Jakeem Williams
East Greenwich
Summary
With a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Building Engineering from New England Institute of Technology and six years of diverse experience in the construction industry, including work with design-build firms and landscape and excavation operations, I am confident that my skills and background align well with your team’s needs.
I am eager to contribute to your company’s goals and believe I can be a valuable asset in enhancing productivity. My long-term objective is to pursue a Master’s degree in Construction Management, ensuring continued professional growth and success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Estimator
Landscape Creations of Rhode Island
Rhode Island
06.2022 - Current
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects.
- Streamlined the bidding process by managing multiple subcontractor quotes and ensuring timely submissions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing detailed cost breakdowns and accurate estimates for various project scopes.
- Reduced estimation errors through thorough site visits and consultations with clients and architects.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Collaborated effectively with project teams to ensure smooth transitions from estimating to construction phases.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Earned repeat business from satisfied clients due to attention to detail, professionalism, and exceptional communication skills during the estimation process.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently winning bids through competitive pricing strategies and strong negotiation skills.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating favorable pricing agreements to reduce overall project costs.
Assistant Estimator
JPS Construction and Design
Rhode Island
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Participated in pre-construction meetings, offering valuable insights into potential challenges and opportunities related to cost estimation.
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization to ensure alignment across various functions during the estimating process.
- Continuously refined personal knowledge and skills in estimation through ongoing professional development and industry research.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing accurate and timely information for effective decisionmaking.
- Developing change orders and contracts
- Take-offs
- Product specifications
Education
Bachelor’s Of Science - Architecture Building Engineering
New England Institute of Technology
Rhode Island03.2017
Skills
- Budget Development
- Cost Estimation
- Scope Review
- Bid preparation
- Value Engineering
- Quantity Takeoffs
- Material Procurement
- Cost Analysis
- Change order management
- Math
- Cost Reporting
- Construction materials knowledge
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Document Control
- Labor Costing
- Microsoft Suite
- iOS software
- Adobe
- Revit
- AutoCad
- Aspire estimating software
- LMN estimating software
- Bluebeam
- Heavy Bid
Timeline
Construction Estimator
Landscape Creations of Rhode Island
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Estimator
JPS Construction and Design
04.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor’s Of Science - Architecture Building Engineering
New England Institute of Technology