Brad Davis

• Managed intake of bid requests for all of BC with the exception of the greater Vancouver area, downloaded the files and input closings into the calendar.
• Scheduled who would do the materials take off for what bids (2 of us on the island and 2 in the Philippians)
• Reviewed takeoffs, input data into spreadsheets, assembled written quotes and submitted to clients.

* Reason for leaving - Company is "restructuring"

• Perform bid requests to vendors and subcontractors and compile bids on closing day.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with sub-contractors, vendors and teammates to ensure were providing top quality work for our clients.
• Review bid platforms, research potential jobs and collaborate with other team members on which ones to bid.

* Reason for leaving - A sub-contractor I had know for several years was in dire need of a new estimator and offered me the opportunity to work from home in a field I was much more familiar with than general construction.

• Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
• Reviewed several bid platforms, researched potential jobs and collaborated with other team members on which ones to bid.
• Performed bid requests to vendors and subcontractors and compiled bids on closing day.
• Did HVAC takeoffs for various types of jobs including mechanical design build projects.

* Reason for leaving - Promised opportunities were not transpiring and future of the company did not look promising, company has since ceased operations.

• Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for project costing.
• Provided technical expertise in the implementation and day to day use of automated systems used in the estimation department.
• monitored multiple bid platforms and reviewed potential projects that were presented at weekly team meetings.
• oversaw the estimation process including project review, vendor and sub-contractor pricing requests, HVAC and refrigeration takeoffs, compiling quotes, final reviews and tender closing.
• Was involved in many written proposals and tender pre-qualifications.

*Reason for leaving - I was head hunted by another mechanical company with the promise of establishing a sheet metal shop and being the general manager of the mechanical division.

• Performed installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems, including air conditioning units, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and ductwork.
• Conducted maintenance on existing HVAC systems to ensure proper operation and energy efficiency.
• Troubleshot HVAC system issues using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Assisted in the fabrication of sheet metal ducts for ventilation systems.
• Inspected job sites prior to beginning work to identify any potential safety hazards or obstacles that could affect the job.
• Calculated load requirements to determine correct size of equipment needed for each application.
• Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, saws, as well as power tools like pipe cutters and benders when performing tasks related to HVAC installations.
• Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress on projects and any challenges encountered during the course of work.