I'm looking for a remote Construction Estimator, Preconstruction, or Project Cost Control role where I can apply my experience in budgeting, quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, project planning, and construction coordination. I'm interested in working with international teams and contributing to well-organized, cost-efficient construction projects.
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Estefania Balderas
@estefaniabalderas
Construction Estimator and Project Manager specializing in budgeting, quantity takeoffs, cost control, and preconstruction support.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
Architect with a Master's Degree in Project Management and experience in construction estimating, budgeting, cost control, and project coordination. I prepare and analyze construction budgets, quantity takeoffs, cost documentation, and technical information to support project planning and decision-making.
My experience includes coordinating suppliers, contractors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams while monitoring costs, schedules, and deliverables. I have worked on residential, office, and commercial construction projects, supporting projects from planning through execution.
I work with OPUS, Neodata, Excel, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other construction and design tools. I am experienced in working independently and remotely, with a strong focus on organization, cost optimization, problem solving, and reliable project follow-up.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Managed construction projects from planning through delivery, monitoring scope, budget, schedule, and milestones. Coordinated clients, suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to maintain project continuity and meet deliverables.
Construction Cost EstimationBudgetingPre Construction PlanningCost ControlQuantity TakeoffConstruction DrawingsTechnical DocumentationSupplier CoordinationCost Optimizationcontractor coordinationMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationProject SchedulingProgress TrackingSchedule ControlDelivery ControlsRisk IdentificationProblem SolvingRemote Project Management
CC
Junior Cost & Budget Analyst
5co en Construcción
Sep 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Created the cost and budgeting function, establishing processes for project financial control. Prepared quantity takeoffs and generators using OPUS and Excel, reducing preparation time by 15%.
IS
Cost & Budget Assistant
ISSFAM
Aug 2017 - Mar 2018 (7 months)
Prepared construction budgets and cost analyses. Interpreted construction drawings and technical documentation and integrated documentation for bidding processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Tecnológica de México
Master's Degree, Project Management
2018 - 2019
Master's Degree in Project Management from Universidad Tecnológica de México, completed in 2019.
Universidad Tecnológica de México
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture
2015 - 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Universidad Tecnológica de México, completed in 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
540k-720k MXN
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