Christopher Severson
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
To continue to learn and grow. I believe continuing to expand one's knowledge and experience is paramount in today's ever changing construction landscape. Also, to provide my years of experience in the construction industry to my employer and customers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
Imperial Contractors
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for rehabilitation and remodel work.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Senior Estimator
Icon National
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide cost based full budgets for Affordable Housing Projects throughout the United States, including privately and government funded
- Responsible for hiring and vetting of sub-contractors, providing material lists and full take-offs
- Identifying Value Engineering options for cost savings
- Working closely with ownership to meet budget demands
Senior Estimator
Colt Builders
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Provide quantity estimates to end users of various Lumber products and hardware for entire rough carpentry phase of project
- Projects include Multifamily, Hotel, Student housing and Senior Living
- Work directly with our Southwest US team
Senior Estimator/ (Interior Finishes)
Katerra Construction
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Oversaw Interior Finishes Estimating team
- Worked closely with team in Pune India providing training, guidance and mentorship
- Work with Katerra factories to streamline processes and solidify pricing for customers implementing new estimating software
- Maintaining and updating Estimating guidelines
- Meeting with Senior Management team
- Provided detailed analysis on current projects
- Provide complete, detailed and full estimates to outside customers
Sales Manager
DHI Corporation
07.2017 - 10.2018
- In addition to Estimating duties, I also oversaw Midwest sales territory
- Duties included maintaining existing accounts while also obtaining new business opportunities thru growth
- Responsible for meeting with General Contractors, Sub Contractors, Developers, Designers, Architects, Property Managers, Distributors
Senior Estimator/ Manager
DHI Corporation
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw Estimating department
- In charge of hiring and training Estimating team on all Design House product offerings
- Implementing New Estimating software
- Maintaining and updating Estimating guidelines
- Meeting with Senior Management team
- Provided detailed analysis on current projects
Estimator
DHI Corporation
11.2013 - 07.2017
- Provided quantity and cost-based estimates for multi-Housing division on projects thru out the United States
- Products included Lighting Fixtures, Plumbing Fixtures, Bath Accessories, Door Hardware, Flooring, Cultured Marble and Cabinetry Hardware
- Provided submittal packages for Owners, developers, or contractors to use in choosing packages for installation in projects
- Helped designers and owners choose coordinated lighting/ plumbing fixture/ door hardware packages suitable for desired project results
- Met with contractors to discuss scheduling of delivery of various products as well
- Worked directly with sales to provide Value engineered cost solutions for various product lines being used on a job-by-job basis
Sales
McMahon Enterprises
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed various tasks including computer upgrades, store management at several Petroleum stations in Waukesha/Pewaukee area owned by McMahon Enterprises
Estimator/ Inside Sales
Spancrete Industries
10.2005 - 12.2011
- Provided quantity-based estimates on all the precast products to various General Contractors and buyers for projects ranging from large scale commercial to residential on a time deadline basis
- Provided sales assistance to potential residential buyers showing cost savings advantages
- Products included, but not limited to Precast concrete slabs, bridge girders, columns, I Beams, Wall panels
- Work directly with home builders to provide cost saving options to implement precast solutions for residential housing
- Work with sales to help streamline estimating procedures involving residential applications
Education
Economics
UW Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WIHigh School -
Milwaukee Pius XI High School
Skills
- Auto Cad
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PlanSwift
- 20/20
- Bluebeam
- Adobe
- Autodesk
- Revit
Timeline
Estimator
Imperial Contractors
04.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Estimator
Icon National
03.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Estimator
Colt Builders
09.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Estimator/ (Interior Finishes)
Katerra Construction
10.2018 - 07.2020
Sales Manager
DHI Corporation
07.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Estimator/ Manager
DHI Corporation
07.2017 - 10.2018
Estimator
DHI Corporation
11.2013 - 07.2017
Sales
McMahon Enterprises
01.2012 - 09.2013
Estimator/ Inside Sales
Spancrete Industries
10.2005 - 12.2011
Economics
UW Stevens Point
High School -
Milwaukee Pius XI High School
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