Ted Sander

Experience

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  Cives Steel Company

  Oct 2002 - Jun 2006

  Estimator

  Estimated structural steel projects using Cives’ in-house estimating software. Developed skills in structural connection design, project engineering, and drafting with Cives’ in-depth rotational training. Segregated awarded projects in block to monitor budgeted vs actual costs.Achievements:• Notable Awarded Projects: Indianapolis Midfield Airport Terminal, Clarian Arnett Hospital, University of Chicago-IRB 3,000 tons, Willow Creek Church-1,580 tons.• Awarded 3,000 ton Industrial Project on unit price basis with over 70 breakout units. Show less

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  Steel Supply & Engineering

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2008

  Lead Estimator

  Estimated structural projects using Fabtrol estimating software. Established relationships with customers and vendors for future sales. Reviewed projects from junior estimating staff for completeness and accuracy. Monitored sales objectives for upper management review. Achievements:• Notable Awarded Project: Carmel Performance Arts Center. • Designed budgetary spreadsheets based for order of magnitude estimates.• Reconstructed SS&E’s Estimating Department to emphasize field erection piece counts. Show less

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  Geiger & Peters

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

  Lead Estimator

  Estimated more than $15 million annually on complex projects. Utilized in-house estimating software. Analyzed job costs to predict future bidding prices. Secured new subcontractors to allow more competitive bidding. Expanded bidding territories beyond the Indiana area thus increasing sales. Achievements:• Notable Awarded Projects: Indianapolis Children’s Museum, JW Marriott Hotel.• Created and implemented cost evaluation spreadsheets to assist with competitive bidding.

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  Chart Lifecycle Inc.

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2017

  Project Manager

  Project-managed projects for numerous air separation companies and public utilities. Customers included Westlake Chemical, Praxair, Linde, Hoosier Energy, & Duke Energy. Directed all Indiana Shop Fabrication projects for both piping and structural scope. Headed all estimates utilizing in-house estimating software. Wrote and reviewed all proposals for completeness in scope and terms. Mastered the interpretation of piping isometrics & P&ID’s for fabrication. Developed relationships with specialty pipe, metals, and valve suppliers throughout the country. Purchased and procured all materials for each project. Responsible for Turnover Quality Documents to customers ensuring that the company’s R-stamp and U-stamp are upheld. Proactively continuing to build and strengthen customer, client, and vendor relationships. Achievements:• Notable Awarded Projects: (2) 45’ x 12’x 14’ Cold Box Towers for Air Products / (1) 120’ x 14’ x 16’ Cold Box Towers for Airgas. • Successfully constructed over $12 million in specialty fabrication piping.• Acquired Contractors’ Licenses including: Louisiana and Utah with a specialty endorsement for Industrial Piping. • Specialize in the Purchasing and Procurement of unique construction materials for all projects.• Opened over $100 million in bidding opportunities in multiple states. Show less

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  Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing Co., Inc.

  Jul 2017 - now

  Field Project Manager

  Project managed projects in the power plant industry and public utilities. Kennedy Tank’s specialty is boiler repair, tank repairs, and field erected tanks. Performed many tasks of project management including estimating, purchasing, subcontract negotiation, scheduling, and cost control. Notable Project:Abbott Power - Champaign, IL – Turbine #8 Modification Project. This one of kind multi-million dollar project entailed converting the exhaust from the turbine to a condensing unit to recycled steam that the plant could reuse. Project involved stress analysis by an outside Engineering firm to design the piping, hangers, and supports. Kennedy Tank’s expert pipefitters and boilermakers Show less