Ricuta Diaconasi

PACESETTER HOMES Nov 2020 – Present

Read and interpret construction plans, engineering details and specifications in order to perform full quantity take-off for new models and custom homes
Calculate cost and retail price for client custom changes and late change orders
Process change orders and issued variance purchase orders
Create fully take-offs for new optional layouts and elevations
Review and create in New Star sales options, parts and bid rates
Request pricing from new or existing vendors/subcontractors and evaluate returned prices
Train and mentor new staff, to ensure smooth adoption of new system/program

ACKARD CONTRACTORS May 2017 – Mar 2020

Worked in conjunction with drafters, interior designers and sales to develop renovation plans with priority consideration given to customer ideas and budget
Meet with the clients on site for the initial walk-through
Participated in the meetings for each renovation stage to improve building solutions and subcontractors timelines as well as seek out cost savings opportunities
Prepared proposal and contract estimates and participated in budget meetings with clients
Estimated and prepared any changes requested by customers for contract specifications
Used mathematical and analytical skills to request and analyze quotes
Negotiated prices and terms of sale with suppliers and vendors
Kept detailed vendor records and generated reports that help management understand the effectiveness of logistics and transportation costs
Wrote scope of work specifications for Proposals and Contracts
Created, implemented and maintained purchase orders tracking system
Reconciled invoices and contacted suppliers/trades to obtain adjustments to invoices or revisions to purchase orders
Implemented a new system, Autodesk Design Review, and trained the team on how to utilize it, in order to reduce time spending on take-off calculation
Analyzed current processes and procedures and implemented new elements that improved communication between departments and reduced redundancies

COVENTRY HOMES Feb 2013 – May 2017

Prepared material take-off for custom homes, master plan models and ordered materials based on calculations made
Created and reviewed in New Star, Build Pro or Excel, options, model subcontracts, parts, craft codes and take-off spreadsheet
Reviewed and made changes to estimates prepared by the team
Used knowledge of the Alberta Building Codes to review blueprints, engineering drawings and project specifications
Reviewed sales documents for accuracy and gross margin profitability before reporting to the General Manager
Used mathematical skills and analytical skills to request and analyze quotes
Reviewed and processed Homeowner selected appliance packages
Reviewed requests for customized price quotes, based on adjustments to standard plans, specifications and options, and completed retail pricing for final acceptance
Analyzed budget against actual costs and reported on the variances. Adjusted job estimating process based on lessons-learned of previous projects, in order to reduce costs, increase efficiency and minimize variances
Checked invoices for accuracy and authorized the accounts payable department to issue payments

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Apr 2012 – Jan 2013

ROM SERVICE CONSTRUCT Jul 2000 – Jul 2007

Performed design and cost analysis for residential, commercial and industrial projects with procurement and construction budgets up to 150M Euro
Reviewed proposal specifications and drawings; attended on-site pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work
Provided technical support, field investigations and solutions for new construction or renovation projects
Prepared and coordinated construction projects from concept to completion
Estimated and prepared bids; participated in bid day activities

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