Daniel Garcia
Symons Fire Protection
San Diego
7
years of professional experience
Proven estimator with architectural drafting experience and a proven history of preparing accurate, competitive estimates for residential and commercial projects. The primary estimator on approximately 85% of my awarded projects, contributing to more than $12.4 million in successfully awarded projects in just over 3 years of estimating.
Experience interpreting construction drawings, specs, contracts, RFIs, and addenda to produce detailed quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, material pricing, and comprehensive bid proposals. Recognized for analytical problem solving, exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent bids in fast-paced construction environments.
Work History
Estimator
2 Years 6 Months- Served as the primary estimator on approximately 85% of awarded projects, contributing to over $12.4 million in successfully awarded projects.
- Prepared more than 400 construction estimates while consistently maintaining an average bid turnaround time of one week or less.
- Produced detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural,structural,civil, and MEP construction drawings.
- Reviewed project plans, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and addenda to ensure complete scope coverage and estimate accuracy.
- Prepared comprehensive labor,material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor cost estimates.
- Managed estimates averaging $42,000.00 while maintaining high levels of accuracy and competitiveness.
- Coordinated directly with project managers, architects, engineers, field personnel, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the pre-bid and estimating processes.
- Identified value engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives during preconstruction.
- Performed scope comparisons to identify discrepancies, omissions, and potential change order exposure.
- Maintained organized estimating files, documentation, bid logs, and project records.
- Managed multiple active estimates simultaneously while consistently meeting demanding bid deadlines.
- Supported project turnover by providing complete estimating documentation laying out the estimate,construction schedule, and client relationship to the design and project management teams.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors and subcontractors to improve pricing accuracy, scheduling, and project competitiveness.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while representing the company throughout the bidding process.
Architectural Drafter
4 Years 5 Months- Prepared residential architectural construction drawing utilizing hand drafting and AutoCAD.
- Produced permit-ready construction documents in accordance with applicable building codes.
- Collaborated with architects, consultants, and clients through the design and permitting processes.
- Reviewed design changes and updated construction documents throughout project development.
- Assisted with project coordination from conceptual design through permit issuance.
- Maintained plan sets, submittals, and related construction documents throughout the permitting and design processes.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
High Volume Estimating
Competitive Bid Development
Blueprint Interpretation
Project Coordination
Attention to Detail
Organization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependability
Professionalism
Strong Communication
Relationship Building
Material/Quantity Takeoffs
Bid Preparation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Estimator
Symons Fire Protection
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Architectural Drafter
RMC Design + Planning Inc.
04.2019 - 09.2023Read More
Santa Paula High School
High School Diploma
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