Reu-Bethel Lucenara
Construction Estimator
Summary
Korina Carla Basco
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Licensed Civil Engineer and experienced Construction Estimator/Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in preparing competitive bid proposals and performing detailed quantity takeoffs for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Proficient in industry-standard software including PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and STACK. Skilled in cost control, project coordination, and managing estimates and budgets to support engineering and construction workflows.
Skills
Estimating & QSConstructionProject ManagementCoordinationSchedulingCost Control
Tools
PlanSwiftBluebeamTogal.AISTACKBuildxactMeasureSquareAutoCADRevitSTAAD ProPrimavera P6Monday.comZohoMS ExcelWordPowerPointCanvaZoomTeamsMultimicroQuickBooksSlack
Experience
Electrical/Lighting Estimator
Luxury Lighting
May 2025 - March 2026
- Performed takeoffs for 100+ multi-storey residential projects
- Developed cost estimates for fixtures and lighting control systems
- Prepared and submitted competitive bid proposals, securing 30+ awards
- Reviewed project drawings, specifications, and addenda for accuracy
- Coordinated with suppliers for pricing, lead times, and compliance
- Managed bid revisions, alternates, and change order pricing
- Created structured documentation and project handoff reports
⭐ Core Skills: Construction Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Bid Proposal Preparation, Cost Control & Budgeting, Contractor Coordination
🔧 Tools Used: PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 365
Assistant Engineering Manager
SM Development Corporation
August 2025 - February 2026
- Supported planning and execution of construction projects
- Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and vendors
- Ensured projects met schedule, budget, and quality targets
- Prepared and reviewed RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
- Led contractor coordination meetings to ensure alignment
- Managed project estimates, budgets, and cost controls
- Handled purchase orders and supplier/vendor coordination
⭐ Core Skills: Project Management, Contractor Coordination, Cost Control & Budgeting, Project Scheduling
🔧 Tools Used: Microsoft Office 365
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Australian Ecosystems
January 2025 - May 2025
- Reviewed landscape architectural drawings and specifications
- Performed detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and labor
- Developed accurate cost estimates for landscaping projects
- Sourced pricing from nurseries, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Maintained and updated internal cost databases
- Identified value engineering opportunities to optimize costs
- Supported bid preparation and proposal submissions
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Construction Estimating, Cost Control & Budgeting, Bid Proposal Preparation
🔧 Tools Used: Microsoft Office 365
Senior Warranty Engineer
Megaworld Corporation
June 2022 - December 2024
- Performed quantity takeoffs for warranty repairs on 4 projects
- Developed cost estimates for repair work and materials
- Prepared cost plans and budgets for warranty-related tasks
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing
- Verified site conditions to ensure estimate accuracy
- Tracked project costs and supported financial reporting
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Construction Estimating, Cost Control & Budgeting, Contractor Coordination
🔧 Tools Used: PlanSwift, Microsoft Office 365
Quantity Surveyor
YCT Builders Inc.
May 2021 - June 2022
- Acted as the in-house estimator and quantity surveyor
- Prepared quantity takeoffs, BOQs, and manpower plans
- Developed and tracked cost sheets for procurement and budgets
- Managed variation orders to maintain strict cost control
- Verified on-site quantities against project plans
- Supported project execution with accurate documentation
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Construction Estimating, Cost Control & Budgeting, Bid Proposal Preparation
🔧 Tools Used: PlanSwift, Microsoft Office 365
Electrical/Lighting Estimator
Luxury Lighting
May 2025 - March 2026
- Performed takeoffs for 100+ multi-storey residential projects
- Developed cost estimates for fixtures and lighting control systems
- Prepared and submitted competitive bid proposals, securing 30+ awards
- Reviewed project drawings, specifications, and addenda for accuracy
- Coordinated with suppliers for pricing, lead times, and compliance
- Managed bid revisions, alternates, and change order pricing
- Created structured documentation and project handoff reports
⭐ Core Skills: Construction Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Bid Proposal Preparation, Cost Control & Budgeting, Contractor Coordination
🔧 Tools Used: PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 365
Assistant Engineering Manager
SM Development Corporation
August 2025 - February 2026
- Supported planning and execution of construction projects
- Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and vendors
- Ensured projects met schedule, budget, and quality targets
- Prepared and reviewed RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings
- Led contractor coordination meetings to ensure alignment
- Managed project estimates, budgets, and cost controls
- Handled purchase orders and supplier/vendor coordination
⭐ Core Skills: Project Management, Contractor Coordination, Cost Control & Budgeting, Project Scheduling
🔧 Tools Used: Microsoft Office 365
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Australian Ecosystems
January 2025 - May 2025
- Reviewed landscape architectural drawings and specifications
- Performed detailed quantity takeoffs for materials and labor
- Developed accurate cost estimates for landscaping projects
- Sourced pricing from nurseries, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Maintained and updated internal cost databases
- Identified value engineering opportunities to optimize costs
- Supported bid preparation and proposal submissions
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Construction Estimating, Cost Control & Budgeting, Bid Proposal Preparation
🔧 Tools Used: Microsoft Office 365
Senior Warranty Engineer
Megaworld Corporation
June 2022 - December 2024
- Performed quantity takeoffs for warranty repairs on 4 projects
- Developed cost estimates for repair work and materials
- Prepared cost plans and budgets for warranty-related tasks
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing
- Verified site conditions to ensure estimate accuracy
- Tracked project costs and supported financial reporting
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Construction Estimating, Cost Control & Budgeting, Contractor Coordination
🔧 Tools Used: PlanSwift, Microsoft Office 365
Quantity Surveyor
YCT Builders Inc.
May 2021 - June 2022
- Acted as the in-house estimator and quantity surveyor
- Prepared quantity takeoffs, BOQs, and manpower plans
- Developed and tracked cost sheets for procurement and budgets
- Managed variation orders to maintain strict cost control
- Verified on-site quantities against project plans
- Supported project execution with accurate documentation
⭐ Core Skills: Quantity Surveying, Construction Estimating, Cost Control & Budgeting, Bid Proposal Preparation
🔧 Tools Used: PlanSwift, Microsoft Office 365
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos
May 2021
Passer
Civil Engineering Licensure Exam
November 2023
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos
May 2021
Passer
Civil Engineering Licensure Exam
November 2023
Certifications & Training Courses
Get Ninja Executive Assistant Training Program
Get Ninja Inc.
- Client-First Ownership & Professional Standards: Trained to operate with full accountability, proactive problem-solving, and a client-first mindset. Emphasis on anticipating needs, maintaining discretion, and consistently improving efficiency and outcomes.
- Executive Support & Operational Excellence: Developed the skills to support executives at a strategic level, including calendar and inbox management, task prioritization, documentation, research, and cross-functional coordination in fast-paced environments.
- Technology & AI-Enabled Productivity: Hands-on training in using modern productivity tools and AI to enhance research, writing, data organization, and workflow optimization. Focus on applying technology responsibly with strong human judgment.
- Real-World Scenarios & Performance Validation: Training completed through scenario-based exercises and practical assessments, demonstrating readiness to deliver high-impact executive support from day one.
