Cristian Lagare

Perform highly accurate material and labor take-offs specializing in earthworks/site grading, site concrete, concrete foundations, retaining walls, and selective demolition for commercial, residential duplex, public works, rail transit (Amtrak), and wastewater/water infrastructure facilities. Led comprehensive quantity take-offs and plan analysis across all trades, interpreting drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps, missing info, and discrepancies early.

Cost Estimator / Quantity Take-off - RCH Contractors Inc. - Paso Robles, California, United States

(2024-02 - 2026-07)

Perform highly accurate material and labor take-offs specializing in earthworks/site grading, site concrete, concrete foundations, retaining walls, and selective demolition for commercial, residential duplex, public works, rail transit (Amtrak), and wastewater/water infrastructure facilities. Led comprehensive quantity take-offs and plan analysis across all trades, interpreting drawings and specifications to identify scope gaps, missing info, and discrepancies early.

• Draft and manage complete tender packages, including Scope of Work (SOW) breakdowns, Instructions to Bidders (ITB), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Requests for Information (RFI).
• Interpret complex architectural and structural engineering plans to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and missing information early, establishing well-documented assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Evaluate project feasibility for Prime contracting and subcontracting bids; buyout and outsource specialized non-concrete scopes to trade subcontractors while developing competitive self-perform cost estimates.
• Source, analyze, and negotiate subcontractor/supplier quotes to build fixed-price bids; collaborate directly with company executive leadership to finalize pricing under tight bid deadlines.

Draftsman / Modeler - Citiare Industrial Services Corp. - Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

(2022-03 - 2024-02)

• Produced accurate as-built and electrical shop drawings for high-rise condominiums using Revit and AutoCAD, ensuring complete code compliance and alignment with project specifications.
• Partnered with project managers, field personnel, engineers, and contractors to document construction changes, resolve design discrepancies, and maintain timely submissions.

Engineering Aide 1 - Department of Public Works and Highways - Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines

(2020-07 - 2022-02)

• Secured DENR permits (CNC and ECC) and coordinated NCIP land-use agreements for DPWH infrastructure projects through research and documentation.
• Facilitated public consultations with indigenous communities and managed comprehensive permit records to ensure regulatory compliance and timely project approvals.

Project Designer - Grandtrix Construction - Davao City, Davao del Norte, Philippines

(2019-12 - 2020-06)

• Designed sustainable 1- and 2-story homes using innovative stud construction (eliminating steel nails) alongside comprehensive AutoCAD architectural, structural, and electrical plans.
• Partnered with clients and contractors from concept to completion to deliver code-compliant, high-quality, and functional residences.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Major in Construction Engineering Management - Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (2025)