David G. Paccassi
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position that will utilize my entrepreneurial spirit, passion for success, planning and organizational abilities and civil engineering knowledge to benefit your company.
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS:
Started and grew a commercial and residential site development company in 1998 that is still in business
Directly contributed to growth of company from 6 to 120 employees
Built and managed the project estimating department
Estimated and bid over 120 jobs, winning an average of 20 jobs per year, many being multi-million dollar projects
Established and maintained positive relationships with coworkers, general contractors, suppliers, and county government officials for the benefit of the company
Performed all aspects of site development construction to include fieldwork, estimating, and project management
Evaluate post job productions and management in order to better the company
Additionally, started and direct a companion dirt brokering company in 2004 that is still in business
Designed, implemented, and successfully completed, for county approval, 4 site plans, the largest being the fill of over 100,000 CY of dirt
EXPERIENCE:
Rice Contracting Corporation1998 to Present
1998 - 2001: Estimator
Established an in depth knowledge of all aspects of site plans, to include reading, interpreting, and compiling the many different parts of the bids
Ensured the accurate completion of over 100 job estimates per year that required close coordination with suppliers and General contractors under intense time constraints
Used professional work habits to include self starting, self-motivation, persistence, and time management; to successfully completed complex site development project estimates while meeting, and maintaining strict time schedules
2001 - 2003: Project Manager
Coordinated the start of newly acquired work with the work crew, suppliers, and superintendents to guarantee the smooth transition between planning and project execution.
Generated working budgets and schedules for new jobs
Prepared submittal and purchase order packages
Tracked job performance, schedule and cost to control successful outcome
Stayed aware of all aspects of the job, anticipated issues and took appropriate action to avoid problems
Coordinated, directed and supported work crews to ensure the timely and profitable completion of work
Regularly dealt simultaneously with multiple tasks, coordinating job information and resolving competing needs of job crew, suppliers, general contractors and county government inspectors
Used leadership, open communications and technical expertise to direct the successful completion of complex site development jobs, meeting demanding budgets and strict time schedules
2003 - Present: Chief Estimator:
Responsible and accountable for the development and the day to day operations of the estimating department
Developed and maintain our estimating software package (Heavy Bid)
Hire and evaluate new staff
Train estimators as new hires and in continual education with new industry developments
Evaluate and establish new markets to expand business opportunities of the company
Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, and General Contractors
Acquire profitable work with over 20 new General Contractors.
Maintain a working knowledge of all Northern Virginia county public facility manuals, specifications and details to ensure the accuracy and compliance of all estimates
Received Responsible Land Disturber (RLD), and VDOT erosion control certifications
PRD LLC; Owner Operator2004-Present
Developed the business plan for the start of new company
Develop and establish a group of clients
Ensure positive communication between property owners and county agencies
Develop and design site plans, erosion and sediment control plans, easement plats and deeds from conception until final approval from Loudoun, and Prince William County agencies
Acquire necessary funding to ensure start and completion of jobs
Guarantee satisfaction for home owner at the completion of the job
Worked hand in hand with Loudoun County, Prince William County, and Virginia State erosion control inspectors to ensure our sites stay in strict compliance with all erosion control standards
Completed and kept up to date Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPP)
St. Michaels Catholic Church
1997-1998: High School and Middle School Youth Minister
Coordinated and ran successful meetings with up to 100 parents and teens
Developed, managed the successful completion of volunteer work camp
S. W. Rodgers Inc.
1996: Estimator
Bid and obtained site development work for the company
EDUCATION:
BS Urban Systems Engineering
George Mason University
1996
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES:
HCSS Heavy Bid
Paydirt (Digitizing Software)
Microsoft Office
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