Dixaben Shah
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Perceptive estimator offering 3 years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Estimator
Guild Electric
04.2023 - Current
- Create entire quantity take-off documentation based on drawings, specifications, bids, and other documents
- Preparation of complete labor and material estimates for large commercial communication projects; Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing
- Establish and maintain tendering process to prepare cost effective estimate
- Sends out requests for quotes to subcontractors and material distributors
- Create price estimates for the base price, the unit price, and alternative prices
- Assist in the chief estimator's assessment of the final estimate to help create a cost estimate that is in line with the project schedule
- Create and keep an up-to-date list of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
- Consult and communicate with electricians, engineers and general contractor for changes and adjustment to cost estimates
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Junior Electrical Estimator
Guild Electric
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Review tender documents including tender requirements, written specifications and project drawings to determine Electrical scope of work
- Prepare complete quantity take-off material using Accubid and Live count (Estimating Software) based on drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation
- Prepare estimation of base price, unit price, alternate price estimates
- Initiates request for quotation to Material Distributors and subcontractors
- Establish and maintain tendering process to prepare cost effective estimate
- Assist in review of final estimate with chief estimator to prepare cost estimate to ensure alignment with project schedule
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Consult and communicate with electricians, engineers and general contractor for changes and adjustment to cost estimates
- Consistently met deadlines for submitting proposals, contributing to a strong reputation as a reliable and efficient electrical estimating service provider.
- Collaborated with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate estimations, avoiding costly overruns.
Administrator
Skyview Properties
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Online Marketing: Market out available units online through different online portals to maximize the exposure of our suites and converting them into leads and then rentals
- Website Management: Manage our websites by updating them as required to ensure the information is reflected in real time
- This includes but is not limited to rents, availability of units, and current staff
- Assist in administrative duties as required by the President, Director of Operations, Accounting team, Property Managers, Leasing Manager, Paralegal, Property Admin and Realty Team
- Collect and maintain a database of all Fire Life Safety Documents pertaining to each property that we manage
- Scanning/Filing as required to ensure that we promote a paperless environment to the best of our ability
- Ordering supplies as required for all head office staff
- Ensure you are proficient with Yardi to optimize efficiencies within our organization and to help support head office
Intern
Arihant Pumps Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked as part of the Testing Department team, providing support to engineers in testing the quality of products
- Developed the ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
- Displayed an excellent ability to perform technical tasks, requiring occasional extended hours
Intern
Shashastra Marketing
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Performed customer service functions, such as addressing customer issues and complaints and forwarding concerns to the Technical Department to resolve technical issues and achieve customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service internally and externally
- Recognized as a diligent and open-minded person with a desire to learn and work in a dynamic technical team
Education
Embedded Systems Engineering Design -
Lambton College
Toronto, ONMaster of Science - Electronics
Sardar Patel University
12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communication
Sardar Patel University
12.2015
Skills
- Estimating techniques
- Cost control
- Electrical system understanding
- Electrical construction understanding
- Electrical estimating software proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Reviewing estimate packages
- Negotiation
- Performing take-offs
- Interpreting electrical engineering drawings
- Estimating Electrical and Communication equipment
- Accubid software
- Project planning
- Construction management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Bid preparation
- Estimate preparation
References
Upon Request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Communication Estimator
Guild Electric
04.2023 - Current
Junior Electrical Estimator
Guild Electric
01.2022 - 04.2023
Administrator
Skyview Properties
01.2021 - 12.2021
Intern
Arihant Pumps Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 02.2018
Intern
Shashastra Marketing
06.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Electronics
Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Communication
Sardar Patel University
Embedded Systems Engineering Design -
Lambton College
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