Ruby Rodriguez
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Cost Estimator with background in accurately forecasting project costs, identifying financial opportunities, and assessing risks. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at utilizing industry-standard software to enhance cost estimation processes. Contributed significantly to optimizing budget allocation and minimizing unnecessary expenses in previous roles, leading to more efficient project execution and profitability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Manager
WCR ENERGY SERVICES
Baytown, TX
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Developed estimates for capital investments, project costs, and labor costs.
- Participated in risk assessment activities to identify areas of potential cost overruns.
- Assisted in preparing detailed forecasts based on historical data analysis.
- Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
- Established cost monitoring procedures and reporting systems.
- Monitored costs with implementation of long-term systems and procedures for tracking and reporting on data.
- Monitored construction progress to ensure that all costs are within budget parameters.
- Developed strategies for controlling project costs throughout the life cycle of a project.
- Maintained accurate records of expenditures and invoices for audit purposes.
Cost Controller
Brock Services
Deer Park, TX
01.2009 - 02.2019
- Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts.
- Collaborated with finance and accounting departments to deliver comprehensive financial information to facilitate decision making for management, stakeholders and parent company.
- Coordinated timely dissemination of internal and external financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets.
- Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
- Worked closely with department managers to develop cost-effective solutions for ongoing projects.
- Participated in monthly meetings with executive team members to review overall financial performance results compared against budget projections.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Project Management
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2010
High School Diploma -
Friendswood High School
Friendswood, TX05-2007
Skills
- Cost variance analysis
- Cost estimation
- Change order management
- Cost reporting
- Cost control
- Scheduling management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Cost Manager
WCR ENERGY SERVICES
02.2019 - 12.2024
Cost Controller
Brock Services
01.2009 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Project Management
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Friendswood High School
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