Bret Michelle Collamat
Construction Estimator
Summary
Rea Maglonzo
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Detail-oriented Construction Estimator with extensive experience in quantity surveying, cost control, and take-offs for large-scale commercial and residential projects. Proficient in analyzing architectural plans and using digital takeoff software like Bluebeam Revu and Procore to develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates. Skilled in project coordination, ensuring alignment between project scope, bids, and financial performance.
Skills
Project ManagementCoordinationAnalytical SkillsContract Administration
Tools
AutoCADSketchUpPrimaveraBluebeam RevuProcoreAconexAsanaFieldwireMyNestingSlackAdobe SuiteMicrosoft OfficeMS ProjectOutlookBuildertrendMonday.comFieldwire by HiltiSharepointGoogle workspace
Experience
- Delivered compliant bid packages for large construction projects
- Improved client confidence and bid approval rates
- Performed detailed digital quantity take-offs
- Reduced estimation errors and improved cost accuracy
- Defined project scope, goals, and feasibility requirements
- Facilitated efficient planning and informed decision-making
⭐ Core Skills: Project Management, Cost Estimation, Quantity Take-offs, Bid Preparation, Project Planning
🔧 Tools Used: Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Asana, Slack
- Analyzed architectural drawings to establish project scope
- Prepared detailed quantity take-offs for materials
- Ensured competitive bids and minimized cost discrepancies
- Coordinated with design and project teams on revisions
- Aligned estimates with project changes to reduce rework
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Take-offs, Cost Estimation, Blueprint Analysis, Team Coordination
🔧 Tools Used: Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Slack
- Quantified civil, structural, architectural, and MEPF works
- Prepared accurate cost proposals for variations
- Monitored construction schedules and project costs
- Ensured schedule adherence and effective cost control
- Assigned subcontractor tasks and enforced compliance
- Improved quality and regulatory adherence on projects
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Cost Control, Schedule Monitoring, Subcontractor Management
🔧 Tools Used: MS Project, Primavera, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Aconex
- Prepared quantity take-offs from construction plans
- Developed cost estimates for improved budget accuracy
- Reviewed tender documents and contracts for alignment
- Conducted inspections and testing for compliance
- Supported cost control and variation order processes
- Enhanced financial performance and cost efficiency
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Quality Control, Cost Estimation, Contract Review, Cost Control
🔧 Tools Used: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Procore
- Prepared architectural and structural drawings
- Used AutoCAD and SketchUp for design deliverables
- Developed as-built drawings, revisions, and proposal plans
- Supervised and trained junior engineers
- Optimized design solutions for cost-efficiency
⭐ Core Skills: Engineering Design, Project Planning, Technical Drawing, Team Supervision
🔧 Tools Used: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite
- Supervised site operations, labor, and subcontractors
- Monitored construction progress against design plans
- Ensured compliance with project specifications
- Prepared record drawings and technical reports
- Maintained accurate project documentation and site journals
⭐ Core Skills: Site Supervision, Project Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Technical Reporting
🔧 Tools Used: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite
- Delivered compliant bid packages for large construction projects
- Improved client confidence and bid approval rates
- Performed detailed digital quantity take-offs
- Reduced estimation errors and improved cost accuracy
- Defined project scope, goals, and feasibility requirements
- Facilitated efficient planning and informed decision-making
⭐ Core Skills: Project Management, Cost Estimation, Quantity Take-offs, Bid Preparation, Project Planning
🔧 Tools Used: Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Asana, Slack
- Analyzed architectural drawings to establish project scope
- Prepared detailed quantity take-offs for materials
- Ensured competitive bids and minimized cost discrepancies
- Coordinated with design and project teams on revisions
- Aligned estimates with project changes to reduce rework
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Take-offs, Cost Estimation, Blueprint Analysis, Team Coordination
🔧 Tools Used: Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Slack
- Quantified civil, structural, architectural, and MEPF works
- Prepared accurate cost proposals for variations
- Monitored construction schedules and project costs
- Ensured schedule adherence and effective cost control
- Assigned subcontractor tasks and enforced compliance
- Improved quality and regulatory adherence on projects
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Cost Control, Schedule Monitoring, Subcontractor Management
🔧 Tools Used: MS Project, Primavera, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Aconex
- Prepared quantity take-offs from construction plans
- Developed cost estimates for improved budget accuracy
- Reviewed tender documents and contracts for alignment
- Conducted inspections and testing for compliance
- Supported cost control and variation order processes
- Enhanced financial performance and cost efficiency
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Quality Control, Cost Estimation, Contract Review, Cost Control
🔧 Tools Used: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite, Procore
- Prepared architectural and structural drawings
- Used AutoCAD and SketchUp for design deliverables
- Developed as-built drawings, revisions, and proposal plans
- Supervised and trained junior engineers
- Optimized design solutions for cost-efficiency
⭐ Core Skills: Engineering Design, Project Planning, Technical Drawing, Team Supervision
🔧 Tools Used: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite
- Supervised site operations, labor, and subcontractors
- Monitored construction progress against design plans
- Ensured compliance with project specifications
- Prepared record drawings and technical reports
- Maintained accurate project documentation and site journals
⭐ Core Skills: Site Supervision, Project Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Technical Reporting
🔧 Tools Used: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365 / Suite
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
University of San Jose Recoletos
No Date
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
University of San Jose Recoletos
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