Kim Olivarez

🤝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐔𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐒 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 E𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Construction Estimator specialising in accurate quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates for 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝-𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬.

I turn plans into clear, reliable quantities using 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐮, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐗, 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭, 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐂𝐀𝐃, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥. I focus on accuracy, clean documentation, and ownership so teams can make confident decisions and move faster.

𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 :

• 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

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫:

• 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

Let’s build something great together. I'd be glad to discuss how I can contribute to your team. :)

Project Estimator | Remote at Plasterboard & Interior Finishes Contractor (2025-08 – 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 – 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.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering and Management – Angeles University Foundation (2018 – 2022)