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NICOLÁS RUIZ

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Seasoned Estimator with expertise in preparing estimates in the construction planning process. Talented in inventory management, overseeing equipment maintenance and negotiating contracts. Served as a professional liaison between clients and contractors. Committed to maintaining quality control and ensuring projects are completed on time.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

ESTIMATOR CONSTRUCTION

INCONAC COMPANY LTDA.
SANTIAGO
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
  • Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
  • Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
  • Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.

TECHNICAL OFFICE MANAGER

WHITE STAR COMPANY
SANTIAGO, CHILE
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Support in the development of the project, follow-up of specialty projects.
  • Manage work plans in conjunction with the construction engineer and construction manager.
  • Supervise the project, control the quality department.
  • Generate material and equipment control reports
  • Save project information in the Microsoft TEAMS platform.
  • Reading and interpretation of plans in Autocad.
  • Create spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and monthly progress reports to be presented to the project investor.

ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER

TECNOELEC SPA
SANTIAGO, CHILE
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Estimate and manage, control of materials, labor and resources
  • Supervise work, control the work through the electrical regulations in force in Chile
  • Create statement of payments and permanent control of the economic flows of the project
  • Reading and interpretation of plans in Autocad
  • Create Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and monthly progress reports to present to the project investor.
  • Managed the installation of electrical components and systems at construction sites.
  • Coordinated with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, owners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
  • Prepared cost estimates for proposed projects and evaluated bids from vendors for accuracy and competitive pricing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION

DUOC UC
CHILE
01-2020

High School Diploma -

ANDES POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
CHILE
01.2013

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Construction Cost Estimates
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Document analysis
  • Project Management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited

Timeline

ESTIMATOR CONSTRUCTION

INCONAC COMPANY LTDA.
12.2021 - 05.2022

TECHNICAL OFFICE MANAGER

WHITE STAR COMPANY
03.2021 - 12.2021

ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER

TECNOELEC SPA
04.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION

DUOC UC

High School Diploma -

ANDES POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL

NICOLÁS RUIZ