Michael Eaker
Estimator / Project Manager: Construction
CAREER PROFILE
Seasoned and versatile professional with 12 years if experience contributing to the effective operation of construction contractors, engineering, and consulting companies through outstanding estimating and management expertise. Meticulous and intuitive estimator and project manager with proven ability to generate targeted, successful project bids averaging $3-5M and guide complex construction projects up to $18M through their entire life cycles. Articulate and collaborative communicator, negotiator, and leader with talent for establishing productive, trustful relationships with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors and building strong, motivated construction teams.
Estimating / Project Management Expertise Compelling Client / Owner Relations
Collaboration / Negotiation / Leadership Team Building / Mentoring
Resident / Field Engineering Troubleshooting / Problem Solving
Project Scheduling / Budget Control Estimating Software Mastery
Meticulous / Intuitive Subcontractor Identification / Monitoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT INSPECTOR, Interwest Consulting Group, Elk Grove, California 2009
Inspected capital improvement projects for City of Elk Grove including review of plans and specifications, monitoring work progress / performance, and observation of work completed under contract. Assisted with project management and change orders through cost estimating and standard documentation, interfacing with government officials to ensure smooth communication.
Optimized project quality and staff performance for municipality by ensuring projects were completed on-time, within-budget and training / mentoring inexperienced construction staff.
Recognized for impressive construction knowledge and expertise by being assigned as resident engineer on one project when original employee was removed due to performance issues.
OWNER / GENERAL MANAGER, Stone Canyon Engineering, Inc., Sacramento, California 2006-2009
Partial owner who managed all aspects of company operations except for accounting. Oversaw human resource functions including staff / subcontractor hiring, training, evaluating, and termination. Interfaced with community regarding sales, marketing, and networking opportunities. Managed field operations as project manager with direct oversight of foremen and superintendents. Estimated all projects and performed quality take-offs.
Demonstrated professional versatility and flexibility by directing broad range of operations and sales functions, securing projects valued at up to $10M by effective estimating / bidding utilizing Sharpe software.
ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER, American Engineering and Asphalt, Rocklin, California 2005-2006
Accountable for estimating and management of private and public projects ranging in value from $250K - $6M. Managed all project operations including scheduling, budget / cost control, subcontractor and vendor identification / monitoring, safety and quality control, and inspections.
Generated sales and revenue by driving project awards of $8M to company, estimating and bidding projects using Sharpe estimating software.
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ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER, Duran and Venables, Inc, Milpitas, California 2002-2005
Directed construction of critical retail and infrastructure project including new road construction, road rehabilitation, and 42-acre retail shopping center. Assisted owner with design cost evaluations and engineering staff with redesigns. Designed traffic control phasing and ensured accurate implementation of plans. Oversaw pre-construction functions such as contract negotiations with subcontractors / vendors and owners representatives. Managed all field operations including scheduling, supervising, and coordinating work of site building contractors. Guided other smaller projects and interfaced with community to attract future work.
Maximized companys profits and reputation by effectively guiding design cost estimating and management of impressive $18M Slatten Ranch retail center in Antioch, California.
Enhanced companys territory and reach to include Sacramento, California by creating new division office from ground-up, developing contracts and estimating projects in both public and private arenas.
ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER, Granite Rock Company, Pavex Construction Division, Redwood City, California 1998-2002
Estimated public and private heavy civil engineering projects, accurately tracking expenses through pre-planning and post-cost evaluations to remain within budget. Negotiated scope of work changes to optimize cost savings and maximize profits for owner.
Strengthened ability to perform professional, successful project estimates and management through use of AGTEK and HCSS Heavy bid software to estimate projects and Microsoft Project and P3 software for project scheduling.
Managed projects ranging from $500K to $11.2M from pre-construction to close-out.
Strengthened companys visibility and reputation in community by establishing productive, trustful relationships with local agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors to ensure future project awards.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Civil Engineering 1999
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1997
San Jose State University, San Jose, California
CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Project Management Course, Association of General Contractors
Primavera P3 Training / Certification
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Sharpe Estimating HCSS Heavy Bid Primavera P3 Expedition
Prolog Manager AGTEK Microsoft Project
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