Matthew Cerquozzi
Summary
Matt is a graduate of the Algonquin College, Commercial Estimating program completed in 2021. With over 6 years of working with as an estimator, working extensively with clients within the National Capital/Gatineau regions. With skills and knowledge in estimating projects from 100K to over 120M by creating Class, A, B, C, and D budgets and estimates, controlling the procurement process of working with trade partners and tendering packages, and actively working to bring value added solutions and pricing with vendors and trades.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Estimator
PCL Constructors Canada Inc
01.2020 - Current
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
- Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency.
- Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $100,000 to $120,000,000 for commercial projects.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to ensure accurate pricing and scope inclusion for each project.
Estimator / Project Coordinator
Honey Construction Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to formulate proposals and process work orders
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to manage status and update customers
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and on budget
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $100,000 to $2,000,000
- Attended bidding events and formulated bids
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis on each of the designs
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections
Architectural Designer
Empire Deck & Fence
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared project documentation and submittal packages
- Determined project costs and produced detailed estimates
- Designed and drafted project blueprints
- Reviewed project goals and objectives with the project manager and design team
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD / REVIT
- Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets
- Calculated volume take-off and cost estimates for small to large landscape, irrigation and hardscape projects
- Analyzed project feasibility and costs prior to drafting designs
Commercial Estimating
Paniccia Construction
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Reported to vice president of production on conformance with contract schedule
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives
- Oversaw entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
- Determined project schedule, which included sequencing of all construction activities
- Offered technical assistance to service providers
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner
Education
Diploma - Architectural Technician
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ONCertificate - Construction Project Management
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ONCertificate - Commercial Estimating
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2021
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Cost Control
- Scope Definition
- Design review
- Program efficient (MERX, Bonfire, BGIS)
- Excellent customer relations
- Subcontractor management
- Contract management (CCDC)
- Knowledgeable in construction safety
- Estimating software - Onscreen Takeoff, Bluebeam
- Value Engineering
- Vendor relationships
- Bid preparation
Skills
Communication: Communicating with owner and manager of the company to keep them informed on the progress of the project and where we are in the schedule.
Computer Skills: Auto-CAD, REVIT, Sketch-Up, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop,Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Bluebeam Revu, On-screen takeoff
Driving: G License attained through Golden Key Driving School, Automatic Transmission.
Training
WHMIS
Working at Heights
Legislated Safety Awareness
Fall Protection
Timeline
Project Estimator
PCL Constructors Canada Inc
01.2020 - Current
Estimator / Project Coordinator
Honey Construction Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2019
Architectural Designer
Empire Deck & Fence
04.2018 - 07.2018
Commercial Estimating
Paniccia Construction
06.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma - Architectural Technician
Algonquin College
Certificate - Construction Project Management
Algonquin College
Certificate - Commercial Estimating
Algonquin College
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