Estimator, detailer and project manager for a pre-engineered buildling supplier to the self storage storage industry. I handle the bulk of the estimating for the company, dealing with project ranging from the simple to very complex. As part of the sales process, I also work closely with the sales group, customers and contractors during the design process to help define the most efficient and cost effective design. I also prepare detailed material lists for purchasing materials and work with our project managers and outside contractors to answer questions and clarify design intent. Project management is an inherent part of the position, juggling many priorities and customers based on company priorities.

Provide consulting services to companies in the self-storage building industry

- Estimator for full-line structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator.- Completed over 300 bids annually, consistently lauded by clients as complete and thorough.- Created customized estimating software utilizing MS Excel, Word and VBA.- Worked closely with clents to clearly define bids, perform value engineering and transition successful bids to project mangement team. - Performed project management and detailing functions as needed.

Tech-Fast concentrated on supplying building systems to the self-storage industy, and I had the opportunity to fill a number of roles as noted below:• Manager – Estimating Services (15 years)Managed all estimating and site design services, preparing or overseeing nearly 400 estimates and 100 site layouts annually. Developed all programs and systems for creating and managing estimates and bid documents. Managed up to 3 estimators. Worked with customers in conjunction with sales department to ensure customer satisfaction.• Project Manager (2 years – concurrent with Estimating Manager)Managed projects from contract signing to project completion, working with architects, engineers, general contractors and vendors to deliver a consistently excellent product.• Project Manager – Development (1 year)Full charge project manager for company division developing closely held self storage projects. Worked with owners, zoning boards, building departments and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and permits. Developed software tools to create proformas and determine project feasibility.• Member - Company Management Team (5 years)Working with company president and CEO, assisted in developing company strategies to meet market challenges. Participated in budget planning and cost control.• Regional Sales Manager (1 year)Responsible for sales territory in California, meeting with clients and attending trade shows to grow market share using a consultative sales approach. Met all sales goals and maintained excellent customer relationships, helping to achieve customer retention and referral rate of 65-70%.• Manager – IT Services (14 years – concurrent with Estimating Manager)Created nearly all of the programs and systems used to create and manage documentation in most departments, using MS Office and Visual Basic programming language. Also oversaw daily operations of the network and servers and assisted users as needed.

Served as project manager and estimator for commercial projects, specializing in pre-engineered steel structures and design/build relationships.

Served as a project manager doing mostly "design/build" work, predominately using pre-engineered steel structures. Also performed design functions, estimating and drafting in fulfillment of most projects. Jobs included fish processing facilities, athletic facilities, multi-family housing and warehouses.

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