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Greg Kiper

Wooster,OH

Summary

Perceptive estimator offering years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.


Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Estimator

RT Hampton Plumbing & Heating
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepare project bids by reviewing construction documents, analyzing blueprints and specifications, completing material take-offs, obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotes, and attend job site walk throughs and pre-bid meetings
  • Finalized bids by compiling all data, creating proposals, obtaining bidding lists, and sending out bids accurately on time
  • Manage jobs by scheduling employees and subcontractors, purchasing material, setting up deliveries, and attending weekly project manager meetings
  • Supervise staff and evaluate work performance
  • Projects include new construction and renovations of all sized including schools, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and process plants


Estimator

Astra Estimating
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Estimated commercial projects across the country for multiple companies from beginning of bid phase until bid completion
  • Worked with project managers during hand off phase of bidding to beginning of work on job site

Plumbing Foreman

CM Plumbing
10.2010 - 08.2021
  • Read construction blueprints and lay out projects to be code-compliant and cost-effective
  • Assigned tasks to crew members and supervised execution
  • Installed all necessary plumbing systems to complete projects properly and on time
  • Managed multiple projects at once from beginning of construction to final inspections

Estimator/Estimating Manager

IBID Power
09.2008 - 10.2010
  • Performed material take-offs for commercial plumbing projects across the country including new construction and renovations
  • Sat in with estimating manager to finalize all bids and walk through bid completion with customers
  • As estimating manager, performed individual bids from take-off to completion of bids as well as oversee estimating department and finalize all bids from staff as well

Plumber

Paramount Plumbing
10.2000 - 08.2008
  • Installed pipe and fixtures for sewer, water, and gas lines
  • Installed plumbing systems in new construction and renovations
  • Replaced and installed water heaters
  • Soldered, threaded, and glued pipes, valves, and fittings
  • Installed copper, CPVC, PEX, PVC, and ABS pipe and fittings

Education

High School Diploma -

Wooster High School
Wooster, OH
05.2000

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Project Planning
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Construction management
  • Residential construction
  • Staff Management
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Permit processing
  • Project Management

Timeline

Project Manager/Estimator

RT Hampton Plumbing & Heating
01.2022 - Current

Estimator

Astra Estimating
08.2021 - 01.2022

Plumbing Foreman

CM Plumbing
10.2010 - 08.2021

Estimator/Estimating Manager

IBID Power
09.2008 - 10.2010

Plumber

Paramount Plumbing
10.2000 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Wooster High School
Greg Kiper