Results-driven Construction Estimator with over 20 years of experience in delivering accurate project estimates and fostering strong supplier relationships. Proven ability to enhance customer experience and streamline project handoffs.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Estimator
G & G Door Products
Buena Park , CA
01.2019 - 08.2026
Performed quantity takeoffs on architectural drawings to accurately estimate materials needed for a project.
Reviewed bid documents to establish project requirements and material specifications.
Reviewed plans, specifications, bid documents and checked quotes for accuracy.
Reviewed contracts prior to signing them in order to verify accuracy of all financial details and verbiage. Exclusions and qualifications that are required in the contract.
Created reports detailing the estimated costs of a project along with any assumptions made during the estimating process.
Communicated with suppliers VT Online, Allegion, ASSA, Access Control to obtain pricing and availability of materials.
Collaborated with project managers after award of project and conducted handoff meetings.
Maintained records of all data associated with completed projects including total labor hours, materials used. Maintained organized records of all estimates for future review or after award.
Investigated new hardware and other products.
Participated in post-project reviews to determine our performance and areas that need improvement.
Conducted site visits to assess the condition of existing structures or potential job sites.
Accumulated over 20 years of experience in the construction industry.
Started in HM Shop and welding (4) years. Worked in the field as union installer (3) years. Project Manager/Estimator (9) years. Project Estimator (5) years.
Largest contract to date was One Beverly Hills. 21 Million. Last year's sales were at 26 Million.
Use of Comsense and other programs for entry of materials for costing.
Construction Estimator
Desgin Hardware
Los Angeles, California
01.2015 - 10.2019
Estimated project costs and timelines using Specworks and Comsense to ensure accurate budgeting.
Prepared submittals and shop drawings.
Managed material orders and inventory for multiple projects to maintain workflow and minimize delays.
Participated in jobsite meetings to discuss project progress and address concerns. and punch list walks.
Construction Estimator
Construction Hardware Company Co.
Pomona, California
11.2011 - 12.2014
Estimated projects using Specworks and Comsense. Requested quotes for individual projects.
Prepared submittals and shop drawings.
Placed and managed ordering of materials for many of the projects.
Attended jobsite meetings and punch list walks
Construction Estimator
Wheeler Hardware
Roseville, Minnesota
12.2008 - 10.2011
Estimated projects using Specworks and Comsense.
Prepared submittals and shop drawings.
Placed and managed ordering of materials for many of the projects.
Attended jobsite meetings and punch list walks
Door Installer
Door Works
Chicago, Illinois
10.2006 - 10.2008
We did field repairs for other HM Companies and GCs.
Installed contract projects sold by American Building Supply.
Time management tracking and installation quality control.
Fabrication Shop Manager
Jones and Brown Steel
Addison, Illinois
09.2004 - 09.2006
This is where I started in the industry. Started as welder and then door machining.
After a year I was working on my own completing orders for contract jobs and QCing incoming materials for fabrication and or jobsite delivery.
Cutting, breaking, and sheering custom HM pieces. Use of punches and other machinery.
Ordering of stock materials for the shop.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
02-1998
Skills
Very good at communicating with others and relating
Appreciates building of relationships and great customer experience with the GCs
Enjoy understanding the current market and sales leads
Following up on previously sent bids and finding a way to set us apart from the others
Working with internal team to understand areas of improvement or provide ideas for better
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
DHI Certification, Blueprint reading and specification course through Minneapolis Builders Exchange, VT Online fully versed, Comsense training and estimating tools for imports.
Affiliations
Fisherman who enjoys his boat on the weekends. Family man.