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Raymundo Salcedo

Dallas,GA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Estimator with a proven track record at Legacy Kannall Acoustic LLC, excelling in bid preparation and cost estimation. Adept at building strong vendor relationships and managing subcontractors, I leverage my attention to detail and adaptability to deliver accurate project estimates and drive successful outcomes in commercial construction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Estimator

Legacy Kannall Acoustic LLC
01.2024 - Current

-Run, Mange, operate and grow newly opened Hiram Branch.

-Establish new clients (GC's) to bid jobs with/for.

-Select Commercial Construction Sectors desired to work in.

-Receiving, reviewing, analyzing construction documents, performing takeoffs and and estimating projects.

-Establish materials and equipment rental relationships.

-Contact material suppliers to obtains current pricing and materials lead times.

-Prepare, write and submit proposals.

-Call Estimators/Project managers to request proposals feedback.

-Review in contracts quoted scope of work.

-Select and approve labor crew and or lower tear subcontractors to perform work.

-Place material orders with suppliers.

-Review, analyze extra work documents to prepare and submit change orders.

-Oversee and coordinate job progress with foreman and project managers.

From $0- $1M first year.

Senior Estimator

Ochoa Construction LLC
01.2022 - 01.2024

- Lead the estimating Department.

-Train and assist junior estimators.

-Receiving, reviewing, analyzing construction documents, performing takeoffs and and estimating projects.

-Contact equipment rental suppliers to obtain up to date pricing.

-Contact material suppliers to obtains current pricing and materials lead times.

-Prepare, write and submit proposals.

-Call Estimators/Project managers to request proposals feedback.

-Create and mange historic data of past proposed bids.

-Review in contracts quoted scope of work.

-Select, negotiate and approve labor crew and or lower tear subcontractors to perform work.

-Schedule pre-construction meeting with assigned project manager to review scope of work, materials and material lead times.

-Place material orders with suppliers.

-Review, analyze extra work documents to prepare and submit change orders.

-Oversee and coordinate job progress with foreman and project managers.

Participate in monthly assessment meetings with Company's executives and department leaders.

$10M+ in two years.

Chief Estimator

Express Drywall LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022

-Create a labor subcontractor into a fully (labor and material) drywall contractor.

-Stablish Client relationships.

- Lead the estimating Department.

-Receiving, reviewing, analyzing construction documents, performing takeoffs and and estimating projects.

-Contact equipment rental suppliers to obtain up to date pricing.

-Contact material suppliers to obtains current pricing and materials lead times.

-Prepare, write and submit proposals.

-Call Estimators/Project managers to request proposals feedback.

-Create and mange historic data of past proposed bids.

-Review in contracts quoted scope of work.

-Schedule pre-construction meeting with company's CEO,

assigned project manager and foreman to review scope of work, materials and material lead times.

-Place material orders with suppliers.

-Review, analyze extra work documents to prepare and submit change orders.

-Oversee and coordinate job progress with foreman and project managers.

$1M in two years (After pandemic)

Senior Estimator

Atlanta Drywall Systems
01.2019 - 01.2020

-Stablish new client relationships.

-Receiving, reviewing, analyzing construction documents, performing takeoffs and and estimating projects.

-Contact equipment rental suppliers to obtain up to date pricing.

-Contact material suppliers to obtains current pricing and materials lead times.

-Prepare, write and submit proposals.

-Call Estimators/Project managers to request proposals feedback.

-Create and mange historic data of past proposed bids.

-Review in contracts quoted scope of work.

-Schedule pre-construction meeting with assigned project manager to review scope of work, materials and material lead times.

-Place material orders with suppliers.

-Review, analyze extra work documents to prepare and submit change orders.

-Oversee and coordinate job progress with foreman and project managers.

First Job Awarded the first day of work. Under $1k, was let go due to the pandemic.

Chief Estimator

Alamo Drywall
10.2013 - 12.2018

- Lead the estimating Department.

-Train and assist junior estimators.

-Receiving, reviewing, analyzing construction documents, performing takeoffs and and estimating projects.

-Contact equipment rental suppliers to obtain up to date pricing.

-Contact material suppliers to obtains current pricing and materials lead times.

-Prepare, write and submit proposals.

-Call Estimators/Project managers to request proposals feedback.

-Create and mange historic data of past proposed bids.

-Review in contracts quoted scope of work.

-Select, negotiate and approve labor crew and or lower tear subcontractors to perform work.

-Schedule pre-construction meeting with assigned project manager to review scope of work, materials and material lead times.

-Place material orders with suppliers.

-Review, analyze extra work documents to prepare and submit change orders.

-Oversee and coordinate job progress with foreman and project managers.

From $500K TO -$5M

Estimator/Project Manager

Ochoa General Interiors Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2013

-Receiving, reviewing, analyzing construction documents, performing takeoffs and and estimating projects.

-Contact equipment rental suppliers to obtain up to date pricing.

-Contact material suppliers to obtains current pricing and materials lead times.

-Prepare, write and submit proposals.

-Review in contracts quoted scope of work.

-Participate in pre-construction meeting with CEO, assigned project manager and foreman to review scope of work, materials and material lead times.

-Place material orders with suppliers.

-Review, analyze extra work documents to prepare and submit change orders.

-Oversee and coordinate job progress with foreman and project managers.


Estimator/Project Manager

JSL Construction LLC
01.2000 - 01.2013

- Pick up plans from General Contractors and or printing houses.

-Analyze, highlight construction documents and perform takeoffs.

-Contact equipment rental suppliers to obtain up to date pricing.

-Contact material suppliers to obtains current pricing and materials lead times.

-Attend job-site visits to review project existing conditions.

-Write and submit proposals.

-Participate in pre-construction meeting with assigned foreman to review scope of work, materials and material lead times.

-Place material orders with suppliers.

-Perform takeoff for change orders.

Education

No Degree -

Berkmar High School
Lilburn

Skills

  • Bid preparation expertise
  • Construction
  • Cost estimation expertise
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Design-build experience
  • Change order management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Market trend awareness
  • Industry networking and relationships
  • Material takeoff techniques
  • Value engineering analysis
  • Preconstruction services
  • Subcontractor selection and management
  • Scope definition and review
  • Vendor relationships
  • Construction cost estimates
  • Project planning
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Construction management
  • Cost estimation
  • Scope development
  • Drywalling
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Bid preparation
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Obtaining bids
  • Structural systems
  • Preparing estimates
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Self motivation
  • Product knowledge
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer relationship management
  • Professionalism
  • Blueprint reading
  • Data collection
  • Blueprint analysis
  • Adaptability
  • Project management

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Interests

  • Martial Arts
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Gardening
  • Camping
  • Running
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Woodworking
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Timeline

Senior Estimator

Legacy Kannall Acoustic LLC
01.2024 - Current

Senior Estimator

Ochoa Construction LLC
01.2022 - 01.2024

Chief Estimator

Express Drywall LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022

Senior Estimator

Atlanta Drywall Systems
01.2019 - 01.2020

Chief Estimator

Alamo Drywall
10.2013 - 12.2018

Estimator/Project Manager

Ochoa General Interiors Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2013

Estimator/Project Manager

JSL Construction LLC
01.2000 - 01.2013

No Degree -

Berkmar High School
Raymundo Salcedo