Eldin Ikeljic
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Professional with background in cost estimation and project management, offering valuable experience in accurate budgeting and resource allocation. Consistently contributes to team success through reliable communication and adaptability to changing project requirements. Known for analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimator/Project Manager
Jordison Construction Inc.
Urbandale, IA
01.2021 - Current
- Developed detailed cost estimates by analyzing project specifications and drawings.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure alignment between budgets and project goals.
- Reviewed subcontractor bids, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Conducted site visits to gather data for accurate assessments of project costs.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Facilitated successful project bids, consistently delivering detailed proposals under tight deadlines.
- Reduced material costs without compromising quality by negotiating better terms with suppliers, leveraging bulk purchase discounts.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Skilled Concrete Laborer
C Green Contractor
Des Moines, Iowa
04.2019 - Current
- Project Management: working with crew supervisor and other crew members to ensure accurate measurements, timely delivery of project completion, and adherence to building codes
- Concrete Finishing, building and setting individual forms to code, blueprint reading and analyzing
- Asphalt Laborer, General machine Operator, Class A CDL Driver
- Accident prevention emphasis and safety standards management, maintaining relationships with C Green Subcontractors
Skilled Construction Laborer
Iowa Contracting Inc.
Indianola, Iowa
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Class A CDL Driver, General Machine Operator
- Paint Crew Member: Cleaning and striping parking lots and roads according to blueprints, use of paint machinery necessary for specified job
- Joint Sealing Crew Member: Assisted Crew with applying polyurethane caulking and hot mix sealing at various job sites
Skilled Laborer
Speck USA
Des Moines, Iowa
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Concrete and Asphalt Laborer, Joint Sealing, Paint Crew Member, Class A CDL Driver
- General Machine Operator, Snow Removal, Strict adherence to company standards
- Created products based on blueprints and codes with communication from Speck Sales Team management, worked with crew to ensure timely completion of projects.
Concrete Laborer
DB Concrete Contractors
Des Moines, Iowa
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Skilled Concrete Laborer, Setting Concrete Forms, Raking Concrete, Finishing Concrete, Cutting Concrete, Stripping Forms, Backfilling Grade
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa06.2020
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in Bosnian and English language
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to perform well under pressure
- Effective workflow/project management,and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Exceptional communication skills - written and verbal
- Ability to operate construction machinery, Class A CDL license
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
Accomplishments
Completion of numerous projects from estimation to close out phase with successful outcomes generating profits with projects reaching multi-million dollar range.
Certification
OSHA 30 Hour Construction
TCA (Tilt Up Construction) Continuing Education Hours
Sage Continuing Education Courses
Languages
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Estimator/Project Manager
Jordison Construction Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Skilled Concrete Laborer
C Green Contractor
04.2019 - Current
Skilled Construction Laborer
Iowa Contracting Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2019
Skilled Laborer
Speck USA
09.2016 - 03.2018
Concrete Laborer
DB Concrete Contractors
05.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Supply Chain Management
Iowa State University