Dennis Kress

- Budgeting, procurement, and contract negotiation
- Building and managing budgets to optimize resource allocation
- Procuring materials and negotiating labor contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Networking to establish relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Sourcing new products and innovative solutions to meet project needs
- Designing plans and strategies to enhance cost efficiency in New construction
- Analysis of bid proposals and selecting optimal suppliers
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to facilitate successful transactions and partnerships

- Proficiency in construction estimating software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Accubid, etc.)
- Interpret and analyze project plans, blueprints, and specifications
- Knowledge of market dynamics and industry standards for precise estimating
- Leadership and team management skills to oversee a team of estimators
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Problem-solving abilities to address challenges and unforeseen issues during the estimating process
- Developed baseline schedules to effectively plan and manage project timelines
- Evaluated overhead costs and incorporated them into project estimates to ensure comprehensive budgeting
- Created strategic plans for executing difficult construction projects, optimizing resources and minimizing risks