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Estimating Manager
ATI, Inc.Estimating Manager
Sep. 2021 - Jan. 2024Denver Metropolitan AreaManaged pricing activities such as developing cost estimates, models, and cost volumes for architectural/engineering, facilities management, and environmental projects. Supports operations with estimates to complete, modifications, REAs, IMS integration, milestone payment schedule development, and project schedules. Develops department policies for cost deliverables and responding to RFPs.
President
FacetEight Co - Federal Price ManagerPresident
Nov. 2013Denver Metropolitan AreaFounded and leads a company that serves Federal-sector clients in multiple government departments. Generates complex cost estimates and supporting cost volumes in accordance with (IAW) RFP instructions and award criteria. Formulates pricing strategies, rate structures, and performance models for indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contracts. Helps mentor businesses trying to enter the Federal sector. Notable consulting projects include: • DISASTER RECOVERY: Northern California Fires (2017) and Camp/Woolsey Fires (2018) • ENVIRONMENTAL: Alameda Point and Mare Island Landfill Cap Projects • ENVIRONMENTAL: Dupont Chambers Works Site - Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) • CONSTRUCTION: Afghanistan Ministry Of Defense Complex • ENVIRONMENTAL: Lake City Army Ammunition • ENVIRONMENTAL: Long-Term Post-Award Project Support Achievements: • Honed specializations in estimating, cost volume management/development for environmental, construction, disaster recovery, base operations, fuel operation, and IT services projects for a variety of large and small businesses.
Senior Estimator and Cost Volume Manager
ECCSenior Estimator and Cost Volume Manager
Apr. 2007 - Nov. 2013Lakewood, CODirected firm’s RFP evaluation process and contract proposal packages. Estimated $BB in task order/one-off estimates and $BB in ID/IQ capacity. Developed and produced RFP estimate and cost volume response. Developed estimates inclusive of estimate resource requirements and production rates. Developed criteria and defined data points for web-based business development database along with executive-level tracking/presentation model. Continuously maintained quarterly reporting database while supporting proposal development. Achievements: 2010 – 2013: estimated 103 projects worth $BB, winning 33 percent worth $MM and the highest workload in the company in terms of both quantity and dollar value. Served on-site in Afghanistan for 7 months to help counterparts develop course-correction strategies, support bidding, and implement change. Served the German office in the growth of the military base fuels program and estimated the 5-year fuel systems maintenance contract for 36 bases throughout Germany, Italy, Turkey, and Belgium.
PROPOSAL SPECIALIST
ECCPROPOSAL SPECIALIST
Nov. 2000 - Apr. 2007Lakewood, CoLed the proposal production process, developed streamlined document lifecycle management, and published/packaged final proposals for delivery to Federal clients. Managed the team’s IT network and also developed and finalized graphics. Supported the estimating department with cost volume management and production.
Manager Information Services/Interim Finance Manager
Easter Seals ColoradoManager Information Services/Interim Finance Manager
Feb. 1993 - Sep. 2000Lakewood, COManager of Information Services (1994 – 2000) ● Applied strong leadership talents toward directing upgrade of network wiring and computers, including programming and managing all databases for programs and special events to increase automating processes / procedures by 75%. ● Led multi-office computer network operations while training end users on diverse computer and software products. ● Designed and implemented a donor tracking and thank-you letter system, and developed all information systems procedures. ● Spearheaded the implementation of a results-focused Information Systems department and supporting committee. ● Created critical IS policies, and installed and configured a computer lab for residential campers with internet access. ● Upgraded network from an Apple-based system to a PC-based system. Procured all equipment and installed in all satellite locations. Interim Director of Finance (1999) ● Managed cash flow, general ledger entries, and year-end audits, along with serving as an integral employee resource for employee retirement and benefits plans, as well as overseeing all accounts payable / receivable functions.

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