Almira Garay, Structural Estimator

Almira Garay

Structural Estimator

Crystal Steel Fabricators, Inc.

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
7 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 3 Months

Structural Estimator at Crystal Steel Fabricators, Inc.
  • Philippines - Pasig City
  • September 2018 to May 2024

Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, scope of work and other technical documents in order to prepare estimates including materials, labor and production time
Provides detailed, accurate and timely bid summary, material requests and other project requirements
Finished over 200 jobs varying from low-rise and high-rise buildings, stadiums, hospitals, schools, universities, airport and others using TEKLA EPM/Fabsuite, Bluebeam, Microsoft and other softwares

Project Engineer at VNZ Corp.
  • Philippines - Makati City
  • August 2018 to September 2018

Coordinated to client for site visit, contract signing, specific requests, and meetings with regards to the one-storey renovation project.
Prepared and negotiated contracts with clients and subcontractors.
Procurement. Sourced, select and negotiate of suppliers and subcontractors needed.
Site supervisor. In-charge of the manpower in order to finish the job on time.
Turnover. Prepared punchlist, inspects works done to have proper moving-in of the client.

Project Engineer at Demolok Fortune Builders & Development Corp.
  • Philippines - Pasig City
  • November 2017 to June 2018

Estimated quantity of materials and overall cost such as formworks, rebars, consumables, etc. needed.
Monitors and instructs workers to ensure day-to-day accomplishment, implementation and control in the execution of the project.
Produced documents such as daily accomplishment reports, weekly billings, project schedule, RFI’s, RFA’s, manpower schedule, delivery schedule, shop drawings, and site instructions. Makes sure that these are documented and stored
in order with soft and hard copy.
Quality Control/Quality Assurance. Inspected site to find faults and wrong installation of formworks and rebars to ensure proper implementation of structural design and to lessen significant errors on the future.
Developed new systems with engineering team to lessen expenses of the company on billings to ensure precise cost (based on the contract) and avoid overbilling; and improvement of cutting list and its request to reduce waste on steel.

Quantity Surveyor/Site Engineer at Scheirman and Cruz Construction Inc.
  • Philippines - Manila
  • February 2017 to November 2017

Estimated detailed quantity of materials needed on site, bill of quantity, and cost proposal.
Assisted/Supervised day-to-day implementation and control in the execution of the project.
Coordinated with designers and subcontractors for plans and details of architectural, structural, MEPFS plans, etc. and for technical issues on site.
Reported daily monitoring and accomplishment. Approves and/or makes billings of subcontractors.
Followed up important matters such as permits, procurement update, operation concerns, and others.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Polytechnic University Of The Philippines
  • March 2016

Specialties & Skills

Teamwork
Construction Estimating
Steel Structures
Bluebeam
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Planswift

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2018