John Patrick Go

• Fifteen (15) years experience in construction cost estimating for Refinery, Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Infrastructure and other industries.
• Knowledge in all engineering disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Piping, Equipment, HVAC, Electrical, Instrumentation, Communications.
• Capable to prepare different classes of estimates (Class 1-5) from a rough order of magnitude up to a definitive estimate

Lead Cost Estimating Engineer Jan 2021 - Present

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering • Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

• Assumed a leadership role by overseeing the estimate development process.
• Mentored and developed estimators to enhance their understanding of the estimating process.
• Collaborated with project management and clients to gather project information and assess requirements.
• Ensured the integrity and accuracy of produced estimates while ensuring timely execution.
• Participated in estimate risk and contingency evaluation.
• Prepared benchmarking reports to support cost estimates.
• Participated in client presentations, including kickoff and final review meetings, as required.
• Evaluated and finalized recommended allowances for design unknowns, escalation, contingency, and fee structure for the department.

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering • Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

• Utilized Aspen K-Base software to prepare estimates as needed
• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs, labor, material, and equipment cost estimates for each project.
• Prepared estimating using various estimating algorithms
• Performed estimate costs for labor, materials, and equipment for each project.
• Establish wage rates and productivity factors.
• Establish and manage a database for estimating purposes, as well as a list of preferred vendors, suppliers, and trades, and keep them up to date.
• Assist in project planning and scheduling.
• Proficient in the use of industry estimating data sources, e.g., RS Means, Richardson’s, John S. Page, Saudi Chamber of Commerce, etc.
• Ensure WBS is adhered to while quantifying work
• Prepare the Estimate Plan to establish the estimating methodology and cost-estimating principles applicable to the estimate preparation
• Prepares basis of estimate document denoting methodology, rationale, assumption, inclusions, and exclusions

Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants • Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

• Prepare comprehensive and professional bid proposals while ensuring compliance with client requirements and specifications.
• Prepare a Bill of Quantities, which lists the individual components required to construct the project 
• Assisted in the review of subcontractor bids and proposals.

EEI Corporation • Quezon City, Philippines

• Assisted senior estimators in analyzing project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conducted quantity takeoffs for various construction elements and inputted data into estimating software.
• Researched and obtained pricing for construction materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Assisted in the preparation of bid packages, proposals, and cost estimates.

Electrical Engineering, Bachelor Mar 2000 - Oct 2004

Technological Institute of the Philippines • Quezon City, Philippines