PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON Tyler, Texas2008 2009
Senior Estimator, Project Development Department
Developed bid process working with appropriate management obtaining all necessary information required for a complete cost estimate assuring a winnable project. Average project $100 million. Estimating process allowed for bid to be estimated from engineer developed primary design. Instrumental in implementing MC2 in Tyler office and refining reports and procedures.
Established work breakdown structure and bid packages for subcontractors estimates. Accurately prepared a risk checklist for the subcontractors construction estimates, and reviewed the checklist with appropriate management
Actively assisted field staff in developing and maintaining the overall project schedule for an on time and within budget project completion. Assisted the field staff in estimating cost as required for change management and appraised field assigned staff in monitoring and tracking efforts. Recommended corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with the companys change management policy for project competition receiving approval from management. .

FRANK LILL& SON, Rochester, NY (Remote office in Tulsa, OK) 2007-2008
Project Director,
Developed new client contacts, completed project estimate, developed planning and project schedule with field management staff to bring in projects within budget and completion schedule.
Directly responsible for project contract negotiation and purchasing of subcontracts and materials.
Recommended process changes increasing efficiency and accountability.
Created estimating procedures and standardized estimating templates allowing greater flexibility in review process.

LINDE BOC PROCESS PLANTS Tulsa, Oklahoma2004 2007
(A Member of the Linde AG Engineering Group)
Lead Construction Estimator
Developed a new and improved estimating construction format working with management to obtain all necessary information required for a complete cost estimate assuring a winnable project. Estimated process allows for bid to be estimated from engineer developed primary design.
Developed excellent working relationship with subcontractors in geographical areas including E&I Mechanical and Civil Engineers. Reviewed bid documents received for a proposal, advised management of the cost issues relevant to construction, and its applicability to the construction estimate. Directly responsible for facilitating company required communication and interaction with customers, co-workers and all levels of management obtaining pertinent information for the construction estimate.
Created and developed a work breakdown bid format in the bid process for subcontractors estimates. Reviewed the received bid documents and worked with team to make award decisions. Updated and improved a risk checklist for subcontractors construction estimates, and reviewed the checklist with management.
Actively assisted the field staff in estimating cost as required for change management. Effectively appraised the field assigned staff in their monitoring and tracking efforts. Recommended corrective action on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Provided construction management reports and presentations as well as interfaced with owners, engineers, project management team and subcontractors throughout life of project.
Consistently interfaced with engineers, project management team and subcontractors throughout life of project ensuring change order was within scope of project utilizing company tracking system negotiating change orders from 30% to more than 50% savings

CIANBRO CORPORATION Bloomfield, Connecticut 2004
Mechanical Estimator- Contract employee
Completed piping estimate including total man-hours, material pricing, and subcontractors cost. Analyzed cost data from vendors, subcontractors, labor cost and worked with the construction team in developing successful project schedule for a new LNG Storage facility for Yankee Gas located in Waterbury, Connecticut.

MYR GROUP / MYRPOWER Bloomfield, Connecticut2002 2003
(Division of First Energy, MYRPower closed by First Energy)
Senior Mechanical Estimator / Preconstruction Team Member
Reviewed all bid documents to determine appropriate bidding opportunities. Coordinated and directed all estimating functions, including take-off of all piping systems, equipment erections, steel erection, and concrete placement for major industrial projects ranging from $500,000 to $50 million.
Served as point of contact with the design engineer, construction team, and project owner.
Analyzed cost data from vendors, subcontractors, labor cost and worked with the construction team in developing workable project schedules.
Discussed scope of work with clients and negotiated final contract pricing prior to awards.
Coordinated estimate turnover to construction; coordinated with purchasing on project scope of work for buyout of equipment and subcontractors.
Led the estimating team in the development of final pricing and proposal submission for power project, including all owner requirements and disciplines of the estimate. Analyzed cost data from vendors, subcontractors, labor cost, and worked with the construction team in developing a workable project schedule.
Discussed scope of work with clients and negotiate awards.
Coordinated estimate turnover to construction team and worked with purchasing on project scope of work for buyout of equipment and subcontractors

Encompass Tulsa, OK 2001-2002
Chief Estimator/ Leader of the Preconstruction Team
Reviewed all bid documents to determine appropriate bidding opportunities. Coordinated and directed all estimating functions, including take-off of all piping systems, equipment erections, steel erection, and concrete placement for major industrial projects ranging from $500,000 to $50 million.
Led the estimating team in the development of final pricing and proposal submission for power project, including all owner requirements and disciplines of the estimate. Analyzed cost data from vendors, subcontractors, labor cost, and worked with the construction team in developing a workable project schedule.
Discussed scope of work with clients and negotiated awards.

Parsons Power & Process Group. Reading, PA2000 2001
Senior Mechanical Estimator
Coordinated and directed the mechanical estimating team functions, including take-off of all piping systems, equipment erections, steel erection, and placement for major equipment including total man-hours, material pricing, and subcontractors cost. Analyzed cost data from vendors, subcontractors, labor cost and worked with the business development team on final cost for major power projects ranging from $50 to $100 million.

AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. Miami, Florida1999 2000
Chief Estimator/ Leader of the Preconstruction Team
Directly responsible for all aspects of project estimates; receipt of bid package through final proposal to owner including, site visit, scope determination, MTOs, man-hour analysis, vendor, subcontractor quotations, construction schedule, construction equipment requirements, sizing of field staff, bid qualification packages, owner/engineering interface and final proposal preparation.
Completed budget, conceptual and fixed amount estimates for design/build of plan and spec projects.
Wrote scope of work for bid packages and budget estimates for plumbing, HVAC, process and high purity piping systems, structural steel, and equipment erection.



McIntosh MECHANICAL, INC. Sumter, South Carolina1998 1999
Estimating Department Manager/Leader of the Preconstruction Team
Managed staff of one civil, two mechanical, and one electrical estimator. Performed all aspects of project estimates; receipt of bid package through final proposal to owner; including but not limited to site visit, scope determination-, MTOs, man-hour analysis, vendor and subcontractor quotations, construction schedule, construction equipment requirements, sizing of field staff, bid qualification packages, owner/engineering interface, and proposal preparation.

RLF CONSULTING SERVICE Atlanta, Georgia1995 1998
Private Estimating Consultant
Worked with the project team from design through turn over to owner; including owner, architect/engineer, construction team, material suppliers, and subcontractors.
Single point of contract for client and other members of the pre-construction team.
Worked with estimating to develop project budgets from 25%, 50% and 90% design drawings. Projects included hospitals, schools, large hotel/casino, military bases, and recreational facilities.
During the pre-construction phase worked with team to coordinate the design, project budget, schedule, and contract of project. Upon completion of design assisted in the development of construction plan, establishment of project procedures, safety manuals, subcontract plan, logistics and budget estimate outline.
Actively assisted with the developing of bid package scope of work and schedule for all work packages, and participate in pre-bid and pre-award meetings with project team and design firms.
Assisted in the review, evaluation, and recommendation of all bids, assisted pre-construction team in development of final project budget.

NATKIN GROUP, INC. Anderson, Indiana and Kansas City, Missouri1993 1995
Industrial Estimating Manager/ Preconstruction Team Member
Directly responsible for managing a staff of five performing all aspects of project estimating for the heavy industrial construction division. Projects ranged in size from $1 million to $17 million.

TIC SOUTHEAST Atlanta, Georgia1987 1993
Industrial Project Estimator
Estimated projects ranging in size from $250,000 to $15 million for pulp/paper, chemical, power, mining and heavy manufacturing.

ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL, INC. Greensboro, North Carolina1981 1987
Field Engineer/Estimator
Worked on major projects in varied industries, including pharmaceutical, tobacco, power, process piping, and equipment erection.

CONTRACT ENGINEERING MI, LA, GA1974 1981
Field Coordinator/Engineer
Worked as a Field Coordinator/Engineer on a contract basis for many of the ENR top 100 contractors; including but not limited to; drawing ISOs for pipe routing, coordinated subcontractors, piping and equipment erection, and material delivery in conjunction with master schedule.
Developed a man-hour tracking system for monitoring the piping and equipment erection and generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports per project area and/or bid item.
Interfaced with owner, engineers, and project construction team as required.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science Construction, Technology Chicago Technical College College, Chicago, Illinois

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Various Estimating Programs including MC2, Proposal Preparation, Scope Writing, Basic Computer Skills, Hazardous Material Handling, Clean rooms, HVAC Systems, Contract Negotiating, Budgeting, Planning, Scheduling, Cost Analysis, Project Organization, Project Forecasting, Project Control, Purchasing/Inventory Control, and Documentation Control.