MAHA ABBAS
Edmonton,AB
Summary
I graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering from UET Lahore, Pakistan. Over the past five years, I've honed my skills in construction estimation and quantity takeoff, specifically for projects in the USA and Canada. My expertise ranges across commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential sectors, having collaborated extensively with General Contractors. In addition to this, I have a solid three-year background in AutoCAD drafting. Currently, I possess an open work permit valid till July 31, 2025, to work in Canada. I am keenly interested in securing a position as a Construction Estimator, AutoCAD Drafter, or Quantity Takeoff Specialist.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Estimator
AGCE CORP
01.2022 - Current
- Plan, direct, coordinate and budget all activities associated with the execution of the project
- Monitor and control project to ensure that project is completed on schedule within budget
- Managed and supervised all documentations, construction activities, including scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality control through meetings
- Participating in project meetings online by overseeing the necessary preliminary planning of the project's objectives, submitting essential documentation such as schedules.
- Estimation of building material, quantity takeoff, cost estimates, budget and maintaining proper record of drawings, revisions, and site instructions
- Procurement of material and resources including material deliveries, equipment rentals, and other project logistics for timely completion of tasks
- Monitor the project's change management procedure, identify change events, lodge change orders, invoices, collections, keep a record of variations that impact the project's scope, and present them to the Project Manager
- Liaise and collaborate with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors, preparing minutes of meetings and attending weekly online strategy meeting
- Manage contracts with clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers (both local and international)
- Preparing schedules and weekly/monthly reports associated with physical and financial progress of projects
- Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation, including contracts, work packages, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals
- Communicate with client regarding schedules, outstanding cost impacts and all other required aspects associated with the project closeouts
- Make certain that all site tasks are performed in accordance with the contract specifications through quality assurance while ensuring company's guidelines, safety protocols and HSE regulations
- Assists project manager for successful completion of project by creating turnover documents.
Construction Estimator
Parks Hatherlay, Custom Homes
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared takeoff & BOQs & Schedules for the two storey Custom homes on Square takeoff & Buildertrend.
- Diligently examining and evaluating all project drawings, Addendums, Requests for Information (RFIs), and specifications to enhance efficiency.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create BOQs.
Senior Construction Estimator& QA head
International Estimation solutions
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Engaged with clients from the USA and UK via emails and calls.
- Engaged in discussions with office team members regarding addendums, change orders, building standards, codes and other forms of documentation.
- Took charge of projects and providing guidance to junior estimators by assigning specific trades.
- Conducted training sessions for new estimators on Planswift takeoffs, excel sheet preparation, and instruction on the CSI master format.
- Collaborated with a team of estimators and quantity surveyors.
- Worked on the role of Quality Assurance Head during the final year of employment.
Education
BSc Architectural Engineering -
University of Engineering & Technology, (UET) Lahore, Pakistan
Skills
- Over 45 years of experience in Project Management, Estimation, Scheduling, Coordination, Contract Administration and Business Acquisition of Mega Civil Projects related to Steel, Concrete, Wood, and Masonry structures in building and industrial sectors
- Proven and strong skills of communication, multi-tasking, client-relations, and working in diverse environment
- Familiar with Codes: Canadian and American Codes
Core competencies:
- Management Software: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Primavera, Buildertrend, WBS Pro
- Design Software: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop
- Estimation Software: Planswift, Bluebeam, Square Takeoff
Software Skills:
Personal Information
Available: Willing to travel and relocate
License
Registered Engineer in Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), ARCH.ENGG/00768
References
Anthony Gutierrez, ag@agcecorp.us, +1 512 529-5851, Project Manager, AG|CM Project Management Company Texas, USA
Dr. Syed Muhammad Ahsan Razvi, srazvi@ualberta.ca, +1 825 785-4129, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Alberta, Canada
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Estimator
AGCE CORP
01.2022 - Current
Construction Estimator
Parks Hatherlay, Custom Homes
01.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Construction Estimator& QA head
International Estimation solutions
08.2018 - 07.2021
BSc Architectural Engineering -
University of Engineering & Technology, (UET) Lahore, Pakistan
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