AARON HOLMBERG
Construction Management professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in underground civil utility construction, including sewer and water installation and pipe laying. Progressed from entry-level field operations to experienced pipelayer while gaining practical civil utility estimating experience under the direction of an experienced estimator. Experienced with quantity takeoffs, pipe and manhole quantities, fittings, bedding materials, man-hour calculations, material and labor pricing, subcontractor bids, bidding software, and bid preparation. Strong ability to read and interpret civil utility plans and specifications and apply field knowledge to estimating and construction activities. Experienced communicating with customers, working with subcontractors, and training new employees.
Work History
Pipelayer / Estimating Support
5 Years 5 Months- Progressed from bottom man to pipelayer, developing more than five years of hands-on experience in sewer and water utility construction and underground field operations.
- Install sewer and water utilities while developing practical knowledge of pipe installation, manhole construction, fittings, bedding materials, production requirements, and field conditions.
- Read and interpret civil utility plans and specifications daily to understand project scope, construction requirements, and field installation details.
- Assist an experienced estimator with civil utility project takeoffs and bid preparation, gaining practical estimating experience under professional supervision.
- Perform quantity takeoffs by measuring pipe lengths, calculating manhole builds, determining fitting quantities, and calculating bedding material requirements.
- Calculate estimated man-hours required to complete individual construction tasks based on project scope and anticipated field production.
- Assist with pricing labor and materials for company crews and incorporating subcontractor bids into project estimates.
- Utilize construction bidding software to develop and prepare estimates, with equipment and overhead costs incorporated through the estimating system.
- Communicate directly with customers and work with subcontractors as part of ongoing construction activities.
- Train new employees in field procedures, construction practices, and proper execution of assigned tasks.
Laborer / Mechanic
1 Year 3 Months- Assisted with site preparation, material loading and unloading, and general construction activities.
- Read and analyzed written plans and operated construction machinery and equipment.
- Performed basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire rotation.