Michael David Russell
Athens,OH
Summary
Proficient Project Estimator & Manger with 3 years of experience driving over 30 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator - Project Engineer
Hoon, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
- Put together detailed cost estimates for commerical construction projects ranging from 100k - 12 million in volume.
- Effectively communicated project details with subcontractors & vendors to accurately capture scope of work.
- Recommended improvements & value engineering solutions for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Calculated & managed detailed budgets.
- Maintained & documented records for each project and engineering discipline. (i.e submittals, RFI's, Change Orders, ect.)
- Manged acquisition of materials and equipment to complete work in compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities. Effectively communicated to all parties in a timely fashion to keep job progressing.
- Ran weekly job meetings, reported current job progress, & laid out action items to achieve going forward.
Quality Technician
Stirling Ultracold
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Infantryman
United States Army
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Learned critical first aid & CPR skills
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHSkills
- Budget Development
- Document Management
- Project Scope and Requirements
- SAGE 300
- Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Project Bidding
- Cost Management
- Field Support
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Presentation Creation
- Materials Take-Offs
- Status Meetings
- Bid Proposals
- Change Orders
- Subcontractor Coordination
Accomplishments
- Accurately estimated & assisted design of a 10 million dollar car dealership, & made anticipated overhead & profit.
- Effectively estimated & managed my first project, a church remodel.
Personal Growth
- I am a father to a beautiful young girl. This has shaped my life dramatically & gave me a sense of purpose.
- Health & fitness are very important to me. I lift weights, do yoga, & conduct long trail runs to maintain good physical & mental conditioning.
- I do not consume alcohol or coffee. I found alternates & they have allowed me to be more mentally sharp in my day to day life.
- I spend a lot of time in nature exploring & adventuring. I have been to many places & experienced great wilderness adventures.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Estimator - Project Engineer
Hoon, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Quality Technician
Stirling Ultracold
11.2015 - 01.2021
Infantryman
United States Army
06.2007 - 09.2011
No Degree - General Studies
Hocking College
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