Logan Watkins
Austin,TX
Summary
Practical construction professional with strong background in developing and maintaining detailed cost estimates by analyzing project plans and requirements. Adept at defining project goals, scopes and schedules to identify exact costs for residential or commercial construction projects. Professional in presenting data, cost and reports to clients while listening to feedback and adjusting estimate details. Maintains great relations with contractors and vendors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Estimator
Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping
Austin, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates for projects ranging from $50,000 to $10,000,000.
- Developed relationships with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing on supplies and services.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate budget estimates for construction projects.
- Prepared bids or proposals that included detailed cost breakdowns of labor, materials and equipment requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with clients regarding changes in scope of work or additional fees as required by the project.
- Assisted Project Managers in developing change orders due to unforeseen circumstances during a project's timeline.
- Attended meetings with clients, architects and engineers to discuss project details such as scope of work, timelines and budgets.
- Evaluated vendor invoices against initial estimates before approving payment requests.
Estimator
Moontower Design + Build
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate trade correspondence and bid clarifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
- Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development level documents.
- Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $250k to $3M.
- Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies.
- Monitored cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement.
- Updated and maintained database of suppliers and contractors.
Lead Designer /Showroom Manager
Arcadia Construction LLC
Austin, TX
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and planned successful business initiatives to drive overall sales.
- Devised, directed and created construction projects to establish showrooms featuring new luxury cabinet, countertop, tile, and flooring brands.
- Coordinated showroom creation and setup of Kitchen and Bath products for retail sales.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs and procedures.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Design Consultant
Drees Custom Homes
Austin, TX
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Worked with outside contractors as well as internal departments, such as builders & Estimating/Purchasing departments, for successful project completion.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
Project Manager
Alpha Granite Inc.
Austin, TX
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted in the development of new analytics tool to allow production staff to log and monitor jobs in progress.
- Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
- Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
- Met project benchmarks through introduction of enhanced implementation strategies.
- Outlined and updated work plans, assessed resources, and determined timelines for projects based on changing objectives, specifications, and staff availability.
- Implemented the most effective change in processes to keep projects up-to-date.
- Provided updates and managed inquiries for delivery of quality products and services.
- Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
- Established key issues in need of resolution and project performance metrics to set planning objectives.
- Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency .
- Allocated resources in collaboration with Production and Project Coordinators in order to achieve project goals through stand-up meetings to increase productivity.
- Prepared and submitted daily work-site reports, weekly invoices, payroll and overtime requirements.
- Aligned project specifications, schedules and phase deliverables across all teams and external parties to ensure conformance with client requirements.
Interior Design Assistant
Troo Designs Kitchens.Baths.Interiors.
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and discuss options.
- Compiled competitive bid packets to win new customer accounts.
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
- Directed crewmembers on specific design details such as fixture installation height.
- Tracked order shipments to monitor deliveries and viewed arriving items to confirm correctness.
- Carried out site visits to create punchlists.
- Created and monitored budget allowance throughout design and implementation.
- Attended tradeshows and other industry events to build professional network of vendors and experts.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to creatively communicate design intent and direction with client and other trades.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements.
Account Executive
Design Within Reach
Austin, TX
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
- Prepared and processed contracts and order forms for new and existing customers.
- Reached out to customers to set up appointments, check on satisfaction and suggest additional offerings.
- Demonstrated products at customer locations, answering questions and redirecting objections to close deals.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions that met target budgets and designs.
- Networked to build client base and promote products to new and existing clients.
- Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.
- Met or exceeded sales goals each month during employment.
- Developed professional design presentations for architects and designers.
- Hosted seminars and exhibitions for Continuing Education Units for ASID & AIA members.
Cabinet Sales Specialist
Lowe's Companies Inc.
Austin, TX
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
- Drove sales of Kitchen and Bath products by applying product knowledge and an understanding of customer preferences through active listening skills.
- Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
- Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales.
- Drove substantial sales with more than $20,000 in weekly revenue through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
- Met or exceeded upselling, donation and credit card sign-up targets on consistent basis by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal strengths.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate various parts of the clients' remodel/project.
- Performed site evaluations and measures.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paragould High School
Paragould, AR4 2010
Some College (No Degree) - Business & Musical Theater
Lyon College
Batesville, ARSkills
- Systems implementation
- Construction and Building
- Schedule Coordination
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Work flow planning
- Project planning
- Blueprint fluency
- Natural leader
- Complex problem resolution
- Superb time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Knowledgeable in 2020 Spaces (proficient); Google SketchUp (intermediate); Photoshop (intermediate); AutoCAD (novice); Revit Architecture (novice)
- Experience with estimating softwares, such as ConstructionOnline; ProEst; Procore; Attentive AI
Timeline
Commercial Estimator
Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping
06.2023 - Current
Estimator
Moontower Design + Build
01.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Designer /Showroom Manager
Arcadia Construction LLC
04.2022 - 12.2022
Design Consultant
Drees Custom Homes
09.2020 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Alpha Granite Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2020
Interior Design Assistant
Troo Designs Kitchens.Baths.Interiors.
01.2017 - 07.2018
Account Executive
Design Within Reach
04.2016 - 12.2016
Cabinet Sales Specialist
Lowe's Companies Inc.
11.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Paragould High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business & Musical Theater
Lyon College
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