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Paolo Vargas

@paolovargas

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Licensed civil engineer specializing in precise cost estimation and quantity take-offs.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek estimator or construction roles where I can apply precise cost estimating, collaborate with project teams, and drive budget and schedule compliance in a results-focused environment.

I am a licensed civil engineer with over six years' experience delivering accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid analyses for residential and commercial projects across the U.S., Australia, and the Philippines. I specialize in CSI Divisions 3, 4, 8, and 9, and I use tools like PlanSwift, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and RSMeans to produce reliable BOQs, value-engineering assessments, and procurement documentation.

My background includes roles as estimator/quantity surveyor, construction manager, and project engineer where I led cost control, vendor coordination, and on-site operations to keep projects on budget and on schedule. I am known for attention to detail, strong documentation practices, and delivering cost data that supports confident project decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Freelance

Mar 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 9 months)

Provide cost estimation and quantity take-offs for residential and commercial projects in the U.S. and Australia, preparing BOQs, bid proposals, and value engineering analyses to align project costs with budgets and client requirements.

Planswift Autocad Cost Estimation

Estimator

Form Structures

Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 (4 months)

Prepared accurate formwork estimates for residential and commercial buildings, verified quantity variances, and coordinated with project teams to ensure budget alignment and schedule efficiency.

Quantity Verification Cost Control Budgeting Scheduling Autocad Planswift

Construction Manager

Maharlika Land

Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Oversaw all phases of residential construction from planning to turnover, managed on-site operations for quality, safety, and budget compliance, and coordinated with engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution.

Construction Management Site Supervision Budget Compliance Quality Control safety management Scheduling

Project Engineer

Edifice Construction

Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Supervised residential building projects from planning to completion, coordinated with architects and contractors to ensure specification compliance, and monitored materials, manpower, and schedules to meet deadlines and budgets.

Project Engineering Material Management Autocad Cost Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

2013 - 2018

Activities and societies: Best in Thesis Award (2018)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a Best in Thesis award in 2018, focusing on structural and construction engineering topics relevant to cost estimation and project delivery.