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Mackenzy Mede

Repentigny,QC

Summary

Attentive Cost Engineer offering more than 10 years of experience in working with clients and teammates to create and manage project estimates. Talented in understanding client requirements and expectations to prepare bid proposals accordingly. Focused on maintaining project costs by comparing estimates with project actuals and discussing with decision-makers to devise ways to save money.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Estimation Teacher

College Montmorency
Laval, QC
05.2013 - Current
  • Provided training and support on proper techniques for creating accurate cost estimations.
  • Identified areas where additional resources could be allocated without increasing total expenditure.
  • Analyzed blueprints and specifications to create cost estimates for proposed projects.
  • Reviewed vendor quotes and negotiated prices to ensure competitive rates.
  • Maintained accurate records of all cost estimations performed throughout the year.
  • Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.
  • Visited sites and recorded information about access, drainage and topography and availability of services.

Civil Engineering Project Manager

Civisol
Laval, QC
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed budgets for each phase of a project while ensuring costs stayed within allocated limits.
  • Maintained records of all materials used during a project as well as labor hours worked by subcontractors.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for projects.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections of worksites to identify any problems or discrepancies that need attention.
  • Reviewed drawings, specifications, estimates, and related documents for accuracy.
  • Collaborated closely with clients throughout the duration of a project in order to meet their expectations.
  • Resolved conflicts between different parties involved in the project through effective communication techniques.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and timelines.
  • Prepared monthly reports detailing project milestones achieved and challenges encountered.
  • Assigned tasks to subcontractors based on their individual strengths, abilities, and availability.
  • Responded to contractor RFIs for various types of operations.
  • Developed project cost estimates and budgets based on material costs, labor costs, and other factors.
  • Maintained project materials and utilized blueprints, schematics and specifications.
  • Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.

Estimator

Groupe Diamantex
Québec, QC
10.2012 - 04.2013
  • Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
  • Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $250000 to $6000000.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
  • Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
  • Identifies potential risks associated with proposed projects and recommends strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
  • Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies.
  • Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.

Civil Engineering Estimator

NMP Golf Construction
Sainte-Madeleine, QC
07.2010 - 09.2012
  • Assisted in the preparation of bids by providing accurate cost information for all items listed in the proposal document.
  • Negotiated pricing with vendors to secure competitive rates for supplies and services needed for projects.
  • Researched local building codes and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws prior to bidding on projects.
  • Developed cost estimates based on analysis of data gathered from a variety of sources.
  • Attended pre-bid meetings with potential clients or contractors to discuss project details, timeline requirements and budget limitations.
  • Reviewed and analyzed blueprints, drawings, bid documents and specifications to determine project scope and cost estimates.
  • Conducted site visits at various stages of construction process in order to verify accuracy of estimates.
  • Calculated material costs, labor costs, equipment costs and other related expenses for assigned projects.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for planning, budgeting and scheduling work.
  • Updated and maintained database of suppliers and contractors.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Construction Estimating

École De Technologie Supérieur
Montreal, QC
06.2013

Post-Degree Certificate (DESS) - Geological Engineering

ITC
Netherlands
06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

UniQ (Quisqueya University)
Port-au-Prince, Haïti
06.2006

Skills

  • Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Cost Estimation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • MS office, Onscreen Take-Off, MS Project

Timeline

Civil Engineering Project Manager

Civisol
09.2018 - 03.2020

Cost Estimation Teacher

College Montmorency
05.2013 - Current

Estimator

Groupe Diamantex
10.2012 - 04.2013

Civil Engineering Estimator

NMP Golf Construction
07.2010 - 09.2012

Graduate Certificate - Construction Estimating

École De Technologie Supérieur

Post-Degree Certificate (DESS) - Geological Engineering

ITC

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

UniQ (Quisqueya University)

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