CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS
St. Albert
Summary
Hard-working professional with 25 years of experience and a proven knowledge of plumbing/gasfitting, customer communications, contract compliance, and order processing. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the residential plumbing role at your company.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLUMBING ESTIMATOR
Habberjam Plumbing
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Calculated labor hours accurately based on trade-specific productivity rates, leading to more realistic project timelines and work plans.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Presented comprehensive bid proposals to clients, showcasing a clear understanding of their requirements and expectations.
- Continuously improved estimating procedures by staying updated on industry trends and attending relevant training courses.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for precise estimates, minimizing potential change orders during construction phases.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable prices and terms to lower material costs.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Streamlined estimation process for faster turnaround times with the implementation of new software tools.
RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATOR/PURCHASER
Weiss Johnson
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Estimating of renovation, new construction and multi family labor and supplies
- Purchasing of raw materials/supplies
- Inventory management of fixtures, pipe, fittings, tools.
- Ordering/scheduling material to site
- Training of coworkers on building code/practices, estimating, purchasing, invoicing, designing and building plumbing systems
- Field work/inspections pertaining to residential fire safety systems, ground work, rough ins, water heaters, installation and testing of fixture finals, service plumbing.
RETAIL SERVICE MANAGER
Access Plumbing
06.2000 - 08.2015
- Journeyman field plumber for multi family, new construction and renovation
- Built retail service department: Designed processed and procedures for office and field work
- Scheduling
- Management of field team
- Permits and inspections
- Estimating, purchasing, procurement, invoicing, AR
Education
Red Seal Plumber Journeyman Certificate - Plumbing
NAIT
Edmonton, AB08.2007
Red Seal Journeyman Gasfitter (B) - Gasfitting
NAIT
Edmonton, AB08.2007
Skills
- Trouble shooting
- Organized
- Excellent work ethic
- Team player
- Cost estimation
- Material takeoffs
- Estimate preparation
- Estimating software
- Vendor relationships
Languages
English
Certification
Residential sprinkler certificate
Timeline
PLUMBING ESTIMATOR
Habberjam Plumbing
05.2022 - 08.2025
RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATOR/PURCHASER
Weiss Johnson
09.2015 - 05.2022
RETAIL SERVICE MANAGER
Access Plumbing
06.2000 - 08.2015
Red Seal Journeyman Gasfitter (B) - Gasfitting
NAIT
Red Seal Plumber Journeyman Certificate - Plumbing
NAIT
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