KIRK KNOTT
708 B Cedar Crest Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 272-8424 kklivewire[at]peoplepc.com


SENIOR ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR
Extensive Experience in Senior Electrical Estimating Functions within the Construction Industry; Earned Security Clearance for Work with the FBI, U.S. Postal Facilities, General Service Administration, Federal Courthouses, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Projects, Among Others.
Able to build consensus among diverse groups (owners, general contractors, architectural and engineering firms) in meeting objectives on basic and complex construction projects. Continual track record of success in on-time, on-budget completion of small and large, multimillion-dollar projects through coordination of trades, partnership and relationship building, and cost control solutions. Key valued-offered qualifications include:
Construction Site Evaluation/Bidding/Permitting ProcessPreliminary MEP Drawing Reviews & Evaluations
Subcontractor, Owner & External Team CollaborationsInternal Team Management, Training & Mentoring
Value Engineering & Quality Control ManagementCommercial & Industrial Construction Projects
Construction Plan Review & Change RecommendationsCost Monitoring, Reduction & Avoidance Solutions


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Rockville, MD 2006-2009
Senior Project Manager / Senior Estimator
Provided comprehensive cost-outs for tenant build-out, tenant renovation, and capital improvement projects, working with various individuals (architects, engineers, tenants, leasing professionals) to create the most accurate cost-outs. Reviewed drawings, maintained job cost files, and submit approved tenant plans for permit. Obtained bids from general contractors and held weekly site meetings with tenants and contractors. Issued contracts to contractors and vendors. Functioned as General Contractor on selected projects, hiring all subcontractors and vendors. Selected Achievements & Contributions:
Contributed to (1) FBI projects, (1) SSA and (3) Federal Air Marshal projects involving design and installation of special security and telecommunication systems; worked on (2) GSA / DMDC projects that included renovations to their existing suite, with the projects completed on time and within budget.
Identified numerous design problems in FBI tenant build-out project, leading to correction prior to build-out and subsequent cost savings.
Pinpointed multiple design problems in SSA tenant build-out project, presenting these to the government design team in order to incorporate correct information within DID drawings.
Developed Green Recycling Standards for projects within the construction department, gaining approval and recommendations from management to use standards and report findings. Achieved positive results from standards implementation, leading to use throughout the rest of the department.
Compiled set of building standards (for different products) subsequently used by the architecture and MEP engineering firms to ensure correct alignment between buildings and products. Reviewed all MEP drawings


MC Dean ([at] Dulles International Airport) Dulles, VA 2005-2006
Senior Electrical Project Manager / Estimator
Worked on the Package 6 Automated People Movers systems at the main terminal of the airport, interacting daily with the general contractor, owner group, site consultants, and architecture/engineering groups. Oversaw change order pricing and negotiations, contract coordination drawings, and reviews of estimating on all change proposals. Teamed with the field supervisor to review field issues; coordinated multiple issues between owner and general contractor groups. Negotiated and issued both subcontracts and purchase orders to vendors and subcontractors. (Continued)
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Senior Electrical Project Manager, continued. Selected Achievements & Contributions:
Hired to negotiate with previous electrical contractors bond company for completion of ongoing project, leading to $17 million-plus contract award from the bond company for project fulfillment.
Facilitated $6.5 million in change orders for the firm by identifying and finding discrepancies among Package 5, 6, and 7; earned commendation from owner group for efforts
Presented information on opportunities for allowable charges on equipment rental, vehicle rental, and labor rates to the front office, leading to approval from MWAA and additional profits for the firm.


Fru-Con Construction ([at] Procter & Gamble Plant) Alexandria, LA 2004-2005
Licensed Field Electrician / Control Technician
Contributed to new and existing systems that included PLC, 2400 volt systems (and their terminations), low voltage controls, and pneumatic controls. Maintained as-built drawings and collaborated with planners and engineers before/during installation of systems. Selected Achievements & Contributions:
Pinpointed duplicated and missing terminations following review of planner/engineer drawings, leading to corrections that saved the company time and money due to tight time schedule between project phases.
Distinguished as one of 7 among 460 electricians allowed to terminate selected system controls.


KKEI Electrical Contractor 1984-2004
Electrical Project Manager / Estimator / Licensed Contractor
Held full responsibility for estimating, budgets, material purchasing and purchase orders, vendor contracts, pricing negotiations, and RFI preparation. Worked jointly with field supervisors to review field issues with the owner and general contractor. Managed, trained, mentored, and evaluated teams of up to 44. Selected Achievements & Contributions:
Built strong portfolio of projects completed throughout the State of Louisiana (new constructions and renovations), including 2 federal courthouses, FBI office, 2 U.S. postal facilities, U.S. Customs Hangar and Administration office, 911 communication centers (2), jewelry manufacturing facility, and numerous schools, hospitals, and facilities.
Led the successful completion of installation projects that included building automation systems, emergency generators, microwave and chiller/cooling towers, HVAC systems, and fiber optic cable installations.


EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

License: License Electrician Certificate

Certificates of Completion: NECA Effective Foremanship; Business & Industry Training Services [at] University of Southwestern Louisiana; 10-Hour Course on Occupational Safety and Health Training in Construction Safety & Health; Excel 2003 Level 3; LUS High Voltage Termination; Project Manager Fundamentals; MDCASA 24-Hour Project Manager Course [at] University of Maryland; Fire Life Safety System Training; PMP certificate; LEED for Commercial Interiors

Installations: Low & High Voltage Wiring; PLC Control wiring, Fire Alarm Systems; Telecommunications Fiber Optic Wiring; Cat 5 & 6; CCTV Systems; Cell Phone Towers; Emergency Generators for Hospitals, Offices, Emergency Response Centers, and 911 Centers, Control Wiring for Johnson Controls, Siemens Control, Barber Coleman, Trane, Carrier, and others. Constructions Renovations: Federal Courthouses, Nuclear Power Plant, Postal Facilities, National Guard Facilities, U.S. Customs Facilities, Federal Air Marshal Facilities, Social Security Facilities, DMDC, Airports, Community Centers, Space Museums, 911 Centers, Correction Centers, Manufacturing Facilities, WWTP, WTP and others.