David Blaine Sanders
Cross City,USA
Summary
I've worked my way from the bottom to the top by watching, listening, asking questions and trying to get better every time I execute a task. I believe in empowering my men who work for me rather than dictate everything they do. This mentality opens the availability of use for every brain on the job which in turn empowers my workers to solve problems rather than waiting on me for every step. This is why my jobs go under budget and ahead of schedule most of the time. I never jeopardize the safety of myself or my crew nor will I turn my head to an unsafe act. I'm about Safety, Productivity, and Profits! Estimating Project Management Finding Answers for Problems Making Profits Using Manpower Productively.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Mac Industrial Services
Ottumwa, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Compiles data from suppliers to update material pricing databases as needed.
- Maintains accurate records of estimated versus actual costs incurred during projects.
- Works closely with accounting personnel to ensure accuracy in financial reporting related to estimated costs vs. actual costs incurred.
- Communicates frequently with project managers regarding progress updates on bids and estimates submitted by the company.
- Solicited and collected subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Estimator/Buyout Specialist
Clearing & Grubbing Specialists
Cross City, FL
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed comprehensive cost databases to ensure accurate material, labor, and machinery estimates.
- Facilitated pre-construction meetings to align project team on scope, budget, and timeline.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Ensured all estimate documents were organized, up-to-date, and compliant with contractual requirements.
- Collaborated with the purchasing department to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.
- Monitored changes in scope or design that could affect estimated costs.
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
- Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids as work progressed.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
Operations Manager
Top Tier Site Prep
Lakeland, FL
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Executed FDOT site work for new roadways.
- Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales.
- Lead Estimator
- Scheduling and planning.
- Did all the hiring and firing.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
Estimator and Operations Manager
S&D Landclearing LLC
Cross City, FL
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Estimator, Project Manager, Superintendent, Trainer.
- Performs post-project analysis to identify areas where improvements can be made in estimating processes.
- Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
- Maintains accurate records of estimated versus actual costs incurred during projects.
- Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.
Combo Pipe Welder
Thompson Mechanical
Crystal River, FL
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Pipe and Tube Welder during a piping project.
General Foreman
Zachry
Muleshoe, TX
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Replaced all coal piping.
- Supervised welding operations to ensure weld quality met applicable codes and standards.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment used in piping installations such as cranes, hoists, scaffolding, ladders.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Identified potential hazards associated with pipe installation activities and took necessary measures to eliminate them.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
General Field Superintendent
BX2 Land Development
Tampa, FL
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Execution of project land clearing and rcp storm drain pipe installment for subdivisions.
Superintendent
S&D Landclearing LLC
Cross City, FL
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Trained Land Clearing Operators
- Managed the crew and jobsite start to finish on multiple projects
Maintenance Technician
Electrolux
Kenner, NC
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Plastics Injection Molding, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plc and electrical trouble shooting
Hydro Crew Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
Souix City, IA
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Pressure test welded systems during construction phases.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Maintained quality standards and monitored work for corrective action.
Pipe Welder
Yates
Perry, FL
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Welded on boiler components in paper mill.
Welder
Zachry
Crystal River, FL
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Welded rappers on top of precipitator during a complete precip
- Rebuild.
Mechanic Shop Manager
S&D Carriers
Cross City, FL
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Preventative maintenance, change truck and trailer parts as needed, keep up with stock inventory as well as ordering parts and supplies as needed and keep up with all inspections and reports.
Class A Aerospace Welder
United Technologies Aerospace Systems
Wilson, NC
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Tig Welded Halon Fire Suppressant Systems For Aircraft
Education
Diploma -
Dixie County High School
05.2000
Skills
- Project Planning
- Estimate Preparation
- Cost proposal development
- Project estimation and bidding
- Cost Reporting
- Subcontractor coordination
- Construction knowledge
- Construction management
- Change order management
- Quantity take-offs
Timeline
Superintendent
Mac Industrial Services
03.2025 - Current
Estimator/Buyout Specialist
Clearing & Grubbing Specialists
03.2024 - 03.2025
Operations Manager
Top Tier Site Prep
05.2023 - 03.2024
Estimator and Operations Manager
S&D Landclearing LLC
01.2019 - 05.2023
Combo Pipe Welder
Thompson Mechanical
10.2018 - 12.2018
General Foreman
Zachry
08.2018 - 10.2018
General Field Superintendent
BX2 Land Development
11.2017 - 07.2018
Superintendent
S&D Landclearing LLC
06.2017 - 11.2017
Maintenance Technician
Electrolux
02.2016 - 06.2017
Hydro Crew Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc
09.2015 - 02.2016
Pipe Welder
Yates
05.2015 - 08.2015
Welder
Zachry
04.2015 - 05.2015
Mechanic Shop Manager
S&D Carriers
08.2014 - 04.2015
Class A Aerospace Welder
United Technologies Aerospace Systems
06.2013 - 08.2014
Diploma -
Dixie County High School
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