Jasmine McDonald
Greensboro
Summary
Dependable Estimator with 11 plus years of experience in cost estimation on large and small Division 8 projects. As well as accurately closing out orders on awarded jobs. Trained in reading blueprints, specifications and shop drawings. Adept in developing take-offs to obtain pricing in a timely manner from suppliers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator II
Tubelite
Mesquite
03.2023 - Current
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, shop drawings, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
- Consulted with clients, sales reps, vendors, and architects to create accurate estimates and address conflicts.
- Developed scopes of work for bid packages, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Generated proposals to effectively communicate bid clarifications and correspondence, enhancing client understanding.
- Maintains detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Efficiently fulfills material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
- Redesigns parts of projects to fit budget criteria of clients.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and prospective client information; protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
- Utilizes Glazier Studios, Excel, Word, BlueBeam, CAD Drawings, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook
Estimator Outside Sales
Precision Doors & Hardware, LLC
Alexandria
04.2016 - 03.2023
- Cultivated professional client relationships by identifying needs and providing tailored product insights, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development level documents.
- Value engineered projects to align with client budget criteria, optimizing resource allocation and project feasibility.
- Analyzed completed projects to assess accuracy of estimates against actual costs, identifying discrepancies to inform future bidding strategies.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Prepared submittals on awarded projects to detail all material for approval by architect or owners prior to ordering.
- Visited various job sites to gain hands-on experience in retrofitting and new construction projects like hospitals and schools.
- Acquired strong knowledge of handling projects that utilize specialty materials. with specialty material; acoustic, fiberglass, lead lined, aluminum storefront.
- Utilized Bluebeam software effectively for document management and collaboration., Procore, Advantage and Enterprise Estimating Software.
Project Estimator
Precision Doors & Hardware, LLC
Alexandria
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Reviewed scope of work to identify opportunities for competitive advantage.
- Performed labor cost interpretations based on the scope ofwork.
- Performed labor cost interpretations based on the scope of
work. - Received construction plans and specifications to review for familiarization; confirmed any and all special requirements.
- Developed an organizational approach on how to prioritize components of major projects.
- Participated in multiple training sessions to enhance product knowledge and understanding.
- Visited vendor plants to obtain hands on training and product knowledge
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC04-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Business Administration
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC05-2014
Skills
- Preparing Estimates
- Proposal/Scope Development
- Material takeoff
- Design analysis
- Blueprint reading
- Glazier software expertise
- Computer proficiency
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Schedule Coordination
- Contract negotiation
- Leadership and organization
- Time management techniques
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
References
Jeff Hull (703) 623-0372 - Former Department Manager; Precision Doors & Hardware, LLC
Tom Hayward (704) 564-4037 - Sales Rep for WCJ Sales Columbia, SC
Tony Gribbins (443) 968-4050 - Rep for ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions
Timeline
Estimator II
Tubelite
03.2023 - Current
Estimator Outside Sales
Precision Doors & Hardware, LLC
04.2016 - 03.2023
Project Estimator
Precision Doors & Hardware, LLC
04.2015 - 04.2016
MBA - Business Administration
University of Mount Olive
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Business Administration
University of Mount Olive