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Jakeem Williams

Hackensack

Summary

Led estimating function for diverse residential and public infrastructure projects to deliver precise and competitive bid proposals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Estimator

Aspen Landscaping Contracting
Bridgewater, NJ
08.2025 - Current

Achieved accurate and competitive bids for complex civil landscaping infrastructure projects through meticulous analysis of drawings and specifications. Delivered detailed cost estimates and takeoffs by coordinating effectively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Enhanced project compliance and risk assessment through site visits and identification of value engineering opportunities.

Construction Estimator

Landscape Creations of Rhode Island
Rhode Island
06.2022 - 08.2025

Prepared accurate construction estimates by reviewing plans, specifications, and field measurements while gathering current material and labor pricing. Managed subcontractor quotes and coordinated with project teams, clients, and architects to streamline the bidding process and ensure smooth transitions into construction. Known for delivering detailed cost breakdowns, reducing estimation errors through site visits and analysis, and securing competitive bids through strong negotiation and supplier relationships, contributing to repeat business and company growth.

Assistant Estimator

JPS Construction and Design
Rhode Island
04.2018 - 06.2022

Supported the pre-construction process by participating in meetings and providing cost estimation insights to identify potential challenges and opportunities. Collaborated with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment during the estimating process while delivering accurate take-offs, product specifications, change orders, and contracts. Continuously improved estimating knowledge through professional development and industry research to support informed decision-making and team collaboration.

Education

Bachelor’s Of Science - Architecture Building Engineering

New England Institute of Technology
Rhode Island
03.2017

Skills

  • Budget Development
  • Bid preparation
  • Value Engineering
  • Quantity Takeoffs
  • Material Procurement
  • Construction Cost Estimates
  • Microsoft Suite
  • iOS software
  • Adobe
  • Revit
  • AutoCad
  • Aspire estimating software
  • LMN estimating software
  • Bluebeam
  • Heavy Bid

Timeline

Lead Estimator

Aspen Landscaping Contracting
08.2025 - Current

Construction Estimator

Landscape Creations of Rhode Island
06.2022 - 08.2025

Assistant Estimator

JPS Construction and Design
04.2018 - 06.2022

Bachelor’s Of Science - Architecture Building Engineering

New England Institute of Technology