Gualberto Echeverria Vergara
Whitsett,NC
Summary
Multi-family truss estimating professional with a background in bid review, value engineering, and change order pricing. Manages multi-site bid volume, reviews takeoffs for accuracy, adjusts margins and lumber pricing, and coordinates work across U.S. and Nicaragua teams. Bilingual communication and MiTek software knowledge support faster turnaround and clear customer responses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi Family South East Market Manager
TRUSSWAY/BFS
Acworth, GA
02.2025 - Current
- Manage the South East Division. (Main Plants Orlando FL, Townville SC, Acworth GA)
- Managed 35-75 bids simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timely responses to meet project deadlines.
- Assigned work to 5 USA team members, reviewed each bid for accuracy and adjustments, and checked Planswift and Mitek models while correcting lumber pricing inconsistencies (16-20 reviews weekly).
- Set Margins on Budget Bids (Salesmanager or SR Market manager Set MArgins to the rest)
- Reviewed negative margin bids and collaborated with estimators to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Evaluated plans for pricing changes.
- Answer Sales questions, relay any possible VE Option or plan issues ahead of Sold.
- Run SOV for Order Entry, Run Rebreak Per Customer Request.
- Managed 2 Design Trainees,they model job for my team (Modeling Help)
- Assign Modeling and takeoffs to a Team in Nicaragua (17 total Not under my Management)
- Assisted in all Predesigns and answered questions
Multi Family Estimator#2/Manager in Training
TRUSSWAY/BFS
Fredericksburg, Virginia
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Calculated pricing for urgent bids, ensuring timely submissions under tight deadlines
- Executed cost-saving value engineering strategies to secure project
- Supported estimator by handling key tasks to streamline project workflows
- Coordinated team activities in the absence of primary manager to maintain project momentum
Multi Family Estimator
TRUSSWAY/BFS
Fredericksburg, Virginia
06.2019 - 04.2024
- Knowledge of component manufacturers (MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure, TrussWay TOS)
- Reviewed estimate takeoff and cost information generated by other estimating locations for local application
- Recommend/identify possible Value Engineering opportunities, communicate to Sales
- Alerted sales to project plan/specification revisions affecting product cost
- Documented project plan/specification conflicts and resolutions impacting product cost
- Maintain proficiency with Design/Engineering and digital takeoff software
- Configured and performed takeoff for Corner, TEE, Trimmer (CTT) and Pre-Engineered Opening Assemblies (TRO) to support project specifications.
- Price Flush, Dropped and Columns EWP per sales request.
Multi Family-Design Coordinator / Estimator
UFP INDUSTRIES. INC (UFP MID-ATLANTIC, LLC)
Burlington, North Carolina
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Estimated costs for roof and floor truss systems, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project budgets
- Checked Layouts and Components Quantities
- Read and interpreted architectural construction drawings
- Applied engineering concepts related to gravity loads, wind loads, and bracing
- Executed precise cuts for truss designs, adhering to project specifications to ensure structural integrity.
- Knowledge of component manufacturers (MiTek... SAPPHIRE Structure, SAPPHIRE Viewer, MBA, Specifier)
- Managed project finances, ensuring timely allocation and tracking of funds
- Completed MBA Orders
Multi Family-Estimator
UFP INDUSTRIES. INC (UFP MID-ATLANTIC, LLC)
Burlington, North Carolina
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Estimated costs for roof and floor truss systems, ensuring alignment with project budgets and specifications.
- Utilized truss design software (MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure, SAPPHIRE Viewer, MBA, Specifier) to create accurate designs for roof and floor truss systems.
- Interpreted architectural construction drawings to facilitate effective collaboration with engineering and construction teams.
- Apply engineering concepts related to gravity loads, wind loads, and bracing.
Intern-Drafter
ARCA-Mebane North Carolina
Mebane, North Carolina
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted engineers with project tasks to gain practical insights into engineering processes
- Utilized various power tools to support project completion and maintain quality standards
- Collaborated with production team to identify opportunities for enhancing time management
- Formed work instructions for production
Education
Associates - Applied Science
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC01-2016
Cummings High School
Burlington, NC01-2014
Skills
- Truss estimation
- MiTek SAPPHIRE
- Bid analysis
- Change order analysis
- Cost optimization
- Profitability analysis
- Project coordination
- Proficient computer skills
- Team collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Results-driven
- Detail-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Bilingual proficiency
- Communication expertise
Timeline
Multi Family South East Market Manager
TRUSSWAY/BFS
02.2025 - Current
Multi Family Estimator#2/Manager in Training
TRUSSWAY/BFS
04.2024 - 02.2025
Multi Family Estimator
TRUSSWAY/BFS
06.2019 - 04.2024
Multi Family-Design Coordinator / Estimator
UFP INDUSTRIES. INC (UFP MID-ATLANTIC, LLC)
02.2019 - 06.2019
Multi Family-Estimator
UFP INDUSTRIES. INC (UFP MID-ATLANTIC, LLC)
03.2017 - 02.2019
Intern-Drafter
ARCA-Mebane North Carolina
03.2016 - 11.2016
Associates - Applied Science
Alamance Community College
Cummings High School