JOSHUA EDWARDS
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Seasoned Project Estimator with strong background in construction and civil engineering sectors. Possess solid experience in preparing accurate cost estimates, budget development, bid proposal creation and project scheduling. Strengths include superior analytical skills, robust negotiation abilities and keen understanding of financial and operational aspects of projects. Proven capability to drive cost efficiencies while ensuring project deliverables are met timely and within budget constraints.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Estimator
Steel Dynamics
Pelham, AL
01.2024 - Current
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Utilized advanced estimation software to enhance accuracy and efficiency of cost calculations.
- Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
- Provided technical guidance and support to engineering staff during design phase of projects.
- Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of estimation department.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
Project Manager
Wiggins Building Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
Combat Engineer
United States Air Force
03.2012 - 01.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Technology
Maxwell Air University
05-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Project planning
- Project estimation and bidding
- Construction cost estimates
- Estimating software
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
- Paul Hardin, (205) 540-3333, paulehardin@hotmail.com
- Michael Wiggins, (205)-601-6403, michael@wigginsbuildingcorp.com
Certification
- Associated General Contrators of America- Construction Project Manager Course (40 hrs)
Timeline
Project Estimator
Steel Dynamics
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Wiggins Building Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2024
Combat Engineer
United States Air Force
03.2012 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Ball State University
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Technology
Maxwell Air University
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