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Frauke Hulburt

Valley Springs,CA

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager/ Senior Estimator with 20 Years of experience in Windows, Doors and Hardware at Pinnacle Installations, Inc., excelling in client relations and budget control. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple commercial construction projects, achieving cost savings and ensuring quality deliverables. Skilled in project planning and vendor sourcing, with a knack for building successful client and vendor relationships.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Estimator / Project Manager

Pinnacle Installations, Inc.
11.2004 - Current
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Put together estimates, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Established successful relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and subcontractors for optimal cost savings on materials and services.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Education

Wilhelm Loehe Gesamt Schule
Nuernberg, Germany

Skills

  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Project scope
  • Budget Control
  • Scope Management
  • Client Relations
  • Project planning and development
  • Project Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project tracking
  • Work flow planning
  • Document Management
  • Contract Management
  • Project scope analysis
  • Technical understanding
  • Project Closure
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Data review
  • Technical Support
  • Budget Preparation
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Relationship Building
  • Detail Oriented
  • Bi-lingual - fluent in German and English

Additional Information

Working in the Glazing Industry as Senior Estimator / Project Manager for the last 32 years with 25 years experience in the commercial business. I worked with numerous large GCs: Fortney & Weigant, Plant, James E Roberts Obayashi, Cahill, Suffolk, Turner, West and more. The contracts I negotiated were between $500k and 5.6Mio.

The scopes of these contracts were: Curtainwall, Storefront, Window Wall, european and US windows (Steel, HM, Aluminum, Vinyl), Glass Railings, Smoke curtains, Storefront Doors & Hardware, HM Doors & Hardware, Wood Doors & Hardware, Skylights.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Estimator / Project Manager

Pinnacle Installations, Inc.
11.2004 - Current

Wilhelm Loehe Gesamt Schule
Frauke Hulburt