Responsible for budgeting and pricing projects ranging from small retail to large commercial/industrial electrical work as well as Solar. Effectively develop, organize, and lead the estimating team in the day to day operations. Very proficient with Excel, Accubid, LiveCount Pro, Change Order Pro, Procore, and Textura. Versatile individual with a background in contract review, project start-up, billing, permitting, submittals, and project tracking.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Estimator & Business/Project Coordinator
Bowe & Gant Electrical Services, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Streamlined estimation processes for increased efficiency, implementing advanced software tools and training team members.
Implemented standardized procedures for consistent and accurate estimation across all projects, increasing overall company efficiency.
Established collaborative relationships with contractors, optimizing cost estimates and reducing negotiation time.
Evaluated potential risks and contingencies, incorporating them into detailed cost estimates for informed decision making.
Managed multiple simultaneous bid submissions without compromising accuracy or timeliness, reflecting strong organizational skills.
Collaborated with project managers to ensure accurate cost tracking and proper allocation of resources throughout the project lifecycle.
Submitted and managed all change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
Contract Review, Distribution, Redline, and Submission
Project Start-up
Monthly AIA Billing; G702/G703, Waivers, Textura, and Procore.
Filed and tracked all New Jersey and Philadelphia Permitting for all projects.
Divisions Reviewed: Commercial Electric, Solar, Industrial Electric, Utilities (PSE&G Switchyards), Wireless (Cell Tower), and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations)
Duties include: Vet and procure potential project leads, perform estimate takeoffs, maintain company database, delegate and disperse work, site assessments, coordinate with engineering department for project needs, coordinate with sales and marketing for project overview, review all bids prior to submission
Program Used: AccuBid
Employees Managed: (9) Estimators and (2) Coordinators.
Electrical Estimator / Project Manager
G.M. White Electrical Contractors
03.2008 - 05.2011
Duties include: Job estimates, digital takeoffs, job leads, pre-bid meetings, package buyouts, job preparation, general contractor relations, project managing, submittal prep and review
Program Used: Estimations by Logistics (Maxwell).
Project Manager / Estimator
Amp-Tech Electric
03.2006 - 03.2008
Duties include: Job estimates (up to 1.5 million dollars), takeoffs, project layout, package buyouts, submittals, material ordering, closeouts, onsite meetings, full day to day operations.
Industrial Electrician Helper
Automation and Control, Inc. (ACI)
07.2005 - 03.2006
Education
Electrical Certificate -
CHI Institute
Broomall, PA
04.2006
Business Administration -
Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJ
05.2002
High School Diploma -
St. James High School
Carney's Point, NJ
05.1999
References
Upon Request
Project Highlights
High Tech High School, Seacaucus, NJ, Design Build, $17,200,000
New Trenton High School, Trenton, NJ, Design Build, $16,550,000
Philadelphia 76ers Training Facility, Camden, NJ, $4,288,425
Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field Solar, Philadelphia, PA, $7,075,000
Gloucester Twp. School District Solar, Gloucester Twp., NJ, $18,745,000
Urban Outfitters Distribution Center Solar, Gap, PA, $9,067,000
Chestnut Street (Multi-Story Apartment High Rise), Philadelphia, PA, $3,652,000
Gloucester City Elementary/Middle, Gloucester City, NJ, Design Build, $4,340,500