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6-10 years of experience
Key role in the planning and development of new products or significant enhancements to existing products as it relates to design, layout, and cost estimates. Negotiated pricing of projects.
- Provides detailed take-offs from drawings, involving materials, architectural blueprints, parts, shipping, labor, installation, layout requirements, and other areas as identified to conform to industry and customer standards.
- A top performer in department related to quality of work, complexity, and quotes per year resulting in secured business (annually quoted $1.6M versus other Estimators at $750K).
- Preparation of customer proposals related to bids, as well as in-process jobs for technical issues and customer support.
- Initiated purchasing activities for sourcing of custom and standard materials such as plastic laminates, pre-engineered particle board material, and related specialty hardware and other components.
- Key facilitator of increased estimation “hit rate” from 10% to 18%
0-5 years of experience
Preparation of cost estimates for the design, supply and erection of boiler packages ranging from $2,000,000 to $250,000,000.
- Developed material take-offs and costs for ASME pressure parts and piping, fabricated steel components, insulation and other miscellaneous commodities.
- Reviewed customer specifications to determine possible effects on Foster Wheeler standard practices.
- Achieved 100% on time completion of all proposal packages, providing quality internal and external customer service.
6-10 years of experience
Created an innovative application for radar system engineers that reduced hardware design time by 35% and errors by 60%
- Designed and developed a tool suite and associated processes for the cost volume of a $1B, 10 year contract win
- Increased the reliability and realism of manpower and budget projections by 25% by building a WBS based resource mapping tool for use by decision makers
- Developed and deployed an Excel based cost estimation model for use during the entire proposal life cycle (estimation, negotiation and audit) which became the program standard due to its accuracy (results within .5% of actual cost), ease of use and speed
0-5 years of experience
Manage new and existing relationships for clients with contracts ranging from $250 – $3M by promoting a full array of project management and analytical problem solving.
- Increased company revenue over 20% ($500K) within first eleven (11) months of supervisory sales
- Resulted in earning highest ratio of new sales per lead in the residential department.
- Developed contact management system which increased company efficiency and clarified
- Leading effort to increase perceived quality in order to establish company as a premium service.
- Contributed to A+ BBB rating and positive feedback among consumer review sites.
0-5 years of experience
Accurately and quickly completed competitive customer quotation requests
- Extracted and utilized blueprints to compile material data and specifications
- Effectively and efficiently analyzed, coordinated, and tracked quotes for new and existing programs
- Successfully launched programs with detailed attention to quality, delivery, high customer satisfaction, low cost, and manufacturing feasibility
- Worked directly with engineering, supply chain management, and manufacturing departments to continuously verify, update, and maintain cost models
6-10 years of experience
Performed all procurement related responsibilities in accordance to government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for contracts with an average value greater than $5 million
- Projected expected cost for proposals and regularly schedule and complete multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Liaised to vendors to present final proposals to senior level management
- Established budget and budgetary constraints for buyers for awarded contracts and establish baselines for awarded contracts
- Created, updated, and analyzed variance reports monthly to track the financial health and performance of programs
- Updated and reported purchase order cycle time for buyers to ensure that they meet the established cycle times and lead times
- Regularly worked with multiple business units to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies or cost variances for different programs
- Performed audits to complete contracts in accordance to government DCMA regulations
6-10 years of experience
Accountable for developing timely, profitable cost estimates for all package types for Catalent’s 3 North America commercial packaging and 4 printed component facilities.
- Obtained appropriate background detail from business development representative to ensure cost estimate output reflected the customer request.
- Solicited price quotations from all materials and component suppliers.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and web lay-outs to calculate blister material required per finished unit.
- Collaborated with operations management and engineering to ensure appropriate equipment and run rates were utilized in the estimating process.
- Communicated the appropriate unit cost, additional one-time and recurring fixed and variable costs to the business development representative for delivery to the customer.
- Generated the quotation for business development representative.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for creation and cost data analysis of commercial construction project proposals. Lead team to seek over $400M of business projects; met business revenue goals with award rate for five consecutive years.
- Individual proposal submissions successfully captured $50M of business projects; increased department overall productivity and project earned value profit by implementing proposals estimating templates.
- Increased proposal success rate by 20% with time machine and fabrication shop data analysis project. Increased work costs evaluation accuracy and updated FABTROL database tool allowing for quicker proposal turn around.
- Responsible for oversight of $500K in commercial and government facilities construction projects. Managed scope of work, progress reports, costs contract variations, material inventories and diverse labor trade staff.
- Assisted in completion of $8M Marriot World Center in Orlando, FL and $5M NASA Orbiter display facility project, meeting all schedule milestones while staying $100K under budget.
- Responsible for handling day to day operations of company’s material inventory. Maintained and monitored physical inventory, maintained weekly and monthly inventory reports and ensured accurate inventory data in FABTROL database.
- Implemented weekly inventory counts increasing accuracy to 95% and bi-monthly material recycling program and increased sales revenue of project remnant material.
0-5 years of experience
- Estimated costs of projects and tracked expenses throughout the life of the project.
- Maintained accounts with vendors to ensure correct and updated prices.
- Planned, created and implemented cost-effective solutions.
- Tracked projects and ensuring matching paperwork, resulting in below budget expenses.
- Recognition for money saved in the year 2010.
- Recognition for budgeting projects; increased projections for winning bids by 30%.
10+ years of experience
Build costing templates by creating bills of material, establishing machine rates, and identifying other expense factors to generate highly accurate quotations for a customer base of over 100 customers. This includes Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to Vera Bradley, Walt Disney, Behr Corporation, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Lincoln Life Corporation.
- Principal Director in improving sales and profitability in a rapidly changing and challenging market through cost analysis and process improvements.
- Collaborate with customers and internal engineering, sales, and production staff regarding layout, materials, and design parameters.
- Adapted quotation and order systems to include additional capabilities due to new machinery.
- Streamlined quotation and order entry by implementing software system which reduced staffing requirements by 50 %. Created historical data base for quotation verification.
10+ years of experience
Provided detailed cost estimates to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Air Force, and the General Services Administration (G.S.A.).
- Developed material takeoff reports using GTCO digitizer.
- Participated in program to evaluate condition of U.S. Air Force Military Family Housing and provide cost estimates for upgrading housing to meet current USAF standards.
- Provided estimates to Okaloosa County School District for new school construction, school remodel/upgrade, and disaster (hurricane) repairs.
0-5 years of experience
Cost analysis, contract management and acquisition support for the Department of Education Cloud Computing Re-compete.
- Reviewed and edited Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with FAR Standards
- Developed a CLIN structure compatible with current Federal Student Aid systems and worked with client to develop project requirements.
- Analyzed quotes from prospective vendors, historical data from incumbent contractor and market research to develop an IGCE
- Opine on Price Reasonableness and Realism and provide evidential matter to support write-ups
6-10 years of experience
Developed and managed repair menu pricing for all Over and Above C-17 requirements.
- Developed and managed the FAB to Stock program on the most critical fabrications that resulted in cost savings up to 40% on re-occurring fabrications.
- Developed the standard on the make vs buy cost & price analysis as required by SOW (statement of work) agreements.
- Developed training standards to help newly hired and laterally appointed employees in their transition process.
- Received merit raise for customer satisfaction on estimate variance of 5% or less.
- Presented briefings to new customers and program status to upper level managers and the ACO.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared bid estimates and won construction & facility renovation projects valued at $25,000 to $5 million.
- Single handedly performed project cycle tasks for a MACC contract including preliminary and conceptual
- Communicated with all project stakeholders regarding RFIs, change orders, submittals, and timelines.
- Prepared 250 plus sketch based estimates in ‘Xactimate’ for new construction and restoration projects.
0-5 years of experience
Generated cost estimates for projects of various construction type, especially buildings, and estimate quality
- Temporary assignment to client task force to identify completion costs for a struggling project
- Integrated quickly and collaborated with design and construction personnel of various companies on task force
- Assisted project controls department with project schedule creation
0-5 years of experience
- Estimated building costs on new and complete roof replacements
- Coordinated and supervised successful job completions in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction
- Consistently generated over $250K in sales revenue yearly
- Managed and maintained valuable customer relationships
0-5 years of experience
Researched, drafted, planned, and programmed the state’s Military Construction
- Received, verified, and coordinated approval of all [company name]
- Developed cost estimations with engineering using RS Means and consultants
- Scheduled NGB 420R forms and proposals to request funding approval
- Organized and assembled detailed trails of real property contracts for the state auditor
0-5 years of experience
- Reviewed contractors’ requirements for schedules and progress reports to ensure alignment with project targets
- Completed concrete quantity take-off of building structure and revised RFI files to request engineering information from general contractor.

- Calculated the conceptual cost related to material, labor and equipment then made corresponding Recap Sheet
through Spreadsheet
- Edited and Prepared Bid Proposal, contract file for general contractor and subcontractor
0-5 years of experience
Developed detailed material cost estimates for engineering changes
- Supported project teams with creating complete bill of material for all vendor parts and raw material
- Analyzed bill of material to ensure cost data is accurate and reasonable
- Created and updated proposal BOE’s to support the cost volume.
- Ensured both the bill of material and BOE were FAR compliant and could pass government audit
- Used SAP actuals and budget data to develop rates for shop supplies and utilization
- Supported aftermarket team by providing material cost estimates for spare parts
0-5 years of experience
Work with various functional groups (Engineering, Finance, Legal, Logistics, and Procurement) to estimate cost of Hear
Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) boiler.
- Maintain component configuration of standard HRSG products.
- Work with domestic & international suppliers to develop competitive proposal for a tender.
- Ensure accurate FX rates for forward point and currency risk for tenders.
- Review developed cost with functional teams prior to bid submission.
- Document the tender activity for audit.
- Prepare an As-sold document once a contract is awarded to handover from sales to execution team.
0-5 years of experience
- Generated cost estimate of residential buildings with Glodon cost estimating software, including mechanical and electrical portions
- Prepared bid packages that with business description, price sheets and construction techniques sheets
- On-site material, construction quality and progress supervision with Project Manager
- Assisted the PM to create estimated monthly cost data sheets and analyze the difference between actual cost summary and the estimated data
- Worked with owner’s representatives to confirm the quantities that completed in a certain period and get certifications
0-5 years of experience
Prepared construction budget by studying plans; updated specifications; identified and projected costs for each elevation.
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identified qualified subcontractors; negotiated price.
- Maintained cost keys and price masters by updating information.
- Resolved cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintained quality service by following organization standards.
- Maintained continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewed professional publications; established personal networks; participated in professional societies.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
10+ years of experience
Calculate thirty-five to forty quotes per week, generating $55,000 in weekly sales
- Prepare seven to ten pricelists per month
- Reconcile vendor’s pricelists using Outlook and Excel
- Assist clients with inquiries and product development
- Coordinate vended purchase orders
- Reduced fifty percent of printing costs by comparing printing vendors throughout the Los Angeles County area
- Conducted an inventory audit and estimated $226,317.30 of shrinkage for the year 2012
- Create Excel worksheets with macro functions to email advertisements to clients and prospects
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared multimillion dollar cost estimates for compressor packages ranging from approximately 50 hp units up to 7,500 hp.
- Analyzed project results for historical data.
- Developed methodologies to improve estimating for: fabrication labor/material for assembly, welding, and controls/instrumentation.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted review of Customers, RFQ, SOR, Specifications, CAD and Drawings.
- Created Bill of Materials
- Established Die processes and create strip and blank layouts for optimized material utilization.
- Established assembly/welding processes, manning requirements, cycle time analysis and capital equipment requirements. Conduct capital equipment justification for new equipment.
- Participated in quote reviews with plant and corporate management and supported sales in price negotiations.
- Created technical reviews and presentations for new business. Participate in on-site reviews at customer’s location.
0-5 years of experience
- Estimating lead for conceptual projects in the Atlanta area for Owners/Architect/Engineers ranging from $1 million to $10 million.
- Provided detailed quantity takeoff.
- Solicited estimates from various subcontractors and vendors.
- Analyzed estimates from subcontractors to determine accuracy of scope of work per plans and specifications.
- Work closely with architects/engineers from the design stage to bid to maintain scope of work as required by Owner.
6-10 years of experience
Developed detailed cost estimates and material pricing by reviewing blueprints and meeting daily
deadlines successfully with the knowledge of construction principals.
- Coordinated with clients and vendors in project budgeting and scheduling.
- Designed interior and exterior stone slab detail installation for commercial retail stores.
- Boosted consecutive project award by 28%.
- Prepared and submitted purchase orders, RFI’s, change orders, material submittals.
6-10 years of experience
- Reviewed RFQ’s, prints and customer specific requirements.
- Recognized manufacturing feasibility of engineered threaded fasteners.
- Determined heading, secondary and outside operations.
- Estimated cost for manufacturing, outside operations and proposal prints (AutoCAD).
- Provided technical support.
10+ years of experience
- Calculated volume take-off and estimates for large and small millwork and casework
- Created and updated project cost analysis spreadsheets.
- Communicated with customers and business associates via telephone and email.
- Created, updated and maintained files for projects bid.
- Completed work under deadline and operated with limited supervision.
0-5 years of experience
- Estimated labor and material costs for assigned project
- Analyzed specifications, blue prints, bills of material and sample layouts
- Calculate production costs using labor and material pricing schedule and historical data
- Gathered cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors
- Calculated cost estimates of raw materials and subcontracted work and labor
- Prepared and maintained historical cost data
0-5 years of experience
Connected and terminated start/stop controls, high voltage motors and switch gear buckets located in the motor control center.
- Ran Conduit, Cable tray, and pulled Marine cable as wiring methods required for specialized equipment.
- Formed extensive blueprints containing detailed diagrams for rig assembly
- Formulated Microsoft excel spreadsheets as RFQ’s for vendor pricing
- Formulated material take offs, and bid proposals for large projects in excess of $300,000.00 dollars for major oil drilling companies like Nabors Drilling, National Oilwell Varco, and British Petroleum
0-5 years of experience
- Completed estimates for prospective concrete and site preparation projects.
- Communicated with sub contractors to request bids/materials pricing on specific areas for each job.
- Assisted project engineers with change orders on current construction projects.
- Performed general administrative tasks.
0-5 years of experience
- Established fair pricing for customers while finding good profits for the company
- Designed technical blue prints for different industries including automotive, architecture, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning), etc.
- Conducted final inspection of samples before sending to customers
- Communicated with our vendors about prices, minimum lead time for non-standard materials.
- Created cost sheets for customers
0-5 years of experience
Developed cost reporting, project forecasting and organized monthly joint venture reporting to executive staff
- Created and implement cost and change management processes
- Performed take-offs for various heavy-civil construction jobs.
- Contacted and obtained quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
- Tracked productions and costs of earthwork.
- Managed multiple subcontractors for contract items including aggregates, erosion control and site restoration and asphalt.
- Tracked time and material work and submitted for payment
- Controlled changes made over 60 active contracts.
6-10 years of experience
- In charge of the Estimates department.
- Take-Off preparation.
- Handled bid documents.
- Prepared proposals for bids.
- Participated in pre-bid and site visits as part of the bid process.
- Have been awarded 6 bid projects since obtaining this position in the company. Among the projects mentioned above are: 1. Improvements to Antigua AlcaldÃa (City Hall) of Carolina (Municipality of Carolina) – bid proposal:
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