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Seth Boswell: in Mancos, PA

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Seth Boswell

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Mancos | United States
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  • Data Analysis
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  • Budget Development
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CalCom Energy

Preliminary Design & Estimating Manager | 03/2023 - Current

Design: • Conduct evaluations & develop requirements for solutions to targeted projects. • Lead development & execution of deliverable-specific design products and tools. • Research, evaluate & select, and maintain appropriate design tools & software such as Helioscope, Sketch-up, AutoCAD, PVsyst, SAM & Microsoft Excel • Develop & maintain processes required for energy production modeling calculations. • Evaluate & maintain optimal system designs & parameters, & communicate these designs to Solution Development, Sales & other departments as needed. • Coordinate design efforts with project personnel in all disciplines and departments. • Develop & implement a strong QA/QC process for solution designs & production estimates. • Develop & implement tools to streamline the design process & reduce design parameter errors. • Provide design and/or technical input & direction to Solution Development, Delivery & Interconnection teams. • Maintain & implement an understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), & applicable building & fire codes & implement them into deliverables. Estimating: • Develop & maintain the proposal & solution pricing processes. • Maintain estimating source data, unit costs, tools, & deliverables. • Collaborate with the Sales Operations & Solutions Development teams to develop and execute proposals for presentation to customers • Maintain a working relationship with equipment vendors to obtain pricing & proposal-specific quotes for all solutions • Utilize the appropriate company & industry historical data for pricing estimates & converting costs into unit rates • Communicate & partner with Business Development Managers, Project Proposal Managers, and Project Managers to ensure a high-quality estimate is delivered on time • Collaborate with the Design team to provide a “best value” design for Solar PV customers • Assist Operations with project cost reporting, change orders, and analysis of project actual costs
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Black & Veatch

Estimating Data Analyst | 08/2022 - 03/2023

Essential Functions • Developed and maintained PV and BESS pricing tools using historically accurate and contemporaneous costs based on market conditions. • Author and maintain user guides to support effective use of PV and BESS pricing tools. • Assist various estimating disciplines with pricing tool training. • Provide analytical support to various estimating disciplines.
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Black & Veatch

Estimator | 04/2022 - 08/2022

Essential Functions • Assists in the preparation and review of lump sum, unit rate, and cost plus estimates and in the preparation of conceptual estimating cost analysis. • Responsible for estimating, coordinating, and consolidating each of the disciplines estimates into the Proposal Estimate • Reviews design scopes and develops quantities • Performs productivity analysis of construction operations • Prepares direct labor estimates, distributable or contractors' indirect cost estimates • Prepares contingency, escalation, and reconciliation for estimates • Performs comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between projects • Prepares management presentations • Updates and maintains historical cost data • Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives where appropriate • Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
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CalCom Energy

Sr. Project Estimator | 01/2018 - 04/2022

Essential Functions • Provide leadership and training to develop the skills of Project Estimators and others on the estimating team. • Supervise, direct, and lead the estimating team to the timely and accurate completion of solar PV estimates. • Conduct estimating system training for all estimators and others as necessary. • Create and communicate standards for estimating electrical design/build projects. • Create, maintain, and upgrade the estimating system, database (units and prices), and assemblies. • Review and evaluate requests for estimates, including RFPs, as well as commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects. • Prepares bid calendar(s) and ensures timely completion of estimates. • Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy. • Analyze project actuals and estimated costs to maintain pricing consistency and a competitive edge within the Solar PV markets, including the US and International markets. • Prepares cost analysis by recapitulating Material, Labor, Equipment, Subcontractor, and Overhead costs incurred in the installation of items. • Evaluate and recognize industry trends and perform market analyses as requested. • Analyze market pricing conditions and implement an appropriate pricing strategy. • Review and evaluate Prevailing Wage rates per region. • Review and evaluate the material Tariff impacts per region. • Review company projects and compare, on a timely basis, to as-sold estimates to confirm the accuracy of the estimate.
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CalCom Energy

Project Estimator | 01/2015 - 12/2017

Essential Functions • Identify key components to be implemented in the design of a Solar PV project. • Collaborate with the design team to provide the best value design for Solar PV clients. • Provide proposal-level pricing for potential Solar PV clients’ consideration. • Provide ongoing pricing estimates and material cost support for projects under construction. • Maintain material quotes and project pricing cost structures. • Analyze project actuals and estimated costs to maintain pricing consistency. • Maintain Cost Estimates and project analysis within a construction-based software program • Collaborate with the Design team to develop system production estimates and system design layouts. • Assist Operations with project cost reporting and analysis of project actual costs • Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing team to develop and execute proposals
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Durango Mountain Resorts

Laundry Attendant | 11/2013 - 10/2014

Essential Functions • Responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary linens and terry for guests. • Including washing, drying, sorting, folding, and inspecting items for wear and tear or stains. • Ensure the laundry area is kept clean and organized. • Ensure stock and inventory are maintained.
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Black Consulting Services, Inc.

Solutions Consultant | 09/2011 - 02/2013

Essential Functions • Provide Customer Service / Technical Support via telephone and on-site visits • Perform Product Presentations / Technical Training – includes nationwide travel • Develop Marketing Material for product presentations • Perform Sales duties – includes warm calls, project bids, and project estimations • Perform Project Management duties – includes Project Meetings and Scheduling • Product Procurement duties – Inventory Control • Access Control and CCTV (analog and IP-based) Software systems installation
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Boswell Group Inc

President | 09/2006 - 09/2010

Essential Functions • Develop Business Plan • Develop, Design, and Deploy Marketing Plan • Perform Human Resource duties • Accounts Receivable and Payable duties • Payrolls and Tax Preparation • Manage logistical productivity
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Funtastik Alternative Sports & Fun Shop

Manager / Buyer | 12/2001 - 09/2006

Essential Functions • Manage daily operations • Provide correspondence to vendors and customers • Conduct interviews for employment • Scheduling duties • Communicate store needs to the Administrator • Provide necessary product purchase analyses
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Lycoming College

BA, Commercial Design | 1996 - 2001

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