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Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Providing general oversight and direction for the Cost team. Communicate and interact with clients to help manage expectations. Review awarded projects to assure current models and approach to upcoming projects are accurately reflected.

Alexandria, Virginia

As a Senior Cost Manager at Alliance I work with teams of engineers to assist in the development of complete cost estimates. I take lead in construction schedule development for projects while offering technical assistance in reviewing construction details associated with projects to help accurately reflect pricing. We collaborate with design disciplines and the client to produce solutions to meet project objectives throughout all phases of the construction process by providing cost monitoring and budget analysis.

Sterling, Va

Masonry Masters handles stone and masonry accounts for many national builders as well as commercial contractors in the Northern VA and Maryland area. As an estimator my responsibility is to review takeoffs, procure vendor pricing and assemble masonry proposals for our clients. Reviewing plan specifications and the following through with the submittal process falls under my direction also.

Falls Church, Va

A Project Manager at HITT acts as the primary point of contact for the Clientand handles day-to-day operations. As project manager, Ilead on-site management of the project, attend weekly clientmeetings and key coordination meetings, and review andapprove all deliverables. I am also responsible for the overallproject administration, including budget management, safety,estimating, project buy-out, subcontracts, purchase orders,schedule, monthly progress reports, payment applications,change orders, cost control, quality control, and projectcloseout. Collaborates with the superintendent to ensurethe project is built effectively, efficiently, and safely.

Sterling, Va

Responsible for assisting Project Executive and Project Designer, on a construction design build projects. Jobsite responsibilities include, supervision of the actual physical construction of the project in accordance with the contract documents, maintenance and planning of reports, work-arounds, shutdowns and tie-ins; resolution of jurisdictional disputes; direction and day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and in house craftsmen.

Duties here include, transmit Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) to subcontractors; following up by phone and e-mail to ensure an adequate number of bids will be received.Research material specifications, pricing and other information.Track the status of open RFP’s through receipt of subcontractor bid and delivery to Estimator.Serve as back up to the Estimator.

Frederick, Md

Estimator for a distributor of SMART cabinetry and counter tops. We mainly cater to the multi-family market with this competative priced high quality cabinet line. We provide measure and design services for your final product along with an install ation option.

Springfield Va

Here I manage all aspects of the apartment building and public area renovations. I interact with the property owners providing schedules and pricing on upgrades and renovations throughout the property. I oversee a superintendent on site and review all bills for processing. Making sure the contractors adhere to the scope of work while staying in budget is top priority.

In this position I have supervised start-up of prototype town home product lines on projects in the $20-$40 million range while managing multiple teams of construction personnel. Primary Responsibilities: -Working with architecture departments to revise plans and takeoffs-Working with civil engineering firms for site related issues -Orchestrating building process and paces-General supervision over Construction Managers, Assistant Construction Managers and subcontractors to meet deadlines, company expectations and quality control. Secondary Responsibilities:-Working with Project Manager to obtain bids and pricing for jobs-Overseeing maintenance of shared properties (design center, community areas, etc.) -Working with upper management to develop and lead an Assistant Manager Training Program -Work with special team to revise and develop a new company Construction Manual