NITHIN ANANDA RAO
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Estimator specializing in quantity take-offs, cost estimating, BOQ preparation, and verification of contractor progress claims for public-sector healthcare and institutional construction projects. Strong ability to interpret drawings, identify scope gaps early, and prepare accurate material and labour quantities to support tendering, budgeting, and cost control. Experienced in client-side estimation, billing certification, and coordination with contractors and consultants to minimize cost risk and rework.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer (Estimator)
United Facility Management & Services
Mysore, India
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared detailed cost estimates and BOQs for public-sector healthcare and institutional construction projects valued between CA$4.6M and CA$15.3M, supporting accurate budget planning and approvals.
- Delivered 50 - 60 repair and renovation estimates annually for government hospitals through site assessments and quantity measurements, improving budget accuracy and reducing approval delays.
- Performed detailed quantity take-offs for structural, architectural, and finishing works and updated BOQs during drawing revisions to maintain cost alignment with approved scope.
- Verified contractor measurements and progress bills from the client side by cross-checking site quantities, BOQs, and contract rates, preventing overpayments and billing disputes.
- Coordinated with departmental engineers and contractors to resolve quantity discrepancies, sequencing issues, and material requirements, ensuring smooth project execution.
Civil Engineer (Estimator)
Star Employment Bureau
Mysore, India
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Supported emergency healthcare infrastructure works during the COVID period by preparing and verifying quantities for gas pipeline routing and LMO plant foundation works, ensuring uninterrupted oxygen supply in major hospitals.
- Verified 100+ contractor progress bills from the client side by validating quantities, measurements, and supporting documentation, achieving zero bill rejections.
- Conducted detailed quantity take-offs for structural, architectural, and finishing works to support accurate cost estimates, interim payments, and final billing.
- Prepared and certified bills for small and medium government hospital projects after validating site measurements, BOQs, and contract conditions.
- Coordinated with site engineers and contractors to clarify quantities, progress status, and billing documentation requirements.
Civil Engineer (Estimator)
Hindustan Security Services
Mysore, India
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Supported estimation, billing verification, and site monitoring activities for a 250-bed district hospital project valued at CA$9.5M from the client side.
- Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, and interim bills for structural and finishing works based on site measurements and approved drawings.
- Conducted regular site measurements and verified contractor quantities to ensure accurate billing and compliance with contract terms.
- Resolved contractor billing discrepancies by reconciling executed quantities with BOQs and approved rates.
- Prepared quantified renovation estimates for deteriorated hospital facilities in accordance with Public Works Department standards and specifications.
Civil Engineer
Kbr Infratect Ltd
Mysore, India
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Supervised execution of a multilevel car parking facility valued at CA$10.4M, ensuring compliance with approved structural and architectural drawings.
- Monitored RCC works, reinforcement placement, shuttering, masonry, and finishing activities to maintain quality standards and construction progress.
- Coordinated subcontractors, labour deployment, equipment usage, and material logistics to avoid site interruptions and delays.
- Conducted quality inspections for structural and finishing works and ensured timely corrective actions.
- Prepared site measurements and supporting documentation for contractor billing and approvals.
Education
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON12.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Technology & Management
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
Mysuru01.2016
Skills
Cost Estimation
Quantity Take-off
BOQ & Rate Analysis
Contractor Bill Verification
Progress Billing
Repair & Renovation Estimation
Budget Forecasting
Tender Evaluation
BlueBeam
AutoCAD
MS Excel
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Procore
ETABS
PLAXIS
PTV VISSIM
Project Coordination
Problem Solving
Decision-Making
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Stakeholder Communication
Risk Identification
Team Collaboration
Certification
- Procore Certified: Student (Procore Technologies, Dec 2025)
- WHMIS Training Certificate (Canada Safety Training Centre, Dec 2025–Dec 2028)
Timeline
Civil Engineer (Estimator)
United Facility Management & Services
03.2022 - 10.2023
Civil Engineer (Estimator)
Star Employment Bureau
03.2020 - 02.2022
Civil Engineer (Estimator)
Hindustan Security Services
04.2018 - 02.2020
Civil Engineer
Kbr Infratect Ltd
11.2016 - 03.2018
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Carleton University
Bachelor of Engineering - Construction Technology & Management
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering