Construction Estimator and Quantity Takeoff Specialist for US and Australian contractors. I turn plan sets into priced, bid-ready estimates: quantity takeoffs, scope of work writing, subcontractor quote leveling and cost breakdowns your team can send straight to a client.
WHAT I DELIVER
- Quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings (PDF plan sets, specs, addenda)
- Priced estimates with labor, material, equipment and sub costs, waste factors, markup and general conditions
- Xactimate estimates and supplements for restoration, water and fire mitigation, and insurance claim work
- Scope of work writing and CSI MasterFormat cost breakdowns
- Subcontractor RFQs, bid leveling and quote comparison
- Budget tracking, change order pricing and cost control
- Custom Excel estimating and takeoff templates built around your unit rates
SOFTWARE
PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, Xactimate, CostX, Procore, Buildertrend, advanced Excel, Google Workspace, and AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) for plan review and estimate QA.
EXPERIENCE
Five years in construction: estimating and project management since 2023, and remote estimating for US and Australian contractors since July 2025. Recent US work includes a full Manhattan apartment renovation takeoff and priced estimate covering demo, framing and drywall, paint, flooring, millwork, doors, kitchen and bath. Earlier, five roles at RC Construction as Estimator, Project Coordinator and Project Manager on residential, commercial and industrial projects, including San Miguel Corporation and TIPCO Paper Mill.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Quantity Surveyor (PlanSwift), Certified Construction Management Professional (University of Maryland), Certified Remote Construction Professional, BS Civil Engineering.
AVAILABILITY
Full-time, 40 hours per week, as an embedded estimator or construction estimator VA. I work US Eastern, Central or Pacific business hours, or Australian hours. Fiber internet with backup power and a backup device.
Portfolio of takeoff workbooks and PlanSwift screenshots is linked above. Happy to complete a paid test takeoff.