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Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Effectively prepared, developed, updated, and maintained project capital cost estimates for major projects using expertise with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (KBase) and In-Plant (IPM) Cost Estimator programs. Researched, consulted, and developed capital cost estimates for EPC projects from concept to detailed scope. Managed estimating projects for CFB power plants, refineries, bio-diesel facilities, water treatment plants, revamp of process units, pipelines, and tank transfer stations. Boosted efficiency in estimate reporting and clarity by creating and simplifying cost indices and historical estimating data. Demonstrated measurable improvement in use and implementation of new estimating tools and standards.Authored several documents for cost estimating standards, best practices, and work structures.

Directed multiple concrete/asphalt paving projects. Developed key rapport with clients to ensure successfully project bids. Walked sites with clients to ensure proper scope development and definition. Selected and managed subcontractors for various paving/concrete assignments. Estimated and procured materials, supplies, equipment, and mobilization for each project.

Directed satellite estimating office. Created and maintained in-house estimating program for company while creating database for tilt-wall construction, paving, parking garages, and various public schools. Estimated heavy commercial construction projects to small dirt-work/pipeline estimates, take-off quantities, materials, and specifications. Marketed company to general contractors and briefed superintendents on project details, scopes, and schedules.

Estimated repairs to residential real estate for quick profit turn and leasing. Hired sub contractors and supervised work throughout renovation period. Investigated potential risk and profit of real estate throughout Houston area.

London, England, Gb

Prepared cost estimates for major projects with expertise in Aspen CCE, ICARUS 2000, and Questimate estimating systems. Conducted order of magnitude, budget, refined, factored, preliminary, and budget estimates for Shell Coal Gasification (IGCC), CCU/Alky, MTBE, Resins and Solid Handling, Cat Cracker, Pipeline, and civil engineering projects. Coordinated publication and distribution of engineering guides and general specifications. Managed network of PCs, systems, and software throughout engineering departments and served as UNIX System Administrator for ICARUS 2000 System/DEC 5000.