Karen Olvera
Huntington Park,CA
Summary
Result-oriented Project Estimator with a solid background in commercial glazing construction and architectural hardware estimating. Knowledgeable in most facets of construction from design and bidding through project management and completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Estimator/P.E
Helou & Sons Corp.
Los Angeles , CA
12.2019 - Current
- Construct budgets and estimates ranging from $1,000,000 to $14,000,000 for large scale commercial glazing projects.
- Successfully bid and won an approximate combined value of $18,500,000 in glazing construction.
- Implemented technical architectural hardware knowledge to be able to identify inadequate system specifications and provide alternative systems for more accurate bids.
- Assist in submittals, RFIs, and change orders as needed during duration of project.
- Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
- Budgeted for various types of construction plans such as hospitals, airports, historical building, condos and hotels.
Architectural Hardware Specialist/Estimator
C.R Laurence
Vernon , CA
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates for on going projects.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.
- Offered over the phone technical assistance pertaining product installation, limitations, and guidelines to glazing sub contractors world wide.
- Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.
- Project managed hardware orders from procurement to end.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Worked directly with Architects to provide product line knowledge for more accurate specifications.
Education
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma -
Goodwill Highschool
Victorville, CA2010
Skills
- Project estimation and bidding
- Blueprints and schematics
- Project coordination
- Specification reading and understanding
- Proposal writing
- Local codes and limitations
- GANA guidelines
- Microsoft Office 365
- SOFL software
- Change order drafting
- Submittal preparation
- RFI coordination
- Bluebeam software proficiency
- Knowledgeable in glass and performance values
- OITC/STC rating achievement
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Completed Training
- SOFL software
- Microsoft Office 365 Expert Certificate
Timeline
Project Estimator/P.E
Helou & Sons Corp.
12.2019 - Current
Architectural Hardware Specialist/Estimator
C.R Laurence
04.2014 - 12.2019
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
High School Diploma -
Goodwill Highschool
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