Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:May 2023 to April 2024 (11 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:June 2023 - April 2024
❖ Liaise with Consultants, Pre-site and On-site Coordinators, Drafting, and relevant personnel to ensure consistency in the document
❖ Perform detailed cost estimate and ensure that cost projection will be within the projected margin.
❖ Responsible for margin declaration and locking in of budget once the estimated cost has been
approved.
❖ Responsible for releasing of job to site that includes raising of Purchase Orders and approval of necessary expenditures that is outside the projected margin.
❖ Responsible for any estimating issues that will arise after job release, including but not limited to the revision of quantities and cost due to variations, change in suppliers, answers to queries.
❖ Proper coordination with the Sydney office regarding any estimation updates/changes, supplier price increase, site issues, or ambiguities to the job and any related documents thereto.
Candidate No. 572002
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Charmine
Engineering
Estimator
Skills
★★★ Advanced:
Material Cost Estimation, Quantity Surveying, PlanSwift, more
★★ Intermediate:
Bluebeam Software, ArchiCad, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, more
Hourly Rate Gauge
Today's value AUD $14.88
$13.13
if $ 1 = PHP 42$16.43
if $ 1 = PHP 30Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
Availability:
Full Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time, Australian Central Standard Time, Australian Eastern Standard Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)
Full Time: AUD $14.88 per hour or $2578.63 per month
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
Employment History
Cost Estimator 2
Quantity Surveyor 2
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:July 2021 to May 2023 (22 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:❖ Liaise with Prestart, Drafting, and relevant personnel to ensure document consistency.
❖ Perform detailed cost estimate and ensure that cost projection will be within the contract budget.
❖ Checking of junior quantity surveyors' takeoff prior sending to Perth.
❖ Responsible for any revision to quantities and cost due to variations, change in suppliers, answers to queries, if will be requested by Perth office.
❖ Proper coordination with the Perth office regarding any hitlist, corrections, clarification or ambiguities to the job and any related documents thereto.
Estimator
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:June 2019 to August 2021 (26 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:❖ Provide detailed takeoff estimates with visual diagram for wall, floor and ceiling insulation incl building wraps of residential and commercial projects to Australian clients (WA, NSW, Victoria, ACT, QLD)
❖ Analyze drawing, specification, and other requirements in preparation for comprehensive cost estimate
❖ Ensure that estimate comply with the Basix and Nathers
❖ Had been exposed to and trained in the cost estimation of projects from Allcastle Homes - Sydney and BGC Residential - WA.
Resident Engineer
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:March 2018 to August 2018 (5 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:❖ Conduct inspection on site to ensure all work is complying with the approved drawings and schedule
❖ Coordinate site works and design issues to project manager, and/or project’s consultant s and owner
❖ Evaluate/Reconcile assigned contractor and owner supplied materials (OSM) supplier billing
❖ Estimate materials/equipment for deductive and additive works reconciliation with contractor prior to
issuance of change order
Education History
Field of Study:
Engineering (Civil)
Major:
Civil Engineering
Graduation Date:
June 2017
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification:
Licensed Civil Engineer Registered Master Plumber Accredited Materials Engineer 1
Skills
★★★ Advanced:
Material Cost Estimation, Quantity Surveying, PlanSwift
★★ Intermediate:
Bluebeam Software, ArchiCad, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Work at Home Capabilities
Internet Bandwidth:
Between 5mbps to 100mbps
Working Environment:
Private Room
Speed Test Result:
https://www.speedtest.net/result/16497788311
Internet Type:
Fiber
Hardware Type:
Laptop
Brand Name:
Dell
Processor:
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1145G7
Operating System:
Windows 11
Charmine is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in cost estimation, quantity surveying, and project management. With a solid background in the construction and engineering industries, Charmine has worked on various projects across Australia, ensuring accurate cost estimates, detailed quantity takeoffs, and effective coordination with stakeholders. Her expertise in using software tools like Bluebeam, ArchiCad, and PlanSwift further enhances her ability to deliver precise and reliable project estimates.
Areas of Work:- Cost Estimation
- Quantity Surveying
- Project Management
- Material Cost Estimation
- Contractor Accreditation
Industries:- Construction
- Engineering
Career Highlights / Relevant Projects:-
- Liaised with consultants, pre-site and on-site coordinators, and drafting personnel to ensure consistency in documents.
- Performed detailed cost estimates, ensuring cost projections were within the projected margin.
- Managed margin declarations, budget approvals, and the release of jobs to sites, including raising purchase orders and approving necessary expenditures.
- Coordinated with the Sydney office regarding estimation updates, supplier price increases, site issues, and other related matters.
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- Worked closely with prestart and drafting teams to maintain document consistency.
- Performed detailed cost estimates, ensuring budget adherence within contract terms.
- Supervised junior quantity surveyors' takeoffs and provided revisions to quantities and costs due to variations or supplier changes.
- Coordinated with the Perth office for any corrections, clarifications, or ambiguities related to project documentation.
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- Provided detailed takeoff estimates with visual diagrams for insulation projects across Australia (WA, NSW, Victoria, ACT, QLD).
- Analyzed drawings, specifications, and other requirements to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
- Ensured estimates complied with Basix and Nathers regulations.
- Gained exposure and training in cost estimation for projects from Allcastle Homes - Sydney and BGC Residential - WA.
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- Engaged in the accreditation process for contractors and consultants.
Skill Proficiency + Tech / Software Proficiency:Cost Estimator 2 (Wisdom Homes Sydney Home Builder, June 2023 - April 2024)
Quantity Surveyor 2 (101 Residential Homes Perth Home Builder, August 2021 - June 2023)
Estimator (Consolidated Energy, July 2019 - August 2021)
Accreditation of Contractor's/Consultant (Realcognita, September 2018 - September 2018)
Skills:
Charmine is a highly experienced cost estimator and quantity surveyor with a strong focus on delivering accurate project estimates and managing construction-related documentation. Her proficiency in advanced estimation techniques and her experience with industry-standard software make her a valuable asset in the engineering and construction sectors. Charmine's ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders, coupled with her technical expertise, ensures the successful completion of projects within budget and on time.