ROBERT JOHN PYWELL
267 N. Coolidge Way, Aurora, CO 80018
Mobile: (303) 552-1517
Email: vanisleboy[at]yahoo.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Over 30 years in the Plumbing and Heating Industry. Chief and Senior Level Estimator proficient in problem solving, standardizing systematic practices, mentoring estimators and creating a team-like atmosphere. A focus on task scheduling with timelines, customer satisfaction, and attention to quality of presentations and estimates. Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, interpersonal development/leadership abilities, analytical, hard working, and personable. Team oriented with a competitive spirit to win. Versed in QuickPen, Estimation, and Quote Express and used proprietary manual type estimating programs.
SKILLS
Proficient with Digitized Estimating Systems; Estimation, QuickPen (Graphical and Non-graphical, Quote Express and proprietary estimating systems.
Computer oriented Microsoft Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Data Processing, and Internet systems.
Attention to details
Able to organize, schedule, prioritize
Take pride in workmanship
Good social skills
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Senior Estimator for RK Mechanical During my employment with RK Mechanical,
they had their most successful and profitable year in existence with 250 Million in Gross
Sales and was a key contributor to being awarded St. Antonys Hospital - $65 Million
Mechanical
As Chief Estimator for Kimmel Mechanical, I took them from a 5 month spell of
not being awarded a job before my arrival to landing 3 high profile jobs (7.5 Million
mechanical) in the first 2 months of my employment.
Superintendent for Antrim Mechanical Ltd. Scheduling and administrating 80-100
mechanical tradespersons at age 21. Antrim Mechanical Ltd. was responsible for
installations of some of the largest shopping malls on Vancouver Island. Woodgrove Mall,
Nanaimo Sprinkler installations. Rutherford Mall, Nanaimo Complete mechanical
Installations, B.C. Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo
Numerous large-scale projects on Vancouver Island and lower mainland Vancouver area
Schools, Hotels, malls, commercial ventures
Owner, president and overseeing operations of a small business (Pro-Fit Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Ltd.) has given me the opportunity to deal with problem solving, task implementation, ordering, estimating, bidding, and personal relations.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Chief Estimator Kimmel Mechanical, Inc.
Denver, ColoradoJanuary 2009 April 2010
Head of Estimating Department. Kimmels sub-contractor base was increased by 50% as a
direct result of relationships that I have built throughout the years. Introduced and
implemented a new FTP site that Kimmel currently uses with decreased costs of close to
100% of related costs of their original site. Mandated filing systems and procedures that were
lacking in the estimating department. Closing, detailing and preparing hard-bid, design-assist,
design-build proposals, . Updating estimating practices, systems, identifying opportunities,
scheduling estimates, scheduling and managing turn-over to pre-construction, reporting
win/loss ratios, managing and updating database, factoring material and labor multipliers for
market conditions. Interacting with GCs, Engineers, Vendors, Sub Contractors, office staff
and building Customer Relations.
Senior Estimator RK Mechanical, Inc.
Denver, ColoradoMarch 2007 February 2009
Conceptual, hard bid, design-build, design-assist type estimating with Quote Express
digitized estimating. Preclosing/closing bids and submitting proposals to general contractors.
Mentoring and teaching of new personnel within the estimating department. Building
relationships with General Contractors, vendors and sub-contractors.
Chief Estimator / Engineer Hurst & Burr Mechanical
Englewood, ColoradoMarch 2004 January 2007
Responsible for all estimating, hard-bidding, digitized estimating (Estimation), researching
and developing improvements in estimating practices, budgetary and efficiency control, value
engineering, design build and hard bidding, service contracts, RFI transmittals, product
submittals, customer relations/marketing and securing best price options. All types and
sizes of bids from small to multi-million dollar mechanical installations. Hospital work,
Industrial, Commercial, Multi-Unit, Residential.
Estimating & Service Manager MK Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Denver, ColoradoMay 2000 February 2004
Manager of multi-divisions within a plumbing & heating contracting business. Estimating,
bidding, negotiating of contracts, customer relations, troubleshooting field problems, design
-build for new construction, service and remodel plumbing. Purchasing and maintaining
cost efficiency for projects by many national builders. Sales in excess of $10,000,000
President, Pro-Fit Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Ltd.
Nanaimo, B.C.1986 April 2000
Owner-operator and president of plumbing & heating contracting business. Estimating,
bidding, blue print reading, working and scheduling crews for completing residential and
commercial projects on Vancouver Island. Retained employees from apprenticeship to
journeymen with some employees working with me for over 13 years.
Piping Superintendent, PCL Construction Ltd.
Edmonton, Alta.1985-1986
Pelton Wheel Generating Plant - Providing hydrostatic power for a mining operations facility.
Overseeing and working on Hydraulics Station, and Intake Station stages of the multi-million
dollar contract awarded to PCL Construction Ltd. Scheduling, working with engineers from
all parts of the world, and problem solving associated with start up and design.
Westmin Mines, Buttle Lake, Campbell River, B.C.
Hydraulics Piping Installer, Forest Mechanical Ltd.
Vancouver, B.C.1984
Piping and hydraulics Installations.
Designing piping installations, procedures, fabricating, and install practices for Chemainus
sawmill, MacMillan Bloedel, Chemainus, B.C.
Pipefitter, Cana Construction Ltd.
Richmond, B.C.1983-1984
Pipefitting, rigging and installer for British Columbias largest project during this time. Over 1
billion dollars spent on set up, construction and execution.
Northeast Coal Project, Quintette, B.C.
Pipefitter, Commonwealth Construction Ltd.
Edmonton, Alberta1982
Piping and steam tracing duties
Blue print comprehension, steel pipe bending, tracing and design.
Husky Heavy Oil Plant Expansion, Lloydminster, Alberta
Apprentice, Journeyman, Foreman, Superintendent, Antrim Mechanical Ltd.
Nanaimo, B.C.1977-1982
Working, organizing, and managing large commercial projects such as:
Woodgrove Mall, Rutherford Mall, Port Alberni Mall, schools, and Nanaimo B.C. Ferry
terminal. During this time Antrim Mechanical Ltd. was the leader in successfully bidding and
completing most of the major mechanical installations in the adjacent area. As
Superintendent, it was my duty to schedule peak 110 employees, average 40-50 mechanical
tradespersons. Ensuring material distribution, quality control, managing, problem solving,
customer satisfaction and employee supervision. Vancouver Island and Lower mainland
EDUCATION
Journeyman Plumbing Certification 1980
Interprovincial Certified for plumbing installations throughout Canada.
Camoson College Victoria, B.C.
Cross Connection Specialist Certification 1978
Camoson College Victoria, B.C.
B License Gasfitters Certification 1979
Camoson College - Victoria, B.C.
Electrical Certification for Gasfitters - 2000
Malaspina College Nanaimo, B.C.
Grade 12 Diploma 1975
Nanaimo & District Secondary School, Nanaimo, B.C.
Infloor Certified Installer 1990
Completed Infloor certification course enabling the installation of the trademark Infloor hydronic heating systems.
Radiant Floor Heating Installer - 1992
Completion of Plasco Radiant Floor Heating Program
Certification of radiant floor heating installations
HOBBIES
Coaching and playing soccer. Fishing, skiing, martial arts, snowboarding, mountain & road bicycling, hockey and computers.
Played for Canadian National Soccer Team
Played professional soccer for NASL Team Vancouver Whitecaps
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Valid Colorado Drivers License
Canadian Citizen, Canadian Passport
U.S. Permanent Resident Status
REFERENCES
Ken Anders Project Manager, NM Industrial Services, LLC(303) 910-8240
Eric Hale President, Kimmel Mechanical, Inc.(303) 322-8144
Rodney Erkson Senior Estimator, Air-Right Balance(303) 587-3215
Brandon Evans VP Operations, RK Mechanical, Inc(303) 355-9696
Cal Reeves Owner, Reeves Specialty Services(303) 810-5500
Tim Parker Owner, Parker Sheet Metal(303) 710-1574
Jim Martin Hurst & Burr Mechanical, Inc.(303) 762-8346
PROJECT EXPERIENCE COLORADO
HEALTHCARE PROJECTS
ST. ANTHONYS HOSPITAL LAKEWOOD, CO
$65 MILLION MECHANICAL
LOWRY MEDICAL CENTER DENVER, CO
$2.5 MILLION MECHANICAL
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FITZSIMMONS CAMPUS, AURORA, CO
$600,000 MECHANICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
UROLOGY CENTER OF COLORADO DENVER, CO
$1.7 MILLION MECHANICAL
EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
HUGHES STADIUM REMODEL - COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS, CO
$1.8 MILLION MECHANICAL
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE BUILDING - COLORADO UNIVERSITY, BOULDER, CO
$1,638,000
OCONNELL HALL HVAC UPGRADES REGIS UNIVERSITY, DENVER, CO
$3 MILLION HVAC UPGRADES
DESMET HALL HVAC UPGRADES REGIS UNIVERSITY, DENVER, CO
$1.2 MILLION HVAC UPGRADES
CARROLL HALL HVAC UPGRADES REGIS UNIVERSITY, DENVER, CO
$950,000 HVAC UPGRADES
WEST HALL MECHANICAL UPGRADES REGIS UNIVERSITY, DENVER, CO
$825,000 MECHANICAL UPGRADES
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
AURARIA SCIENCES BUILDING BID PACK #5, DENVER, CO
$4,025,000.00
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AOB LOBBY RENOVATIONS, DENVER, CO
$1,400,000 MECHANICAL
PARKER POLICE HEADQUARTERS PARKER, CO
$2,149,000
TRAINING FACILITY BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, AURORA, CO
$1,100,000
MOTOSPA AUTOMATED CAR DETAILING CASTLEROCK, CO
$450,000 MECHANICAL
PARKER FIELD HOUSE (RECREATION FACILITY) PARKER CO
$800,000 MECHANICAL
NORDSTROM RENOVATIONS CHERRY CREEK, DENVER, CO
$900,000 MECHANICAL UPGRADES & RENOVATIONS
DENVER JUSTICE CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE DENVER, CO
$875,000 MECHANICAL
4 SEASONS HOTEL/RESIDENCES DENVER, CO
$34,000,000 MECHANICAL
TABOR CENTER II DENVER, CO
$17,000,000 MECHANICAL
FBI BUILDING DENVER, CO
$12,000,000 MECHANICAL
UNIVERSITY LOFTS DENVER, CO
$4,000,000
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
LOCKHEED MARTIN WATERTON CAMPUS DENVER, CO
EFI BUILDING - $2.8 MILLION MECHANICAL
UV PHOTOLYSIS PAINT BOOTH BUILDING - $1.2 MILLION MECHANICAL
GAMBRO LABORATORIES LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
CLEAN LAB REMODEL - $1.2 MILLION MECHANICAL
SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT - $375,000 PLUMBING
RESTROOM REMODELS - $265,000 PLUMBING
N.I.S.T. BUILDING ONE EXPANSION BOULDER, COLORADO
NEW LAB, CLEANROOM, OFFICE BUILDING
MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS - $35,000,000
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