Mae Gallardo
Okinawa,Japan
Summary
Experienced Quantity Surveyor with over 10 years in cost estimation, tender preparation, and project management across commercial, healthcare, and residential construction. Skilled in QTO, cost value reconciliation, subcontract negotiations, and waterproofing trade estimates. Proficient in Bluebeam, OST, and Excel, with strong attention to detail and international project exposure. Civil Engineering board passer with a proven track record of delivering accurate, competitive estimates and ensuring cost efficiency across diverse, large-scale projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Estimator
American Engineering Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- Analyze project requirements, technical specifications, and client needs to develop detailed cost estimates
- Collaborate with engineers, and project managers to gather input on labor and material costs
- Prepare cost proposals and pricing documentation for client bids and internal budgeting
- Evaluate vendor quotes and market rates to ensure competitive and accurate estimates
- Update estimates as project scope changes or additional information becomes available
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Quantity Surveyor
MPM Waterproofing Service LTD
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Solicit and receive request for tender
- Assess tender documents to ensure sufficient information available to prepare tender
- Take off quantities
- Prepare quotation for the waterproofing trade
- Prepare and issue material supply inquiries and subcontractor proposals
- Subcontract negotiations
- Cost Value Reconciliation for winning projects
- Cost Management for all projects
QAQC/Estimating Deputy Team Manager
VIATechnik
11.2014 - 10.2022
- Perform Quantity Take-offs (All trades) manually or using Software’s
- Good grasp of Engineering and architectural principles
- Advanced plan reading knowledge (Civil, Structural, Architectural, and MEPF)
- Exposed to international detailing practice
- Proficient in using OST (On-Screen Takeoff), Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Excel for doing QTOs
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel knowledge (mastery of functions and pivot tables)
- Performs costing using RS Means
- Knowledgeable in AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit for browsing and managing Construction Plans
- Analyze, review, and do a detailed Plan Review of Construction Plans
- Collaborates with Senior/Team Manager and Project Manager
- Reviews and identifies project issues (ex
- Schedule, quality, productivity) and work with Sr/Team Manager and Project Managers to resolve issues
- Review 2D plans and 3D models prepared by the BIM Team to help ensure the integrity of the model geometry based on the LOD specifications
- Generates clash detection reports to ensure the model is free of constructability issues and clashes
- Manage work methods and maintain knowledge of quality assurance standards
- Supervise QC Specialists to ensure knowledge of all quality standards
- Provide constructive feedback to specialists regularly
- Ensure the timely and high-quality work submission
- Provide detailed checklists, overlays of all drawings, and filed experienced staff to catch potentially costly errors
- Identify opportunities to improve team productivity
- Present solutions and participate in and/or lead implementation as required
- Supervise and train assigned QC and VDC personnel
- Plan and organize own work
Curtain Wall Specialist
Benson Wall System Philippines, INC.
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for Fabrication Drafter leadership while checking, maintaining, and archiving fabrication drawings and drafting standards documentation using Benson engineering software for curtain wall design projects
- Check all fabrication drawings follow Benson standards prior to their release
- Check fabrication drawings sets are maintained
- Maintain and update fabrication drafting standards documentation
- Monitor and report work progress of subordinates to superiors
- Train and assist subordinates
- Create shop drawings
- Creating die profiles, wireframes, tag drawings and three-dimensional models of curtain wall units from two-dimensional studies using Benson engineering software and standards for curtain wall design projects
- Responsible and can handle situations under pressure
- Proactive and result oriented towards work
- Adaptive to fluid situations, easily taught, meticulous & able to work long shifts
- Well rounded, highly flexible, and good team player
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
Manila, PH05-2011
Skills
- Subcontractor coordination
- Quantity take-offs
- Estimate preparation
- Construction management
Certification
Construction Management Specialization (4 Courses), Coursera, JYGY4Z2K8J5G, 05/01/20
Systimax Cabling Designer, Commscope Infrastructure Academy, 3487413, 01/15/25
Systimax Cabling Installer, Commscope Infrastructure Academy, 3487412, 02/14/25
Structured Cabling Infrastructure Specialist, Commscope Infrastructure Academy, 3487411, 01/15/25
License
Civil Engineering, Board Passer, 05/01/12, Manila, PH
Select Project Experience
Totara Haumaru-North Shore Hospital
Remuera Gardens Redevelopment Stage1
Lake Villa Library, IL
Davis Development
• Sorrel Perimeter Park Morrisville, NC
Suffolk
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, FL by Mansfield
We Work
7 Bryant Park, New York, NY
Personal Information
Title: Estimator
Timeline
IT Estimator
American Engineering Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
MPM Waterproofing Service LTD
11.2021 - 10.2022
QAQC/Estimating Deputy Team Manager
VIATechnik
11.2014 - 10.2022
Curtain Wall Specialist
Benson Wall System Philippines, INC.
02.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
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