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Zion Bannister

Brooklyn

Summary

A dynamic young Estimator/Administrative Project Manager with 6 years of experience developing cost estimates for multiple trades and performing administrative project management tasks. Works well with a team, or independently. Great understanding of Bid documents such as specifications, drawings, RFPs, RFIs, submittals, and addenda. Skilled with project management software and estimating software.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Home Buuilders 1LP
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
  • Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
  • Managed submittals, RFPs, schedules, and other administrative tasks.

Estimator / Administrative Project Manager

D.E.I.
11.2021 - Current
  • Reviewing incoming drawings and specifications
  • Identifying Scope of Work
  • Performing Take-offs
  • Consulting with estimating team for final numbers
  • Preparing and submitting proposals to various General Contractors
  • Procuring quotes and pricing from various manufacturers and suppliers
  • Creating and Managing RFIs
  • Preparing and Managing Submittals and Submittal Logs
  • Preparing and Managing Change Orders and Change Order Logs
  • Editing documents and drawings using Adobe and AutoCad
  • Managing network filing system

Junior Estimator

Pinnacle B&B Estimating Services
10.2016 - 01.2021
  • Reading drawings, identifying scope, and preparing quantity takeoffs for Senior Estimator
  • Transferring Quantity information from Estimating Software (Planswift) into Excel Spreadsheets
  • Preparing and managing bidder’s log
  • Preparing and managing drawings log

Junior Estimator / Administrative Project Manager

C & S Construction
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Preparing and managing bidder’s log
  • Preparing and managing drawings log
  • Reviewing construction drawings
  • Preparing take-off for GC bids (All Scopes of Work)
  • Preparing Quantity Takeoffs and Leveling sheets using Excel spreadsheets
  • Managing projects using Project Management software such as ProCore and BuildingConnected
  • Creating and managing RFPs and Quote requests
  • Creating and managing RFI (Request For Information)
  • Assisting with preparation of Schematic budget
  • Working with the pre-construction team to receive, organize and file bid document
  • Receive, review and organize sub-contractors’ proposals
  • Assist Sr Estimator with preliminary needs
  • Collecting information and quotes from suppliers

Education

Accounting -

CUNY Baruch College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Analyzing drawings and specifications to identify Scope of Work
  • Using estimating software to perform quantity take-offs for all GC trades
  • Creating Excel quantity summaries with material and labor cost formulas
  • Creating Excel Leveling Sheets and coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors for quotes and proposals
  • Preparing Proposals based on cost factors and calculating for overhead and profit
  • Populating excel spreadsheets
  • Preparing and managing bidder’s log
  • Preparing and managing drawings log
  • Preparing submittals
  • Preparing and managing submittals log
  • ProCore
  • Excel
  • Planswift
  • Performing contract administration duties
  • Bid Preparation
  • Change Orders

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Home Buuilders 1LP
09.2024 - Current

Estimator / Administrative Project Manager

D.E.I.
11.2021 - Current

Junior Estimator / Administrative Project Manager

C & S Construction
03.2019 - 04.2020

Junior Estimator

Pinnacle B&B Estimating Services
10.2016 - 01.2021

Accounting -

CUNY Baruch College
Zion Bannister