every experience. I am blessed to have a proven process and background in estimating and construction. My experience in the commercial general contracting realm was formed in the public and private sectors, focusing on K-12 educational institutions, administration buildings, new retail commercial brands, remodels, and brand updates. Throughout my career, I have workedbeen an integral team member leading the way to awarded projects ranging from $50,000 to $54,000,000.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Estimating and Preconstruction

Tri-State General Contractors
10.2019 - 11.2023
  • In my role as the VP of Estimating and Preconstruction at Tri-State, I oversaw estimating operations across 10 states for three years
  • This included all clients and personnel in the estimating department
  • During this time, I moved from Estimator to Senior Estimator to Director of Estimating and finally to VP
  • In my stay I was able to develop a new process and procedures manual for both public and private clients and projects
  • I also created customized budget presentations for clients, walking them through project costs
  • I oversaw team building and development, including training sessions, lunch and learns, and field trips to active projects
  • Furthermore, I reviewed current bidding projects, budget forecasts, and new projects on a weekly basis
  • I also maintained accurate cost records and historical data for reference and development
  • I created a new spreadsheet for estimating, and new cost estimates scrub sheets and budget spreadsheets
  • Additionally, I developed new subcontractor lists for new territories, and formed new relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.

Estimator

Watkins Landmark Construction
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • At Watkins, the team approach was exercised
  • There I added experience in providing cost estimates for several types of projects, including PME, Design/Build, and GMP
  • I have also conducted design reviews with clients, architects, and engineers
  • In addition, I have drafted proposal packages for both public and private work sectors, including bid bonds and prequalification packages
  • My expertise in cost analysis and risk management has enabled me to ensure that projects are delivered within the budget and on time
  • I have also provided subcontractor coverage, pre-construction services, and V.E
  • Investigating
  • My experience includes handling projects ranging from $1,000,000-$54,000,000.

Pre-Construction Manager/Estimator

Hamel Contracting Inc.
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • During my tenure at Hamel Contracting, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of estimating and preconstruction submittals as well as bid submissions
  • Our projects ranged from K-12 schools to colleges and city municipality buildings, both public and private, across central and southern California
  • The majority of the construction projects encountered were public works with prevailing wages, DIR contract documents, and overall union work
  • My responsibilities included cost estimates for ROMs, Design/Build, and GMP, design reviews with clients, architects, and engineers, drafting proposals for public and private work sectors, bid bonds, prequalification packages, cost analysis and risk management, and ensuring sufficient subcontractor coverage
  • Average project size was $1,000,000-$9,000,000.

Estimator

Boyd Martin Construction
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • At Boyd Martin construction I was responsible for all draft proposals for the public and private work sector, bid bonds, and prequalification packages
  • I worked in both the public works and private construction markets, with a noteworthy focus on K-12 public schools and high-end auto dealerships
  • During my tenure with Boyd Martin, I was tasked with a range of estimating assignments including cost analysis and risk management, subcontractor coverage, pre-construction services and V.E
  • Investigating
  • I was responsible for keeping up-to-date call lists with current information for our subcontractor databases, plan reading and producing in-depth takeoffs to quantify materials, labor, and scopes of work
  • I was tasked with conducting job walks for subcontractors to show them the project's scope of work and constructability issues
  • The projects I worked on ranged from $1,000,000 to $25,000,000.

Junior Estimator / Recruitment / Marketing

Burke Construction Group
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • I was fortunate to be employed as a junior estimator at Burke Construction Group, a prestigious company recognized in ENR's Top Companies list
  • During my time as a junior estimator at Burke Construction Group, I was responsible for a variety of tasks, including lump sum cost estimates for ROMs, Design/Build, and GMP types, drafting proposals for both public and private sectors, bid coordination, and pre-construction services
  • One of my key responsibilities was being a part of the recruitment team for Arizona, Utah, and Idaho
  • Setting up and hosting a recruitment station at colleges for potential talented team members
  • I also conducted job walks for subcontractors and provided them with an in-depth take off to help them quantify materials, labor, and scopes of work
  • Overall, my time at Burke Construction Group provided me with invaluable training and experience under the guidance of exceptional leadership
  • I managed and was part of the awarded team for the projects with budgets ranging from $1,000,000 to $34,000,000.

Estimating / Sales / Project Management

Mireles and Associates, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • At Mireles and Associates, I gained most of my preconstruction skills as it was my family's business
  • The company started in 2008 and was highly successful early on, focusing on residential and light commercial projects
  • During my time there, I developed my skills in building new businesses, making cold calls, and prospecting for new clients and relationships with vendors
  • I also achieved marketing success by using new ways to produce sales through Google AdWords and multiple website lead-generating sources
  • I established new connections with marketing companies and began ad campaigns with Lotus Broadcasting and multiple websites
  • My responsibilities mainly included sales, estimating, and project management, which involved reviewing plans and generating in-depth takeoffs using software such as Bluebeam and RS Means
  • Mireles and Associates, self-performed Divisions 6 and 9
  • I coordinated with the field sales team to receive accurate scopes of work to compile budgets and proposals tailored to the specific needs of clients
  • I worked with clients to keep costs in line and cost-engineered scenarios to meet budgets and goals
  • I kept up-to-date material price spreadsheets to ensure accuracy for our own self-performing teams and materials costs
  • I collaborated with vendors and suppliers to compile the most accurate and best pricing available
  • I set goals for achieving project objectives throughout the life of a project and created new performance indicators and ways to track projects' success and failures
  • Lastly, I supported compiling drawings, plan submittals, and permit acquisitions
  • Average project size was $50,000-$1,500,000.

Education

Construction Management -

College of Southern Nevada
01.2016

Architecture -

Henry Ford College
01.2002

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Client relations
  • Bid preparation
  • Team leadership
  • Microsoft suite
  • Computer literacy
  • Building permits
  • Request for proposal (RFP)
  • Interview preparation
  • Teamwork
  • Presentations
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • Bid processes
  • Pre-construction
  • Contract negotiation
  • Travel
  • Construction management
  • Project bidding
  • Subcontracting
  • Budgets
  • AutoCAD
  • Building materials
  • Carpentry
  • Team building
  • Project coordination
  • Project planning
  • Project management contract management
  • Contractors
  • Value engineering
  • Project estimation
  • Cost management
  • Renovation negotiation
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Management
  • New business development
  • Marketing strategy
  • Sales management
  • Project management
  • Leadership
  • Customer satisfaction
  • On-screen takeoff
  • Bluebeam
  • Cost engineering
  • Millwork
  • Hard bid
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Financial Management
  • Sales Strategy
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Public Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Performance Management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Team Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Client Relationship Building
  • People and Culture
  • Negotiation
  • Process Improvements

Project Awards

  • 2 Million - Safeway Kapahulu
  • 2 Million - Safeway Beretania
  • 2 Million - Burlington Menifee
  • 3 Million - Howards Appliances Costa Mesa
  • 3 Million - Howards Appliances Irvine
  • 3 Million - Walmart Fuel Station San Jacinto
  • 4 Million - United Pacific Fuel Station
  • 5 Million - Safeway Fuel Lahaina Fuel Station
  • 75 Million - Walmart NM, CA, HI, CO, and TX Negotiated Contracts 2023
  • 97 Million - Walmart NM, CA, HI, and TX Negotiated Contracts 2022
  • 65 Million - Walmart NM, CA, HI, and TX Negotiated Contracts 2021
  • 54 Million - Arena Califino Stadium
  • 18 Million - Beach Village Life
  • 8 Million - Los Alamitos HS Aquatic Center
  • 3 Million - Edwards Air Force Base: Bailey / Branch Schools
  • 1 Million - Anaheim Unified School District – Roosevelt ES
  • 1 Million - Joshua Circle – Hesperia Unified School District
  • 480,000 - Roy C. Hill Education Center – San Bernardino
  • 10 Million - Edythe and Lloyd Katz ES – Las Vegas, NV
  • 14 Million - Kenworth Sales Building – Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 Million - Tivoli Village Business Suite T.I. - Las Vegas, NV
  • 12 Million - Morgan Hill CDJR – Morgan Hill, CA
  • 12 Million - Centennial Toyota – Las Vegas, NV
  • 16 Million - Legacy Magnet School – N. Las Vegas, NV
  • 18 Million - Legacy Magnet School – Henderson, NV
  • 34 Million - Credit One Headquarters – Las Vegas, NV

Hobbies and Interests

  • Working Out
  • Coaching Youth Sports
  • Trying new restaurants
  • Traveling
  • Reading

Certification

  • AutoCAD License - 2016

Timeline

VP of Estimating and Preconstruction

Tri-State General Contractors
10.2019 - 11.2023

Estimator

Watkins Landmark Construction
04.2019 - 10.2019

Pre-Construction Manager/Estimator

Hamel Contracting Inc.
10.2018 - 04.2019

Estimator

Boyd Martin Construction
01.2018 - 10.2018

Junior Estimator / Recruitment / Marketing

Burke Construction Group
11.2016 - 01.2018

Estimating / Sales / Project Management

Mireles and Associates, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2016

Construction Management -

College of Southern Nevada

Architecture -

Henry Ford College

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