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Cost Engineer at Constructora Vergara Patiño who prepared project budgets, BOQs, and unit price analyses from technical drawings.

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At Constructora Vergara Patiño, I planned and prepared budgets for civil, industrial, and residential projects. I developed bills of quantities from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and prepared unit price analyses using productivity rates, updated costs, and site conditions.

At Panaglass, I managed, supervised, and coordinated teams installing glass shower enclosures and mirrors on luxury real estate developments. Earlier, I participated in project supervision and quality control at CMG Panamá, and built a supplier, contractor, and materials database at Venreca to support cost estimation.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cost Engineer

Constructora Vergara Patiño

Jul 2024 - Jul 2026 (2 years)

Led planning and execution of budgets for civil, industrial, and residential projects, preparing BOQs and unit price analyses. Coordinated with engineering teams, maintained cost databases, and supported bidding processes.

Cost Estimation Budgeting BOQ Unit Price Analysis (UPA)MEPs Autocad Bluebeam Excel Project Management

Project Supervisor and Manager

Panaglass

Mar 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Managed and supervised installation teams for glass shower enclosures and mirrors on luxury real estate projects. Coordinated work teams of ten or more professionals and ensured quality and safety standards.

Supervision Team Leadership Quality Control Coordination safety management

Project Supervisor and Coordinator

CMG Panamá

Jul 2014 - May 2019 (4 years 10 months)

Supervised and coordinated construction projects, ensuring quality control, resource management, and occupational health and safety across multiple sites in Panama.

Supervision Quality Control Resource Management Team Coordination Occupational Health and Safety

Head of Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Venreca

Jan 2013 - Apr 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Managed the budgeting department, built supplier and materials databases, and developed material take-off formats. Took field measurements, produced construction drawings, and advised clients on project goals.

Cost Estimation Budgeting Material Takeoffs Autocad Supplier Management Client Advisory

Engineering Assistant

Reyco 9000

Dec 2008 - Nov 2012 (3 years 11 months)

Assisted in budget preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and unit price analyses. Supported AutoCAD drawing creation and modification, and conducted field measurements for appraisals.

Cost Estimation Quantity Takeoff Autocad Field Measurement Budgeting