NIC MORAY
Estimator, Project Engineer, and Industrial Engineer
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Construction professional with 10+ years in the industrial and commercial construction markets. Completes tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Specializes in cost estimation to ensure project success. Excels in negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving to navigate complex challenges and optimize resources. Commitment to clear communication and teamwork enhances project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator and Project Manager
ABS Building Systems Integrators
McKeesport, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Estimate and manage commercial/industrial general, electrical, and casework construction projects valued from $70,000 to $25,000,000
- Utilize Planswift and Accubid softwares for estimating
- Manage subcontractor database and solicitation with pipeline suite
- Train and manage employees to assist with projects
- Review subcontractor and vendor proposals and request any changes required and verify scope and quantities
- Coordinate and schedule construction activities with foreman, general contractors, other trades, and subcontractors
- Take part in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, project kickoff meetings, and in-progress construction meetings
- Put together punch lists, complete them, and compile close-out documents for owners, architects, and general contractors
- Negotiate contract and change order pricing with subcontractors, owners, and vendors
- Identify and create business opportunities through cmd group
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, property managers, owner’s reps, general contractors, and architects
- Track and adjust labor, material, and equipment rates
- Negotiate material pricing, purchase materials, and set up deliveries with vendors
- Submit product data and research specified materials to learn installation methods and acquire pricing
- Generated over $50,000,000 in revenue which profited approximately $5,000,000
Estimator and Project Engineer
Pittsburgh Interior Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2014 - Current
- Estimate and manage commercial construction projects valued from $10,000 to $2,000,000. Scopes of work included were: blocking, sheathing, metal framing, drywall, drywall finishing, and miscellaneous carpentry items.
- Coordinate and schedule construction activities with foreman, general contractors, other trades, and subcontractors
- Take part in scope reviews, project kickoff meetings, and in-progress construction meetings
- Negotiate contract and change order pricing with general contractors and owners
- Identify business opportunities through invitations to bid
- Track and adjust labor, material, and equipment rates
- Perform pre-construction budgets
- Negotiate material pricing, purchase materials, and set up deliveries with vendors
- Solicit pricing from subcontractors and vendors
- Submit product data and research specified materials to learn installation methods and acquire pricing
- Generated over $6,000,000 in revenue which profited approximately $300,000
Estimator
James Construction
Carnegie, PA
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Estimated commercial, industrial, and governmental general construction projects valued from $50,000 to $19,000,000
- Utilized planswift and on-screen takeoff softwares for estimating
- Managed subcontractor database and solicitation with smartbid
- Participated in scope review meetings with owners and architects
- Trained and managed interns on smartbid, planswift, and on-screen takeoff
- Established and adjusted labor, material, and equipment rates
- Developed schedules using primavera
- Lead turnover meetings with the project management team
- Generated approximately $3,000,000 in revenue
Estimator & Assistant Project Manager
Veritas Contracting, LLC
Morgantown, WV
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Estimated commercial and industrial projects valued from $10,000 to $6,500,000
- Coordinated construction with owners, suppliers, subcontractors, and architects
- Developed the website system filezilla to share blueprints and specifications with vendors and subcontractors
- Generated and maintained subcontractor database and solicited subcontractor pricing
- Attended pre-bid meetings and visited project sites to document existing conditions
- Assembled schedules using suretrak
- Worked in the field as a laborer
Assistant Manager
Meineke Muffler
Bridgeport, OH
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed inventory
- Located and retrieved parts
- Developed and maintained relationships with car dealers
- Scheduled mechanic’s work hours
- Assisted in automobile repairs
Industrial Engineer
Lytle Construction
Morgantown, WV
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Developed a tool monitoring system
- Made a database of all tools owned, assigned a number and tag to all tools worth over a certain dollar amount
- Initiated a check-out/check-in process
Assistant Project Manager
Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal
Wheeling, WV
06.2007 - 09.2007
- Onsite assistant project manager of a 180,000 sq. ft. fluid applied roofing project in downtown Washington, DC.
- Coordinated construction with the General Contractor and other subcontractors
- Attended and participated in foreman meetings
- Supervised, tracked, and documented production
- Handled material deliveries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
MORGANTOWN, WV08.2009
Skills
- Construction cost estimates
- Client relationship building
- Vendor relationships
- Subcontractor coordination
- Workload management
- Cost proposal development
- Scope development
- Cost reporting
- Bid preparation
- Obtaining bids
- Value engineering
- Project estimation and bidding
- Client engagement
- Client acquisition
Training
- 30 hour Occupational Safety and Health training course in construction safety and health
- American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- ICRA-8, Infection Control Risk Assessment 8 hour course
References
- Nick Sparachane, Senior Vice President, USI Insurance Services, 304-639-1881
- Ross Orgera, President, Pittsburgh Interior Systems, 412-287-6166
- John Zang, Business Development, Volpatt Construction, 412-942-0200
- Dan McClain, Owner, McClain and Company, 304-598-2285
- Sam Proctor, Owner, Veritas Contracting, 304-598-2285
- Todd Morrison, Systems Architect, Omni Strategic Technologies, 304-280-1033
Timeline
Estimator and Project Manager
ABS Building Systems Integrators
08.2017 - Current
Estimator and Project Engineer
Pittsburgh Interior Systems, Inc.
03.2014 - Current
Estimator
James Construction
02.2013 - 02.2014
Estimator & Assistant Project Manager
Veritas Contracting, LLC
10.2011 - 12.2012
Assistant Manager
Meineke Muffler
08.2009 - 09.2011
Industrial Engineer
Lytle Construction
09.2008 - 12.2008
Assistant Project Manager
Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal
06.2007 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
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