
Kim Olivarez
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR | TAKE-OFF SPECIALIST
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๐ค ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง E๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐
Construction Estimator specialising in accurate quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates for ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ, ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข-๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ, ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฑ๐๐-๐ฎ๐ฌ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ.
I turn plans into clear, reliable quantities using ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฎ, ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ข๐๐ญ, ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ญ, ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ. I focus on accuracy, clean documentation, and ownership so teams can make confident decisions and move faster.
๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ :
- Demolition & Refurbishments
- Drywall & Ceiling systems
- Painting & Wall finishes
- Metal & lumber framing
- Flooring Finishes (Tiling, Carpets, Resilient)
- Cladding & Exterior sidings
- Roofing
- Concrete works
- Landscaping
- Doors & Hardware sets
- Windows & Glazing
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ:
- Tender registers and document control
- Accurate quantity take-offs
- BOQs and trade breakdowns
- Drawing analysis and clean markups
- Quote comparison support
- Quotation tracking and follow-ups
- RFQs and subcontractor coordination
- Estimate documentation and organize
Letโs build something great together. I'd be glad to discuss how I can contribute to your team. :)
Experience
Project Estimator | Remote at Plasterboard & Interior Finishes Contractor (2025-08 โ 2026-02)
- Prepared quantity take-offs, BOQs, and pricing support for painting, cladding, drywall partitions, and ceiling systems across single- and double-storey residential and commercial projects.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, and scope requirements to build accurate material and labour quantities for tendering and cost planning.
- Supported 20+ successful tenders by producing organized estimate inputs, quote comparisons, and pricing documentation.
- Evaluated supplier and subcontractor quotations to identify the most competitive and suitable pricing.
- Used Bluebeam Revu, RIB CostX, and Excel to improve estimating workflow, pricing accuracy, and record consistency.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to negotiate discounts before project commencement and improve cost efficiency.
- Generated and tracked RFIs to resolve project issues early and reduce delays during pre-construction.
- Prepared progress reports to support milestone tracking, resource allocation, and management decision-making.
- Worked closely with project managers, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather estimating inputs and maintain estimate accuracy.
- Monitored market pricing, industry practices, and cost trends to keep estimates competitive and reliable.
Project Estimator | Project Engineer | Onsite at B.G. Culala Engineering Services (2023-03 โ 2025-08)
- Produced quantity take-offs and cost estimates on projects valued from $90K to $4.5M across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and refurbishment work.
- Supported 50+ tender submissions through accurate take-offs, BOQs, pricing support, and estimate documentation.
- Prepared quantities for flooring, painting, wall systems, and ceiling assemblies based on plan and specification review.
- Used Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and Excel to improve take-off speed, estimate consistency, and pricing accuracy.
- Worked with project managers, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain pricing data and strengthen cost forecasting.
- Maintained organized estimating records and documentation for tracking, reporting, and bid reference.
- Compared supplier and subcontractor quotations to select cost-effective and project-appropriate bids.
- Assisted with budget monitoring and variation tracking to support cost control and margin visibility.
- Built and maintained vendor and subcontractor relationships to improve procurement efficiency and timely material delivery.
- Helped deliver projects on time, within budget, and with zero compliance issues, contributing to client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering and Management โ Angeles University Foundation (2018 โ 2022)


