James Michael Bennett 25114 Haverford Road Spring, Texas 77389 Jbennett54[at]live.com (281) 516-2405
Objective: A challenging and rewarding position as a cost estimator, enabling an experienced and effective individual to produce and contribute to organizational goals. I would welcome the opportunity to apply my talent and experience toward making your company more cost effective.
Business Experience:
GSE Lining Technology, Inc. A leading manufacturer and marketer of geosynthetic lining solutions, products and installation worldwide.
January 29, 1989 - January 27, 2010 Houston, Texas - Senior Engineering Estimator III
August 1995 - January 2010 (Estimator III):
Responsible for the preparation of the initial bid proposal, and cost estimates for customers national account program in excess of $60,000,000.00. Once awarded, the preparation of purchaser order and addendum, cost estimates, prioritizing specifications review with the technical department and area take-off with the drafting department, and record keeping for each individual national account project site. Modified the estimating system to accommodate the national accounts in a more cost effective and productive method. Continued the preparation of special application and landfill bid proposal, job cost estimates, reviewing project specifications and customer engineering drawings for the installation of geosynthetic materials for landfills, ponds, tank farms (inside and outside of ringwalls), storage tanks, and anaerobic floating covers. The preparation of special application and landfill job cost estimates and bid proposal to customer range from $15,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. Examine drawings for constructability concerns and discuss any concerns with engineers. Research previous bid history to become more efficient in a competitive market. Provide and evaluate job cost estimate with project managers and review drawings & specifications with drafting department. Provide project assessment, information, and a detailed cost estimate for job cost meeting with management. Types of projects includes: non-union, union, Davis-Bacon, lump sum and unit cost.
June 1989 - August 1995 (Estimator II):
Responsible for the preparation of special application bid proposal, job cost estimates, reviewing project specifications and customer engineering drawings for the installation of geosynthetic materials for waste water containment, ponds, tank farms (inside and outside of ringwalls), storage tanks, and anaerobic floating covers. The preparation of job cost estimates and bid proposal to customer range from $15,000.00 to $1,500,000.00. Examine drawings for constructability concerns and discuss any concerns with engineers. Research previous bid history to become more efficient in a competitive market. Provide and evaluate job cost estimate with project managers and review drawings & specifications with drafting department. Provide project assessment, information, and a detailed cost estimate for job cost meeting with management. Types of projects includes: non-union, union, Davis-Bacon, lump sum and unit cost. When required, attend pre-bid meeting.
January 1989 - June 1989 (Estimator I):
Responsible for the preparation of bid proposal, job cost estimates, reviewing project specifications and customer engineering drawings for the installation of geosynthetic materials in solid waste landfills, hazardous waste landfills, and mining leach pads. Research previous bid history to become more efficient in a competitive market. Provide and evaluate job cost estimate with project managers and review drawings & specifications with drafting department. Provide project assessment, information, and a detailed cost estimate for job cost meeting with management. The preparation of job cost estimates and bid proposal to customer range from $500,000.00 to $1,500,000.00. Types of projects includes: non-union, union, Davis-Bacon, lump sum and unit cost.
Safeway, Inc.
June 1980 - February 1987 College Station, Texas - Produce Clerk
Responsible for ordering, stocking, and cleanliness of produce department - while attending TAMU.
Phillips Petroleum Co.
September 1975 - August 1979 El Dorado, Arkansas - Petroleum Engineering Technician
Responsible for the examination and preparation of cost effectiveness of the Quality Control program for corrosion control and oil chemical treating on 340 wells, provide management with a detail preventative maintenance schedule.
Education:
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 1988 Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering
Kilgore College, Kilgore, Texas May 1975 Associate of Science degree in Petroleum Technology
Committee:
Served on the GSEs Employee Involvement Committee (EIC) for 5 years with the last 3 years as President.
References: Available upon request.
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