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Pia Francesca De Mesa

Toronto,ON

Summary

Cost Consultant offering 5 years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Cost Consultant

ARCADIS, Design And Consultancy
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Analyzed change order requests in depth so as not to impact the overall budget negatively.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams during the design phase ensuring more accurate material takeoffs.
  • Established a consistent methodology for evaluating vendor proposals, resulting in more competitive pricing structures.
  • Managed projects from inception to completion across programming, design, bidding and construction management.

Office Engineer

Archipelago Builders
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and departments.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, optimizing resource allocation within the office setting.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, improving onboarding experience and decreasing time to productivity.
  • Provides minutes of meeting to organize and track the progress of work inside the site.

Cadet Engineer

Megawide Construction
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining design processes and implementing innovative engineering solutions.
  • Responsible in the conceptual design details of formworks and its calculations, subcontractor billings, communicating with the owner, monitoring the proposals, approved job orders and client’s purchase orders to follow a smooth project flow and completion.
  • Implemented safety measures during project execution, minimizing risks and maintaining a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop high-quality products within tight deadlines.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Construction Management

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Technological Institute of The Philippines
Manila, Philippines
04.2019

Skills

  • Cost Planning
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Interim Valuation
  • Client Coordination
  • Commercial Sales
  • Software skills : Microsoft office, 365, Planswift, CostX, Smartsheet, Virtual Desktop
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Graduate Cost Consultant

ARCADIS, Design And Consultancy
04.2023 - 08.2024

Office Engineer

Archipelago Builders
10.2020 - 04.2023

Cadet Engineer

Megawide Construction
12.2019 - 06.2020

Post-Degree Certificate - Construction Management

George Brown College

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Technological Institute of The Philippines
Pia Francesca De Mesa