Dirk Beatty
Rising Sun,MD
Summary
Practical professional with strong background in developing detailed estimates by analyzing project plans and requirements. Adept at defining project goals, scopes and schedules to identify exact costs. Professional in presenting data, cost and reports to clients while listening to feedback and adjusting estimate details.
Talented estimator with several years of experience developing estimates of construction projects. Prepares accurate and comprehensive data. Maintains detailed knowledge of products available in market.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Construction Estimator
Bay Country Construction
Towson, Maryland
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted studies to determine data regarding standard hour and related costs.
- Conducted site visits to assess the condition of existing structures or potential job sites.
- Monitored current market conditions related to building materials prices, labor rates and other factors that affect construction costs.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Facilitated pre-construction meetings to align project team on scope, budget, and timeline.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Compiled data into an organized format suitable for presentation purposes when necessary.
- Monitored project progress to identify and report on deviations from estimated costs.
- Prepared expenditure statements and budget documentation during project execution.
- Consulted with clients, vendors or architects to make estimates and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with project managers and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitored project expenses and developed pre-construction estimates.
- Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids as work progressed.
- Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
Sr Estimator and Project Manager
Healy Long and Jevin.
Wilmington , DE
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications and other documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Assessed risk associated with various elements of the bid package prior to submission.
- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Monitored project progress to identify and report on deviations from estimated costs.
- Monitored costs with implementation of long-term systems and procedures for tracking and reporting on data.
- Conferred with staff and management to coordinate business operations.
- Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
- Performed quantity take-offs from blueprints, sketches or written instructions.
- Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.
Sr Estimator
Bel Fast Concrete
Dundalk, Maryland
01.2013 - 10.2021
- Prepared detailed reports highlighting the basis for cost estimates, including assumptions and exclusions.
- Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
- Contributed to the preparation of proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay informed on best practices in estimation.
- Developed cost breakdowns based on historical data and engineering principles.
- Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
- Prepared takeoffs and estimates and wrote proposals.
- Addressed client inquiries regarding bid details, providing clear explanations of cost drivers.
- Developed and submitted accurate construction project bids following detailed analysis of project specifications and blueprints.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings with potential contractors or subcontractors when requested by clients.
- Monitored costs with implementation of long-term systems and procedures for tracking and reporting on data.
- Managed comprehensive cost databases to ensure accurate material, labor, and machinery estimates.
- Ensured that all estimates complied with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.
- Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating field measurements, survey plans and plot plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, pricing fluctuations, and new materials and technologies.
Skills
- Bid preparation
- Quantity takeoffs
- Cost analysis
- Building codes
- Change order management
- Labor costing
- Value engineering
- Scope review
- Construction materials
- Cost estimation
- Budget development
- Scheduling expertise
- Material takeoffs
- Project estimation and bidding
- Estimate preparation
- Scope development
- Quantity take-offs
- Commercial construction experience
- Structural systems
- Construction cost estimates
- Mathematical problem-solving
- Cost control estimates
- Cost proposal development
- Obtaining bids
- Subcontractor coordination
Timeline
Sr Construction Estimator
Bay Country Construction
10.2024 - Current
Sr Estimator and Project Manager
Healy Long and Jevin.
10.2021 - 10.2023
Sr Estimator
Bel Fast Concrete
01.2013 - 10.2021