Skip to contentRolando (Rolly) Balolong
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adylkc@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Lead Estimator with over 30-year background in construction industry. Superior knowledge of cost analysis and business operations. Practiced in handling customer relationships and preparing cost estimates for private construction projects. Professional Estimator with strong problem-solving and communication abilities. Proficient in material cost estimate software and Microsoft Office. Talented in computing cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment and production activities for small- and large-scale projects. Motivated Estimator over 30 years of experience in estimation field. Well-versed in obtaining bids from suppliers and negotiating prices. Proficient in MS Office and cost estimation software. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods. Motivated to provide precise estimates by clearly understanding project objectives, defining scopes and determining schedules. Experienced in adhering to client feedback and revising estimate information to suit customer preferences. Enthusiastic estimator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Skills
Commercial Projects
Materials Estimates
Estimation Support
Concrete Estimation
Program Improvements
Site Visits
Estimating Ranges
Team Meetings
Estimate Coordination
Creating Estimates
Vendor Contracts
Bid Proposals
Creative Solutions
Estimating Workloads
Estimate Preparation
Bidding Procedures
Subcontractor Reviews
Materials Take-Offs
Work History
Lead Estimator, 06/2019 to Current
Milanco Building Group – Tarzana, CA
Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for scope of work of different trades.
Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
Head Estimator, 06/2002 to 05/2019
Bowtile Corp – Van Nuys, California
Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for tile scope of work.
Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
Chief Estimating Department, 06/01/1985 – 06/02/2002
Consolidated Contractors International Company – Sultanate of Oman
Reviewed contract documents: plans and specifications
Delegates staffing for estimating of various scope of project
Prepares monthly payment applications
Education
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering, 04/1981
University Of Pangasinan - Dagupan City, Philippines
Certificate in Autocad, Polyglot Institue – Oman 1999