Christopher Ranes
Lansing,MICHIGAN
Summary
Using prior experience and skills as a Detailer and Estimator to be hired as a full-time Sales Administrator.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimator
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
04.2004 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints to determine rebar and wire mesh requirements for each project.
- Reviewed project specifications and manuals to ensure our bid formatting aligns with customer requirements, including alternates and allowances.
- Consulted with customers when bid forms were not provided to deliver usable and accurate proposals.
- Identified value-engineering opportunities to reduce material costs upfront or optimize detailing for potential savings later in the project.
- Recognized areas of conflict or discrepancies, using prior experience to make informed assumptions or consulting customers for clarification when time allowed.
- Provided clear, detailed notes to both customers and Detailers regarding bid scope and project specifics.
- Utilized takeoff software (OST, CCTO) to calculate accurate lengths and quantities for foundations and flatwork.
- Performed manual calculations for final rebar and wire mesh quantities, entering data into aSa Estimating software.
- Collaborated with customers to process drawing revisions and provided detailed breakdowns upon request.
- Assisted customers in developing budget takeoffs for projects with incomplete or missing rebar designs, leveraging past project experience to fill gaps.
- Downloaded and organized project documents, maintaining an up-to-date bid schedule in SharePoint for daily use by Estimators and Sales staff.
Rebar Detailer
Ambassador Steel Corporation
04.1998 - 04.2004
- Created precise rebar-placing drawings aligned with industry and company standards for fabrication.
- Collaborated with job site personnel to determine project requirements, ensuring timely detailing and material delivery to meet critical pour dates.
- Attended job site meetings as needed to support smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Prepared and submitted change orders to the sales team, identifying contract modifications.
Stocker and Cashier
Carl's Supermarket
04.1992 - 03.1998
- Stocked merchandise and conducted annual inventory counts.
- Assisted customers by locating items and providing friendly service.
- Bagged groceries and helped load them into vehicles.
- Maintained a high standard of customer service while running the cash register.
Education
Associate of Business - Computer Networking Technology
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05-2022
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Estimating & bid preparation
- Takeoff & estimating software (OST, aSa, CCTO, Bluebeam)
- Project documentation management
- Identifying & resolving discrepancies
- Value engineering & cost reduction
Technical Skills:
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
- Reviewing & interpreting specifications
- Coordinating material delivery timelines
- Customer consultation & support
- Sales & bid coordination
- Internal team collaboration
- Job site & project meeting participation
Communication & Collaboration Skills:
Accomplishments
- Passed three licensing exams administered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), granting me a top-level Amateur Radio License.
- Became a Volunteer Examiner for the FCC.
Certification
Comptia - A+ Certification
Timeline
Estimator
Nucor Rebar Fabrication
04.2004 - Current
Rebar Detailer
Ambassador Steel Corporation
04.1998 - 04.2004
Stocker and Cashier
Carl's Supermarket
04.1992 - 03.1998
Associate of Business - Computer Networking Technology
Lansing Community College
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