Chiara is a qualified and experienced Quantity Surveyor and Estimator with a total of 9 years in the construction industry, including almost 3 years of experience supporting Australian residential projects. She brings a solid technical background from her prior roles in the Philippines and abroad, having transitioned from project site engineering into end-to-end estimating roles for mid- and high-rise residential developments.

Her most recent international experience was with a residential construction group in Victoria, Australia, where she held the role of Production Estimator. Chiara’s scope of work involved complete residential project estimations—from reviewing architectural plans and site surveys, preparing take-offs, entering data into estimating software (BusinessCraft), up to the generation of purchase orders and coordination with suppliers and site managers.

Work Experience Summary:

Production Estimator | AU Residential Builder (Victoria-based) | 2022 – 2024

• Full estimating scope of work for single-detached residential builds
• Responsible for analyzing plans, performing material take-offs, and preparing POs
• Used BusinessCraft for estimating, along with Excel and Bluebeam
• Regular interaction with site managers and suppliers (via MS Teams)

Cost Estimator | Mid-High Rise Condo Project (PH-based Developer) | Pre-2022

• Estimated for a 34-story residential condominium with commercial ground floor units
• Coordinated with procurement for vendor quoting

Quantity Surveyor | Mixed-Use Project (20-story) | PH-based Developer

• Assisted in quantity take-offs and budget tracking across both commercial and residential spaces

Site Engineer | Local Contractor, Iloilo | Early Career

• Provided technical support on-ground for residential and commercial builds

Tools & Skills:

Estimating Software:

• BusinessCraft (primary tool for AU estimates)
• Bluebeam (for markup and plan review)
• Excel (for quantity take-offs and material breakdowns)

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Microsoft Teams (used for weekly client/supplier check-ins)
• Comfortable speaking directly with suppliers, subcontractors, and site managers

Project Type Exposure:

• Predominantly residential construction, including mid-rise and high-rise developments
• Limited commercial experience (only in mixed-use contexts)

She can start Immediately and is amenable to Full-time Arrangement.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Promoter

Strongest Behaviors

• Socially informal, extroverted, and outgoing; gets familiar quickly. Communicates in an uninhibited, lively, and adaptable manner, drawing others into the conversation.
• Interested in people, building relationships, and teamwork rather than technical matters. Affable, optimistic, and easily trusting.
• Focused on goals and the people needed to get there, not details or plans; frequently delegates details.

Behavioral Summary

Chiara is an outgoing, talkative, very friendly individual, a lively and stimulating communicator. A good mixer who is poised, active and responsive in social situations.

The complete extravert; informal and uninhibited in their behavior; understands people well and is capable of using that understanding to gain the friendship and cooperation of others. It is important to this individual to be liked and accepted, and they express themself to individuals or groups with warmth and enthusiasm. Easily understands and accepts other viewpoints, ideas, and feelings, and can be effective at getting diverse groups to come together and collaborate.

Chiara has amassed nearly six years of solid experience in estimation, within a total of nine years in the construction industry. She began her career as a Site Engineer and progressively advanced into more specialized roles such as Cost Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, and Production Estimator. A graduate of the University of San Agustin with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Chiara has developed her technical foundation through both academic and hands-on project experience. Her professional background includes significant exposure to a variety of construction environments—ranging from high-rise condominium projects in the Philippines to residential developments in Australia, where she spent two years working with a Melbourne-based construction firm. Throughout her career, Chiara has demonstrated a strong capability in managing the full estimation lifecycle—from project scoping and labor/material costing to subcontractor and supplier coordination—ensuring accuracy and efficiency from pre-construction planning to project closeout.

 

1.     Career Highlights / Relevant Projects

• Handled end-to-end estimation tasks for 33-story and 20-story high-rise condominium buildings in the Philippines, performing tasks such as tender preparation, quantity validation, and labor/material cost evaluation.

• Focused on residential housing estimation, including takeoffs, supplier coordination, and data entry using Business Craft for project tracking and material rates.

• Worked under both Filipino and Australian supervisors, navigating cross-cultural work expectations and industry-specific standards, particularly those relevant to the Australian residential construction sector.

• Directly liaised with subcontractors and suppliers, and was responsible for validating BOQs, RFQs, and insurance compliance, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of the estimator’s role throughout all project phases.

 

2.     Skill Proficiency + Tech / Software Proficiency

• Skill Proficiency: Familiar with construction-specific software used in both local and international markets. Strong command of project estimation methodologies, supplier negotiations, and cost data analysis, supported by consistent hands-on experience in both commercial and residential projects.

• Tech / Software Proficiency: MS Excel (for takeoffs and cost breakdowns), AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Business Craft, Microsoft Project for timeline and resource tracking

 

She can start immediately.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile: Promoter

 

Strongest Behavior:

• Socially informal, extroverted, and outgoing; gets familiar quickly. Communicates in an uninhibited, lively, and adaptable manner, drawing others into the conversation.

• Interested in people, building relationships, and teamwork rather than technical matters. Affable, optimistic, and easily trusting.

• Focused on goals and the people needed to get there, not details or plans; frequently delegates details.

 

Behavioral Summary:

• Chiara is an outgoing, talkative, very friendly individual, a lively and stimulating communicator. A good mixer who is poised, active and responsive in social situations. The complete extravert; informal and uninhibited in their behavior; understands people well and is capable of using that understanding to gain the friendship and cooperation of others. It is important to this individual to be liked and accepted, and they express themself to individuals or groups with warmth and enthusiasm. Easily understands and accepts other viewpoints, ideas, and feelings, and can be effective at getting diverse groups to come together and collaborate.