Contractor At Construction Estimation Firm
CurrentIt is typical for me to juggle multiple projects at once and to take the lead on coordinating the development of estimates for proposed projects. I acquire data by performing take-off for construction projects using a combination of construction drawings and narrative documents. I produce estimates of cost for projects based on the data I have collected.I have identified at least three areas in which technology that is currently available could increase the productivity of myself and other team members. Working part time as an independent consultant, I have been using Python coding language to produce software to automate the compilation and transcription of take-off data from Autodesk exports to company formats. I have produced software to extract and organize historical project data, produce metadata from historical project data, and proffer historical data when and where relevant to increase speed and accuracy.My work in this sector serves to inform designers and other partners as to the sustainability of current designs and to maximize the value realized from projects.I work as part of a team producing estimates. I leverage my skills and comparative advantages to attempt to maximize my current contribution to the group.I have produced estimates for the construction of utilities, bridges, and roads. Developing successful estimates required that I learn, and successfully articulate costs involved in realizing transportation projects. I have also produced estimates for a range of projects that interact with the transportation system; to include hospitals, schools, community centers, apartment complexes and more.