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Gage Thomas

Maryville

Summary

Precise and dependable estimator who catches on quick and possesses excellent communication skills. Outstanding experience in detail-oriented work under constant time and budgetary constraints.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Estimator

RidgeRock Retaining Walls
06.2020 - Current


  • Create detailed retaining wall estimates for contractor proposals
  • Identify, note, and resolve (when possible) all issues/conflicts on site related to retaining walls
  • Identify and address special retaining wall requirements based on the project conditions, specifications, location, etc.
  • Instruct estimators in training and provide feedback and corrections to their estimates

Surveyor

Federal Highway Administration
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Create field maps using SQL and ArcGIS for field surveys
  • Conduct field surveys for data collection
  • Coordinate with team members regarding timelines and travel for field survey trips
  • Create road condition reports

Contract Inspector

Federal Highway Administration
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Review the FP-14, contract specials/specifications, and plans
  • Conduct field oversight and inspection
  • Submit daily reports, calculations, and quantities
  • Obtain and submit samples to lab
  • Determined pay factors from lab results using QL-PAY

Cashier

Chick-fil-A
01.2013 - 01.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Tennessee
05.2020

Associate of Science Degree -

Pellissippi State Community College
12.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Autodesk (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks)
  • ArcGIS (ArcMap/ArcCatalog)
  • SQL (Oracle)
  • Troubleshooting
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Accomplishments

Had the highest ever square footage estimated in a month while training multiple new hires


Solved an ongoing IT-related issue which saved multiple man-hours per week for estimators

Affiliations

  • CMHA (member of SRW technical committee)

Timeline

Senior Estimator

RidgeRock Retaining Walls
06.2020 - Current

Surveyor

Federal Highway Administration
06.2019 - 08.2019

Contract Inspector

Federal Highway Administration
06.2018 - 08.2018

Cashier

Chick-fil-A
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Tennessee

Associate of Science Degree -

Pellissippi State Community College
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