Kerly Saagim
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Passionate Project Estimator offering 15 years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Estimation
Reynaers Aluminum North America
03.2014 - Current
- Managing the daily activities of estimation department, implement technical estimating standards, procedures and evaluate proposals to ensure project specifications and budget requirements are met
- My daily responsibilities be to develop detailed cost estimates, evaluate customer request for quotation documents, identify and learn customer requirements for bid purposes, revise estimates and implement required changes.
- Advise clients of value engineering options as the design evolves with change of product or negotiate with suppliers to get the project signed.
- Communicated with architects and customers on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers. Also, log proposals and tenders into database for cost tracking and historical information.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $50,000 Residential to $6 mil for Commercial projects.
- Determined project objectives, budgets and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changes.
- Trained and mentored new estimator with quoting system and helped to maximize performance and team contributions.
Project Estimator
Senator Windows
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain a deep understanding of project plan and objectives
- Provided accurate aluminum window cost estimates for all projects.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed architectural drawings to prepare estimates for fenestration work.
Estimator
Reynaers Aluminum Ltd
10.2004 - 04.2008
- Prepared cost estimates for aluminum window, door and curtain wall projects.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
Education
Associate of Tourism And Travel Management -
Olustvere School of Economics, Estonia
Viljandi, Estonia 05.2001
Skills
- AUTO cad skills
- Working knowledge of standard Windows applications-Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe
- LogiKal (ReynaPro) estimating software
- Strong attention to detail, accurate and thorough
- Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships
- A strong work ethic and “can do” attitude
- Architectural Drawings, take -off
- Ability to measure, calculate, and convert material volumes
Timeline
Head of Estimation
Reynaers Aluminum North America
03.2014 - Current
Project Estimator
Senator Windows
04.2008 - 02.2010
Estimator
Reynaers Aluminum Ltd
10.2004 - 04.2008
Associate of Tourism And Travel Management -
Olustvere School of Economics, Estonia
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