Charmagne Miralles
Construction Estimator at NCB Group Cayman- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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NCB Group Cayman
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Cayman Islands
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Estimator
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Aug 2019 - Present
• Evaluates project requirements and prepares accurate cost estimates for various construction elements, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services. • Procures essential materials for the construction projects while diligently seeking out the most economical and suitable options. • Perform detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and specifications. • Research current market prices for construction materials, equipment, and labor to determine accurate pricing for the project. • Prepare bid packages and documentation for submitting proposals to clients or participating in tender processes. • Value engineer and collaborate with project teams to explore alternative construction methods or materials that can provide cost savings without compromising quality or functionality. • Track, control costs and monitor actual project expenses against estimated costs, identify variations, and assist in budget management and cost control efforts. • Prepare reports, including cost breakdowns, cost comparisons, and analysis of project expenses, to provide updates to management and clients. • Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project team members to gather information, clarify requirements, and ensure accurate cost estimation. • Keep the record of historical and up-to-date cost database development for work in-progress use. • Oversee and monitor essential deliverable reports from the estimation process across various preconstruction phases. • Thoroughly examine and assess the quotations submitted by potential members of the building team to verify compliance with project specifications. • Recognize and generate accurate measurements as needed to calculate the cost of material resources for project development. • Ensure that all final and proposed contract estimates align with the suitable corresponding and required form of contract delivery method. Show less
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Anchorland Holding Inc.
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Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines
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Quantity Surveyor
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2019
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities • Review and evaluate contractor’s billing, Work Authorization Orders, and change orders for approval of payment. • Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments, and the final account. • Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors. • Be able to understand drawings, specifications, and contracts. • Prepares, reviews, and validates detailed evaluation of any and all bids proposals per contract package, including recommendations for final negotiation and award, prior to review of and endorsements by Assistant QS Manager and the QS Head. Show less
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Quantity Solutions Inc.
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Philippines
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Civil Engineering Supervisor I
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
• Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required, and labor involved. • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on the 16 CSI Divisions.• Prepares manual and digital takeoff of quantities, KPI, Unit Price Analysis (UPA), procurement packages, plans, contracts, budgets, bill of quantities and other documentation.• Presides over Bid Conference and Bid Openings.• Identifies types of contracts and applications, bonds, insurance and sureties, direct cost, and selling cost.• Keeping records, preparing work schedules and writing reports, and interpreting specifications. Show less
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Civil Engineering II
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
• Prepares cost estimates and QS for the project using AutoCAD and Planswift.• Organizes Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on the 16 CSI Divisions.• Prepares manual, digital takeoff of quantities and Key Performance Index (KPI).• Interprets specifications.
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Hilmarc's Construction Corporation
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Philippines
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quantity Surveyor/ Cost Engineer
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
• Monitors and checks that the project meets the requirements of the contract documents and specifications. • Reviews plans, drawings, and specifications and keeps job records for filing and documentation. • Monitors and assures that the changes in plans and discussions are executed and checks deliveries of Owner – supplied materials. • Evaluates contractor’s billings and change orders for approval and payment. • Monitors and checks that the project meets the requirements of the contract documents and specifications. • Reviews plans, drawings, and specifications and keeps job records for filing and documentation. • Monitors and assures that the changes in plans and discussions are executed and checks deliveries of Owner – supplied materials. • Evaluates contractor’s billings and change orders for approval and payment.
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Education
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De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering