GLORIA KIEFEL
Ontario
Summary
With over 13 years in the construction industry, I’ve developed a strong foundation through diverse roles including business development, Project engineer, bid coordinator and estimator. This broad experience helps me deliver precise, competitive estimates while building valuable relationships that drive project success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator
Shawmut Design and Construction
06.2023 - Current
- Provide negotiated and competitive proposals for high end restaurants, hotels, sports stadiums, and college campus projects.
- Lead and assist in design-build efforts and value engineering to align budgets with scope, and Client’s design vision.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, analyze plans and specifications, trade partner bids and build competitive ROM, budgets or hard bid for old and new client award.
- Attended/Facilitated site walks, clarified scope with design teams, and compiled historical data for pricing.
Estimator
Oltmans Construction Co.
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Prepared estimates and budgets for TI and warehouse projects up to $80M.
- Performed site visits, plan/spec analysis, and bid reviews.
- Led value engineering, subcontractor outreach, and proposal development.
Estimator (Promoted from Junior Estimator)
KPRS Construction Services
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Promoted after demonstrating accuracy in takeoffs, bid analysis, and scope reviews.
- Managed bid solicitations, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor proposal reviews.
- Participated in site walks, clarified scope with design teams, and compiled historical data for pricing.
Project Engineer
Bergman KPRS
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed daily reports, submittals, and RFIs to support project flow and documentation accuracy.
- Coordinated directly with architects and subcontractors to resolve design issues and maintain timelines.
- Assisted PMs with change orders, forecasting, cost tracking, billing, and project closeout deliverables.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Mt. San Antonio College
Pomona, CA01.2008
Coursework in Nursing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Diamond Ranch High School
Phillips Ranch, CA01.2004
Skills
- Construction Estimating & Bidding (Design-Build, Hard Bid, Negotiated)
- Value Engineering & Cost Analysis
- Plan & Specification Review
- Quantity Takeoffs (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, OST)
- Proposal Writing & Bid-Leveling
- Subcontractor & Client Coordination
- BuildingConnected, Microsoft Excel & Word
- OSHA Safety Training, CASp Awareness
Relative Project Bid List
- Padres WMB Rooftop Restaurant – $7.5M
- Padres Stadium Team Store – $3.2m
- ZARA at the Forum (Las Vegas) – $8.2M
- Original Joe’s (Walnut Creek) – VE $10M
- Sushi Samba VE (Los Angeles) – $12M
- Sares Regis Group - Rialto | KW Warehouse – $2M
- Sares Regis Group - Rialto | Hillman – $1.6M
- Yellow Iron - Carson | Warehouse Retrofit – $9.5M
- Goodman - Eastvale | Amazon Warehouse Site Improvements – $1.8M
- MODLO Acacia - Rancho Cucamonga | Warehouse TI – $2M
- Big Brothers Big Sisters - Santa Ana | ADA Lift Installation – $65K
- Brilliant Corners LA Budget | Homeless Housing Upgrades – $35M
- Mariners Church - Irvine | Multi-Building and Site TI – $29M
- Home Depot KNOX - Lake Elsinore | Distribution Facility $20m
- LAX Metrolink - Crenshaw | Site Upgrades $8m
- Prologis - Commerce | ADA Site and Office RR Upgrades – $70K
- CR Laurence - Vernon | ADA Upgrades – $60K
- DHL - Whittier | Warehouse and Dock Upgrades – $800K
- DHL - Fontana | Warehouse Office TI – $1.6M
- UPS - Ontario | Tarmac RR Addition
- SrmERNST - Oakland | Penumbra Warehouse Office TI – $15.6M
- Sofi Stadium Outdoor Refresh & Sofi Stadium Field Expansion - Pending
- Rose Bowl Stadium Lobby and Bowl Renovation – $24.6M ROM- Pending
- Intuit Dome – $7.6M Non award
Timeline
Estimator
Shawmut Design and Construction
06.2023 - Current
Estimator
Oltmans Construction Co.
03.2020 - 06.2023
Estimator (Promoted from Junior Estimator)
KPRS Construction Services
02.2014 - 03.2020
Project Engineer
Bergman KPRS
01.2011 - 01.2014
Coursework in Nursing
Riverside City College
High School Diploma - undefined
Diamond Ranch High School
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Mt. San Antonio College