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MICHAEL PALFY III

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Precise Estimator delivers consistently insightful cost projections for projects. Resourceful analyzer utilizes various estimation techniques to verify accuracy of relevant cost factors. Tactfully relays budget inputs to team for constructing cohesive cost blueprints.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Estimator/Project Management Intern

Coyote HVAC
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for commercial HVAC work.
  • Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
  • Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
  • Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for Commercial HVAC work.
  • Average win amount 350,000.00

Instructor HVAC

Lincoln College of Technology
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.

Residential HVAC Installer

Plumbline Services
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Installed HVAC equipment as per local code in a retrofit application.
  • Imparted full understanding of comfort controls to customers.
  • Kept records of jobs and parts and equipment that were used in the installation.
  • Maintained communication with management from beginning to end of job.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
  • Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
  • Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
  • Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
  • Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.

HVAC Installer/Technician

Batjer Services
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Installed, serviced and maintained commercial and residential HVAC systems.
  • Installed mini-split systems in dog houses.
  • Worked with high humidity ERV.
  • Followed local code to guarantee proper installations.
  • Installed server room environment control systems.
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
  • Calibrated permanent and portable environmental monitoring equipment.
  • Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.

Lead Installer

Cooper Heating and Cooling
07.2012 - 12.2016
  • Started as a helper in 2012 and worked my way to lead installer.
  • Acquired my EPA universal.
  • Trained several helpers.
  • Learned the ins and outs of residential HVAC retrofit as I worked alongside service techs and supervisors.
  • Commissioned new retrofit installs.
  • Worked with modern and aging equipment in customers houses to keep them comfortable during the extreme parts of the season.
  • Learned basic wiring, troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • HVAC equipment that I was initially trained on and processes I was taught are to include but are not limited to; high efficiency furnace A/C installation, low volt and line volt humidifiers service and installation, high SEER A/C maintenance, install and service, airflow troubleshooting and diagnostics.
  • Continued applying my sheet metal skills.

Tinner/Sheetmetal Installer

Design Mechanical
07.2009 - 01.2010
  • Commercial sheet metal installer and fabricator.
  • Read and understood blueprints, shop drawings and engineers' drawings to install prefabricated duct work.
  • Worked alongside welder on large grease duct runs ensuring proper ventilation of commercial cooking appliances.
  • Responsible for the transport of early morning crew.

Tinner/Sheetmetal Installer

Precision Mechanical
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Commercial shop fabricator.
  • Commercial field fabricator, and installer.
  • Increased my knowledge of blueprints and site management.
  • Increased shop fabrication knowledge as I worked alongside several classically trained tinners.
  • Learned basic programming of sheet metal plasma cutter.
  • Worked alongside shop welder as he taught me the welding basics.

Apprentice Plumber

Western Mechanical
05.2007 - 07.2007
  • Followed the direction of several journeyman level plumbers as I learned the basics of commercial plumbing from the ground up.
  • Practiced soldering on copper pipes.
  • Helped to install and fabricate facility boiler rooms.
  • Learned operation and controls of skid loaders, small earth mover, and learned to drive manual.
  • Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime.
  • Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
  • Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements.
  • Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.

Line Lead

Kelly Services/San Mina SCI
12.2005 - 05.2007
  • Responsible for the final troubleshooting, cleanliness and packaging of several styles of information storage units.

Tinner Sheetmetal Installer

K&K Sheetmetal
05.2005 - 12.2005
  • Continued applying and gaining knowledge of airflow and sheet metal applications as I worked alongside a lead sheet metal installer in the field and master tinner in a sheet metal hands only fabrication shop.
  • Trained in traditional hands only duct work fabrication.

Tinner/Installer

Good News Heating & Cooling
08.2000 - 08.2004
  • Maintained a working knowledge of commercial duct installation as well as a continued understanding of shop safety and protocol.
  • Began working alongside seasoned lead installer one on one until I had acquired enough training to handle duct installation on my own.
  • Acquired understanding of local commercial codes.

Helper/Apprentice

Sheetmetal Union
01.2000 - 08.2000
  • Began work as a commercial duct work installer.
  • Followed several journeyman level sheet metal installers directions as to learn a basic understanding of the trade.
  • Worked one on one with site supervisor as I was taught to read site blueprints and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

  • Estimate preparation, 500000-600,00000
  • Commercial construction experience in hands on, managerial and supervisor positions
  • HVAC in commercial and residential; AOR, Retrofit, new build
  • Vendor relationships
  • Created a solid Customer base
  • Quantity take-offs ranging from 500sqft-400ksqft
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • HVAC systems
  • Residential construction
  • EPA-Universal
  • Master Mechanical Contractor-ICC

Certification

  • EPA 608 Universal


Timeline

Estimator/Project Management Intern

Coyote HVAC
08.2023 - 05.2025

Instructor HVAC

Lincoln College of Technology
08.2020 - 08.2023

Residential HVAC Installer

Plumbline Services
07.2019 - 08.2020

HVAC Installer/Technician

Batjer Services
01.2017 - 08.2019

Lead Installer

Cooper Heating and Cooling
07.2012 - 12.2016

Tinner/Sheetmetal Installer

Design Mechanical
07.2009 - 01.2010

Tinner/Sheetmetal Installer

Precision Mechanical
07.2007 - 07.2009

Apprentice Plumber

Western Mechanical
05.2007 - 07.2007

Line Lead

Kelly Services/San Mina SCI
12.2005 - 05.2007

Tinner Sheetmetal Installer

K&K Sheetmetal
05.2005 - 12.2005

Tinner/Installer

Good News Heating & Cooling
08.2000 - 08.2004

Helper/Apprentice

Sheetmetal Union
01.2000 - 08.2000

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