Thomas W.

Ricker
2047 Grayden Ct.
Superior, CO 80027
(303) 494-4475
(303) 918-3714 (cell)
trb3ea40@westpost.net
Objective Ethical, professional, hardworking, problem solving Estimator /Project
Manager seeking a general contractor/prime or construction management position
that appreciates creative conceptualized and strategized projects from start-up
to close-out.
Skills/ Preconstruction/Coordination
Abilities a Proposed architectural and engineering teams that met desired expe
rience profiles/like projects.
a Provided value engineering ideas commensurate with customer standards and req
uested services.
a Developed general conditions, quantity surveys, pricings and subcontractor/su
pplier scope coordination.
a Evaluated site grading contours, layouts, profiles and soil characteristics r
ecommendations
a Developed qualifications for client presentations and proposals,(Inclusions/E
xclusions)
a Modifications of contract documentation/proposal changes with ways, means and
methods
a Reviewed proposed work scopes by subcontractors and suppliers, with comparati
ve pricings of work.
Management Operations: Project Roles On-Site Manager, Office Project Manager,
Project
Engineer, Scheduler, Cost Engineer and Asst. Superintendent
a Obtained initial project licenses, permits and set-up for support services
/storage areas.
a Developed and maintained scheduling on projects manpower, materials delivery
and progress for
coordination meetings, using CPM (Gantt)and Bar Charting methods.
a Determined quantity and coordination requirements in CSI Divisions 2-16, su
bcontract and purchase
agreements scoping boiler plates, for sitework, foundations, frame, roofin
g, skin and interior finish-out.
a Developed work, quality and OSHA compliant safety plans.
a Provided reviews and logs for Submittals, RFIas and RCOPas, change orders t
racking, manpower
coordination , work and safety plans for projectas personnel, billing coor
dination, including billing
assembly, evaluation, reconciliation and approvals.
Contracted Project Types
High tech manufacturing and research projects, retirement/assisted living center
s, office buildings, hotels, medical/hospital facilities, schools, stadiums, par
ks, recreation centers, municipal centers, police/fire
facilities, airport facilities, churches, telephone/communications buildings, wa
rehousing/distribution facilities, retail stores, banks, restaurants, multi-fami
ly dwellings, and structural repairs
Experience/ Summary- Knowledgeable in ground up and renovation mid and large sca
le commercial as well as treatment plant, heavy highway, site utility and infras
tructure/telecommunications/cabling construction.
Education UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO Albuquerque, New Mexico
 B.A., School of Architecture and Planning Minor: Economics
Computer MS Vista/Windows XP, MS Office Suite a07(Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
MS Project, P3,Primavera Suretrak, CostPro, G2, MC2 Cert.Training, Timberline PE
4.0, WinEst Pro, Planswift, OST, Expedition Master Builders, and Prolog
Skills Digitizing, Blue Print Reading, Self Performance Excavation, Concrete and
Steel Estimating
Employment CONTRACT ESTIMATING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2009-2010
Colorado Estimating Solutions. Federal Heights, Colorado
a Estimated Federal VA USAF, USDA and GSA Projects for JPE Construction at DFC
, NM and KS
J & G Solutions, LLC (Federal SDVOSB) Denver, Colorado
a Developed Website, Business Plan, Capabilities Statement and marketed to Prime
Contractors at
DFC/GSA projects, Ft. Carson, Petersen AFB, DIA Expansion, Lockheed Martin
, V.A Hospital
SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PURCHASING MANAGER 2004-2009
CMC Group, Inc. (303) 741-4500 Denver, Colorado
a Projects focused on Developer Design-Build Tilt-Up Office Warehouse, Automobil
e Dealerships, Pre-
Engineered Metal Buildings, Municipal Buildings and High End Resort/Residenti
al
a Worked in Front Range, Western Slope, Inland-Empire (CA), Phoenix, AZ and New
Mexico markets.
a Provided conceptual budgeting and estimating for clients, including soft cos
ts (Arch./Engineering)
a Met all project deadline requirements, with subcontract/vendor pricing depth,
minimum 4-6 per scope
a Obtained ninety-six (96) percent of all project opportunities
a Developed detailed and completed scoping buyouts within budgets, with buyout a
t 6-8%
a Provided complete project take-offs and pricing competitive to within five (5)
per cent of pricings.
CHIEF ESTIMATOR
Newcastle Construction Co. Denver, Colorado 2003-2004
a Projects focused on General Contractor/Architect ventures in Non-Profit Arts,
Residential, Municipal
Projects, Renovation of Existing Buildings, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings an
d Tenant Improvements
a Worked in Front Range and High Country markets.
a Provided conceptual budgeting and estimating for clients, including soft costs
(Arch./Engineering)
a Met all project deadline requirements, with subcontractor/vendor pricing suppo
rt
a Obtained sixty-two (62) per cent of all project select bid opportunities.
a Value engineered projects using aGreen Constructiona techniques for project Le
eds certifications.
a Provided demolition, renovation, and new construction competitive take-offs an
d pricings within 6-8%
Gamma Construction Co. Glendale, Colorado 2000-2003
a Projects focused on General Contractor/Owner ventures in Restaurant/Hospital
ity, Upscale Retail,
Educational/School, Municipal Projects, Religious Projects, Strip Retail a
nd Tenant Improvement.
a Worked in Front Range, Western Slope, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Kansas
and California
a Provided competitive bid proposals for owner representatives, within eight (8)
percent of low bidder
a Provided renovation and new construction competitive take-offs and pricings, w
ith improved coverage.
a Provided project management support, buying out projects under budget 2-5%, wi
th field coordination.
SENIOR ESTIMATOR/ESTIMATOR
MacGregor Wathen Construction Co. Englewood, Colorado 1998-2000
a Projects focused on General Contractor/Architect joint ventures in Education
al/School Projects,
Municipal projects, Grocery Store Construction, Military Projects, Churche
s and Resort Projects.
a Worked in Front Range, Western Slope, High Country Colorado and Wyoming.
a Provided competitive hard bid proposals for clients, within six (6) to eight
(8) percent of low bidder.
a Provided specialty subcontracting bid proposals for turn-key concrete, steel
, earthwork and site utilities.
a Developed and improved aGeneral Conditionsa and aProject Proposala formats f
or pricings.
a Developed industry partnership niches in aMilcon, Detention and Ski Resort I
ndustrya expertise.

ESTIMATING SUPERVISOR, EEST (FACILITY MANAGEMENT)

Johnson Controls World Services Los Alamos, New Mexico 1991-1997
a Supervised and managed an estimating department for all trade disciplines at
Los Alamos National Labs a Developed stand operating procedures and worked
with DOE/University of CA Engineering Groups
a Refined and reduced construction costs with DOE/University of CA Engineering
Groups, 14.5%
a Projects focused on Office/Research, Manufacturing , Support Facilities and In
frastructure at TAas-3&55
a Provided underground utilities at TA-16, TA-18, TA-46, TA-53, and TA-54 on Paj
arito Road and
Infrastructure Support at TA-33, TA-2, TA-35 and TA-55.

PROJECT MANAGER/ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGER

Quinlan Construction Co. Boulder, Colorado
a Project managed a $10/M/108,000 SF Advanced Forming Technology Diecast Manuf
acturing Facility
a Projects focused on Design-Build/Select Bid General Contractor/Owner/Develop
er ventures for
Manufacturing, Office Warehouse, Office Building, Banking, Church and Tena
nt Improvement projects.
a Work in Front Range and Denver Metroplex
a Estimated and managed USPS Solar Sys Removal/ Mic
romotion Caf. Remodel under tight constraints
M.W. Builders, Inc. Boca Raton, Florida
a Supervised and managed a $17/M/308,000 SF Retirement/Apartment Facility from
Ground Up a Projects focused on Negotiated and Select Bid General Contrac
tor /Developer/Owner ventures
for Hotel/Motel Hospitality and Retirement Centers, with work nationwide.
a Estimated Hotels, Extended Stay and Motels for Marriot, Hilton, Hyatt, Quality
, LaQuinta and
Retirement Centers for Forum Group (Marriot).
ESTIMATOR/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Dallas Area Contractors (KAS/McDevitt/Mckee/Brookfield Lowery) Dallas/F
t.Worth, Texas
a Supervised and managed a 38,000 SF Central Plant Facility at Methodist Hospita
l
a Supervised and managed a 60,000 SF 2 Story Retail/Bank/Bank Drive-Up Facility
a Supervised and managed a 40,000 SF 4 Story Office Building W/Underground Parki
ng
a Estimated and Managed Special Projects for Texas Instruments, ARCO
a Estimated and Managed Developer Distribution, Big Box Office Warehouses Ground
-Up Facilities
a Estimated and Managed Dallas Area/Suburban New School, Stadium, and Public Use
Facilities
a Estimated and Managed Dallas Area Bank Drive-Thru Facilities and Church Facili
ties
a Estimated and Managed Dallas Area Grocery Store Facilities
Civic Involvement Planning Commissioner Town Of Superior, Colorado
License Qualifying Party
Grand Junction, Colorado License No. 2070218
State Of New Mexico License No. GB98
Rifle, Colorado Best Card No. 3817
Glenwood Springs, Colorado Best Card No. 3817
Aurora, Colorado Supervisoras Class aAa