• Preparing bids for Jobs in the planning and preconstruction stages using " On ScreenTakeoff" & " Quick Bids" Software. Estimating labor, materials, profit, overhead, andtaxes based on bid walks and SOW. Examining the drawings, specifications, and bidpapers needed to evaluate the project.• Obtained bids from vendors and contractors to make cost-effective selections.• Monitored cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement.• Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers, andarchitects.• Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development-leveldocuments.• Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determiningreasons for discrepancies.• Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence, and otherproject-specific information.• Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame, and possible complications toproduce accurate estimates.• Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant job information in aninternal database.• Assessed cost-effectiveness of products or services, tracking costs relative to bids aswork progressed.EXPERIENCE03/2019 - 11/202004/2017 - 03/2019• Planning and predicting personnel and resource requirements are all part of resourcemanagement. Creating project billing revenue predictions and a value schedule.Reviewing and monitoring job costs versus budgets. Cost estimates for projectschedules are prepared and updated.

Pre-Construction Phase of Project• Analyzing drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine full scope of work.• Creating and developing the quantity take-offs from construction plans and estimate labor, equipment, and materials for both residential and commercial buildings by using the Bluebeam, Adobe, Plan Shift estimating software.• Collecting necessary scopes of work and pricing from design to incorporate in final construction pricing.• Developing execution plans, schedules, project narratives, and other written communication as part of proposals• Creating quotes and complete customers' pricing sheets for submission of proposals• Assisting with the review and execution of contracts, work orders, change orders, and similar.• Assisting to Project Management and project management team in cost management of projects• Ensuring a complete review of plans and drawings• Attending to site visits and pre-construction meetings for upcoming projects• Consulting with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.• Reviewing design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, generate acceptable value engineering ideas and prepare life cycle costing.• Staying with current RFI/RFP's, conducts site visits and pre-con meetings, and works with Project Managers in quantity take off, estimating and bid preparation• Identifying the items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting for such items in an overall estimate package that represents the full scope of the project• Supporting change order and claims review, comparing proposals against contractual obligations, and advising on entitlements and other relevant factors• Assisting project managers with cost controls, monthly pay requests, project inventory usage, change order pricing and billing

• Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.• Preparing Bill of Quantity, reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.• Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.• Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for projects and gained client approval on costs.• Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors, and vendors.• Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.• Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for construction works.• Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.• Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.• Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.

• Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.• Calculated load levels and material stress factors using Revit to identify design constraints.• Planned, directed and participated in surveying activities and researching title reports and deeds in preparation of survey instructions.• Reduced risks by reviewing permits process to comply with regulations.• Attended industry training, association meetings and topical seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.• Prepared and presented project cost estimates, determined project feasibility based on data analysis and recommended improvements.• Established and implemented construction schedules, methods, equipment and labor requirements, using Gantt charts and MS Project.