Thomas Braswell Jr.
Colonial Heights,United States
Summary
Accomplished Industrial Pipe Estimator with a proven track record for enhancing profitability through strategic cost estimation and industry networking. Expert in construction cost estimates and fostering team collaboration, excel in delivering projects on time and within budget, leveraging both analytical thinking and interpersonal skills for optimal outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Pipe Estimator
Quality Plus Services Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Industrial Pipe Estimator
ACI
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
Pipefitter
Brown And Root Industries
11.1999 - 11.2020
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Education
GED -
L. C. Byrd High School
Chesterfield, VaSkills
- Construction
- Construction cost estimates
- Cost reporting
- Project estimation and bidding
- Preparing estimates
- Material takeoffs
- Professionalism
- Documentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Analytical thinking
- Data collection
- Task prioritization
Certification
Forklift operator
Timeline
Industrial Pipe Estimator
Quality Plus Services Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2024
Industrial Pipe Estimator
ACI
02.2021 - 08.2022
Pipefitter
Brown And Root Industries
11.1999 - 11.2020
GED -
L. C. Byrd High School
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