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Demond Grant

Stoughton,MA

Summary

I began my career with Penney on the adminstrative/business side of things back in 2000, but after a few years I found myself more intrigued with building and construction. Riding through the city and seeing the results of the company's work gave me a sense of pride and I wanted to be more apart of it. Fortunately after voicing my interest, in around 2007, they gave me the opportunity to seek this new career path within their organization. While still maintaining my then current responsibilities, I began my journey just counting for electrical take off's and attending walk-thru's, but before I knew it I was taking classes and training under some the best project managers and estimators in the industry. I have now assisted and estimating some of the largest projects in the Boston and Cambridge areas and alone estimate projects ranging from $50k to 4M. I am hoping that with the right fit, I can continue on this path and continue to build a solid future.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Estimator

John A. Penney Co., Inc.
08.2000 - Current
  • Estimating the electrical costs associated with furnish and install of light fixtures, lighting controls, distribution equipment, fire alarm, and mechanical equipment, and any other trades involved that electrically have specified requirements as well.
  • Analyzing and understanding drawings and specifications with specific attention to details.
  • Uploading drawings to Procore's estimating system.
  • Primarily estimating projects through the Procore system. (Counting of fixtures, devices, floor boxes, gear, fire alarm, branch wiring, feeders, conduit, etc.)
  • Applying accurate labor hours and material costs for the most effective estimate.
  • Identifying discrepancies withing the drawings or requirement.
  • Sending RFI's to GC for clarifications when discrepancies occur or when not enough information is provided.
  • Occasional use of On Screen Take Off for estimates
  • Send pricing requests to distributors per the drawings and counts.
  • Staying updated with materials costs on a weekly basis. Stock, wire, pipe, etc.
  • Keeping good relationships with both the GC's and the distributors.
  • Negotiating buy out pricing.
  • Assisting project managers with purchase orders, submittals, and change orders.

In addition estimating, I am the primary insurance representative for the company, reporting and monitoring workers compensation, auto, and liability claims as well as providing insurance certificates and handling other required tasks on a day to day basis.

Sales Associate

Iris/Circuit City
06.2008 - 12.2008
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash and credit card transactions at the POS System.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Home Theater Sales Associate

Best Buy
04.2007 - 05.2008
  • Assisted customers with the purchase of flat screen TV's and surround sound systems for their homes.
  • Provided customers information about products of interest and assisted them with the necessary accessories required for a fully functional system.
  • Worked at the POS system when paying for their items.
  • Cleaned and re-stocked.

Education

Associates Degree - Business Management

Katharine Gibbs
Boston MA

Advanced Estimating Certificate

LOCAL 103 I.B.E.W
Dorchester MA

CAD

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Electrical estimating (Primarily Commercial)
  • Bid preparation
  • Providing material takeoffs
  • Applying accurate labor costs
  • Analyzing, with detail, both drawings and specs
  • Counting all materials per the provided drawings and calculating branching wiring, feeders lengths and pricing to power the project
  • Use of the Procore System for counting materials, branch wiring, and feeders for power
  • Applying the correct hours and material costs to provide an accurate and effective estimate
  • Keeping up with stock costs weekly for materials (Outlets, Conduit, boxes, wire, etc)
  • Sending requests for quotes from vendors for non-stock material items such as lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and distribution
  • Occasional use of On Screen Takeoff to estimate projects
  • Negotiating buy out pricing
  • Reporting and keeping track of workers compensation, auto, and general liability claims
  • Preparing required documents and information for insurance renewals

Timeline

Sales Associate

Iris/Circuit City
06.2008 - 12.2008

Home Theater Sales Associate

Best Buy
04.2007 - 05.2008

Electrical Estimator

John A. Penney Co., Inc.
08.2000 - Current

Associates Degree - Business Management

Katharine Gibbs

Advanced Estimating Certificate

LOCAL 103 I.B.E.W

CAD

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Demond Grant