Alex Swarm
Imperial
Summary
Dynamic Division 8 Team Lead at Cook and Boardman with a proven track record in coaching and mentoring, enhancing team performance through effective training and evaluation. Expert in cost estimation and deadline management, consistently delivering accurate proposals while fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to driving team success and achieving project goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Division 8 Team Lead
Cook and Boardman
08.2024 - Current
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Division 8 Estimator
Cook and Boardman
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for [Type] work.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
Division 8 Manager
Comarco Door
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Division 8 Estimator
Comarco Door
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Jefferson College
Hillsboro05-2025
Skills
- Work assignment delegation
- Performance monitoring
- Employee evaluation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee training
- Task delegation
- Deadline management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Division 8 Team Lead
Cook and Boardman
08.2024 - Current
Division 8 Estimator
Cook and Boardman
03.2022 - 08.2024
Division 8 Manager
Comarco Door
06.2021 - 03.2022
Division 8 Estimator
Comarco Door
10.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Jefferson College