Dear potential client,
Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, I am an experienced Construction Project Manager with expert skills in Project scheduling (Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project) and estimating (Planswift, Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, RS Means). I am new to Upwork, and am looking to build my portfolio of projects. My value proposition is that my experience allows me to complete your tasks efficiently and independently, at a fair and competitive rate. About my experience - I have 15+ years of experience in Construction Estimating, Scheduling and Construction Management. Check out my project estimate and schedule examples.
Planning/Scheduling - I am an expert user of Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet. Whatever tool the client needs, upon hiring, I will create critical path project schedules that are made with sound schedule logic. I will go through a baseline review checklist to ensure accuracy and quality of the schedule, and will go through an iteration with yourself, the client, in order to ensure alignment with your strategic objectives. I can provide you with .XER, .MPP, .XML, or .PDF files of your schedule for your use, and will be happy to update your schedule on regular intervals and create project controls reports for your use.
• Scheduling Software - Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Smartsheet
Estimating – Upon the clients request, I will create quantity takeoffs (QTO), Bills of Materials (BOM) and cost estimates utilizing industry cost estimates as well as RS Means databases. I am adjunct faculty in estimating and blueprint reading, and can provide you with takeoff outputs in a variety of formats for your use in completing the project.
• Estimating Software – On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Planswift, Bluebeam, Timberline and Xactimate.
Risk - Other skills that I possess include being an expert in Cost and Schedule Risk analysis and monte carlo simulation. This skill allows me to create S-Curves of cost estimates and schedule durations to arrive at a probability of achievement of project objectives (p-value) using sound Statistical principles. I can utilize Microsoft Excel, Minitab, and Primavera Risk Analysis to complete these tasks.
• Risk Software– Monte Carlo (S-curve) analysis of cost forecasts. Primavera Risk Analysis expert user.
Other skills for hire:
• Administrative - Excel, Microsoft office reports and presentations.
• Design – clash detection and MEP / Structural Coordination. Autocad, Revit (as navigator/viewer)
• Documentation – Upload and maintain project documentation. Procore, Plangrid, CMIC
I am excited for the opportunity to work with you on your project, and look forward to hearing from you soon. I will get back to you on your inquiry within hours, and will work with you towards a common goal of achieving your project objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Alex