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Kyle Esterhuizen

Auckland,AUK

Summary

My role within Ester Electrical is dynamic, overseeing and refining Ester Electricals project management, estimation, and operations.

I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments that require pragmatic planning and execution.

“To improve by 100%, improve 100 things by 1%”

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimations & Contracts

Ester Electrical
01.2017 - Current
  • Analyzed bids, performed bid evaluation and selected best vendor based on pricing, quality and delivery.
  • Initiated and analyzed vendor quotes and pricing for electrical components.
  • Reviewed customer electrical specification to determine job scope.
  • Maintained master electrical bill of materials and estimating database.
  • Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
  • Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
  • Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
  • Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
  • Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
  • Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
  • Reviewed and updated cost databases to maintain access to most current and accurate information on costs and prices.
  • Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates.
  • Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.

Operations Manager

Solar Group
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

Education

Auckland Grammar School
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Engineering, Estimation, Procurement, and Construction Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

Timeline

Estimations & Contracts

Ester Electrical
01.2017 - Current

Operations Manager

Solar Group
08.2016 - 01.2017

Auckland Grammar School

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