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Robert Simpson

Robert Simpson

Piñon Hills,Ca

Summary

Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Heavy Civil Estimator

Vertex Civil LLC
Irvine, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
  • Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
  • Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
  • Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
  • Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.
  • Identifies potential risks associated with proposed projects and recommends strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Performs post-project analysis to identify areas where improvements can be made in estimating processes.
  • Participates in industry meetings and seminars to stay abreast of emerging trends in construction estimation techniques.
  • Communicates frequently with project managers regarding progress updates on bids and estimates submitted by the company.
  • Evaluates new software programs designed for use in construction estimating processes.

Project Manager/Estimator

AMPCO Contracting Inc.
Irvine, CA
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Update and maintain models and revisions for all earthwork projects across 6 different Trimble Base and Rover systems as well as all machine control.
  • Evaluate plans and inspect ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Oversee complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency while being hands-on with earthwork tasks.
  • Manage projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks. As well as identifying cuts/fills and haul routes.
  • Holding upwards of 40% profit margin for our San Manuel Landing and Citrus Crossing projects while maintaining 15-25% margins on multiple other sites.
  • Supervise functional construction effort to keep projects in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
  • Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
  • Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.

Foreman

James Mcminn Inc
Riverside, Ca
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Canyon clean out experienced
  • Buttress and keyway professional
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.

Foreman

AMPCO Contracting Inc.
Anaheim, Ca
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Enforced worksite safety and adherence to OSHA protocols, providing timely resolution for identified hazards
  • Managed stringent deadlines by defining and modifying work sequences to meet construction schedule
  • Drove progress and promoted budget adherence through effective labor and materials allocation
  • Handled crew recordkeeping, including preparing weekly timesheets, safety logs, and expense reports
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Interpreted project specifications, blueprints, and diagrams to maintain adherence to requirements
  • Helped workers complete tasks with hands-on assistance at job locations
  • Supervised, coordinated, or scheduled activities of construction or extractive workers.

GPS Gradechecker

Independent Construction
Santa Clarita, Ca
02.2017 - 08.2019
  • Performed field surveys using Topcon and Trimble Base and Rover systems.
  • Analyzed and verified surface modeling by measuring ground control points with surveying equipment.
  • Used manual and robotic field surveying techniques to complete accurate work.
  • Researched maps used in company's GPS products and edited geographic data for accuracy.
  • Uploaded collected data to internal database for review and manipulation by quality control team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Serrano High School
Phelan, CA
06.2002

Some College (No Degree) - General

Victor Valley College
Victorville, Ca

OSHA 30

California OSHA

CPR

American Heart Association

Skills

  • Cost Estimation
  • Value Engineering
  • Site Inspection
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Multitasking
  • Senior Agtek 4D Technician
  • Senior Trimble/Topcon GPS Technician

Timeline

Lead Heavy Civil Estimator

Vertex Civil LLC
07.2023 - Current

Project Manager/Estimator

AMPCO Contracting Inc.
08.2021 - 07.2023

Foreman

James Mcminn Inc
04.2020 - 08.2021

Foreman

AMPCO Contracting Inc.
08.2019 - 04.2020

GPS Gradechecker

Independent Construction
02.2017 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Serrano High School

Some College (No Degree) - General

Victor Valley College

OSHA 30

California OSHA

CPR

American Heart Association

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