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Ma Mercedes Franco

Ma Mercedes Franco

Toronto,ON

Summary

Adaptable and organized professional with a strong background in quantity surveying. Recognized for critical thinking and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering timely and accurate project estimates to drive cost-effective outcomes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimator

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
Singapore, N/A
06.2021 - Current
  • Communicating with architects, engineering consultants, clients, and public agencies to clarify the scope of work.
  • Performing accurate quantity take-offs and evaluating project costs effectively and competitively based on blueprints and site visits.
  • Attending interviews with clients and consultants for tender clarification and negotiations.
  • Gathering, classifying, and maintaining project documents as future reference.
  • Preparing variation orders and RFIs for ongoing projects.
  • Worked on a wide variety of commercial, civil, residential, and building projects of all sizes, from office buildings, airports, roads, MRT stations, condominiums, and high-rises to bridges.
  • Analyzed project specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to gather pricing and service details.
  • Reviewed blueprints and technical drawings for material requirements.
  • Developed detailed bid proposals for various construction projects.
  • Collaborated with project managers to align estimates with project timelines.
  • Maintained organized records of bids and contract documents for reference.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to clarify project requirements and scope.
  • Conducts site visits when necessary to gain better understanding of scope of work prior to submitting an estimate.
  • Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
  • Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
  • Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
  • Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
  • Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
  • Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections.
  • Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
  • Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
  • Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
  • Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
  • Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
  • Maintains accurate records of estimated versus actual costs incurred during projects.
  • Coordinates with purchasing staff to ensure timely procurement of materials necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
  • Consistently followed up with customers to determine satisfaction levels.
  • Communicates frequently with project managers regarding progress updates on bids and estimates submitted by the company.
  • Compiles data from suppliers to update material pricing databases as needed.
  • Adapted estimates to reflect changes in scope, materials, and labor requirements.
  • Assisted in the development of junior estimators through mentoring and hands-on training.
  • Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
  • Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.

Pre and Post Contract QS

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
, Singapore
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Prepared cost estimates of materials for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, specifications and drawings.
  • Sourced out sub-contractors / suppliers of various trades to submit quotations for the projects, pricing and evaluate the quotations accordingly.
  • Prepared cost comparison.
  • Reviewed tender / reference documents, reviewed and interpret drawings and prepared tender submission and pre-tender pricing verification.

Executive Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
, Singapore
12.2012 - 08.2018
  • Prepared bid and proposals, letters and pre-qualification documents.
  • Prepared and monitored projects’ monthly progress claim, certifications, payments and retention sum.
  • Evaluates suppliers and subcontractors’ bids and prepares subcontractors’ claims and awards.
  • Prepared necessary letters or documents for submission to Authorities or clients.
  • Site work coordination, consulting and communicating with Engineers, Architects, owners or clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Prepared subcontractors’ payment and certification.
  • Maintained all planning documents and revisions.

Quantity Surveyor

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
Toronto, ON
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Quantity taking off.
  • Evaluated and certified subcontractors' claims.
  • Ensured that the actual construction cost is managed within budget throughout the project.
  • Prepared tender submission and pre-tender pricing verification.
  • Prepared subcontractors' claims.
  • Prepared contracts for subcontractors.
  • Prepared and monitored monthly progress claims, certifications, payments, and retention sums.
  • I attended site meetings.
  • Prepared correspondences with all relevant parties and authorities.
  • Any other responsibilities and authorities that may be required by the Managing Director.

Quantity Surveyor

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
Toronto, Ontario
10.2010 - 03.2012
  • Studied and analyzed tender documents and drawings and prepared tender participation.
  • Prepared cost estimates / quantity taking-off.
  • Sourced out quotations to be used for the pre and post contract stages.
  • Conducted preliminary preparation and arrangement with relevant approving bodies for the start-up of a project from successful tenders.
  • Provided adequate information to site staff to arrange for the resources required.
  • Other responsibilities and authorities that are specified in the respective operating documents.
  • Any other responsibilities that may be required by Contract Manager and Senior Estimator.
  • Coordinated with contractors to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Prepared detailed cost estimates for project proposals and bids.
  • Conducted site visits to assess progress and verify quantities.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers on design changes.
  • Attended meetings with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to discuss cost plans and review progress reports.
  • Prepared and submitted cost estimates for various contracts in accordance with industry standards.
  • Assessed and monitored the progress of construction projects to ensure work completed as per contractual requirements.
  • Communicated with contractors and subcontractors on behalf of developer clients to evaluate quality of contract pricing negotiations and report findings to company executives..

Quantity Surveyor

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
Toronto, Ontario
09.1998 - 09.2010
  • Prepared construction cost / probable cost of materials, labor and equipment of construction projects.
  • Examine and analyze tenders, recommended tender awards and conducted negotiations.
  • Established and maintained tendering procedures and set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
  • Prepared cost and expenditures statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of the projects.
  • Prepared construction estimating procedures and specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and other construction documents.
  • Supervised various infrastructure projects.
  • Assisted in the implementation of various infrastructure projects.
  • Maintained accurate and timely work site progress records.
  • Coordinated with contractors to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Prepared detailed cost estimates for project proposals and bids.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
10.1995

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Bluebeam
  • Attention to Detail
  • Highly Organized
  • Good time management
  • Hard working
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Ability to Multi-task
  • Fast Learner
  • Communication Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

References

  • Mr. Ong Swee Huat, Managing Director, +65 9670 9979
  • Mr. Ong Poh Guan, Tender Manager, edmund.o@sweebuilders.com.sg, +65 9199 7998
  • Ms. Jovialle Lin, Land Transport Authority, +65 9770 6632

Languages

  • English, Highly Proficient
  • Tagalog, Native Speaker

Timeline

Estimator

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
06.2021 - Current

Pre and Post Contract QS

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
08.2018 - 06.2021

Executive Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
12.2012 - 08.2018

Quantity Surveyor

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2012

Quantity Surveyor

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
10.2010 - 03.2012

Quantity Surveyor

Swee Builders Pte Ltd
09.1998 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Silliman University

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