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mariette mandanas, Cost Consultant

mariette mandanas

Cost Consultant·Arcadis

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 8 months

Cost Consultant

May 2016 - Present

Arcadis

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2016 - Present

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Estimator

April 2013 - April 2016

BW Interiors

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2013 - April 2016

* Responsible in preparing monthly progress report to be submitted to client based on actual
accomplishment at site.
* Responsible in preparing proposed variations if changes occurred while the project is in progress.
* Prepares cost estimates including detailed Bill of Quantities
* Responsible in preparing detailed take off, quantifies civil engineering works such as structural
and architectural works (ID works) based on drawings and specifications.
* Preparing of tender documents such as bid proposals, commercial and technical submission
* Sending inquiries and obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors, identifying qualified sub-
contractor and making recommendations for the winning bidder.
* Examine tender specifications, details and drawings
* Responsible in getting the best price that will win a contract in a competitive bidding situation,
based on quality of the service offered, as well as cost.
* Identifies labor, material and time requirements based on tender documents
* Evaluating the profitability and viability of a product or service
* Recommending cost-cutting methods / value engineering to increase profitability
* Communicate with other departments, engineers and project managers to resolve issues
* Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
* Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
* Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of
services such as water and electricity.
* Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data
Types of Projects Handled:
Bar & Restaurants, Bank, Offices
Leisure, Hotels, Retail Shops
Healthcare, Residential, Villas

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Quantity Surveyor

May 2006 - March 2013

LANGDON & SEAH PHILS. INC (an Arcadis Company)

Philippines

May 2006 - March 2013

* Responsible in visiting site and evaluating monthly progress report submitted by the contractor
that of actual accomplishment at site.
* Preparing recommendation letter and payment certificate to owner after requested billing by the
contractor had been evaluated and approved.
* Responsible in evaluating contractor’s claims as per contract provisions and using cost data and
current market rates for a fair and reasonable evaluation.
* Assist and attend Pre-Tender meetings
* Provide recommendation in contract packaging.
* Preparing of tender documents such as evaluation of bidders’ proposals, inquiries to bidders
regarding their proposal and make recommendations to the winning bidder.
* Assist in negotiation and award of contracts.
* Responsible in preparing detailed take off, quantifies civil engineering works such as structural
and architectural works based on drawings and specifications.
* Prepares cost estimates / cost plan.
* Responsible in getting the best price that will win a contract in a competitive bidding situation,
based on quality of the service offered, as well as cost.
* Attending site and other meetings such as project technical group meetings and reconciliation of
quantities and costs with the contractor.
* Preliminary cost advice and cost planning.
* Responsible in evaluating contractor’s claim and Negotiation with contractors.
* Preparing of Financial Statements and Cash flow evaluations
* Settle final cost with contractors and sub-contractors
* Advice on contractor’s claims
* Preparing Final Construction cost to client including savings obtained
Major Projects Handled:
Two Serendra Phase 2B Section A
Two Serendra Phase 2B Section B&C
Two Serendra Phase 2B Section D&E (5 Towers Residential)
One Serendra Phase 2B Section D&E
One Serendra Phase 2B Section B&C

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Engineering

Building Engineer

July 2004 - April 2006

Promo Edge Corporation

Philippines

July 2004 - April 2006

* Providing overall building assistance.
* Prepare initial data prior to the estimating works for the preparation of budgetary estimates.
* Prepares and summarized the quantity estimates.
* Prepares drawings and specifications
* Study the drawings and specifications
* Update Construction Material market cost.
* Responsible for the purchase order
* Preparing weekly summary accomplishment reports.

Company industry:
Business Support Services
Job role:
Construction and Building

Department Head

September 2003 - May 2004

Isetann

Philippines

September 2003 - May 2004

Take inventory, organize product displays, re-stock the sales floor, mark price tags
* Handle customer service requests such as returns and exchange
* Work with buyers and store manager to determine product lines, coordinate product display
options, and develop product packaging
* Increase the target sales

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Education

Polytechnic University of the

January 2003

January 2003

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Philippines

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High school or equivalent,

United Arab Emirates

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Skills

COMPETITIVE
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
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DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
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MICROSOFT WINDOWS
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MICROSOFT WINDOWS
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MICROSOFT WORKS
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MICROSOFT WORKS
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NEGOTIATION
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PROGRESS
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PROPOSAL WRITING
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QUALITY
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TENDER
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