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DJ Carter

DJ Carter

Royse City,TX

Summary

Qualified Sales/ Estimator/ Project Manager with strong background in precise cost estimation and project management. Proven ability to streamline budgeting processes and collaborate effectively with project teams. Demonstrated expertise in analytical problem-solving and attention to detail.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator / Project Manager

Reeder Concrete Inc
160 S Belt Line Irving TX 75060
09.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated project requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates for concrete projects.
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure alignment of estimates with project specifications.
  • Utilized industry-standard estimating software to streamline cost calculations and enhance accuracy.
  • Analyzed historical data to inform pricing strategies and improve bid competitiveness.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and maintain quality standards.

Inventory Manager

Texton
Garland, TX
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Oversaw inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
  • Analyzed inventory performance metrics to identify trends and improve forecasting accuracy.
  • Developed training programs for staff on best practices in inventory management procedures.

Sales /Project Estimator

Concrete Preservation
Dallas, TX
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
  • Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.

Sales & Project Manager

Anderson Paving
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Sales: Prospect for new customers and maintain relationships with existing customers
  • Create a sales forecast update for all proposals, sales, and completed projects in CRM (Pavement Layers).
  • Estimating: Estimate job cost for pavement repairs, maintenance projects, and new construction using Pro Contractor
  • Ensure labor, equipment, material costs are accurate to control project costs.
  • Project Management: Evaluate the methodologies of the project to ensure the quality of the pavement project meets all customer satisfaction and company standards
  • Communication with customers to ensure project completion and timeliness meets customers' expectations.

Sales Manager

Parking Lot Pros
04.2021 - 02.2022

Sales: Prospect for new customers and maintain relationships with existing customers

  • Evaluate customers' pavement repair and maintenance needs
  • Create a sales forecast to meet sales and margin goals to help create growth of a new start-up company.
  • Estimating: Estimate job cost for pavement repairs, maintenance projects, and new construction using Excel Spreadsheets
  • Ensure labor, equipment, material costs are accurate to control project costs.
  • Project Management: Evaluate the methodologies of the project to ensure the quality of the pavement project meets all customer satisfaction and company standards

Supply Center Supervisor

Crafco
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Hands-on supervision of all building and staffing operations, inside local sales, production, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Sales/Administrative/Operations: Maintain point of sale records using SAP/ OMS for material and equipment stock for sale-coordinate with the sales department and material managers
  • Coordinate rental equipment within the area
  • Maintain records of all rental agreement contracts and customer insurance information
  • Maintain records of work orders, inventory, and warranty information for rental and demo units located at the supply center
  • Work with management to maintain the supply center availability of parts and materials
  • Place replenishment orders in a timely fashion to avoid excessive freight charges and outages
  • Communicate with the corporate purchasing department regarding raw materials cost and availability - notify Purchasing of any price changes on items purchased at the facility
  • Participate in Monthly Ops Review meetings speaking on the overall performance of my Supply Center.

Sales/Project Manager

Parking Lot Pros
Dallas TX
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Sales: Create a sales forecast to meet sales and margin goals to help create the growth of a new start-up company.
  • Estimating: Estimate job cost for pavement repairs, maintenance projects, and new construction using Excel Spreadsheets.
  • Ensure labor, equipment, material costs are accurate to control project costs.
  • Project Management: Evaluate the methodologies of the project to ensure the quality of the pavement project meets all customer satisfaction and company standards
  • Hold weekly safety meetings for toolbox talks to ensure Foreman, Equipment Operators, Labors are practicing safe construction practices on a job site.

Sales/Project Manager

Pavecon
06.2014 - 10.2019
  • Sales: Submit proposals to customers for pavement repairs and new construction projects
  • Ensure the finished project meets customer expectations according to the proposed solutions given to the customer
  • Create sales forecasts to meet annual sales and margin goals.
  • Estimator: Estimate job cost for pavement repairs, maintenance projects, and new construction
  • Create job packets and all relevant construction documents through Sage estimating and CRM.
  • Project Manager: Conduct pre-construction meetings with production teams
  • Responsible for obtaining and verifying all approved change orders
  • Issue and complete purchase orders to all qualified subcontractors
  • Keep customer informed of schedule and progress through CRM
  • Responsible for all reporting, billing, and closeout procedures to ensure all job cost has been accounted for.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
10.2014

Skills

  • Sales
  • Estimating
  • On-screen takeoff software
  • PlanSwift
  • Bluebeam Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Product Strategy
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Inventory Management
  • Change order management

Timeline

Estimator / Project Manager

Reeder Concrete Inc
09.2025 - Current

Inventory Manager

Texton
05.2025 - 09.2025

Sales /Project Estimator

Concrete Preservation
04.2024 - 04.2025

Sales & Project Manager

Anderson Paving
02.2022 - 04.2024

Sales Manager

Parking Lot Pros
04.2021 - 02.2022

Supply Center Supervisor

Crafco
08.2020 - 04.2021

Sales/Project Manager

Parking Lot Pros
12.2019 - 03.2020

Sales/Project Manager

Pavecon
06.2014 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Liberty University
DJ Carter