Venus Khan

Detail-oriented Estimator and Civil Engineer with over 8 years of experience in construction estimating, quantity take-offs, cost analysis, project budgeting, structural engineering, and contract administration. Skilled in reviewing project specifications, engineering drawings, bid packages, RFIs, subcontractor quotations, and tender documents to develop accurate cost estimates and competitive proposals. Proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling, and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong understanding of construction materials, labour costing, scheduling, and project controls.

Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support successful project delivery while maintaining quality, budget, and client requirements.

Crew Member - McDonald's, Canada - Canada

(2024-01)

• Greeting guests, operating cash registers, processing payments, and managing dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders
• Cooking and assembling food items (such as burgers, fries, and beverages) to exact standards and food safety regulations.
• Preparing and packaging food items in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant, including kitchen, dining area, and restrooms
• Assisting in the stocking and rotation of inventory items to ensure freshness and availability
• Working collaboratively with other team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Estimator - Stresscon Limited, Canada - Canada

(2025-11 - 2026-06)

• Reviewied completed bid packages, including project specifications, schematic drawings, addendums, delivery schedules, and definitive closing deadlines
• Efficiently prepared precise quantity take-offs and material lists calculated directly from civil engineering, architectural, and precast shop drawings
• Calculated total projected expenditures by comprehensively evaluating labour costs, material components, equipment logistics, manufacturing demands, and subcontracted packages
• Compiled final formal documentation such as quotation letters, detailed bid forms, timeline schedules, and pricing for project alternates
• Managed document flow, request for quotes (RFIs), and subcontractor pricing while reviewied estimates with internal sales, operations, and project managers to optimize schedules and maintain budgets

Civil/Structural Engineer - Maercon Limited, Jamaica - Jamaica

(2023-07 - 2024-06)

• Designed critical steel-to-concrete and concrete-to-concrete connection details to securely anchor precast components to building frameworks.
• Performed calculations to determine structural capacities, load paths, stress limits, and serviceability for precast concrete elements.
• Produced drawings usingCAD software to prepare detailed drawings, plans, and blueprints
• Checked and sealed (stamping) structural shop drawings, fabrication blueprints, and erection layout plans for code compliance and structural integrity
• Communicated potential design issuesto engineers and architects

Junior Civil Engineer - Naljan Engineering Works and Services Ltd, Jamaica - Jamaica

(2019-09 - 2023-07)

• Interpreted project briefs and meeting with clients, engineers, and architects to ensure all blueprints and technical drawings are completed to specifications.
• Produced rough sketches and usingCAD software to prepare detailed drawings, plans, and blueprints.
• Visited sitesto gatherinformation, and determine limitations and feasibility of designs
• Updated software, drawings, and other documents.
• Ensured drawings are compliant with building regulations and engineering principles
• Communicated potential design issuesto engineers and architects

Field Emgineer/Structural Engineer - DCV Industrial Controls Enterprises at Energy Development Corporation, Philippines - Philippines

(2017-06 - 2018-06)

• Prepared designs, reports and drawings.
• Determined the strength of the materials used and determine how their use will impactthe structural design.
• Examined structures that are in danger of collapsing and come up with ideas on how to improve their structural integrity.
• Used Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology to create simulations.
• Analyzed and managed project risk.

Project Manager - Ja. Achacoso Enterprises & General Services, Philipines - Philippines

(2016-06 - 2017-06)

• Managed and controlled project costs based on the tender budget.
• Implemented various commercial functions and ensuring that the project is delivered based on contract requirements
• Provided project design and site engineering leadership
• Controlled and monitored project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from supplier, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditure are captured and properly recorded.
• Provided cost-planning controlling supports for all projects which include variation reports, monitoring of project milestone progress to the preparation of customer and client billing processes.
• Performed project costing related reporting to the team and management's review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget.
• Assisted in developing and managing project budget, in consultation with the project team.

Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering