Michael W. Ruth

OBJECTIVE

To work for a mechanical contracting firm where I can utilize all my mechanical estimating skills, computer programming abilities, and AutoCAD talent.

EXPERIENCE

March 2006 - Present Alpha Corporation Baltimore, MD

Senior Consultant

Currently work as the Senior Estimator and Consultant overseeing multi-million dollar projects such as the Lane Kirkland Center at the Labor College of Maryland. Estimated the University of North Carolina – New Venable Science Center 10 Million mechanical and plumbing. Senior Consultant for Montgomery County Government for cost estimating. Constructablity reviews for DGS on new schools planed for 2006 and 2007.

March 2006 - Feb 2004 Alpha Corporation Baltimore, MD

Estimating

Worked as a subcontractor independently, estimating utility, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Quantification and cost summarization of take-off sheets, with post estimate communication for budget review with owner. Utilize personal contacts in MEMRA for quality cost control. Utilize certified estimation practices to insure standardization of takeoffs. Utilize computerized estimating software such as Costworks and Estimated Inc software. Review, analyze, and creation of mechanical drawings using AutoCAD. Detailed oriented.

Jan 2006 – Jan 2002 Laborlogix, Inc / AJ Inc. Tysons Corner, VA

Software Development / Quality Assurance

Certificated in Primavera’s Project Management software such as P3, P3e, Expedition, TeamPlay and SureTrak. Wrote program scripts for automated testing. Implementation of test databases utilizing MS SQL and Oracle. Installation of the following types of software: J2EE, Oracle, MS SQL, Primavera's P3, P3e, TeamPlay, Expedition, Microsoft Project Management Software, TimeWizard, Workpath, and DecisionPath.

Dec 2001 – Jan 1995 Jenkins Environmental Inc. Baltimore, MD

Vice President of Marketing

Certified Building Inspector. Business analysis using automated software for client maintenance. AutoCAD creation displaying hazardous material locations. Yearly increases in sales by educating AEC and industrial market with the latest Government Laws and methods.

Feb 1988 – Mar 1994 Ruth Mechanical / Ingleside Contractors Baltimore, MD

Executive Vice President

Utilization of Estimation Inc., and Means, take-off system for producing estimates. Created schedules for project management team. Procurement, maintenance, management, and execution of entire mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and underground utility operations. Average mechanical projects ranged from 25K to 2.5 million, throughout the Maryland region. Produced cost analysis reports based on baseline scheduling verses actual construction. Complete estimation process, design-build coordination, and over sight of multiple project managers.

SKILLS

Commercial, Government, and industrial estimating using state of the art, software programs.

AutoCAD creation, project management, and key business relationships in the GC - Mechanical arena.

Programming automation scripts to reduce redundant human intervention with computer.

Increase office productivity by creation of these automated tools. Web-design using strictly code such as html and JSP. Custom designed programs using C++, JAVA, and web creation.

EDUCATION

Towson University Towson, MD

Jan 2006, Masters of Science - Computer Science

- Honors GPA 3.8115

- Vice President of Honor Society - UPE

Dec 1988, Bachelors of Science - Applied Mathematics - GPA 3.108 Dean List