Jeremy Ellis

• Prepared detailed estimates of material, labor and equipment costs for projects.
• Reviewed drawings, specifications and other documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Performed quantity take-offs from blueprints, skhes or written instructions.
• Consulted with architects, engineers and owners to clarify project requirements.
• Analyzed bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accuracy of pricing information.
• Participated in pre-bid meetings with potential contractors or subcontractors when requested by clients.
• Attended site visits as necessary in order to gain an understanding of the conditions at each job location.
• Prepared takeoffs and estimates and wrote proposals.
• Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies.
• Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
• Solicited and collected subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.
• Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
• Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
• Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
• Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
• Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and new materials and technologies.
• Addressed client inquiries regarding bid details, providing clear explanations of cost drivers.
• Conducted site visits to assess potential challenges and incorporate risk assessments into project estimates.
• Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotes and validate budget assumptions.
• Visited sites and recorded information about access, drainage and topography and availability of services.
• Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
• Facilitated pre-construction meetings to align project team on scope, budget, and timeline.
• Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
• Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
• Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
• Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
• Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.

*Coordinated, and Oversaw all aspects of new construction projects.

*Coordinated multiple crews on concurrent projects.

*Provided support to crews throughout the construction process, to completion.

*Maintained records to ensure project met budgetary requirements

*Performed final walkthrough and sign off for project acceptance.

*Prepared, Coordinated, and Oversaw all aspects of new construction projects.

*Coordinated multiple crews on concurrent projects.

*Provided support to crews throughout the construction process, to completion.

*Maintained records to ensure project met budgetary requirements

*Performed final walkthrough and sign off for project acceptance.

• As owner operator, I oversaw and participated in every aspect of the business. My Father (and partner) and I focused on the commercial side of the landscape industry for 23+ years. We executed projects that ranged from Cal Trans projects to Government projects for NAVFAC SW to several Churches and Schools throughout San Diego.
• I personally handled prevailing wage documentation and payroll reports.
• I'm proficient in operating a wide range of heavy and small equipment machinery.
• Designer, estimator, project manager, and coordinator.