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Boston, Ma, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

• Prepare estimates for large-scale hotel renovations with the necessary level of detail for all design and construction stages. Project range size: $3M - $30M.• Serve as primary liaison with client, subcontractors, architects and construction managers• Primary hospitality clients include: Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Hyatt, Kimpton, JLL, Cumming, Highgate, John Hardy Group• Review project plans and specifications to develop project budget, project schedule, procurement schedule, and subcontractor needs• Assemble General Conditions for review by Director of Construction and CEO• Evaluate material and subcontractor quotes and issue purchase orders and subcontracts• Create and approve project budgets and issue final PO's and Subcontracts prior to handoff to Project Management

Riverside, Ca, Us

• Manage labor, material, budget and subcontractors for civil, electrical, tenant improvements, and small ground up construction projects from commencement to completion• Primary clients include: Southern California Edison, NAVFAC, Army Corp of Engineers, Verizon, Caltrans, and multiple public works agencies• Create a site logistics plan outlining lay-down and work area, path of travel, phases, etc.• Develop, track, and maintain current logs for submittals, RFIs, and change orders• Coordinate shop drawings and submittal period with vendors and client• Distribute updated project drawings, addenda, RFIs, and submittals to project team• Track all incurred job costs on SAGE Construction Software and charge to appropriate cost code• Prepare "As-Built" drawings to track field changes to original plans and specs• Monitor and log 3rd party testing, project access and logistics plans• Organize and submit progress billing based on cost loaded schedule or job progression• Assist with the coordination of final inspections, testing, and punch list

Perris, California, Us

• Generate cost estimates at various stages of design from schematic and budget to detailed take-off and pricing for all trades • Prepare estimates for ground up, civil, tenant improvements, solar, high-voltage electrical, waste water treatment plants, prisons, convention centers ranging from $2 Million - $90 million• Manage, maintain, and prepare all bid documentation for submission• Utilize Bluebeam software to estimate square footage, lineal footage, cubic yards, counts and other miscellaneous items necessary to complete project takeoff• Develop Excel spreadsheets itemizing quantities and costs for each trade• Review blueprints and specifications to determine subcontractor needs• Solicit and negotiate bids from subcontractors• Maintain an updated set of conformed plans and specs to distribute to subcontractors• Ensure proper coverage on all trades needed for a job and sustain positive work relationships with subcontractors• Conduct background checks of subcontractors and verify licenses, certifications, and EMR• Independently perform site visits to assess project requirements; travel as needed• Independently represent company at trade shows and networking events to develop and cultivate new and current business relationships• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends• Simultaneously work with customers, owners, subcontractors, and design professionals