John Czajkowski
Ivyland,PA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Mechanical Cost Planner with extensive experience at Consigli Construction Co, specializing in mechanical estimating across diverse sectors. Proven track record in cost control and problem-solving, successfully negotiating competitive pricing and identifying cost-saving measures. Detail-oriented and customer-focused, adept at estimating/budgeting projects from concept to final construction documents.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Cost Planner
Consigli Construction Co
New Brunswick, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive cost estimates for mechanical systems in pharmaceutical and commercial construction projects.
- Assisted with various documentation stages from initial concept to final construction documents.
- Negotiated with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services.
- Collaborated with engineers to assess project plans and pinpoint potential cost-saving measures.
- Supported project managers in the creation of bid proposals.
- Reviewed change order requests and engaged with subcontractors to align costs.
- Utilized Trimble AutoBid mechanical and sheet metal estimating programs effectively.
- Primary Pharma clients are Bristol-Myers Squibb, Regeneron, and Merck.
- Consigli acquired Lend Lease NY & NJ offices in fall 2024.
Senior Mechanical Cost Planner
Lend Lease U.S. Construction
East Brunswick, NJ
11.2000 - 10.2024
- Prepared comprehensive cost estimates for mechanical systems in pharmaceutical (R&D and manufacturing), data center, K -12 schools, and mid and high rise residential pre-construction projects.
- Assisted with various documentation stages from initial concept to final construction documents.
- Negotiated with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services.
- Collaborated with engineers to assess project plans and pinpoint potential cost-saving measures.
- Supported project managers in the creation of bid proposals.
- Reviewed change order requests and engaged with subcontractors to align costs.
- Utilized Trimble AutoBid mechanical and sheet metal estimating programs effectively.
- Primary Pharma clients were Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Astra-Zeneca and Pfizer.
Senior Mechanical Estimaor
A.T. Chadwick Company
Bensalem, PA
1980 - 1991
- Started as a plumbing piping draftsman working onsite at a new hospital. This was followed by working as a plumbing piping at a new community college.
- Was relocated into the commercial estimating department after completion of the college. Was taught how to estimate HVAC and plumbing systems over the next few years.
- After 3 or 4 years, was moved to the industrial piping department. Spent 2 years in this department working on refinery piping bids.
- After 2 years, moved back to commercial estimating. Started to learn about and work on pharmaceutical bids during this time.
- Was asked to be the project manager on a few smaller projects (chiller replacements and office renovations).
Chief Estimator - Industrial Division
Herman Goldner Company
Philadelphia, PA
1991 - 2000
- Assisted in estimating hard-bid and pre-construction projects across various sectors, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, chemical manufacturing, and sports arenas.
- Collaborated with vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing for materials and services.
- Oversaw the autobid department comprising 4-5 estimators responsible for conducting pipe, valve, and fitting takeoffs for lead estimators.
- Managed multiple projects primarily in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania State University, Abington, Pa
Abington, PASkills
- Mechanical estimating from concept to IFC
- Experience in most market sectors
- Project manager experience (small projects)
- Data management
- Customer focus
- Cost control
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Cost Planner
Consigli Construction Co
10.2024 - Current
Senior Mechanical Cost Planner
Lend Lease U.S. Construction
11.2000 - 10.2024
Chief Estimator - Industrial Division
Herman Goldner Company
1991 - 2000
Senior Mechanical Estimaor
A.T. Chadwick Company
1980 - 1991
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania State University, Abington, Pa