Chief Estimator - Construction (New York, NY)

Summary:

Consistent record of completing projects on time and on budget
Comprehensive construction management background, including overseeing budgets, managing projects and performing training. Known as an exceptional communicator and leader with demonstrated success motiving teams to meet or exceed objectives. Strong organizational and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficient with various software, Excel, Microsoft Office, Corecon, CMIC

Certifications:

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Lead Certification
• LEED Green Associate Certification Process Ongoing

Technical Skills:

Chief Construction Estimator

Experience:

2020 - Present  Architectural Company:
Lead/Senior Estimator
• Compile detailed Take-Offs for all Projects and assess Man Days needed to complete the task along with materials for the Trades performed below
• Nation Firm travel for Job walks as necessary
• Trades Performed by Evergreene: Decorative Painting, Detailed Gilding, Stenciling, Straight Painting, Plaster New and Restoration, Fabrication of detailed Plaster ornaments and installation, Assessment and Evaluation of Plaster work prior to going out for Bid
• Evergreene s Area of Work consists of but not limited to the following: Historic Churches & Places of Worship, Municipal Buildings, Theatres, Historic Music Halls, Historic Preservation & Restoration, New Construction, Courthouses, etc.
• Use Bluebeam and Plan Swift for Project Take-Off's
• Compose Proposals to be submitted for Bid Submission direct to Client or GCCM
• We provide Rough Order of Magnitude, Budgets, Competitive Hard Bid Numbers, Preliminary Budgets working with Architects from the Design Phase through completion
• Groomed to Take the Chief Estimator role due to the current person moving to a different role within Evergreene
• Perform Business Development role with existing client base for different projects
2019-2020  Construction Company:
Chief Estimator (Consultant)
• Duties same as Chief Estimator below
2018-2019  Development Company:
Senior Estimator / (Co Dept Head, Consultant)
• Bid projects from design build, ROM & budget, hard bid with drawings, to GMP.
• Develop relationships with clients
• Assess Scope of Work for project, Compile complete Take-Offs for Project, Leveling of Project Proposals, Provide Cost Estimate and Proposal for Bid Submission
• Work with owner and Architects with Design Bid projects, providing ROM & Budgets during the process for their assessments for Project Cost and Budgets
• Additional Tasks listed below from previous Consultancies and Employers
• Some Projects worked on:
o $7m inter reno
o $13m Lobby Reno 10K SF
o $2m roof Redo
o $3m 9k SF
o $350m Reno to Landmark Building. Conceptual 1.2m SF
o $13m Reno
o $12m interior reno of trading firm
2015-2018 Construction Company:
Chief Estimator
• Oversee national estimating projects up to $21M, for the territory from Maine to Florida.
• Bid projects from design build, budget, hard bid with drawings, to GMP.
• Project types included healthcare, senior living, and office renovations; both fit outs and ground up.
• Manage three estimators, assistant estimator and four project managers overseeing projects in NJ and RI

Accomplishments include:
• Redeveloping and implementing policies and procedures for estimating department.
• Cultivate new client relationships and generate new business.
• Oversaw company payables, receivables, and project buy-outs, awarded projects / payments to subcontractors.
• Maintained goals and ensured profitability by performing financial forecasting and overseeing projects.
• Acted as contact point for clients, providing professional, timely, and effective customer service.
• Handle day to day estimates, review all bids with ownership, oversee all bid submissions.
2013-2014 Construction Company:
Director of Construction (Consultant)
Acts as owners construction project manager on capital improvement projects for various apartment properties. Developed scopes of work, prepares budgets, and solicits bids and proposals from qualified contractors. Qualified new vendors and contractors reviewed and analyzed bids and awarded contracts. Managed repairs work associated with casualty events, and fire/storm damage. Owners rep completed pre-construction estimates Parktown Apartment Complex - $250MM Project Manhattan 6 months of construction valued $15-20MM Renovations 1500 apartments in multi-units, 5 story walk ups, renovations, infrastructure and cosmetic detail.
• Ensured property assets were preserved through sound maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation procedures by implementing and coordinating policies, programs, and operating procedures and standards.
• Coordinated, oversaw, and monitored project activities, ensuring projects were completed within prescribed schedules and budgets, in compliance with AIMCO policies and procedures, and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensured department programs support the organization's strategic objectives by liaising and aligning with all internal stakeholders.
• Ensured budget and schedule compliance on all work by communicating with contractors.
• Minimized disruption to residents by effectively coordinating work activities with property staff.
• Inspected and signed off on all work and contractor invoices based on assigned dollar limit, ensuring budgets were met with appropriate profitability.
• Updated standard company reports, providing more up-to-date structure and an easier and more efficient reporting process.
• Conducted periodic surveys of properties, identifying needs and preparing project estimates and budgets.
2012-2014 Construction Company:
Chief Estimator/Project Manager/Controller
Oversaw company payables, receivables, and project buy-outs. Awarded projects and payments to subcontractors.
• Maintained goals and ensured profitability by effectively performing financial forecasting and overseeing projects.
• Developed estimating department policies and procedures, ensuring smooth flow of operations from estimating department to project management. Department still operating strong today.
• High end custom homes valued $2-5.5MM, including interior renovations and additions.
2010-2012 Convention Center:
Utilities Project Manager/Labor Services (Consultant)
• $1 Billion Addition Acted at Owners Rep for project completion.
• Oversaw project management for ~2.2M square feet of space for utilities construction.
• Estimated all labor and subcontractors needed per show onsite and oversaw building projects on weekly basis.
• Weekly management of multimillion projects for labor contracting and materials procurement needed for shows. (All union workers - electricians, plumbers, carpenters, teamsters, laborers, rigging)
• Developed all department procedures, including project documentation, providing detailed reports on cost estimates, completion percentages, labor accountability, and client billing.
• Ensured exceptional customer service for clients between trades and completion, avoiding unnecessary charges/labor.
• Professionally trained in hospitality management, providing customer service for show management, exhibitors, and vendors, including preplanning for events and onsite planning. Subsequently trained subordinates on all aspects.
2009-2010 Independent Construction Consulting:
Estimator/Project Manager
Performed ad hoc services on an ongoing basis for multiple established organizations. Estimated projects for general Contractors, and subcontractors in PA, NY, NJ and MD.
2005-2009 Construction Company:
Senior Estimator/Project Manager
Estimated projects with values upwards of multi-million dollars. Managed projects from proposal through completion. Scheduled subcontractors and coordinated schedules. Organized and administrated in-house projects. Used Suretrak for scheduling.
• Acted as contact point for clients, providing professional, timely, and effective customer service.
• Generated new clients through various business development endeavors.
• Issued RFIs, COs, submittals, and document management for projects
• Implemented Corecon computer program, assisting with estimating, scheduling, and project management
• Top projects include: $3.4MM, 70k sqft, ground up warehouse, $5MM, 80k sqft interior fit out of office space.

Education:

• Master Program for Construction Management, Concentration: Construction Project Management
• Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA,        2011-Present
Construction Technology Certificate Program
Computer-Assisted Design Certificate Program
Real Estate Re-licensing Program
Project Management Certification
• Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA,       2003-2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, minor: International Business, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, 1995