Cost Estimator On-Site

John Pychinka

Havelock, NC • 252-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Summary

Experienced CAD Designer, cost estimator and manufacturing supervisor seeking a new opportunity. Open to a variety of on-site, remote and hybrid positions, with a preference for CAD work. Skills and qualifications include:

AutoCAD 12, 13, 14, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2019 & 2020

Solid Works CAD Software

MRP, WIP and IBM Systems for Manufacturing and Engineering Applications

CNC Programming

Timberline Estimating Software

Sage Database Management and Inventory Systems

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Ability to Create, Read and Interpret Blueprints

Well Developed Math Skills

Team Supervision

Excellent Communication Skills

Work Experience

Construction Cost Estimator

United Business Technologies, Cherry Point, NC

07/2022 - 09/2024

Utilized CostWorks estimating software to develop construction cost estimates for $10M+ Department of Defense contracts.

Reviewed RFI's for data requirements, researched available subcontractors and materials and provided estimates in acceptable DoD format.

Issued change orders when required.

Cost Estimator/AutoCAD Designer

Precast Terrazzo Enterprises, Raleigh, NC

01/2020 - 06/2022

Estimated costs and created shop drawings for molded epoxy stair treads and flooring applications.

Examined customer blueprints and developed, delivered and evaluated RFQ's.

Developed material takeoffs to determine scope of supply.

Generated customer proposals using MS Excel.

Generated preliminary shop drawings for customer approval and final drawings for manufacturing.

Team Leader

Skyware Global, Smithfield, NC

01/2017 - 12/2019

Supervised 80+ employees manufacturing state-of-the art satellite systems for premier customers including Hughes Communications, Viacom, Star Link and Direct TV.

Served as initial point of contact for all production and employee related issues.

Attended daily production meetings to plan production scheduling and manning requirements.

Verified accuracy of all materials and components at the start of each shift.

Coordinated the movement and restocking of materials.

Controlled and recorded ISO mandated waste and scrap data.

Trained newly assigned employees on production machinery and processes.

Fabrication Manager

Proximity Furniture, Selma, NC

12/2012 - 05/2017

Managed all aspects of metal fabrication for a high-end office furniture manufacturer.

Reviewed job packets, sketches and manufacturing instructions.

Transferred sketches into AutoCAD for shop production.

Performed material takeoffs for ordering required production materials.

Purchased manufacturing and welding supplies.

Programmed CNC routers.

Team Leader

Skyware Global, Smithfield, NC

09/2011 - 10/2012

Same duties as described above.

Operations Manager

CAM Fabrication, Princeton, NC

12/2005 - 10/2010

Managed daily operations for a concrete fabrication facility.

Supervised shop and office personnel to streamline productivity and efficiency.

Maintained and managed new customer and vendor contacts.

Developed material takeoffs, detailed shop drawings and bills of materials.

Programmed CNC equipment as needed.

Led numerous process improvement initiatives including:

Implementation of computerized PO, Accounts Receivable/Payable and Inventory documentation.

Implementation of ISO compliant inspection procedures and documentation.

Restructuring of plant machinery layout to improve efficiency.

Creating a viable plant safety program modeled after OSHA requirements.

Previous Experience in CAD design and manufacturing. Details and references available on request.

Education

William Allen High School Allentown, PA

Diploma

Military Experience

U.S. Marine Corps

Aircraft Mechanic and Flight Engineer

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