Joseph T. Eberly
407 Balsa Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80104

SummarySeasoned Estimating Manager & Consultant with 13 years experience in business, operations and project management. Extensive experience directing estimating operations, managing cross functional project teams and leading department level value engineering and cost saving engagements.
Areas of Expertise
Business Operations, Strategic Development & Bid Management
Project Management, Scheduling, Budgeting & P&L Responsibilities
Technology Solution Selection & Implementations
Team Leadership, Mentoring, Training, & Staff Planning
Executive Communication & Project Status Reporting
Project Collaboration & Multi-location Management
Process Re-engineering, Business Development & Operational Planning
ExperienceValleyCrest Landscape Development2008-Present
Estimator, Landscape, Irrigation & Site Development
Responsible for completing the full-life cycle estimating process.
Review in-coming projects for scope and develop project bid strategy.
Conduct pre-bid meetings to clarify scope, strategy and bid schedules.
Complete project take-offs including landscape, irrigation, earthwork and site development.
Solicit sub-contractors bids and review for completeness and scope compliance.
Prepare estimates for final review and completeness.
Analyze bids for cost adjustments and conceptual errors.
Complete preliminary markup and margin analysis before submittal.
Explore value engineering opportunities when applicable.
Key projects include:
oUniversity Village ($1.7M) Lowes, Kohls, and Various Retail Outlets
oSouthern Ute Indian Tribe ($1.2M) Museum & Cultural Center
oKansas City Wizards ($750K) Professional Soccer Stadium
oUniversity of Colorado ($350K) CU Pharmaceutical Center
oWhisper Creek ($1.5M) Master Planned Community Park
oDevils Thumb ($650K) Mountain Retreat & Lodge
Design2bid, LLC2005-2008
President & Managing Partner , Construction Materials Management Consulting
Co-founder and Director of the firm. Developed and implemented the estimating services and material management consulting vision. Created the initial strategic business plan, client relationships, revenue streams, and operational processes in support of the business plan and revenue targets. Managed all P&L, forecasting, budgeting and growth responsibilities.

Conducted estimating & purchasing business process re-design consulting for national development companies.
Provided cost-driven audits and reviews for material management & control efficiencies.
Developed and implemented estimating & purchasing strategies for material cost-reductions.
Conducted selection reviews and implemented technology based estimating systems.
Performed estimating services for national construction & development firms totaling over $400M in project value.
Completed value engineering reviews and material hard-cost assessments resulting in over $10M in material cost reductions in the Vegas, Phoenix, So. California and Colorado markets.
Managed a staff of estimators and material management consultants.
Managed the company through the economic downturn and partner takeover.
Key projects include:
oRichmond American Homes ($400K) CO, AZ, CA, UT, NV
oLennar ($120K) Lumber & Value Engineering in CA & NV
oColorado Golf Club ($630K) Flooring & Concrete
oCapital Pacific Homes ($10K) Multi-family Value Engineering
oVantage Homes ($130K) Lumber & Value Engineering
oStandard Pacific Homes ($35K) Estimating Process Re-design
oKB Home ($350K) Software Selection & Implementation
Key business partners include:
oBorm Engineering Structural Engineering & Foreign Material Imports
oWeintraub Engineering Structural Engineering Services
o Softplan Software Architectural & Estimating Software
oWilson & Associates Software Consulting & Training
MDC Holdings, Inc.2003-2005
Sr. Project Manager, National Purchasing & Estimating
Directed national processes reviews & technology initiative projects in support of corporate planning and business objectives in the construction, purchasing and estimating disciplines.

Implemented the estimating technology and processes platform across 27 operating divisions within the company.
Established the national takeoff & estimating program in compliance with regional and divisional purchasing requirements and standards. Designed and developed the national takeoff & estimating technology toolset in support of the standards initiative.
Recognized by the company for thought leadership in operational efficiency and management.

Additional Experience
Technology & Software Industry
1996 - 2003
Channelpoint - Director, Client Operations
JDEdwards Project Manager
IBM Project Manager
Managed technology & software projects and initiatives in various market segments and industries.
Developed the client services engagement guidelines and organizational structure.
Directed project staffing, budgeting and client services in accordance with corporate objectives and initiatives.
Responsible for delivery and management of project and client engagements with revenues between $10M and $100M.
Managed a team of designers, engineers and technical writers through the product development cycles and product launch.
Developed the product procedures and processes for maintenance, upgrades and enhancement procedures.
Key clients included: Paine Weber, Fusura, United Health Care and Zurich Financial Services, Lucent technologies, US West, TCI Cable & Blockbuster


US. Navy, Mechanical Engineer1988 - 1996
Proudly served as member of the US Armed Forces in support of our country.

Education & Affiliations
University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale, Ill
B.S., Systems Design, 1994
Florida Community College
A.A General Mathematics, 1992

Council Member, Gerson Lehrman Group
Member, National Associating of Homebuilders (NAHB)
Member, HBA of Colorado Springs
Member, American Society of Training & Development (ASTD)
Member, Boulder Writers Alliance
Contributing Editor, Warranty Week Publications
Member, Aurora Public Schools Advisory Committee
Volunteer Director, American Red Cross

TechnologiesPrimavera, e-Builder, BuildTopia, JDE EnterpriseOne, Oracle, SAP, SoftPlan, AS400, BuilderMT, Meridian Systems, SoftPlan, Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, Heavy Bid, Exactimate, .NET, SQL, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office