Samiah Usman, Estimator

Samiah Usman

Estimator

Reem Emirates Aluminum

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
21 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 9 Months

Estimator at Reem Emirates Aluminum
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since April 2016

Read and study tender drawings and specifications
* To perform quantity take-off using tender drawings
* To coordinate with the Technical Department to know what system to be used.
* To check and prepare bill of quantities as per tender drawings and specifications.
* To prepare material budget breakdown.
* To inquire quotation to suppliers.
Project: The Address Residences

Civil Engineer at Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
  • Philippines
  • November 2015 to December 2015

* Monitor project status with the assigned district.
* Coordinates with the focal person involved for every project in the district.
* Updating project status at least thrice a week and submit report to the Regional
Secretary.
Area of Assignment: Sulu, ARMM - Philippines

Cost Estimator at AL ABBAR ALUMINUM
  • United Arab Emirates
  • December 2011 to February 2014
Trainee
  • Philippines
  • July 2011 to November 2011

Buildings
* Read and analyze the tender documents (i.e. specifications, employer
requirements, contracts and conditions, architectural drawings and other
documents provided along with inquiry).
* Send the request for information if we find discrepancies between tender
documents.
* Quantity take-off of all aluminum works based on architectural drawings.
* Inquire and upgrade glass and other brought-up items rates from local and
international suppliers.
* Coordinating with design department for the suitable and economical profile to
be used.
* Determine the total weight required for the project.
* Determine the cost of all hardware and accessories for all aluminum works
involved like doors, windows, curtain walling (unitized or stick), skylights,
aluminum or stainless steel cladding.
* Determine the area of each type of glass and cladding.
* Built-up Bill of Quantities for the submission to the client.
* Preparing quotations and correspondence.
Project: Jewel of the Creek

Estimator at METALLIC EQUIPMENT CO. LLC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2009 to September 2010

fit-out
* Responsible for evaluating and estimating complete project quantities for
tendering.
* Preparing and monitoring of specified materials required finishes for any certain
project.
* Examines and cross check the consistency of all tender documents and initiate the
preparation of tender clarification to the client that needs to be confirmed and
defined.
* Prepares value engineering as needed.
Projects: Fit-out works metal works for Villas, Retail/ Residential/ Commercial
Bldgs.

Assistant Project Engineer at DHEBIAN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 2008 to January 2009

Reviews the plans and financial projection of the project.
* Prepares cost estimates as per the plans and specifications.
* Plans and coordinates with the Project Engineer to resolve issues.
* Assists in the assigning of duties and responsibilities of the team members.
* Assists the Project Engineer with support services as needed.

Engineer III at PROVINCIAL ASSESSOR’S
  • January 2007 to January 2008
ASSESSOR at PROVINCIAL
  • March 1999 to December 2006

Maguindanao Province
Tax Mapper II/ Engineer II
* Does fieldwork in the identification of parcels and property line identification.
* Assigns property index numbers to each parcels of land within the province
boundary.
* Performs cost assessment and analysis of the property.
* Participates in the land area computation both in the field and in the transfer of
information.
* Responsible in the establishment of complete inventory of all real property in the
province.
* Responsible in keeping field documents and technical material and drawing files
* Coordinate fieldwork activities and internal scheduling such as document and

Estimator at ARLO ALUMINUM
  • Philippines
  • March 2015 to

Buildings
* Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare cost, time, materials and
other related estimates.
* Consults with the clients, vendors, and personnel in other department to resolve
issues.
* Send request for information for clarification if we find discrepancies from the
tender documents.
* Send request for quotation to local and international suppliers.
* Quantity take-off of all aluminum and glazing works and hardware accessories
based on architectural drawings and specifications.
* Prepare cost estimates, bill of quantity and variations (post tender project).
* Participates in the preparation of the project proposal, technical submission and
commercial bid before the target schedule.
* Attend meetings for pre-bid and post tendering project.
Project: Proscenium - Podium Package

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Notre Dame University
  • November 1997

Specialties & Skills

BUDGETING
ENGINEERING
FINANCIAL
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
ESTIMATING
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT WORKS