Mark Monfred
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented Estimator with 15+ years of experience in construction estimating, cost control, and project management for residential and commercial projects. Skilled in blueprint analysis, quantity take-offs, contract negotiation, and collaborating with clients and subcontractors to deliver accurate, competitive bids. Adept at maintaining organized documentation and supporting project teams for successful project execution.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed
Takeoff Provider
Las Vegas
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered accurate and concise takeoff quantities to construction companies, ensuring timely and precise project estimates.
- Reviewed project drawings and technical specifications to develop comprehensive and reliable takeoffs.
- Monitored and communicated takeoff changes to scope of work, supporting effective bid preparation and project execution.
- Submitted detailed documentation summarizing plan reviews and observations for organized project records.
- Collaborated with clients to clarify project requirements and ensure estimates aligned with project goals.
Structural Steel Estimator
JD Stairs
Las Vegas
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed structural steel take-offs and custom stair estimating using Bluebeam software for detailed cost analysis.
- Developed comprehensive estimates for steel columns, beams, and assemblies, including labor and equipment requirements.
- Provided recommendations to optimize material costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Obtained and negotiated bids from vendors and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Consulted with clients to develop customized estimates and responded to requests for information (RFIs).
Masonry & Veneer Estimator / Project Manager
Iovino Masonry
Las Vegas
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Prepared in-depth proposals for residential and commercial masonry and veneer projects using OST and Quickbids.
- Utilized AutoCAD to interpret and build plan details for design-build projects, supporting accurate estimates.
- Consulted with clients to develop customized estimates and ensure alignment with project specifications.
- Gathered pricing from suppliers and coordinated with engineers to support comprehensive bid proposals.
- Compiled all project information into organized bid documents for general contractors.
Lead Estimator / Project Manager
DW Landscape
Henderson
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Developed detailed proposals for public works and hotel landscape projects, ensuring competitive and accurate estimates.
- Managed awarded projects and coordinated with superintendents and project managers for successful execution.
- Utilized OST for on-screen takeoffs and maintained high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Gathered supplier pricing and submitted RFIs to clarify project requirements and specifications.
- Tracked bids, change orders, and maintained organized project documentation.
Lead Estimator / Development
Parsons Walls
Henderson
03.2007 - 11.2008
- Established and streamlined estimating systems and procedures for efficient retaining wall project estimation.
- Performed quantitative takeoffs from civil and grading plans for boulder and block wall projects.
- Met with homeowners, developers, and engineers to define project scope and requirements.
- Entered takeoff data into bid spreadsheets and customized proposals to meet project parameters.
- Tracked bids, sales, and project status, ensuring smooth turnover of awarded bids to project managers.
Chief Estimator
Reyburn Lawn And Landscape Designers Inc.
Henderson
05.2004 - 03.2007
- Managed a team of estimators for commercial and residential landscaping projects, ensuring timely and accurate proposals.
- Increased submitted proposals by 40% in one year through effective process improvements and team leadership.
- Reviewed landscape plans and coordinated proposal details with developers to clarify project requirements.
- Corresponded with developers, architects, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on project specifications.
- Tracked job numbers and entered awarded jobs into estimating software for organized project accounting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architecture CAD
College of Southern Nevada
North Las Vegas, NV 01.1997 - 01.2000
Skills
- Construction estimating
- Quantity take-offs
- Blueprint reading
- Value engineering
- Design build
- Cost control
- Project management
- Proposal development
- Negotiation
- Pricing
- Contract management
- Construction documentation
- Specifications
- Construction budget management
- Construction plans
- Detailed cost estimating
- OST3
- Planswift
- Intuit QuickBids
- Intuit Masterbuilders
- Intuit Quickbooks
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Procore Certifications: Estimator, 03/26/26, xdb6tanak8kj
- STAR Leadership Program Certification (Situation, Task, Action and Result), 11/07
- NV Driver's License, 12/21, 12/29
Timeline
Structural Steel Estimator
JD Stairs
08.2018 - 10.2018
Self Employed
Takeoff Provider
01.2018 - Current
Masonry & Veneer Estimator / Project Manager
Iovino Masonry
01.2015 - 02.2016
Lead Estimator / Project Manager
DW Landscape
10.2009 - 11.2010
Lead Estimator / Development
Parsons Walls
03.2007 - 11.2008
Chief Estimator
Reyburn Lawn And Landscape Designers Inc.
05.2004 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Architecture CAD
College of Southern Nevada
01.1997 - 01.2000