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Ruth Too

@ruthtoo

Quantity Surveyor at Mehta Electricals Ltd. preparing competitive bids and estimates for electrical projects, with material savings of up to 12%.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Construction Estimator role where I can apply my expertise in strategic bids, cost control, and contract administration, with a focus on budget management and risk mitigation.

At Mehta Electricals Ltd., I prepare competitive cost estimates, bills of quantities, and strategic bids for electrical installation and framing projects. I’ve processed interim payment applications and final account valuations for 12 projects, and my procurement work reduced material acquisition expenses by 8%.

At Kenya Power and Lighting Company, I drafted estimates and bills of quantities for civil works and supported valuations for power distribution infrastructure. I also supervised subcontractors and direct labour crews, producing progress verification reports that accelerated payment cycles by 10 days.

As a Construction Project Volunteer at Vaghjiyani Enterprises Ltd., I produced material take-offs from shop drawings and bar-bending schedules, reducing steel cutting waste by 11%. I hold a Higher Diploma in Building Economics and a Diploma in Quantity Surveying from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Quantity Surveyor

Current

Mehta Electricals Ltd.

Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Prepared cost estimates, bills of quantities, and strategic bids for electrical installation projects. Managed site measurements, progress valuations, and contract variations, achieving high billing precision and reducing financial risk.

Cost Estimation BOQ Estimation Strategic Bidding Site Measurement Contract Administration Variation Analysis Planswift PDF Editing Google Workspace Procurement Management Financial Reporting Project Management Zoom Hubstaff

Quantity Surveying Intern

Kenya Power and Lighting Company

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Drafted technical specifications, cost estimates, and bills of quantities for civil works. Conducted site measurements and valuations for power distribution projects, supporting interim reviews and improving service delivery.

Cost Estimation BOQ Estimation Site Measurement Contract Administration Subcontractor Management Resource Allocation Technical Specifications Drafting Layout Work

Construction Project Volunteer

Vaghjiyani Enterprises Ltd.

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)

Implemented quality assurance protocols for construction materials and monitored daily site operations. Produced material take-offs and progress reports, reducing waste and maintaining safety standards.

Quality Assurance Material Takeoffs Site Supervision Progress reporting Google Workspace Planswift Health and Safety Inventory Management

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Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport, and Public Works

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 (2 months)

Quantified structural material requirements and generated material take-offs for public works projects. Performed material testing and compiled progress logs to support project compliance.

Material Takeoffs Structural Analysis Laboratory Testing Progress reporting Google Drive PDF Editing Site Inspections