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Kathleen Ramos

@kathleenramos

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Civil construction design professional specializing in cost estimation, quantity take-offs, and project budgeting.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on cost estimation, quantity surveying, or civil design within collaborative teams that value accuracy, professional growth, and clear processes.

I am a civil construction design professional with practical and industry experience in cost estimation, quantity take-offs, and preparing bills of quantities for residential and civil works. I combine formal training from an Advanced Diploma in Civil Construction Design with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering to deliver accurate project costing and procurement support.

In my role as a Costing Engineer, I prepared quotations and proposals, conducted on-site reconciliations with Bills of Quantities, maintained cost databases, and participated in bidding and subcontractor negotiations to achieve cost-effective procurement.

I am proficient in plan interpretation and drafting using AutoCAD and Revit, familiar with Australian standards and construction induction requirements, and committed to clear communication, teamwork, and analytical problem solving to support project delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Civil Construction Designer

Keystone College of Business and Technology

Jul 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Completed simulated civil construction design projects producing quantity take-offs, project budgets and AutoCAD/Revit drawings in compliance with Australian standards, enhancing technical drafting and estimating accuracy.

Autocad Revit Drafting Team Collaboration

Costing Engineer

Megaship Builders Inc.

Mar 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Prepared accurate quotations, bills of quantities and subcontractor survey reports, reconciled on-site findings with BOQs and supported successful bidding and procurement that improved cost reporting and billing timeliness.

Cost Estimation Procurement Billing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Keystone College of Business and Technology

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design, Civil Construction Design

2023 - 2025

Activities and societies: Simulated projects involving quantity take-offs, bills of quantities, earthworks simulations, procurement documentation, and team-based problem solving.

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design completed through practical simulated projects focusing on quantity take-offs, drafting (AutoCAD, Revit), and project costing.

University of San Jose - Recoletos

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

2013 - 2018

Activities and societies: Relevant activities included cost estimation, on-site inspections, billing support, and participation in bidding and subcontractor negotiations.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering encompassing structural and civil engineering principles with practical costing and site inspection experience.