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KARAS EBRAHIM

Antioch,US

Summary

Attending Middle Tennessee State University, seeking a Commercial Construction Management and Minor in business administration degree. Looking to find a full-time job opportunity. Interned at General Contractor SKANSKA as a preconstruction engineer, and Estimator at General Contractor Batten Shaw. Working hand in hand with HCA on multiple healthcare projects. Lead estimator on Healthcare project as an intern. Balancing out four diverse projects including Universities, Hospitals, High Rise Apartment buildings, and state buildings. Bilingual and fluent in Arabic. My management and leadership skills will help me make improvements to your company. I'm experienced in Sage Estimating, Bluebeam-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, and building connected. Skilled at plan reading and Bid evaluation. Obtained my OSHA-30 card and volunteered to construct with Habitat Homes to give back to the community.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Preconstruction Engineer

Batten Shaw
Nashville, TN
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead estimator on healthcare project by Lifepoint.
  • Working hand in hand with HCA on multiple Projects.
  • Lead estimate on bid day.
  • Coordinated other estimators on on objectives based on due dates.
  • Able to find deducts on bid day, and lowered GMP.
  • Advanced Quantity takeoffs in all divisions 02 - 28.
  • Wrote RFIs to architect, to sum up questions before bid day .
  • Developed bidders list based off previous work done and company reputation.
  • Vendor proposal reviews.
  • Advanced in On-screen takeoff, Bluebeam, building connected, sage, and excel.
  • Developed vendor connections and networking around the united states.
  • Developed bid tabs to coordinate with subcontractor proposals through excel and building connected.
  • Develop bid packages initial setup in building connected per documents
  • Reached out to vendors to get lowest bid on different packages.

Preconstruction Engineer

SKANSKA
Nashville, US
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed four diverse projects including Vanderbilt university addition and renovation, From scratch West-end Apartment High Rise, Demolition and renovation at Mercy Lourdes hospital, Demolition and renovation at Nashville War Memorial and Legislative Plaza
  • Did professional take-off's for assigned Job packages such as finishes, Interior Glazing, Doors and hardware, Chair lifts, Signage, Terrazzo restoration etc
  • Through On-Screen Take-off and Bluebeam
  • Inserted proper Quantity take-offs into estimating software, using Sage Estimating
  • Created bid forms to prepare for post-bid meetings for subcontractors
  • Created Exhibit A's for each proper job package
  • Evaluated & compared subcontractor bids through building connected based on which job package.

Store Manager

Roma Pizza
Nashville, TN
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.

Education

Construction Management

Middle Tennessee State University
05.2024

Skills

  • On-Screen Takeoff
  • Sage Estimating
  • Bluebeam
  • Plan reading
  • Building Connected
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bilingual
  • Financial Management
  • Communications
  • Experienced CAD
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Construction Cost Estimates
  • Project Estimation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Deans list throughout all semesters
  • GPA: 3.7

Timeline

Preconstruction Engineer

Batten Shaw
11.2023 - Current

Preconstruction Engineer

SKANSKA
05.2023 - 08.2023

Store Manager

Roma Pizza
05.2019 - 05.2022

Construction Management

Middle Tennessee State University

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