Colby B

Chief Estimator

Akira Corp. • ZZP

Jun 2017 - Present • 9 yrs 4 mos

Akira Corporation, President CEO 2017 – Current ➢ Thoroughly evaluate RFPs, proposals, contracts, terms and conditions of sales and compile comprehensive cost estimates and proposals. ➢ Increased project bidding success rate by implementing data-driven, accurate cost modeling techniques. ➢ Performed rigorous quantity take-offs and cost analysis for multimillion-dollar projects ➢ Generate comprehensive project plans, summarize schedule of events, plan site visits and communicate pro-technical aspects to team. ➢ Applied advanced Excel functionalities to create dynamic cost-modeling tools for rapid, accurate forecasting. ➢ Prepare, maintain and control project files and data security in accordance with contract regulations. ➢ Monitor project safety compliance and provide oversight for safety audits. ➢ Managed end-to-end project, from sales inception to final deliverable, maintaining high client satisfaction and securing repeat business. ➢ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on budget targets and design feasibility. Project history overview 1) Peninsula Community College, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive Hampton, VA 23666, (HVAC), 2024, JV Gill 2) VA Beach Clubhouse, 2500 Tournament Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, (HVAC), 2024, JV Gill 3) Whittier tower, 315 Burns Drive, Detroit, MI, (Floors 1-15, Metal studs, drywall, ceiling, doors and painting), 2023, PDSI 4) Fire stations 1, 5, and 6,14910 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 (acoustic ceiling), 2023, PDSI 5) Liberty University vine center, 2001 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (Dome roof), 2022, BMB 6) Radford Army Ammunition Facility, Constitution Rd, Radford, VA 24141, (Deluge sprinklers), 2021, DTH Corp., cost estimated value $4,000,000 7) Marina Square, 280 Washington Ave. Bremerton, WA, (343,187 sqft, 270 multi-family units and 6 future tenant spaces), 2021, Compass Construction