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Sevag Hanneyan

Glendale

Summary

Dynamic Project Controls Estimator at Walt Disney Imagineering with expertise in cost estimation and vendor relationships. Proven track record of enhancing bid success rates and delivering precise estimates under tight deadlines. Adept at utilizing advanced estimating software and fostering collaboration to optimize project outcomes and mitigate risks.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Controls Estimator

Walt Disney Imagineering
08.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for estimating all portions of sophisticated, highly integrated projects including hotels, theme park attractions, cruise ships and other expansions of the Disney experience. These project estimates include site work, facilities, show elements, rides, interior fit out, staffing, escalation, contingency, etc.
  • Capable of independently producing conceptual estimates of projects with incomplete or ambiguous information with minimal supervision.
  • Leads the estimating, negotiating, and settling of contractual change orders during the project.
  • Reviews and estimates proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine the scope of work and required estimate contents.
  • Collaborate with owner, A/E, and contractors to provide estimating, cost data, analysis and scenario planning.
  • Provides design staff and project team with cost guidance/value engineering/alternatives.
  • Tests estimates for reasonableness based on comparable/equivalent historical experience.
  • Provides cost management during the entire life cycle of a project, continually quantifying risks, developing mitigation plans and forecasting the total project Estimated Final Cost (EFC) with the project team and divisions; reviews with Project Divisions and Senior Management to reconcile.
  • Effectively adapts complex financial and estimating data to audiences of varying levels.
  • Works with team leadership to develop project strategies, risk mitigations, and recovery/acceleration plans.
  • Performs comprehensive risk assessments on projects and issues and recommends actions plans to optimize success.
  • Serves as a trainer to less experienced estimating staff
  • Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) relative to construction, estimating, cost control, and risk analysis.

Project Estimator

Del Amo Construction
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Increased bid success rate by developing a thorough understanding of client needs during pre-bid meetings.
  • Delivered accurate estimates within tight deadlines by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to determine areas for improvement in future estimations.
  • Utilized advanced estimation software to increase efficiency and precision in the estimation process.

Education

Civil Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
06-2022

Skills

  • Cost estimation
  • Material takeoffs
  • Estimating software
  • Vendor relationships
  • Bid preparation
  • Scope development
  • Written communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Project Controls Estimator

Walt Disney Imagineering
08.2023 - Current

Project Estimator

Del Amo Construction
06.2022 - 07.2023

Civil Engineering

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Sevag Hanneyan