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Zaira Grace Rubis

@zairagracerubis

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Registered Architect and Quantity Surveyor delivering accurate estimates and project leadership.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply architecture and estimating expertise to deliver accurate bids, lead teams, improve processes, and support high-quality, timely project delivery.

I am a registered and licensed Architect with eight years of combined experience as a Project Architect, Estimator, Project Engineer and Quantity Surveyor across the Philippines, Australia, and the USA. I deliver precise architectural quantity takeoffs, bid and budget estimates, and on-site project coordination for high-end residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial developments.

My background includes leading teams, establishing company processes, producing construction documentation, and managing cost control and RFAs/RFIs using industry tools like Cubit, On-Screen Take Off, Bluebeam and Procore; I consistently drive accurate bids and smoother project delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Estimator

Magnum Drywall

Apr 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years)

Prepared budget and bid estimates, performed interior/exterior painting and wall covering takeoffs for residential, school, community and industrial projects using On Screen Take Off and Bluebeam, and produced proposal letters and RFAs/RFIs.

Bluebeam Revu Estimating Quantity Takeoff RFI Budgeting

Project Engineer / Estimator

MGM Construction

Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 (9 months)

Reviewed architectural and structural drawings, performed multi-trade takeoffs, prepared RFAs/RFIs, tracked labor/material costs and organized company processes and database to improve estimating and administrative workflows.

Quantity Takeoff Structural Drawings RFI Cost Tracking Labor Monitoring Autocad

Quantity Surveyor

ECAPRO

Jul 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years)

Conducted architectural quantity takeoffs for 200+ projects across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales—including high-end residential, hotels, hospitals and schools—managed a team of five for exterior trades using Cubit.

Cubit Quantity Takeoff Team Leadership And Hospitals Schools

Senior Project Architect

Rockwell Land

Jul 2017 - Apr 2020 (2 years 9 months)

Coordinated design and production and performed on-site inspections for a two-tower 36-storey residential development, and contributed to land acquisition, design feasibility and financial studies for future projects.

feasibility studies Land Acquisition SketchUp Autocad

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architecture

2012 - 2017

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Consistent Dean's Lister (2012-2017); National Architecture Week competitions (Structural 1st place 2015, Digital Rendering 1st place 2014, Photography 3rd place 2015).

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Latin Honors (Cum Laude) and consistent Dean's List recognition; participated and placed in National Architecture Week competitions.

Immaculate Heart of Mary College

High School Diploma, Secondary Education

2008 - 2012

Activities and societies: Third Honorable Mention (2012); Gerry Roxas Leadership Award (2012); Academic Excellence, Computer Proficiency, Conduct awards (2012); Consistent Top Honors List (2008-2012).

Completed secondary education with multiple academic and leadership awards and consistent placement on the honor roll.