1. Ralph M. Abagis
6696 Hurst Hammock Rd. (850) 944-3445 RNKABAGIS@BELLSOUTH.NET
Pensacola FL 32526 (850) 777-7343
COST ESTIMATOR / CONSULTANT / INSPECTOR
Summary
Over 25 years experience in the field of building construction and facilities maintenance including supervision,
maintenance mechanics, building maintenance, construction, working on various systems (electrical,
mechanical) and equipment including but not limited to troubleshooting, repairs, purchasing, budget
maintenance, installations of various types of equipment, estimating and cradle to grave project management
including but not limited to the following types of work or trades:
 Mechanical , Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
 Architectural, Structural, Framing including Roofing
 Finishes including Painting, Gypsum, Plaster, Concrete
 Flooring Replacement
 HVAC, Refrigeration (Commercial and Residential)
 All Major Appliances (Gas and Electric)
 Commercial Cooking Equipment and Appliances
Certification in USACE QCM, submittal reviews, manual drawings take-offs, digital drawing take-offs,
processing design reviews, answering RFI’s and development of RFP’s have all been part of my work
experience. Estimating using RS Means, Winest, Success Estimator, PACES, Costworks and other computer
programs like MS Office, Excel, Word, Adobe Pro and Outlook are constantly utilized proficiently. Work has
been done for USACE, USAF, Veterans Administration and NAVFAC.
Experience
Feb. ’13 - Current URS Corporation Sr. Cost Estimator/QA/QC/CM Services
Field Office
VA Hospital Replacement
2400 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Supervisor: Justin Bell, P.E.
(504) 648-1923/703-303-3108
Review PCO (Potential Change Order) requests submitted by the contractor and
develop IGE (Independent Government Estimate) for use by the resident engineers
and contracting officers to validate the cost submitted by the contractor. Estimating is
done utilizing on-line RS Means program and their data, current cost data for the
area, subs quotes, vendor quotes and trade specific knowledge. Develop RFP’s to
send to the contractor for change order items from the government side. Perform CM
Services as per contract including, but not limited to, contract document review for
inclusion of all items wanted by the government, submittal reviews, QA tasks
verifying the contractors QC Program is effective and is producing the desired end
results for the owner, performing weekly safety walks as part of a group effort.
Attend “first in place” meetings, production meetings and CM Services meetings
with the Contracting Office representatives. Provide construction inspection services
for MEP trades and others as requested in order to verify completion IAW contract

2. drawings and specification as well as all pertinent code requirements. This is a new
hospital construction project (approximate end value of $916M) incorporating
approximately 1.6 million SF and an additional 800,000 SF of parking garages, all on
a site approximately 21 acres in size. Position requires the use of and ability to read
and understand blueprints (all trades), Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, Word, RS
Means, local and national building codes and construction trade guidelines and
handbooks. Deficiencies are input into Latista for the contractor to see and correct.
CAC Card is required for access to the Veterans Administration secure network.
Oct.’07 – Feb. ‘13 Irby Engineering, partner with Planner/Estimator Supervisor
Del-Jen, Inc - BOS Contractor
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Pensacola, FL 32508
Supervisor: Joseph G. Riccio
V.P., Irby Engineering
(850) 452-5525 x 3318
Assign, co-ordinate and direct work, establish and review performance standards for
(6) Planner /Estimators in which we all plan, coordinate and prepare layouts, designs,
detailed step-by-step plans, detailed scopes of work, cost estimates (including
estimated labor hours and cost by craft), bill of materials, special equipment and
needs associated with the work. Maintain and update files on a regular basis for
historical data and trends. The work is primarily for Public Works Division (PWD)
and Facilities Management Department (FMD) with whom contact is made almost
everyday (“site visits”) in order to understand the scope of the project they need
developed and what their requirements are. Additionally, work is sometimes
requested by the Naval Operational Medical Institute (NOMI) and sometimes by the
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). These “site visits” include evaluation of
existing conditions as well as minor or special construction needs. These projects are
developed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (F.A.R.) in order
that the Facility Engineering & Acquisition Division (FEAD), which is a part of the
Naval Facilities Engineering Command South-East (NAVFAC-SE), can send the
projects out for bid. Participate with customers in construction project planning
meetings to analyze requirements and develop strategies and approaches for work
accomplishment. Attend planning meetings including the Maintenance Action Plan
meeting (MAP) and the Regional Facilities Acquisition Board (RFAB). The work
includes the development and preparation of technical specifications for work
including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical as well as the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO). Mechanical experience includes, but is not limited to,
pumps, motors, air handling units (AHU’s), condensers (direct expansion, air cooled
and water cooled), ductwork, HVAC, heat, boilers and chillers. Electrical experience
includes, but is not limited to, electrical principles, National Electric Code (NEC),
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), low voltage, high voltage, switchgears,
transformers, pole line hardware, primary and secondary power feeds. Structural,
civil and architectural experience includes, but is not limited to simple to moderately
complex maintenance and repair of existing structures, rehabilitation and
modification projects to various facilities and special projects involving new
construction. Also provide Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for Del-Jen,
Inc. [the Base Operations Services (BOS) Contractor] for projects exceeding their 32
hour service ticket time ceiling and their limits of liability (LOL) costs for labor
and/or materials. Use RS Means data (in estimating programs such as Costworks,

3. Win-Estimator, Pro-Est) market research and trades knowledge in developing scopes
and costs. Other computer programs used include MS Word, EXCEL, AutoCad and
other programs. Inspect and ensure contract compliance, contract surveillance,
perform Q/A tasks, administrative functions and review required submittals in
projects developed to ensure compliance with the contract documents. Act as liaison
between customer and contractor and provide technical assistance as needed. Read
blueprints and perform material take-offs using math, measurement and evaluation
skills. Possess knowledge of F.A.R. regulations, SBA contracts, environmental,
NFPA, EM-385 (USACE Safety Manual), Department of Defense (DOD) and design
criteria as found in the United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). Review
contractor data such as drawings, specifications, schedules and cost estimates.
Facilities include family housing units, troop training facilities, barracks, troop
messing facilities, aircraft repair facilities, aircraft hangers, aircraft runways, military
equipment repair shops, vehicle repairs shops, electronic repair shops,
communication facilities, hospitals, medical clinics, child care facilities, water plants,
sewer treatment plants, commissaries, and utility systems. Special projects include
anti-terrorist projects. Special projects require ability to interpret, select, adapt and
apply many guidelines, precedents, engineering principles and practices, accepted
trades practices, time/cost constraints, materials availability, national construction
codes and standards, national construction handbooks, manufacturers’ catalogs and
technical manuals for the development of projects. Request documents, visits work-
site to identify as-built conditions, site conditions for new facilities and requirement,
and to verify and clarify the scope of work with the requester. Perform AIS
inspection on property for FMD and PWD and format folders with inspections results
for future funding possibilities. Serve as project manager for assigned projects, some
of which are from cradle to grave, and verification of work assigned until accepted by
the customer. Meet and communicate effectively with people and accomplish the
administrative work associated with duties. Answer RFP’s and RFI’s from the
contractor through the Contracting Office if associated to projects we developed.
Assist KO in determining disparities between submitted IGE’s and contractor
proposals in order to arrive at “fair and reasonable” decision by the KO.
This required a security clearance and the use of a “CAC” card in order to use the
government compute which was good through 2015. Received letter of termination
due to force reduction on 2/18/2013.
July’02 – Oct. ‘07 CH2M Hill / VT Griffin Joint Venture Lead Planner/Estimator
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Pensacola, FL 32508
Supervisor: Darryl Long
(850) 452-5525 x 3318
Work was for PWD, FMD and the Naval Regional Aerospace Medical Center (Navy
Hospital). Plan, coordinate and prepare layouts, designs, plans, detailed step-by-step
plans, detailed scope of work, cost estimates including estimated labor hours and cost
by craft, bill of materials, special equipment and needs associated with the work, and
specifications involving civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical principles for
simple to moderately complex maintenance, repair, new construction, rehabilitation
and modification projects to various facilities and special projects. Use RS Means,
market research and trades knowledge in developing scopes and costs. Other
computer programs used include MS Word, EXCEL, some AutoCAD and other

4. computer programs. Able to read blueprints and perform material take-offs using
math, measurement and evaluation skills. Possess knowledge of F.A.R. regulations,
SBA contracts, environmental, fire and safety regulations. Participate with customer
in construction project planning meetings to analyze requirements and develop
strategies and approaches for work accomplishment. Review contractor data such as
drawings, specifications, schedules and cost estimates. Facilities include family
housing units, troop training facilities, barracks, troop messing facilities, aircraft
repair facilities, aircraft hangers, aircraft runways, military equipment repair shops,
vehicle repairs shops, electronic repair shops, communication facilities, hospitals,
medical clinics, child care facilities, water plants, sewer treatment plants,
commissaries, and utility systems. Special projects include anti-terrorist projects.
Special projects require ability to interpret, select, adapt and apply many guidelines,
precedents, engineering principles and practices, accepted trades practices, time/cost
constraints, materials availability, national construction codes and standards, national
construction handbooks, manufacturers catalogs and technical manuals for the
development of projects. Request documents, visits work-site to identify as-built
conditions, site conditions for new facilities and requirement, and to verify and clarify
the scope of work with the requester. Perform AIS inspection on property for FMD
and PWC and format folders with inspections results for future funding possibilities.
Serve as project manager for assigned projects, some of which are from cradle to
grave, and verification of work assigned until accepted by the customer. Attend
scheduling and funding meetings associated with the Maintenance Action Plan for the
region and provide assistance to FMD and PWC in making sure projects are assigned
correctly and estimates are complete. Meet and communicate effectively with people
and accomplish the administrative work associated with duties. Responsible for
proofing and directing changes to scopes and estimates from six (6) P&Es’ in order to
provide correct documentation to the ROICC for contract awards. More recently,
scoping and estimating for disaster recovery efforts due to hurricane and flood
damage for residential and commercial.
May ’99 – July ’02 Water Technology of Pensacola Service/Sales Manager
3000 W Nine Mile Road
Pensacola, FL 32534
Supervisor: William Boesch, President
(850) 477-4789
Performed system installation of a tube cleaning systems for water-cooled chillers
and other straight tube and shell heat exchangers. Provided customer service
inquiries to determine customer service needs. Created and maintained
troubleshooting flowcharts. Responsible for supervision and scheduling of 15
workers (maximum). Position required 45% travel time. Computer on-job
experiences included AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PM programs.
June ’95 – May ’99 Sears Product Services Appliance Tech. III
7801 Sears Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32514
Supervisor: Jim Harrison, HVAC Tech Supervisor
(850) 875-5710

5. Provided Journeyman level services for diagnosis, service and repair of all brands and
types of major appliances (gas and electric) to include: ranges, refrigerators,
disposers, cook tops, microwaves, dishwashers, AC and heat, water heaters, well
pumps, water filtration systems, washers, dryers, etc. Responsible for collection of
service charges. Maintained truck inventory and orders. Responsible for scheduling,
routing, and billing. Computer on-job experience included laptop software, Word,
and Excel.
Jan ’95 – June ’95 Groundwater Technology Environmental Tech
7140 N. 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
Supervisor: Wes Wiley, Geologist
(850) 478-7128
Temporary position. Performed environmental sampling and maintenance of
remediation sites, to include monitoring wells, superfund sites, and fuel-infiltrated
sites. Responsible for obtaining samples from monitoring wells, packing and shipping
samples to lab for analysis, and entering lab analysis into spreadsheet database. Site
maintenance included electrical work with 24VAC, 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC,
277VAC, and 460VAC, maintenance/repairs of motor and pumps, plumbing
maintenance, and installation of systems at newly acquired sites. Coordinated
communications between customer and contractors. Supervised up to 10 additional
contract workers.
Jan ’94 – Jan ’95 Sate of Florida, University of West Florida OPS Staff Electrician
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514
Supervisor: Bill Statler, Director of Facility Maintenance
(850) 474-2341
Temporary position. Performed journeyman level services for the facilities
maintenance department at a local university. Responsible for troubleshooting and
repairing shop machines. Duties included installation of electrical and lighting
fixtures; running of conduit; pulling of wires; installation of switches, receptacles, and
various fixtures. Performed major and minor repairs on commercial kitchen
equipment. Operated bucket trucks and boom trucks. On-job experienced with all
types of hand tools and electrical test meters.
Jan ’92 – Sept ’93 Twin Oaks Villas Apartments Maintenance Supervisor
4600 Twin Oaks Drive
Pensacola, FL 32506
Supervisor: Apartment Manager (Sheila)
(850) 455-5151
Provided journeyman level maintenance services to apartment units. Service work
included apartment renovations (gutting and new installations), appliance
maintenance/repairs/installation, electrical troubleshooting/repairs, fixture
installations, plumbing repairs/maintenance, and pool maintenance. Responsible for
coordinating schedules with landscaping contractors and supervision and scheduling

6. of three (3) maintenance technicians. Maintained a routine maintenance plan and
budget for entire complex. Performed inspections of apartments and provided reports
for management.
Jan ’90 – Jan ’92 Briarwood Apartments Maintenance Supervisor
1040 E Olive Road
Pensacola, FL 32514
Supervisor: Apartment Manager (Terri)
(850) 477-2940
Provided working maintenance supervisor’s services for apartment complex.
Provided trade services, to include electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and pool
maintenance. Services included full apartment unit restorations/renovations.
Responsible for keeping apartment units completely functional and useable for
tenants. Provided coordination and scheduling of contracted projects. Responsible
for the installation and maintenance of appliances, and electrical fixtures. Provided
routine maintenance scheduling on monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, and annual basis.
Provided management with estimated budgetary needs.
Jan’89 – Jan ’90 Etheridge Property Management Maintenance Technician
Aqua Porta Apartments
12406 Meadson Road
Pensacola, FL 32507
Supervisor: Ray Etheridge
(850) 492-0311
Performed all phases of apartment maintenance, including electrical repairs,
plumbing repairs, appliance repairs, painting apartments, HVAC repairs, grounds
keeping, and turning of apartments after renters vacated.
Formal Education
1976 WJ Woodham High School High School Diploma
Pensacola, FL
1989 Pensacola Junior College No Degree, GenStudies
Pensacola, FL
Certificates: OSHA 30, USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (QA/QCM),
ASPE, Estimator; AACE, Member (enrolled and studying for CCP Certification), RS
Means Estimator Training, Win-Estimator Training, Facilities Estimating training,
NAVFAC Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Rehabilitation and Restoration
of Historic Buildings, LEEDS Estimating for NB and EB, Project Manager training
(currently enrolled),
Other Training: Sears Trade Schools, OSHA Hazwoper, Electrical Diagnosis/Repair
Estimator Training from ASPE, NFPA in Estimating

7. Other Information: Knowledgeable of and apply NEC codes, NFPA, IBC, OSHA, design/guide
specification criteria (VA, DOD, NAVFAC, USAF) , familiar with and utilize FAR
and VAAR Contracting requirements, familiar with Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and inspections of Healthcare
facilities, US Army (1976-1979); Honorable Discharge
Professional References: Larry Maxwell, Facilities Management Department
(850) 452-3131 x3038
Larry.maxwell@navy.mil
Jim Hasty, Contract Surveillance Group
(850) 452-3131 x
Jim.hasty@navy.mil
Karen Seals, Contracts Manager, Del-Jen
(850) 452-5051 x3203
kseals@del-jen.com
Phillip Niedzwiecki, Facilities Management Specialist
(850) 452-3131 x3023
Phillip.niedzwiecki@navy.mil
Tina Dancy, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Pensacola NAS
(850) 452-3131
Tina.dancy@navy.mil
Dan Hoffman, Facilities Officer
Navy Medicine Operational Training Center
Pensacola, Florida 32508
Comm (850) 452-2807 DSN 922-2807
Cell (850) 449-5390
Fax (850) 452-2118
Danny.Hoffman@med.navy.mil