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SUMMARY
Self-assured, diligent resourceful and organized professional seasoned with over 25 + years hands-on and management level construction development progressively responsible experience working as an Estimator/Project Manager. Successful at managing tight deadlines, building and managing residential, commercial renovations, as well as new-ground up developments and finding cost-effective solutions to common and complex construction challenges. Record of success overseeing all phases of multimillion-dollar construction/demolition, infrastructure, superfund and environmental projects for government and private-sector clients. Backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions
KEY SKILLS
Construction / Demolition Projects
Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Environmental Remediation Projects
Site Safety/ OSHA Compliance
Change Order Management
Budgeting & Cost Controls
Bidding /Estimating / Proposals
Subcontractor /Crew Supervision
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Urban Equities, Inc., Chicago /Carter's Excavating & Grading, Inc., Harvey, IL September 2011 - Date
Estimator /Project Manager
Analyze project scope documents to create accurate cost estimates
Ask follow-up question on every bid and prepare bids, accurate take-offs of mass excavation, heavy civil/earthwork- cut and fill, embankment, grading, demolition from drawings and specifications
Develop RFI's, project schedules and assess change requests to determine impacts to budget.
Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, final certification and turnover
Provide strong leadership, direction and teamwork through building relationships to team members
Master multitasking by prioritizing workloads and manage multiple projects and deadlines
Follow and enforce site established safety rules and regulations for safe and clean environment
Key participant in the preconstruction process including budgeting, scheduling, bids, presentations, etc.
Responsible for submittals, quantity tracking of materials; and planning of the work
Prepare change order estimates and requisitions
Develop cost analysis and determined cost effectiveness for construction projects.
Quality Adventure/Excavation Inc., Chicago June 2008 August 2011
Estimator /Project Manager
Spearheaded and supported company efforts in finding new work
Reviewed plans and specifications and prepared detailed quantity take-off, scopes and cost estimates for projects in private and public bids.
Responsible for site supervision and field engineering on a diverse range of commercial construction, demolition and roadway projects (budgets ranging from $450K to $7.5M).
Developed RFI s and clarifications to ensure all questions are answered timely
Retained to lead major infrastructure improvements after firm's award of government contract
Managed the orderly, timely transition of projects from estimating to the field
Ensured that the quality of materials and workmanship meet or exceed identified standards
Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determined reasons for any discrepancies
Ensured that projects are completed on time and under budget.
Urban Quest of Illinois II LLC, Chicago 2004 April 2008
GC and Project Management Company
Estimator/Project Manager:
Delivery of new projects using construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural plans and permit compliance reports
Carefully reviewed scope of projects and other factors that influenced cost of proposals from bid documentation. Estimated and prepared bids; participated in bid day activities.
Ensured cost effectiveness of the project while allowing high quality construction
Conducted site visits for unusual or challenging conditions
Solicited subcontractors and suppliers bids and evaluated their scope of work and compliance to the bid drawings and specifications prior to award.
Attended pre-bid meetings, reviewed constructability issues and prepared request for clarifications
Prepared value engineering-alternate estimates and proposals for cost reductions and savings.
Developed and maintained professional working relationship with the owners, architects and vendors.
Directed team with risk management and procurement strategies to achieve objectives
Prepared and awarded subcontracts and purchase orders for material and equipment usage.
Held pre-job conference to ensure that all parties are on the same page prior to project start and prepared a project work plan schedule and milestones for all to review during the meeting
Reviewed and incorporated historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figure
Managed all projects that the company was contracted to complete
Monitored project progress to ensure that each project is ahead of schedule and within budget.
Examined Contract Documents for completeness, deficiencies, constructability, code compliance, etc.
Updated and maintained the contractor bid lists for securing beneficial bids
EDUCATION
AutoCAD Certificate 2005
Zarem Golde ORT Technical Institute, Skokie, IL
Master s Degree - Structural Engineering 1987
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering 1983
University of Bucharest, Romania
TECHNICAL PROFILE
Tenacity and diligence during challenging assignments
Ability to initiate and sustain effective working relationships with clients
Able to multi-task, and manage time to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Wealth of experience in estimation costs for civil engineering projects
Thorough knowledge of documentation/processes involved in estimating/project management.
Work well with others and foster confidence in all.
An adept detail-oriented problem solver capable of doing a complete job done to the last detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, strong project management, organizational and analytical skills and firm personality to manage projects independently or as a team member
Ability to develop conceptual estimates based on preliminary design concepts
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, cost estimation and project management software including WinEst, PlanSwift, Primavera and HCSS etc.
Well versed in obtaining bids from suppliers and negotiating prices
Adept at conducting individual studies to develop and establish related cost data |
