Mark D. Shaw Jr, CPD
Columbia,PA
Summary
Experienced Lead Estimator and Design Engineer with a proven track record in project bidding, contract negotiation, and design development. Expertise in mentoring junior estimators and collaborating on high-stakes projects to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Estimator/Design Engineer
Walton and Company
York, PA
03.2000 - 02.2025
- Led estimating team in preparing project bids and proposals. Projects ranged from $500K to $10M.
- HVAC and plumbing design for mid- to high-rise buildings, offices, institutions, and warehouses over 1M SF.
- Design and estimating of VRF/WSHP systems, VAV systems, CAHs, RTUs, MZDSs, chillers, boilers, central plants, geothermal, rainwater harvesting, hot water regeneration, industrial, and all plumbing piping systems.
- Proficient in ASHRAE 62.1, IPC and IMC 2024, MCAA standards
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications for accurate cost assessments.
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss project scope, estimate breakdowns, and requirements.
- Successfully project-managed work from $500K to $3M.
- Mentored junior estimators on best practices and estimating strategies
- Prepared and presented design proposals, including detailed drawings and specifications, to stakeholders and operations.
- Enhanced proposal efficiency by refining estimating processes through job site evaluations and field collaborations.
Fostered strong field relationships to accurately gauge real numbers essential for project estimates.
Conducted comprehensive job site visits to gain insights directly impacting precise estimate generation. - Performed 20 years of post-project reviews to analyze actual versus estimated costs in order to improve future estimations. This refines MCAA standards and estimates.
- Directed complete project negotiations, addressing both client contract agreements, and vendor material purchases.
Education
Architecture
Thaddeus Stevens College
Lancaster, PA05-2000
Skills
- Challenge-driven projects
- High-stakes projects
- Project bidding and scope letters
- Construction management
- Blueprint analysis
- Implementing design documents
- Contract negotiation
- Load calculations, Excel, Bluebeam
Certification
Certified in Plumbing Design, American Society of Plumbing Engineers, 2012
Timeline
Lead Estimator/Design Engineer
Walton and Company
03.2000 - 02.2025
Architecture
Thaddeus Stevens College