Construction Estimator Resumes
Contact information
Bren S. Erdman
14 Street
San Francisco
California
Career objective
Looking for a challenging position of the Construction Estimator Resumes the reputed University with a view to use my wide experience for the benefit of the organization.
A highly experienced Estimator and Contract Cost Professional with an excellent reputation for producing building andconstruction cost estimates coupled with projects administrative support for meduim and large private and public sector projects.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
HNC Town Planning, Surveying and Cartography – University of the West of England Bristol
Accredited Commercial Energy Assessor NDEA level 3
IOSH Managing Safety Certificate
CSCS Site Managers Card
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Confident and capable to deliver successful results in the following areas:-
Estimating construction costs including
M&E and finishing trades
Preparing manufacturing schedules for in-house production and placing orders
Obtaining sub-contractor quotations
Processing of site instructions and variations
Preparing quotations and tender submissions
Preparing project cost assessments
Preparing monthly reports and cost assessments
Administrating contracts from order to completion
Providing support service to Project Managers
Preparing and submitting final accounts
CAREER RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
SG ASSOCIATES 2009 - present
Independent Surveyor
Providing survey service for clients including Tesco and Asda for a range of projects
NDEA Surveys
Loft and Cavity wall surveys
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TERRAPIN LIMITED 2002 - 2009
Project Contract Cost Manager
Responsible for providing a comprehensive contract cost and support service to Project Managers for a wide range of public and private sector projects from 100k to 35million. My achievements included:-
Improved project cash-flow by introduction of interim application for payment system.
Significantly reduced the number and amount of time required to resolve queries by introduction of a more streamlined process for production of Final Accounts.
Successfully introduced client variation tracking to make valuation easier.
Introduced system to monitor client retention funding to reduce delays in release of funds.
Contracts Administrator 2004 - 2006
Co-ordinated the Contract Administration Team for a 32 million Project over a four year period. My achievements included:-
Developed a schedule for the submission of monthly interim applications to simplify valuation for client.
Introduced site and sub-contractor variations system to improve tracking of costs.
Successfully supported the project team to increase the Final Account from 24m to 32m.
Improved flow of technical information within intranet system through the timely administration of drawings, technical specifications and action plans.
Senior Estimator 2002 - 2004
Responsible for producing building and construction costs including M&E submissions for a wide range of public and private sector projects and my achievements included:-
Developed a unique estimating schedule to provide range of estimating options from detailed to budget.
Provided a comprehensive service to the Marketing Director that resulted in Colchester Garrison PFI contact.
DRAKARD & HUMBLE LIMITED 1988 - 2002
Estimator / Contracts Administrator
My achievements included:-
Developed quotation package with Excel costing schedule to replace manual system.
Increased company turnover by successfully tendering for retail roll out tenders.
Successfully contributed to wide range of projects including the new Blue-water Shopping Centre.
BOLTON GATE, OXFORD CITY PLANNING Prior to 1988
PERSONAL
Interests: Fundraising – various charities, Lawn Bowls – County player
References
Bren S. Erdman
Manager
Wap Company.
Bren_Erdman@gmail.com
