Daniel Tavoularis
St. Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Observant Estimator with over 5 years background in the construction industry. Superior knowledge of cost analysis and business operations. Outstanding communication and problem solving talents. Practiced in handling customer relationships and preparing cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Estimator
ACME Enterprises Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced project accuracy by meticulously reviewing and analyzing project specifications and documents.
- Restructured the Estimating department to strengthen and enhance processes and procedures resulting in a profitable 2023 fiscal year.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors, enabling favorable negotiations on materials and services pricing.
- Optimized resource allocation with thorough analysis of labor and material requirements.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to assess estimating performance and identify areas for future improvement.
- Increased bid-winning rates by developing competitive yet profitable pricing strategies.
- Provided detailed cost breakdowns for clients, supporting informed decision-making during the bidding process.
- Mentored junior estimators in best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
Commercial Construction Estimator
Alrig USA
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Document control
- Assisted with submittals, RFI's, VIF's, RFQ's/RFB's/RFP's for PM's, and specifications
- Created what-if scenario estimates for program strategy and decision making
- Attended numerous site visits for VIF's with engineers, pre-bid meetups, subcontractor phasing schedules, identifying laydown yards and staging, and shoring plans for structural changes to existing buildings
- Audited takeoffs and proposals to ensure scope coverage and avoid change orders by studying drawings and following executed Work Letter requirements
- Developed, compiled and presented cost estimates for multiple projects
- Saved $500,000.00 in abatement costs on a single project by point counting asbestos samples
- Negotiated with subcontractors on multiple projects to bundle jobs and drive costs down to stay within budget
- Handled payment processes with subcontractors including expedited payments for materials, check requests, PO's, and assistance with CO's and deducts
- Participated in weekly meetings with commercial tenants, project managers, architects, civil and structural engineers, and project engineers to provide feedback for drawing reviews, TI inquiries, and punch list items
- Utilized Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Smartsheet, PlanHub, and BuildingConnected on a daily basis
Account Manager
Brine's Refrigeration Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided support and resolved client escalations and inquiries
- Liaised between account holders and various departments
- Assisted and managed over 500 HVAC technicians
- Improved quality metrics by implementing new procedures and structure regarding logistics tracking of supplies and materials for all clients
- Managed supply chain operations for several Fortune 500 companies
- Oversaw and processed hundreds of service calls on a weekly basis
- Audited proposals and submitted to the clients upon completion
Accounts Receivable Specialist/Financial Auditor
Veterinary United
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Autonomously audited daily deposits for 20 subsidiaries
- Performed account adjustments in various software programs and portals to balance each daily deposit
- Trained receptionist teams and management on financial transactions and the navigation of each program or portal
Senior Logistics Specialist
Medspeed
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices and shipments
- Consolidated two-man routes into solo routes
- Saved Medspeed $75,000.00 annually by way of route optimization
- Trained all new hires on driving and handling box truck and courier duties
Teller/Loan Officer Assistant
Eastpointe Community Credit Union
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported loan processing by compiling applicant documentation such as credit reports, employment verifications and financial history paperwork
- Worked with Loan Officer to create application profile in system and review key information at various stages within process
- Handled cash, checks, cashier's checks, money orders and loan advancements on a daily basis
- Opened new checking and savings accounts, ordered debit cards and set up direct deposit and online banking
- Audited imbalances and reconciled transaction discrepancies to help pinpoint financial anomalies
Package Delivery Driver
UPS
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Picked up and delivered packages to and from customer locations according to schedule, maintaining accurate inventory of packages and delivery records
- Assessed customer drop-off locations to identify safest areas to leave packages, hiding packages behind pillars, beside furniture or beneath doormats to prevent theft
- Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down
- Left notifications of attempted deliveries for packages requiring signatures, alerting recipients of scheduled future attempts or store location holding package for pick-up
- Maintained and improved quality metrics on several routes
- Utilized city maps on a daily basis to improve route optimization
Education
2011-2014 - Other Finance, Business Administration
Oakland University
Rochester HillsABA - Business Administration And Management
Macomb Community College
WarrenSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Bluebeam Revu
- Procore
- Sage
- Smartsheet
- BuildingConnected
- PlanHub
- QuickBooks
- ESC (PSA Software)
- 10-Key
- 100 WPM
- Spanish
Timeline
Senior Lead Estimator
ACME Enterprises Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Commercial Construction Estimator
Alrig USA
08.2021 - 11.2022
Account Manager
Brine's Refrigeration Inc
09.2020 - 08.2021
Accounts Receivable Specialist/Financial Auditor
Veterinary United
07.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Logistics Specialist
Medspeed
04.2016 - 02.2019
Teller/Loan Officer Assistant
Eastpointe Community Credit Union
03.2016 - 12.2016
Package Delivery Driver
UPS
09.2014 - 11.2016
2011-2014 - Other Finance, Business Administration
Oakland University
ABA - Business Administration And Management
Macomb Community College
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