Fayla Cunningham
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented Estimator with expertise in developing accurate estimates for paving and prime coat projects. Skilled in reviewing plans and specifications to calculate material, labor, and equipment requirements. Collaborated with vendors to secure competitive pricing and analyzed site conditions for precise project projections. Maintained organized estimating documentation to ensure transparent communication with clients and contractors.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator
Peneprime of Arkansas
Littlerock, AR
05.2012 - Current
- Prepared detailed estimates for Arkansas paving and prime coat projects.
- Calculated material, labor, and equipment needs for project pricing.
- Analyzed site conditions and project scope for accurate estimate development.
- Reviewed plans, specs, and bid documents for Peneprime of Arkansas proposals.
- Communicated with clients and contractors on proposal details and revisions.
- Guided junior staff on estimating procedures and company pricing standards.
- Consulted with architects, engineers and owners to clarify project requirements.
- Conducted site visits to understand conditions at each job location.
- Evaluated construction methods and proposed changes that would reduce overall costs without compromising quality standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Cost estimating
- Bid analysis
- Quantity takeoff
- Estimating software
- Paving specifications
- Project pricing
- Vendor negotiation
- Plan review
- Cost control
- Site assessment
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Budget development
- Analytical skills
- Detail orientation
- Value engineering
- Material takeoff techniques
- Market trend awareness
- Green building practices
- Change order management
- Cost estimation expertise
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial forecasting
- Scope definition
- Construction
- Cost control strategies
- Bid preparation
- Preconstruction services
- Industry networking and relationships
- Design-build experience
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Contract negotiation
- Subcontractor selection and management
- Preparing estimates
- Material takeoffs
- Commercial construction
- Presentation development
- Value engineering
- Obtaining bids
- Cost proposals
- Construction cost estimates
- Estimate preparation
- Bid preparation
- Vendor relationships
- Quantity take-offs
- Scope development
- Project planning
- Subcontractor coordination
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork skills
- Critical thinking
- Software proficiency
- Relationship building
- Production Process Knowledge
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Client consultation
- Procurement strategies
- Task prioritization
Certification
- Procore
- Building connected
- Quickbooks
- Construct connect
Great at software systems and can learn new software quickly.
Timeline
Senior Estimator
Peneprime of Arkansas
05.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Arkansas, Little Rock