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Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Barangaroo, Nsw, Au

Responsibilities included planning, administration, coordination, training, and implementation of the Quality Improvement Process for the Charlotte and Raleigh offices.* Coordinated / facilitated internal project Peer Reviews to determine if projects need additional funding, time, or if the project is not worth pursuing further.* Coordinated / facilitated Project Success Planning sessions to establish metrics for all parties involved in the project.* Reviewed and monitored progress toward established metrics to keep projects on task and the quality of work high.* Spearheaded internal complaints with different departments, which resulted in national policy changes.* Conducted various training courses, including Six Sigma. Organized yearly week long training fair with over 60 classes.* Involved in developing yearly business plans.

Barangaroo, Nsw, Au

Responsibilities included the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration functions.* Specialized in helping out on troubled projects and assisting with getting the projects back on-time and within budget.* Excelled at quality control reducing the need for re-work.* Prevented over-billing by verifying subcontractor pay applications / change orders.* Maintained high jobsite safety which exceeded company standards.* Experienced in the buy-out, RFI, Submittal, and change event processes.

Barangaroo, Nsw, Au

Responsibilities included quantification of items, preparation of conceptual estimates, bid solicitation, scope development and analysis, pricing and processing of computerized data.Tasks: Estimating electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and architectural systems by the use of looking at blue prints and project specifications.* Tested, implemented, and trained other employees on new computer takeoff / quantification software.* Modified estimating software to build assemblies which streamlined the process and shortened project estimating times.* Managed deal with reprographic company to get free large-format copier/scanner/printer.* Experienced in the schematic estimating, quantification of items, bid solicitation and scoping of contractors.* Experienced in the RFI and change event processes.

Bs, Construction Management

College Of Extended Studies, Professional Certificate In Construction Estimating