Maximize Your ROI: Onboard Remote Estimators to Accurately Price Bids and Win More US Construction Projects

Marvin has been working for more than 8 years as an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
He has experience working closely with US and Australian clients which are both from the Construction industry
He is proficient in doing the following tasks:

• Prepares Bill of quantities
• Compiles Bill of materials
• Creating structural drawings mostly rebars and concretes using AutoCAD software
• Preparing erection and shop drawings
• Conducted estimation of materials like steel (columns and beams), floor/roof trusses, wall & floor panels, siding, roof types, and etc. 
• Interpreting building plans ( blueprints and drawings)

He also has knowledge of waterproofing columns and slabs
He used the following tools/software:

• Planswift (6 yrs.+)
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Shear 97
• ShearCAD
• Microsoft Office application (Word and Excel)

He can start immediately
He is amenable to working the dayshift for any full-time role.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Artisan
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Strongest Behaviors

• Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.

• Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
• Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.

Behavioral Summary
 

Marvin is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within his area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging his background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.

With experience and/or training, Marvin will develop a high level of specialized expertise. Serious and dedicated to the job and the company. His work pace is steady and even-keeled, and he is motivated by a real concern for getting work done thoroughly and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to his decision-making; Marvin plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.

 

A licensed Civil Engineer with over five years of progressive, hands-on experience specializing in quantity surveying and cost estimation within the construction industry. Giovanni has developed strong expertise in preparing accurate cost projections, material and labor takeoffs, progress billings, and contractual documentation for both small- and large-scale developments. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (2014–2019), providing a solid academic foundation for his professional practice.

Throughout his career, he has held both full-time and part-time roles, contributing to a wide range of project types—spanning vertical constructions such as residential homes and commercial buildings, as well as horizontal infrastructure projects like roads and warehouse facilities. His work spans both local and international settings, including nearly three years supporting Australia-based clients, where he ensured compliance with relevant building codes and standards, including Australian regulations. This international exposure has strengthened his technical versatility and understanding of regional compliance frameworks.

 

1.     Career Highlights / Relevant Projects

• Has led cost estimation, billing, and quantity takeoffs for vertical projects such as residential and commercial buildings, as well as horizontal works like roads and warehouses.

• Notably managed fit-out, facade, and architectural works including tiling, flooring, painting, and ceiling scopes.

• Regularly handled project billing, inspection requests, and documentation such as purchase orders and quotations, in collaboration with engineers and architects.

• Demonstrated adaptability in performing rotating assignments across multiple simultaneous projects, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.

• Provided input on technical scopes such as elevator systems by liaising with mechanical engineers for accurate material assessment.

 

2.     Skill Proficiency + Tech / Software Proficiency

• Skills Proficiency: Proficient in end-to-end cost estimation, contract and procurement management, budgeting and cost control, project billing, and progress reporting.

• Tech / Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced use for cost estimation and reporting), PlanSwift (over 3 years of experience), Cubit X (utilized for quantity takeoffs and material visualization), AutoCAD (for interpreting plans and making design updates), Bluebeam (for document review and markup), and Monday.com (for project task management). Also familiar with SharePoint for document collaboration and access.

 

He can start immediately. 

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile: Adapter

 

Strongest Behavior: 

• Relative persistence as goals are pursued; keeps at it even when problems pop up. Steady, slower to change.

• Somewhat casual with rules. More focused on the goal than how to get there; delegates some of the implementation details.

• Generally, takes each day as it comes, greeting it with few worries and relaxed demeanor, particularly if there’s some predictability involved.

 

Behavioral Summary: 

• This is a flexible individual who portrays a similar amount of each drive. At times, this person may express certain motivational needs, and at other times those needs may be different. Giovanni is likely equipped with a diverse behavioral range that provides adaptation from one situation to the next. They may desire to take the lead on a project but are also comfortable accommodating the desires of others and allowing others to assume control – provided the task gets executed correctly. 

 

 

• Fidel has a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• He is working as an Estimating Engineer.
• He has 6 years' experience with estimation.
• He provides estimates and take off for site works, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Wood, Plastic, Thermal, Moisture Protection, Finishes, Exterior Finishes, Glass, Storefront, Door, Equipment and Specialties
• He designed & estimate for all system and quantity take off electrical items.e.g. Cable, Conduit, lighting fixtures, Power outlet and other electrical items.
• He reviews tender documents and drawings
• Aside from his work as an Estimator, he has been employed as a Manufacturing Engineer, Site Engineer, and Project Engineer.
• He is the one Determining the amount, type, and cost of materials and fixtures needed for each electrical project, the number of labor hours required to complete each project and the potential profitability of electrical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions.
• He has experience working with Off shore clients specifically in Australia, the US, and KSA.
• He was employed as a Project Estimator/Quantity Surveyor for an Australian client from the building materials industry.
• He is proficient in using:
  • On Screen Take off (OST)
  • Bluebeam 
  • Autocad
  • Planswift
• He is available to work part time or full time and can start immediately.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Operator
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Strongest Behaviors

• Drive to protect the company against risk by doing things in general accordance with established standards.
• Careful; usually follows a plan to avoid making mistakes. Generally has proof to support decisions before taking action.
• With an ability to concentrate on the task at hand, is generally more focused on the technical matters than the social ones. Consistent and thoughtful.
• Detail-oriented and helpful; works comfortably as part of a team and often checks work.

Behavioral Summary

Helpful, patient, and stable; works steadily and consistently. Respectful of established processes, standards, and policies, he will work within those standards to ensure repeated successes and high-quality results. Fidel has the patience and tolerance required for routine work and can be relied on to do such work consistently and in a relaxed manner. Prefers having, and following, a well thought-out process to ensure success. If he is responsible for establishing the process, he will do so in a thoughtful, methodical manner, paying close attention to details and time-honored successes. Once established, he’ll expect that the process be followed consistently.

Will focus on the details of the work and will handle them with somewhat better than average accuracy. In work involving repeated contact with people, Fidel will be pleasant, agreeable, and supportive. Derives satisfaction from helping others and likes to feel part of a secure team.
 

• Van has been in the Engineering field for over 4 years where he had 5 years of experience as an Estimator. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineer and pursuing his Masters Degree in Engineering Management.
• He has an experience in estimating including HVAC projects He's also responsible for preparing BOQ, checking quantity and cost variations. He develop and implement requirements for Cost recording, reporting and analyzing standards, programs and reports. 
• He has experience with workshop drawings and creates specific BOM for the project. He's adept at the following:
  • AutoCAD - 2D
  • Planswift
• He can start after 2 weeks notice and open for Full time position.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Persuader

Strongest Behavior

• Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
• Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
• Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Behavioral Summary

Colley Van is an engaging, stimulating communicator, poised and capable of projecting enthusiasm and warmth, and of motivating other people.

He has a strong sense of urgency, initiative and competitive drive to get things done, with emphasis on working with and through people in the process. Understands people well and uses that understanding effectively in influencing and persuading others to act.

 

• Denmark has been in the field for over 5 years
• Most of his responsibilities include:
  • HVAC Estimator
  • Call the general contractor for bidding
  • Request for quotation . RFQ
  • Quantity take offs, GRDs specifically on HVAC system
  • Plumbing system
  • Submission on AutoCAD drawings
  • Reviewing the details of drawings
• He has an experience with the following:
  • AutoCAD
  • QuoteSoft
  • PlanSwift
  • BlueBeam
• He has experience in filtration, Plumbing, Hydraulics and estimation for swimming pools.
• He's good at communicating
• He can start by May 20, 2024 

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:

Denmark 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 his behavior; understands people well and is capable of using that understanding to gain the friendship and cooperation of others. It is important to him to be liked and accepted, and he express himself 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.

• Cristina has been working for more than 10 years as a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator. She has a degree in Civil Engineering,
• She estimates and evaluates the materials needed for the project. She reviews and prepares quotations for pre and post-construction plans. She does daily reports, Job Order and Evaluate Client to Owner Change orders. She has experience with Residential, Commercial, Architectural and Construction Projects. She has background in Waterproofing way back 2017.She is knowledgeable in AU building codes, regulations, and construction practices
• She used the following softwares"
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • V-6 Software
  • e-take off
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Dynamic 365
  • Smartbid
• She can Start ASAP  for Full time and part time positions

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Guardian 

Strongest Behavior

• Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.
• Teaches and shares; often working collaboratively with others to help in any capacity.
• Accommodating; most comfortable working with others, often puts team/company goals before personal goals. Promotes teamwork by actively sharing authority.

Behavioral Summary
 

Cristina is a very conscientious and disciplined person; particularly careful, thorough, and accurate in their work. She is exacting and strives to produce results that precisely meet the established goals. Works best where there are clear standards, expectations, reporting relationships and measurements for the work. Cristina will depend upon professional training, their own experience, or management leadership, to provide those standards and the structure needed for their work.

Given sufficient experience, She will produce work of high quality, giving close attention to the accuracy of details. She is stable and dependable; consistent in their actions and, if necessary, has sufficient patience to do work of a repetitive nature. She believes in having, and following, well-defined processes and procedures.

 

• Christine has more than 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor and Estimator. In her recent employment, they do fit outs for hotels and other commercial establishments. In here, she was doing estimation and material take off for cabinets, flooring and wall panelling. She is using Planswift software for estimation and take off preparation.
• She is proficient in the following:
  • Quantity Surveying and Procurement
  • Preparing of the Cost Estimations, BOM and materials take off
  • Order processing from contacting the suppliers/contractors to checking of the materials
  • Reviewing of the contract, specifications,material take off and payoff quantity.
  • Analyzing the Plans and Checking the plans if it is being followed.
  • Quality assurance and quality control.
  • Preparing the daily report.
• She is proficient in using tools/software like:
  • AutoCAD for design
  • Planswift for estimation
  • MS Office
• She worked with industries like construction and Interior Fit Out provider.
• With her most recent job she also handled projects that include Joinery.
• She is a graduate of Civil Engineering and a board passer.
• She has good English speaking skills.
• A concern is that she will need 15-30 days notice prior to start.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Scholar

Strongest Behavior

• Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
• Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
• Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.

Behavioral Summary

Christine Myr is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough and very focused on their responsibilities.
She is reserved and will generally express herself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, their approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical or detailed information, she’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. Whether doing work herself, or delegating to others, follow up is close to ensure high-quality results.