M. John Shampton
Chief Estimator - Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (Dfcm) @State of Utah
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Estimator - Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (Dfcm) @State of Utah
Taylorsville, UT, US
Executive Cost Oversight: Reviewed, evaluated, and approved cost estimates, feasibility studies, and change orders for all state capital projects, including universities, healthcare facilities, courthouses, prisons, and research laboratories.• Identified Critical Error: Discovered and corrected a error in a general contractor\'s billing request, preventing significant misallocation of state funds.• Technological Implementation: Researched, purchased, and implemented a new historical database software solution and developed a complete historical cost database, providing accurate, escalated conceptual estimates in hours instead of days.• Process Improvement: Created a secondary database to track historical labor rates from contractor and subcontractor change orders, accelerating the change order request process for project managers.• Risk Mitigation: Provided critical Value Engineering (VE) analysis to bring complex projects within state budget constraints.• Scope Verification: Performed detailed on-screen quantity takeoffs and reviewed contract documents, schedules, and specifications to validate billing and change order requests.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT M. JOHN SHAMPTON
Summary & Core CompetenciesHighly accomplished Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) and Preconstruction leader with an exceptional 25-year track record in executive-level cost estimating, project management, and business operations for both public and private sectors. Expertise includes developing enterprise-wide estimating standards, implementing historical cost database solutions, and leading technical teams. Recognized as a results-oriented troubleshooter who consistently achieves challenging budget goals and drives operational efficiency.Expertise: Cost Estimating | Conceptual Estimating | Cost Management | Preconstruction Services | Value Engineering (VE)| Staff Development | Historical Cost Database Management | 3D Model Takeoffs | Risk Analysis | Procurement | Business Management
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