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jaylord gonzaga

@jaylordgonzaga

Licensed Civil Engineer & QS with 5 yrs in infra & residential. Skilled in cost planning, take-offs & delivering accurate, competitive bids.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

Seeking estimating or quantity surveying roles where I can apply my cost planning skills and deliver accurate, competitive project bids.

I am a licensed Civil Engineer and experienced Quantity Surveyor with nearly 5 years in infrastructure, residential, and landscaping projects. I specialise in cost planning, quantity take-offs, and tender management, with proven results in optimising budgets, improving cost accuracy, and reducing material waste. Skilled in tools such as COSTx, AutoCAD, Google Earth Pro, and Power BI, I combine technical expertise with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills to deliver precise, competitive, and commercially sound estimates.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Cost Consultant

Arcadis Consulting Middle East Limited

May 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Led cost planning for road, drainage, and infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate bids with COSTx and Google Earth Pro. Managed cost plans, variations, and payments, aligning designs for budget control. Collaborated on a £7M project, improving cost accuracy. Consolidated cost plans into a master template for efficiency. Supported conceptual estimating aiding funding and approvals.

Cost Management COSTx Google Earth Pro Project Management Collaboration

Contracts Engineer

Sharepro Inc

Jun 2021 - May 2022 (11 months)

Selected contractors for housing and repair projects, cutting execution time and improving workmanship. Awarded 156 affordable housing units ensuring financial compliance. Used SAP for milestone tracking, Purchase Orders, and timely payments. Maintained records for progress tracking. Evaluated repairs and created precise budgets using market rates. Managed schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.

Contracts Management Cost Estimation Project Management Project Coordination Project Delivery Project Control Blue Print Construction Drawing Packages SAP Excel Sheets Microsoft Office Suite

Formworks Estimate Engineer

Megawide Construction Corporation

Oct 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Created conceptual drawings and accurately calculated formwork quantities, reducing material waste and costs. Produced high-quality design drawings, minimizing errors and rework. Aligned formwork quantities with schedules and plans, enhancing resource efficiency and cutting project costs.

Cost Estimation Project Management Project Coordination Project Delivery Project Control Blue Print Construction Drawing Packages SAP Excel Sheets Microsoft Office Suite Autocad Detailed Calculations

Cadet Engineer

Sta Clara International Corporation

May 2019 - Oct 2019 (5 months)

Implemented quality assurance, reducing defects and boosting construction quality and client satisfaction. Enhanced accuracy, cutting errors and rework. Reduced material wastage through efficient requisition management. Streamlined attendance tracking, minimizing payroll issues. Ensured timely availability of tools and machinery, improving task completion rates.