Linda
Siclari-Stewart

CHIEF ESTIMATOR

Residential
Buildings

Parking
Structures

Sustainable / CLT Construction

Retail

Mixed-Use
Buildings

Office / Headquarters

Key Qualifications

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and not afraid to put in the time and effort that it takes to get a job accomplished efficiently, professionally, and with accuracy. Linda can handle multiple tasks, able to make decisions under tight deadlines and have natural leadership qualities. She has good interpersonal skills, excellent oral/written communication, and mathematic abilities. She can act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values and represents corporations with pride. Linda makes every effort to satisfy our clients and supervisors with quality work.

Education

  • Merrimack College,
    North Andover, MA
    Degree: Bachelor of Arts: Biology, Environmental Science

  • University of New Haven,
    West Haven, CT
    Degree: Civil Engineering, Structural Discipline

Skills

  • Proficient in PC-based spreadsheet application

  • Primavera, Excel, Word, Zetafax, CProjects, PlanLink, MC2, ISFT, jobs2bid, Pipeline.

Estimating Capacity

  • Preparation of detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction document).

  • Assembles the estimate including general conditions, special conditions, insurance, and bond

  • Prepare and analyze cost models during design development stages.

  • Assure that the estimates are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated.

  • Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with upper management.

  • Maintain subcontractor evaluations.

  • Assemble the pre-construction material for presentation purposes to the owner (i.e.: Design Development Estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposals, etc.)

  • Keep current changes and trends in methods of construction, materials, construction costs, and escalation.

  • Identify & qualify new material suppliers & subcontractors, & place in to the subcontractor database.

  • Participate in the RFQ/RFP formulation process.

  • Manage staff of 3 estimators all at varying levels; trained and reviewed work.

  • Maintain research lib and subcontractor plan room.

  • Initiated the review and selection of new estimating software system, including productivity database.

  • Developed the procedures to provide common work ethics and direction for the team.

Project Management Capabilities

  • Formulate and process change orders

  • Negotiate contracts, coordinate scheduling, review and process shop drawings.

  • Ensure projects awarded at a profit, productive, and quality ending.

  • Secure projects at equitable process.

  • Cost code estimate for computer project material and labor cost reports.

  • Schedule and coordinate job meetings.