Selected ACCOMPLISHMENTS
RIB U.S. COST 2021 - Present
Senior Estimator
Proficiently evaluate architectural designs for multi-million-dollar new construction and renovation projects for national airports to define conceptual scope, articulate accurate cost models, and predict budgetary alignment;
Assess sophisticated conceptual design proposals to appraise engineering feasibility, time and regional sensitive labor and material costs, resource maximization, and project functionality;
Accurately track historical market trends and future pricing forecasts to produce high-level cost predictions across multi-year project phases;
Negotiate cost estimations with multi-disciplinary trades, project managers, and developers to facilitate project progression and success;
Generate and professionally present and negotiate estimate and change order proposals with a myriad of project stakeholders;
Resolve change orders disputes to update and predict cost escalations, facilitate design adjustments, control project costs, and protect stakeholders;
Successfully collaborate with a national team of estimators, schedulers, and project consultants in alignment with core company mission and values.
ABBEY, INC. AURORA, IL 2013 - 2021
Estimator
Skilled in reviewing bid documents and estimating construction costs for Asphalt Paving, Site Concrete, Excavation, and Structural Concrete projects;
Presented detailed proposals to clients and negotiated directly on behalf of Abbey to secure contracts;
Contracted approximately $31,000,000 in 2020. Average project value of $500,000, ranging from $25,000 to over $9,000,000;
Continue to increase total sales contribution 35% annually – Personally responsible for nearly 25% of company sales in 2020;
Increased project gross profit 25% in 2019 and 30% in 2020;
Increased market share for City of Chicago Right of Way and Park projects. Developing this niche market provided a reputation of excellence that became a competitive advantage in securing contracts that have traditionally been awarded to lowest bid;
Successfully targeted and secured contracts with three sought-after clients to develop key relationships, increase market share, and ensure Abbey is catering to the best clientele in our environment;
Consistently proficient in bidding public projects, subcontracting, and managing the project throughout its life cycle;
Integrated Bid2Win estimating software to Abbey. Developed an Excel-based template that mimicked Abbey’s traditional estimating template. This, in turn, smoothed the learning curve for co-workers and allowed for customization such as quantity and unit price confirmation. I continue to manage software updates and license renewals and update our labor, equipment, material, and vendor databases;
Developed and maintain a Google Earth database for locally-sourced materials and dump locations to ensure proper selection during project estimation and management;
Skilled in calculating excavation volumes from PDF or AutoCAD grading plans using Agtek
Earthwork 4D, including cut/fill volumes and geofoam;
Ushered in a nearly paper-free estimating process, saving the company thousands in unnecessary printing costs.
BEHR IRON & METAL, INC. ROCKFORD, IL 2009 - 2012
Project Manager
Designed a new entrance for Peoria facility. $1.2 million budget included dual truck scales, radiation detection, site development, ATM, and office building. Performed all tasks including advocating executive support; site management, structural, and interior design; rezoning; contracting; scheduling; project accounting; and construction management. Project resulted in faster customer service, precise transaction weights on state-certified scales, and a flagship design that will be a template for two additional facilities by 2013;
Negotiated electric energy contracts for large use locations. Each contract purchases $2-300,000 per year. Rockford and Peoria negotiations yielded $32,000 and $20,000 savings respectively. A partnership with the energy utility in South Beloit has realized over $200,000 savings annually;
Contracted the installation of high efficiency lighting at Rockford headquarters generating $83,000 annual energy savings and a three to five year payback period;
Member of a design and implementation team that executed over a million dollars of remediation projects spanning 2009 and 2010;
Managed corporate real estate portfolio of 20 leased properties and over 100 owned.
Organized purchases and sales, zoning, donations, railroad access, strategic site design, and surveying and phase one analysis;
Completed a $500,000 office renovation project at corporate offices in Rockford;
Consultant for the replacement of a mega shredder. This $12 million project includes heavy equipment, site work & paving, a new 69 KV substation, re-zoning, and major rail road track renovations including a rail scale and radiation detectors.
LEWIS UNIVERSITY, ROMEOVILLE, IL 2009 -2010
Adjunct Professor of Graduate Level Project Management
Responsible for training graduate students in current topics of Project Management. Students gain knowledge of plan preparation, schedules, budgets, project teams, goals & objectives, identify stakeholder needs, and key success factors, and deliver professional presentations
RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. NAPERVILLE, IL 2005-2008
Project Manager – Rough Carpentry Division
Managed personnel, equipment, and material resources resulting in a 12% Net Profit for division for the 2006-08 fiscal years;
Revised project management procedures to conform to company, industry, and IT evolutions (Meridian, Proliance/Prolog) resulting in a seamless ERP transition and increased management efficiencies;
Developed new estimating tools and database resources utilized in highly detailed project costs, project resource requirements, and cost-benefit analyses that enhanced estimating and operational effectiveness;
Added over 2 million dollars in sales by developing an internal resource division from its infancy stage to a mature business unit;
Reorganized internal division to contract with external companies, increasing sales an additional 10% in the first year;
Produced a new business plan and model for special projects division and delivered formal quarterly presentations to a steering committee of top executives ensuring organizational cooperation.
RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. NAPERVILLE, IL 2005-2008
Estimator
Contributed to estimates for multi-million dollar design-build projects for retail, industrial, office, and mixed use construction that resulted in over $30 million worth of projects for 2007-08 fiscal year and 10% post-project profit realization;
Provided feasibility studies and strategies, delivered written and oral formal presentations to clients and management on project requirements, updates, and success measures to maintain client satisfaction and long term relationships;
Advocated for departmental resources and provided operational support for personnel on innovative technologies, which provided integral methods for optimizing departmental effectiveness;
Improved company culture by organizing annual events and charity functions, resulting in measurable increases in employee satisfaction on yearly company surveys.
CONDON ARCHITECTURAL METALS, INC. LISLE, IL 1994-2005
Vice President and Operator
Directed sales and identified market penetration plan for new customer acquisition that helped add 10 long-term clients annually;
Discovered new opportunities and increased sales and distribution of new product lines by 50% annually;
Designed and executed company strategy, goals, and objectives, supporting steady company growth and expanded market share in an increasingly competitive industry;
Managed two crews of union employees and a shop fabrication team with consistent safety record and a company culture that retained top employees.
EDUCATION
M.B.A., Business Administration; Specializing in Project Management, Lewis University
B.S., Management, University of Northern Colorado; Certificate in Executive Leadership
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Conversant in Bid2W, Planswift, Agtek Earthwork 4D, Microsoft Project; AutoCAD
