David Gates
Fargo,ND
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in project estimation and management. Known for strong attention to detail and leadership skills, effectively resolving conflicts while aligning project goals with budgetary constraints. Highly organized Estimator and Sales Manager skilled in project budgeting and vendor negotiation. Committed to delivering accurate cost estimates and proposals, ensuring projects meet time and budgetary constraints.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Sales Manager
Allied Fire Protection
Fargo, North Dakota
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for fire protection projects.
- Reviewed project plans to assess material and labor needs, ensuring accurate estimates.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors to create accurate cost estimates for projects.
- Collaborated with contractors to finalize specifications and budgets, aligning project goals with cost constraints.
- Analyzed blueprints to identify potential challenges in installation processes.
- Developed detailed quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings through both computer-aided design systems and manual calculations.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
- Communicated effectively with clients to clarify project needs and expectations.
- Generated proposals to communicate bid clarifications and project requirements, enhancing client understanding.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Reviews and analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
Site Superintendent
Stack Construction
Twin Falls, Idaho
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed subcontractors and coordinated schedules for efficient workflow.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and quality of work.
- Collaborated with project managers to address project challenges promptly.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on construction best practices.
- Maintained project documentation and reporting for stakeholders.
- Facilitated communication between teams, clients, and vendors effectively.
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors to maintain harmony at the job site.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress updates, scheduling changes, and any other concerns or questions they may have had.
- Collaborated closely with architects, engineers, designers on complex projects requiring special attention due diligence.
- Conducted safety meetings for all employees onsite to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Managed site operations to complete projects ahead of schedule and within budget targets.
- Identified quality issues and incomplete work and coordinated rework to meet targets.
- Created weekly reports detailing progress made on current projects which were then sent out to upper management.
- Reviewed blueprints and construction documents for accuracy prior to beginning work on a project.
Construction Division Manager
Excel Fabrication/Construction
Twin Falls, Idaho
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Oversaw daily operations for fabrication and construction projects.
- Managed project budgets and resource allocation effectively.
- Led team meetings to coordinate workflow and address challenges.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
- Set and monitored division-wide policies, procedures and cultural standards.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Managed and facilitated project team meetings to resolve issues and challenges impeding progress of transformation projects.
- Resolved customer service issues escalated from lower levels of management or staff.
- Developed and implemented division strategies to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Recruited and qualified large vendor and trade base to meet divisional objectives.
- Managed a team of 15+ staff members in the division, providing guidance and direction on day-to-day activities.
- Created and maintained budget for departmental operations, including personnel costs, materials, equipment and supplies.
- Facilitated communication between all levels of management throughout the division.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Branch Manager
Delta Fire Systems
Twin Falls, Idaho
07.2013 - 09.2017
- Coordinated scheduling and assignments for service technicians.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Developed customer relationships to enhance service delivery.
- Managed staff scheduling, hiring and training processes.
- Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, sales and marketing activities.
Branch Manager
Gem State Fire Protection
Idaho Falls, Idaho
05.2009 - 07.2017
- Oversaw daily operations of fire protection services and team management.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and assignments for service technicians.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality control standards.
- Managed staff scheduling, hiring and training processes.
- Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, sales and marketing activities.
- Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for all employees in the branch.
- Monitored financial performance of the branch on a monthly basis.
- Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Eastern Oregon Community College
Klamath Falls, OR03.2002
Associate of Arts - Fire Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA06-1979
Skills
- Detailed cost estimation
- Construction cost estimates
- Cost proposal development
- Quantity take-offs
- Bid preparation
- Project estimation
- Project budgeting
- Blueprint analysis
- Field inspections
- Construction management
- Commercial construction experience
- Vendor negotiation
- Subcontractor coordination
- Proposal generation
- Project planning
- Project coordination
- Training and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Presentation development
- Cost estimation
- Project estimation and bidding
- Vendor relationships
- Change order management
- Value engineering
- Residential construction
- Math
- Cost reporting
- Construction
- Mathematical problem-solving
- Preparing estimates
- Cost control estimates
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Proposal writing
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Project management
- Document analysis
- Client consultation
- Schedule coordination
- Task prioritization
- Vendor selection
- [Software] expertise
- Schedule oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Construction safety
- Self motivation
- Product knowledge
- Blueprint reading
- Cost management
Languages
Vietnamese
Elementary
Timeline
Estimator/Sales Manager
Allied Fire Protection
05.2023 - Current
Site Superintendent
Stack Construction
02.2020 - 03.2023
Construction Division Manager
Excel Fabrication/Construction
11.2017 - 10.2019
Branch Manager
Delta Fire Systems
07.2013 - 09.2017
Branch Manager
Gem State Fire Protection
05.2009 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Eastern Oregon Community College
Associate of Arts - Fire Sciences
Pennsylvania State University