Construction Estimator & Quantity Takeoff Specialist

SANDEEP POTTI

****************@*****.*** Arlington, TX +1-214-***-****

Summary

Construction Estimator with a Master's in Construction Management (UTA) and 1.5+ years of experience preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and competitive bid packages for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects totaling $4.2M. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, BOQ preparation, subcontractor/vendor pricing coordination, RFI and change order pricing, and value engineering, delivering 10% cost savings across concurrent projects. Proficient in RSMeans, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Procore, and Primavera P6, with hands-on experience carrying estimates from scope review through bid submission. Education

University of Texas at Arlington Master’s in Construction Management Arlington, TX Aug 2024 - May 2026 Key courses – Cost Estimation & Control, Construction Planning & Scheduling, Construction Field Operations, Risk Management. Vidya Jyothi Institute Technology Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Hyderabad, INDIA Aug 2019 - May 2023 Key Courses - Structural Analysis, Strength of Materials, Surveying, Fluid Mechanics, Transportation. Technical Skills

Quantity Takeoff & Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation Cost Estimation, Cost Control & Budget Forecasting Bid Preparation, Bid Analysis & Proposal Support Blueprint Reading, Plan Interpretation & Specifications Review Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination / Supplier Quotations RFI Management & Change Order Pricing Construction Scheduling & Planning Value Engineering & Cost Optimization Site Measurements & Quantity Verification Procurement Support & Material Planning. Software Proficiency

RSMeans Bluebeam Revu AutoCAD Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Procore Primavera P6 Revit Microsoft Office Suite. Experience

Construction Project Engineer Manasseh Construction & Engineering Works Hyderabad, India Jan 2023 – July 2024

• Led quantity takeoff and cost estimation for residential, commercial, and road infrastructure projects totaling 125,000 SF and $4.2M in combined budget, using AutoCAD, RSMeans, and MS Excel to produce estimates carried directly into bid submissions.

• Developed the full cost estimate and scope review for a 48,000 SF, $1.5M residential project, coordinating submittals and subcontractor/supplier scheduling to ensure on-time material delivery and specification compliance.

• Owned labor, material, and schedule estimating for a 42,000 SF, $1.6M commercial fit-out; managed RFIs and priced change orders, resolving field issues proactively and delivering the project on time with zero cost overruns.

• Tracked budgets and verified quantities for a $1.1M road infrastructure project, maintaining daily cost documentation and reducing project risk exposure by 10% through proactive vendor coordination.

• Reviewed and verified architectural, structural, and civil blueprints against field scope and quantities; developed project schedules sequencing labor, materials, and procurement across three concurrent job sites.

• Identified cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and competitive procurement, achieving 10% cost savings while supervising a workforce of 30+ laborers and maintaining 100% adherence to design specifications. Projects

Residential Building Cost Estimation & Planning VJIT, India Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

• Prepared full quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for a 3-story, 12,000 SF residential building covering earthwork, concrete, masonry, plastering, and finishing using AutoCAD and MS Excel.

• Built a construction schedule outlining task sequencing, labor allocation, and material procurement timelines; estimated total project cost at 1.2 Crore ($145K) with a 10% contingency.

• Compared material costs across three local vendors for structural steel and concrete, recommending the most cost-effective supplier combination and achieving an 8% material cost reduction. Hauling and Stockpiling Blasted Rock UTA Graduate Project Arlington, TX Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

• Prepared hauling and loading calculations for a 5-acre quarry operation, determining fleet requirements and optimizing loading cycle times across topsoil stripping, blasted rock excavation, and stockpiling.

• Performed quantity takeoffs and productivity analysis for an 8-mile haul route, comparing two equipment fleets (Articulated Dump Truck 745 vs. Off-Highway Truck 770G) to identify cost-effective configurations.

• Calculated earthwork productivities and optimized equipment fleet selection; developed haul routes, maintenance strategies, and stockpile layouts using CAT Performance Handbook data. Construction Productivity Study – Alphine Construction Grand Prairie, TX Aug 2025 - Nov 2025.

• Applied work-sampling and time-study methods using Bluebeam Revu for field markup and documentation; recommended 5S material-staging improvements projecting a 12–15% productivity gain.

• Prepared a productivity report benchmarking actual vs. planned labor hours across four trades, identified top loss factors (material delays, crew idle time), and presented findings to industry professionals. Certifications

AutoCAD Revit OSHA 30 Hour PROCORE Estimator PROCORE Student Procore Project Manager (Project Management)

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