Gerardo Castro Email & Phone Number

285188 Frontier Road, Rocky View County, Alberta

• Prepared structural steel estimates and quantity take-offs
• Prepared quotation letters and presentations to clients.
• Communicated and coordinated with sub-trades including mechanical and electrical disciplines, and with internal project management, purchasing, engineering, drafting and manufacturing departments to ensure that.
• Ensured that estimating-related correspondence and procedures are completed according to established guidelines.
• Reviewed client provided drawings and specifications for incorporation into the estimate.
• Mentored and instructed junior and less experienced estimators in the proper methods and procedures of estimating.

Calgary, Alberta Canada

• Responsible for all aspects of the estimate.
• Reviewed proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepared detailed estimated by calculating complete take-off of scope of work.
• Maintained files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current and accurate information on prices from suppliers.
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials.
• Advised Chief Estimator as to cost and schedule fluctuations, improved material, or other factors affecting construction.