MARA WEBER



OBJECTIVE

To utilize and enhance my skills in the engineering/drafting field and contribute to the profitability of a growing and competitive enterprise.


EXPERIENCE

Retail Design Services, Harmony, PAJune 09 Present
DRAFTSPERSON/ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MANAGER
Perform take-offs and verify material quantities and pricing.
Using Autocad, create and update site survey drawings.
Per architectural approval, update construction drawings with design changes
Research and confirm building codes pertaining to building site
Acquire information to obtain building permits

Eaton Cutler-Hammer, Beaver, PAJan 08 Mar 09
DRAFTSPERSON
Profitably managed and coordinated engineering project which entailed over 300 drawings in a 6-month time frame and resulted in 20% less labor, materials and product handling.
Networked with management, manufacturing, suppliers, design/quality engineers, and shop personnel to recommend corrective actions.
Created, updated and revised Autocad drawings to improve manufacturing/production quality.
Issued, reviewed and released Engineering Drawing Change Requests and implemented necessary changes to bill of materials
Scheduled and maintained project time line and report progress to management weekly.
Attended design review meetings and provide department updates on project status.
Converted custom shop orders to Eatons standard system.


Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, Pittsburgh, PA Feb 91 Aug 01 Years
ESTIMATOR
Estimated new construction (complete with material list and labor) exhibits ranging from $50,000 to $1 million.
Established budgets from proposed conceptual designs. Specified design requirements and construction method for bids
Evaluated bids and selected suppliers/subcontractors.
Updated and researched current graphic design methods and graphic production.
Managed estimate jobs through production process to completion and set-up.
Trained department personnel on computer/estimating system.
Worked closely with sales/design, graphic and shop departments to accommodate clients needs
Coordinated with project managers in establishing cost effective construction of projects.
Served as Purchase Agent replacement, ordered and purchased services for the field service
department and worked with traffic department to establish most efficient way of shipping.
Personal Estimator for Subaru account with 100% accuracy.
Met estimate deadlines while working at office and home.

Ryan Homes, Inc./NVRyan HomesAug 86 Feb 91 ESTIMATOR
Fast tracked through the company from Loan Shipper to Secretary to Bid Specialists to Estimator.
Composed various types of roof and floor trusses on Merlyn Truss system, and determined the most cost effective design, while working closely with engineer
Reconstructed estimate database wrote formulas, and created variables/work packages/phases.
Quoted bids exceeding $25 million in two-year span.
Performed material take-offs and summaries of quantities from customer blueprints, both commercial and residential.
Employed computer aids to develop consolidated costs.
Developed availability and pricing of lumber market with Plant Manager and Material Supervisor.
Interpreted structural ability from blueprints for outside builders.
Created material lists for prototype homes.
Liaison between field and manufacturing representatives.
Served as Chairperson on Task Force and Activity Committee.




EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Science Drafting Technology/Auto CAD at
Community College of Allegheny County

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Courses at CCAC:
Cost/Estimating Program I and II, Advanced Computer Estimating
Courses at CCBC:
Microstation, AutoCAD, Algeba