Surekha Susan Jacob **** Goreway Drive, Malton, ON L4T 0A3

B.Tech (Civil Engineering) Home: 905-***-**** Cell: 647-***-****

E-mail: acovom@r.postjobfree.com

ICI Estimator / Civil Estimator

Professional Profile

More than 13 years experience in the Estimation of Steel Building Warehouses, Residential Buildings,

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Hi-Rise and Low-Rise Buildings, Villas, Institutional, Commercial & Industrial Buildings, Metro Rail

Station Projects, Highways and Bridges.

Technical and Commercial Review of Tender Documents, Contract specifications and Drawings

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Preparation of specifications & Bill of Quantities for Design-Build Projects

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Preparation of Bill of Quantities with cost for tendering

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Preparation of Rate Analysis reports, and market study of basic materials

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Value Engineering

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Site inspection for bidding purposes

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Floating enquiries and collecting quotations from sub-contractors

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Negotiating with sub-contractors

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Post bid analysis and preparation of post bid clarifications

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Knowledge in green building concept and standards

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Quantity take off using PlanSwift program

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In addition, the major strengths developed during the tenure are strong interpersonal skills, technical and soft

skills, leadership skills, management skills, capability to quickly adapt to different scenarios, capability to work

efficiently as part of a team with corporate and individuals on all levels, versatile proven ability to manage

multiple tasks and the capability to resolve problems swiftly and independently.

Employment History

August 2014 to Varcon Construction Corporation (www.varconconstruction.com)

October 2014 Brampton, Ontario, CANADA

ICI Estimator

January 2013 to Global Engitec Incorporated (www.globalengitec.com)

July 2014 Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA

Project Coordinator

October 2002 to Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings Co. Ltd. (www.amanabuildings.com)

February 2012 Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Chief Estimator

October 2001 to Al Qamish Contracting Company

October 2002 Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Quantity Surveyor

June 1999 to Darwish Engineering Emirates (www.darwishengineering.com)

October 2001 Sharjah, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Quantity Surveyor

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Canadian Work Experience

Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work. Assist in the preparation /

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coordination of cost estimates, tender submissions and budget proposals

Quantity take-off from drawings, also using PlanSwift

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Identify sub-contracted work as required in the bid tendering process

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Preparation of full cost estimates including complete take-offs and soliciting pricing from sub-

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contractors and suppliers

Conducting reviews of proposal specifications and project documents, interpret drawings and bid

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packages

Assist in post tender submissions and tender negotiations including analysis of sub-trade pricing

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Participate in closing of estimates and submission of tenders

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Maintenance of a Contract Database of sub-contractors and suppliers

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Project co-ordination and technical evaluation

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Handling the sourcing of engineering equipment and spare parts

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Identifying suppliers and entering into contracts

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Negotiation and finalization with the suppliers

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Preparation of estimates and quotes for the clients

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Middle East Work Experience

Completion of pricing according to the specifications and requirements of a project, duly complying

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with all statutory requirements

Analyzing the cost saving items in the project to meet the client’s budget limit and for competitive

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bidding

Preparation of Design-Build and Turnkey project bids for submission

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Preparation of specification & Bill of Quantities for Design-Build Projects

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Preparation of Bill of Quantities for tendering

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Co-ordination with consultants, float enquiries, collect quotes from sub-contractors, negotiate with

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sub-contractors

Calculations of cost variation in accordance with the revised approved drawings and Specifications.

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Follow up with the client / consultants for the post bid clarifications

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Handing over the project details and documents to the construction/operations department after the

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award of project

Complete assistance to the site people during the construction period for the discrepancies arising at

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site

Education:

Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering), completed with First Class, from

MG University, India

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