HAO CHEN
Ottawa
Summary
Detail-oriented Civil Engineering undergraduate with strong multitasking abilities and effective communication skills. A self-motivated individual who excels at learning new concepts and approaches tasks with a positive attitude. Experienced in the construction field, specializing in civil, electrical, new building construction, and renovation estimation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Estimator
Black & McDonald
05.2023 - Current
- Checked tender websites daily to identify desirable projects
- Attended site visits to assess site conditions prior to estimating costs, schedules, and work plans for construction projects
- Prepared project schedules, including critical paths, milestones, and substantial completion dates. Assisted the project management team in gaining a clearer understanding of the project sequence
- Analyzed project plans and specifications, and collaborated with engineers, architects, and consultants to determine design intent. Effectively managed to minimize project risks
- Reviewed and interpreted drawings, specifications, and other tender documents to prepare detailed estimates of materials, labor, and equipment for electrical construction projects. Successfully secured multiple projects aligned with the company's long-term goals.
- Analyzed tenders and provided recommendations during tender procedures, including feasibility of construction plans and subcontractor selection. Successfully assisted the project manager in saving significant time on project phasing and sourcing.
- Maintained an updated list of subcontractors and suppliers, and revised the estimation summary report weekly. Regularly met with preferred suppliers to strengthen relationships and secure lower quotes.
- Collaborated with the project management team to develop comprehensive bids and specific change orders.
Estimator-Mechanical & Electrical
FuJian YingZao Project Management Ltd.
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Analyzed construction plans and attended site visits to clarify uncertainties.
- Performed estimates for mechanical systems, including plumbing, electrical systems, storm and sanitary drainage, utilities, fire alarm system, and storage tanks.
- Conducted design analyses and executed accurate cost assessments to prepare detailed cost reports for the bidding process.
- Gathered material quotes from various suppliers to identify the most economical and reliable materials and equipment.
- Attended site visits to examine actual construction work, ensuring that the owner did not incur unnecessary costs.
Junior Estimator-Construction
Frecon Construction Limited
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Analyzed construction drawings and specification, and attend site visit.
- Used Planswift to conduct cost estimates and quantity take-off of concrete, drywall, wood, demolition, insulation and etc. Successfully saved senior estimators more time in variety kinds of bids such as Kingston French Language Secondary School construction and Quinte Hospice construction.
- Gathered quotes from sub-contractors and ensure the accuracy to find out best sub-contractors for each individual work.
Construction Laborer
Louis W Bray Construction
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Helped skilled workers with various tasks such as chipping, disassembling scaffold and waterproofing.
- Set up different equipments such as electrical chipping hammer, grinder and air compressor.
- Helped senior workers with underground water pipe removal and replacement work.
- Cleaned the construction site to meet environmental regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil Engineering(Structural And Geotechnical Option)
University Of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON2019
Skills
- Bluebeam
- MATLAB
- PlanSwift
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Project
- Blueprint reading
- Construction tender process
- Report writing
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Construction management
- Microsoft sofeware
- Valid Ontario G driver's license
Timeline
Electrical Estimator
Black & McDonald
05.2023 - Current
Estimator-Mechanical & Electrical
FuJian YingZao Project Management Ltd.
01.2021 - 03.2023
Junior Estimator-Construction
Frecon Construction Limited
10.2019 - 09.2020
Construction Laborer
Louis W Bray Construction
08.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - Civil Engineering(Structural And Geotechnical Option)
University Of Ottawa
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