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Kip Turner

Philadelphia

Summary

Skilled Estimator with proficiency in budget development, reporting and estimation. Outstanding experience in take-off, subcontractor relationships,bid evaluation, &buy-out. Highly skilled with estimating software including MC2, Timberline, Planswift, & Earthworks.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Preconstruction

McKee Construction, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Established a reputation for delivering reliable and accurate estimates, resulting in increased client trust and repeat business opportunities.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Identified areas of risk during preconstruction phase, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies to prevent costly delays or changes later on in projects.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.

Estimator

W.G. Yates & Sons Construction
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for a wide range of construction including theme parks, federal courthouses, fulfillment centers, casinos, and a wide range of builds in the hospitality sector.
  • Prepared ROM budgets in early design phases all the way to 100% construction documents.
  • Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $250,000 renovations to $700,000,000 green field construction.
  • Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.

Estimator/Project Manager

Pavecon
08.2016 - 10.2018
  • Achieved project deadlines on time and within budget by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Oversaw projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

Survey Crew Chief

Turner Surveying & Mapping
06.2009 - 07.2016
  • Documented all phases of field crew's work through in-depth reporting on up to 5 jobs at a time.
  • Gathered field survey data using Global Positioning System to for boundary surveys, construction layout, & topographical surveys.
  • Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
  • Carried out day-day-day operations accurately and efficiently from start to finish on all land surveys.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2009

Skills

  • Project Drawings & Specifications
  • Materials Take-Offs
  • OSHA 30
  • Scheduling
  • CM Lean
  • CM Leed
  • BIM
  • Navisworks
  • Assemble
  • Planswift
  • MC-2
  • Earthworks
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Director of Preconstruction

McKee Construction, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Estimator

W.G. Yates & Sons Construction
10.2018 - 08.2022

Estimator/Project Manager

Pavecon
08.2016 - 10.2018

Survey Crew Chief

Turner Surveying & Mapping
06.2009 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Mississippi State University

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