Name : Cole Palmer
Industry Type : Construction Recruiters
City & State : Atlanta, GA
Job Title Estimator
Relocation Preferences : nil
Objective : With this recent economy the ability for a company to save on expenditures can be even more vital than sales. I feel it is attention to detail, accuracy, and hard work for an organization to meet this challenge I pride myself on meeting deadlines and work hard which saves not only on costs but on production time for a company. With my proficiencies there is no reason for your business not to see growth in both production and into the market share.
Resume :  
Cole Palmer


Education
Swinburne Institute of Technology Melbourne Australia Diploma of Applied Chemistry
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Melbourne Australia Plastics Technology
Appraised BS Civil Engineering

Experience
2008-2009 ESTIMATOR PRE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER Infinity Structures. Inc. Alpharetta,
Preview & asses full sets of architectural & structural detail mid rise commercial building blueprints & specifications.
Determined and calculated appropriate load bearing locations and wall stud positioning as well as lateral & seismic forces relief.
Prepared detailed preliminary system layouts for client presentation
Calculate and quantify required concrete floor thickness and weight used in conjunction with composite steel decking
Compiled fully priced preliminary and final engineered estimates

2001-2006 SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MANAGER Pattison Sign Group Norcross GA
Created bids and proposals for national projects
Schedule and conduct pre bid meetings with all relevant technical and production staff to delegate various tasks for successful bidding
Prepare documentation and call for sub contract component supply bids
Contact all relevant authorities in respect to the completion and installation of the project and to ensure strict compliance with regulations
Accurate bid documentation for management approval prior to submission
Create accurate costs from concept sketches including Value Engineering
Develop close working relationships with general contractors, sub contractors and suppliers nationwide
Supervise and oversee two (2) junior estimators
Work in conjunction with Graphic Engineers in the preparation of working blue prints

1999-2001 OPERATIONS MANAGER Ainsworth Gaming Technology , Southport Australia
Oversee all aspects of manufacture from estimating thru to completion and final installation
Instrumental in the development of custom software programs for estimating, scheduling and production control

1995-1999 SENIOR ESTIMATOR Albert Smith Group Brisbane Australia
Leader of a specialized project team for the predominant company of its type in a competitive national and international market in Asia, China, New Zealand and Australia
Instrumental in the development and servicing of contracts with major multinational and international entities


1986-1995 ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER Plastic Products & Signs Brisbane Australia
Diversified into designing commercial fume extraction systems for chemical laboratories

1976-1986 BUSINESS PARTNER Signmasters & Staff Melbourne Australia

Skills
Exact estimating, costing, bid and contract development practices
Project development and management.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, relationship building, client negotiations, service and job supervision
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while achieving quality management objectives in a customer-focus environment
Excel Microsoft XP Vantage Visual Management - Database Management Spreadsheeting Microsoft Word Internet Powerpoint - HTML Bidpoint. Digitizing. Basic autoCAD



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