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Jake Calica

@jakecalica

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Entry-level Quantity Surveyor and Cost Estimator focused on accurate MEP takeoffs, BOQs, and cost control.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level MEP Quantity Surveyor role where I can prepare accurate BOQs and estimates using Planswift, Bluebeam Revu, and Excel, support procurement and cost monitoring, and grow into stronger cost-control ownership.

I’m a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Quantity Surveyor / Cost Estimator with acquired experience in material takeoff, cost monitoring, supplier collaboration, and project documentation.

I’m competent in using Excel, AutoCAD, Planswift, Bluebeam Revu, and engineering drawings to create estimates for MEP projects, with a solid foundation in progress billing, procurement support, and cost control.

In my recent Assistant Plant Engineer role, I strengthened my practical understanding of costs by navigating a plant inventory system for cost monitoring and tracking supplies, helping reduce budget loss to at least 5% of previous operating cost.

I’ve also supported technical reporting and compliance through environmental monitoring and documentation, while completing all activities under the Annual Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) for 2025.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Assistant Plant Engineer

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Jogeo-7 Aggregates Corporation

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Supervised operation and maintenance of pollution control measures and supported environmental compliance reporting for mining operations. Monitored plant inventory and costs, and coordinated quarterly community consultations and SDMP program activities.

Environmental Compliance Technical Reporting Software Development Program Management

Quantity Surveyor Intern

RFDG Construction and Development Corp.

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (3 months)

Interpreted fire protection and plumbing drawings and prepared quantity takeoffs for bill of materials. Conducted weekly site visits to support project work.

Fire Protection Plumbing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

2015 - 2020

Activities and societies: DOST Scholar (RA 10612)

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Main Campus) as a DOST RA 10612 scholar, studying from July 2015 to September 2020.