Quantity Surveyor
Resume:
Kimberley Da Costa
Tampa, FL *****
***********@*****.***
A solution-oriented, self-motivated and ambitious individual. I aspire to work in an organization where I am provided a platform to showcase and utilize my knowledge and experience in a way that it contributes to the success of the organization. I have over 8 years of experience in project & cost management, administration, and client relation.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Training & Development Co-ordinator
Kelly Services - Tampa, FL
August 2018 to Present
• Develops and tracks effectiveness of training programs. Monitor adherence to the established training programs to ensure standard work in the training programs
• Liaise with and support providers, serve as site contact for participants and providers
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, develop and execute training sessions
• Support the performance management review processes and provide reporting on same
• Manage evaluations post-programme to provide metrics to vendors and learning managers to ensure a continual process of feedback and enhancements
Quantity Surveyor
A & E Elkins - London
April 2015 to December 2016
• Responsible for managing all project costs from pitch to completion.
• Undertaking costs analysis for building projects.
• Attending meetings and liaising with stakeholders on commercial matters.
• Monitoring the cost of site resources.
• Inspecting and then valuing completed work.
• Managing housing maintenance services.
• Working on a number of build projects at any one time.
• Writing reports on and advising on building and maintenance costs.
• Produce monthly cost & value reports, quarterly reports & cash flow information.
• Preparing tender and contract documents.
• Developing strong relationships with the clients and sub contractors.
• Providing advice and guidance to staff in the preparation and presentation of works
• Proposals, reviews and updates.
Project Quantity Surveyor
Balfour Beatty - London
July 2013 to April 2015
• Taking off quantities from drawings.
• Issuing tenders and carrying out the analysis and evaluation of submissions received.
• Interviewing sub contractors and checking experience of organisations for relevant projects.
• Selecting suppliers or subcontractors based on their competence and capability to offer the most economically advantageous tender.
• Submission of written subcontract proposals to the client for acceptance.
• Awarding contracts and drafting subcontract documents on the NEC Short Form contract.
• Providing regular procurement updates to management and client in by-weekly emails or meetings.
• Post contract review of subcontractor and supplier's performance for supplier selected for future recommendation.
• Liaising with the client and other stakeholders to deliver project requirements.
• Preparation and management of cost estimates.
• Ensuring that all payments are in line with agreed contracts.
• Liaison with builders, subcontractor, suppliers and clients. Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Interserve - London
June 2011 to July 2013
• Assist in commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team
• Providing detailed record and valuation of work executed with application of principles of cash maximization
• With budget monitoring, and providing contract/work stream performance data in regular timely manner
• Value work executed by sub-contractors and certify interim and final payments
• Developing, maintaining and administering the commercial elements of temporary works schedules and associated Sub-Contractors
• To assist senior staff in the compilation of data to monitor individual contract performance on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings) for Valuations, Variations & Final Accounts
Junior Quantity Surveyor
GB Building Solutions - London
June 2008 to June 2011
• Work with contract management to develop systems to monitor contract performance
• Responsible for work package cost management, including forecasting, budget management and control
• Establish and enforce standard change management procedures to ensure accuracy of capturing change and quantification of the work
Junior Technical Coordinator
Hill Partnerships - Banbury
October 2006 to September 2007
• Coordination of construction of project and tracking project progress.
• Providing engineering support on various construction projects.
• Periodical review of the schedule and cost of projects.
• Detail checking of completed works of construction contractors.
• Communication of project information and progress to Board of Directors of the company. Executive Assistant
Serco Home Affairs - Banbury
December 2005 to October 2006
• Manage and prioritize schedules to ensure that their time is focused on critical, strategic issues
• Coordinate communications, track and follow up on requests, and identify those of importance which require immediate attention
• Perform a variety of accounting activities, such as preparing between 10 and 20 check requests, expense reports, purchase orders, and invoices each week
• Ensure and maintain confidentiality of all communications and documentation Education
NVQ in Surveying & Estimating
Hart Surveying - London
September 2014 to September 2015
Master's in Cost Management
University of Reading - Reading
August 2010 to August 2013
Bachelor's in Construction Management in Construction Management Kingston University - Kingston upon Thames
September 2007 to July 2010
Skills
Customer Service (10+ years), Cost Control (8 years), Cost Accounting (8 years), Executive Management (10+ years), Project Management (8 years), Business Development (5 years), Excel (5 years), Word (10+ years), Cost Reduction (8 years), Construction (8 years), Executive Management (5 years), Management (5 years)
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