Paul Nugent

Johnson Controls Inc.

11.2005 - Current

Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
Mentored junior estimators in company processes and best practices, increasing the team''s overall effectiveness.
Enhanced communication between departments by providing detailed cost breakdowns and explanations for project bids.
Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
Maintained an extensive database of unit costs, enabling quick reference during the estimation process for increased efficiency.
Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.

Summary