AYMAN ZIAD
Toronto,ON
Summary
Tenacious estimating manager with over 5 years of experience in the construction industry. Proven ability to lead and manage a team of estimators, as well as successfully deliver projects on time and within budget. Excels at collaborating with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimating Manager
Allied Technical Solutions
Toronto, ON
10.2020 - Current
- Direct reporting to VP of Architectural Sales
- Responsible to take on more complex and detailed estimates and bids
- Provide leadership, direction and supervision to 4 Estimators
- Train Estimating team to effectively use Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD for take-offs
- Schedule regular team meetings and 1:1s to review activity, address issues and identify areas of improvement
- Review Estimates and Quotations of Estimators to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Develop pricing strategy by studying the market and competitive products within each Territory
- Input and update new pricing for Architectural products and parts to Hubspot CRM yearly or when price increases are received
- Create excel estimating sheets as we onboard new products
- Complete and schedule bi-annually/yearly OKR's and performance reviews with Estimators
Senior Architectural Estimator
Allied Technical Solutions
Toronto, ON
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Reviewed Requests for Quotes (RFQ), addenda, and all other contractual documents for large projects
- Prepared and participate in meetings with installers, general contractors and consultants
- Prepared detailed material take-offs that includes panels, aluminum and galvanized furring and flashing along with sub-girt or thermally broken systems
- Outside Sales Rep key point of contact in terms of RFQ and Technical questions
- Reviewed Shop drawings completed by Drafters to ensure building code compliance
- Maintained excellent relationship with key customers and build rapport and try to onboard new accounts
- Improved the estimating process by constantly researching effective and efficient ways of completing take-offs
- Provided guidance and mentoring to junior estimators by sharing best practices, providing advice and reviewing draft estimates
- Followed up and negotiated on quoted projects exceeding $100 k
- Completed accurate take-offs for project values $200 K +
Cost Estimator
Legrand NA
Toronto, ON
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepared estimates/quotations for Div 12 Solarfective Window Coverings (Shading) by thoroughly reviewing contract documents for tenders in Ontario that include specifications, drawings and addendums
- Performed take-off for manufacturing and programming of shades along with labor cost for measure and installation
- Provided supply only quotations for window covering dealers/installers outside of Ontario
- Collaborated, consulted, communicated and built relationships with general contractors, architects, owners, installers and project managers
- Reviewed electrical drawings to ensure and understand our motorized shades will work in conjunction with AV/lighting control system specified
- Analyzed window, mullion, ceiling details and understand the mounting type of shading required for project
- Contacting subcontractors and suppliers to ensure full understanding of scope of work
- Attended site meetings with General Contractors that includes our internal Project Managers for complicated projects that require shading
- Reviewed awarded bid contracts to ensure the contract terms and conditions are identical to the price and terms that was quoted
- Created sales orders for accounting to process payment. Gather take-off, drawings, specification and all nesscary information in a folder for an assigned Project Manager
- Followed up, closed jobs and built relationships with General Contractors to increase company revenue
Architectural Estimator
Allied Technical Solutions
Toronto, ON
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided quantity take-offs, quotations and excellent customer service for Div 7 Trespa Cladding projects in all of North America
- Reviewed architectural drawings, specifications and addendums thoroughly to understand scope of work and design
- Contacted Installers, General Contractors and Architects to get clarifications when bid documents are not clear
- Composed shop drawings, approval documents and cut-sheets for materials to be fabricated
- Coordinated with client on material arrival, fabrication schedule and expected ship date of either raw of finished product
- Consulted with Architects, Installers, Homeowners about panel optimal design layouts, product information and installation
- Developed expert knowledge of North American building codes and fire codes in relation to cladding. Exceptional understanding of different types of cladding materials, insulation, weather barriers and exterior wall assemblies
- Followed up on large projects and offer cost consulting in order to minimize cost for customers and close work
- Quoted projects from $50K- $3M. In 2018, closed $2.9M worth in total Trespa projects
Education
Certificate - AutoCAD Design
George Brown College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON2017
Advanced Diploma - Mech. Engineering Technology - Building Science
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON2016
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
- Analyzing Architectural Drawings
- Analyzing Specifications and Addendums
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Understand different types of cladding, insulation and wall assemblies
- Shop Drawings and Fabrication tickets
- Project Managing
- Bid Negotiating
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Problem Solving
- A Class Customer Service
- CRM : Sales Force, ATS Spec Project Tracker & Hubspot
Timeline
Estimating Manager
Allied Technical Solutions
10.2020 - Current
Senior Architectural Estimator
Allied Technical Solutions
05.2019 - 10.2020
Cost Estimator
Legrand NA
01.2019 - 05.2019
Architectural Estimator
Allied Technical Solutions
10.2016 - 01.2019
Certificate - AutoCAD Design
George Brown College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Advanced Diploma - Mech. Engineering Technology - Building Science
Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology
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