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Joseph Tighe

Joseph Tighe

Millsboro,DE

Summary

Commercial estimating professional with comprehensive experience in cost analysis, project management, and bid preparation. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing project requirements. Expertise in material takeoffs, vendor negotiations, and risk assessment. Known for analytical thinking, clear communication, and delivering results-driven outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification

Work History

Commercial Estimator

The Whayland Company LLC
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in managing change orders, minimizing impact on project timelines and budgets.
  • Supported business development efforts by proactively seeking new opportunities in commercial markets.
  • Strengthened relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing and terms for materials and services.
  • Collaborated closely with architects and engineers to ensure design intent was accurately incorporated into final cost estimates.
  • Attended all Pre-Bid Meetings and site visits.
  • Specialized in Custom Spreadsheets via Excel
  • Negotiated and awarded all Contracts for winning bid
  • Project Managed all Commercial Roofing and jobs under $100,000.00

Contracts Manager

Ocean Tower Construction, LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
  • Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $1,000.00 to $3,500,00.00.
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.

Director of Operations

Ocean Tower Construction, LLC
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Senior Estimator

Ocean Tower Construction, LLC
04.2018 - 05.2020
  • Developed estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals.
  • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
  • Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $1,000.00 to $6,000,000 for Residential and Commercial projects.

Construction Estimator

Wertz & Company
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.

Sales Associate

American Cedar & Millwork
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
  • Established fair pricing structures and finalized contracts to complete purchase agreements with customers.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Communications

Ashford University, San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Strategic Project Planning
  • AIA Contract Expertise
  • Contractual Agreement Review
  • Legal Litigation Experience
  • Investigative Record Review
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Estimating Software
  • Cost estimation
  • Change order management
  • Scope review

Accomplishments

  • Successfully sold and vetted Several High Profile Contracts
  • Trained several employees that have gone on to successful careers as Town Inspectors, Business Owners and High Ranking Management
  • Developed scripts for sales and customer service that helped drive production and customer satisfaction

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Versico, GAF, CertainTeed & Elivate Roofing Certified
  • CertainTeed, Royal Celect, Hardie & Nichiha Certified
  • Architectural Panels Certified
  • Marvin, Viwinco, Anderson and United Windows Certified

Timeline

Commercial Estimator - The Whayland Company LLC
10.2022 - 02.2025
Contracts Manager - Ocean Tower Construction, LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
Director of Operations - Ocean Tower Construction, LLC
05.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Estimator - Ocean Tower Construction, LLC
04.2018 - 05.2020
Construction Estimator - Wertz & Company
09.2017 - 04.2018
Sales Associate - American Cedar & Millwork
08.2016 - 09.2017
Ashford University - Associate of Arts, Business Communications

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