Spencer Frame
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Hard-working Civil Estimator with 15 years of experience in civil construction, residential and commercial construction, sales, heavy equipment, building design, engineering, and estimating. 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Estimator / Project Manager
Envico Enterprises
07.2021 - Current
- Estimating and bidding residential construction both large and small projects
- Estimate large civil construction projects from $200,000-$10,000,000 including earthworks, deep and shallow utilities, concrete, landscaping, and roadworks
- Overseeing project through planning and implementation based on initial estimates given
- Familiar working with municipal authorities building codes and bylaws
- MMCD specifications
- BLUEBEAM , EXCEL, MICROSOFT OFFICE, and ADOBE expert.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Prepared and assembled bids and proposals for different contract types.
- Supported constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers and subcontractor market.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Prepared detailed estimates by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
- Received drawings and specifications, organized proper file structure and distributed paperwork for civil projects.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
Engineering and Project Manager
Limitless Potential Technologies Inc
02.2015 - 04.2020
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results.
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
- Calculated energy savings to promote environmental sustainability and energy conservation to meet aggressive project LEED requirements.
- Developed and built PLC programming with 100-1000 i/o, logic control systems, and physically implemented these designs into working control systems for horticultural facilities and apparatus designs
- Operated and maintained laboratory and field equipment
- Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and design-build projects.
- Wrote grant proposals to obtain funding for research.
- Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process
Contractor and Carpenter
Mayan Construction INC.
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Self Employed business owner, finishing carpentry, renovations, and general contracting
- Sales and Customer Satisfaction
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Maintained project records detailing labor and material costs
- Arranged for subcontractors to deal with special areas
- Followed established safety rules and regulations and maintained safe and clean environment
- Installed structures and hardware with careful attention to dimensions and tolerances
- Coordinated workflows and delegated tasks to optimize resources.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Finishing Carpenter and Junior Project Manager
Real Estate Developer, Well Built Construction.
06.2010 - 05.2013
- Worked on renovating large rental housing complexes into strata titled units for public sale
- Sales and Customer Satisfaction
- Arranged for subcontractors and trades to complete tasks and coordinate with timelines
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Performed various finishing work including cabinetry, woodworking, tile setting, and waterproof membranes
- Performed minor plumbing, welding and concrete mixing work
- Maintained job records and schedule work crew
- Maintained project records detailing labor and material costs
- Coordinated workflows and delegated tasks to optimize resources.
- Prepared, maintained and distributed project reports to appropriate stakeholders.
- Handled risk management to reduce or avoid project cost escalations, delays and failures.
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Finning Canada
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Component rebuilding; final drives, engines, transmissions
- Hydraulics and electronics rebuilding and troubleshooting
- Shop and field mechanic work, mining and forestry
- Operating all heavy equipment
- Preventative maintenance.
- Cleaned, lubricated and performed other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Diagnosed faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
Education
Diploma - PMP Project Management
OKANAGAN COLLEGE
Kelowna, BC09.2022
BUSI 330 - Foundations of Real estate Appraisal
UBC SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAs)) - Electrical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kelowna, BC05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- Solidworks & AutoCAD
- Mathematical Applications
- Project Management
- Electronics, microelectronics
- Power Systems
- PLC Logic Design and Hardware Connection
- Estimating and appraising
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Troubleshooting
- Team Building
- Calm Under Pressure
- Organization
Awards
1ST place Western Engineering Competition 2017 Entrepreneurial 3RD Place Western Engineering Competition 2016 Senior Design
Timeline
Civil Estimator / Project Manager
Envico Enterprises
07.2021 - Current
Engineering and Project Manager
Limitless Potential Technologies Inc
02.2015 - 04.2020
Finishing Carpenter and Junior Project Manager
Real Estate Developer, Well Built Construction.
06.2010 - 05.2013
Contractor and Carpenter
Mayan Construction INC.
03.2010 - 05.2015
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Finning Canada
06.2006 - 05.2010
Diploma - PMP Project Management
OKANAGAN COLLEGE
BUSI 330 - Foundations of Real estate Appraisal
UBC SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAs)) - Electrical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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