Carl Tuvae

• Estimating & pricing for concrete Ribraft, conventional foundations and earthworks for residential and light commercial builds across New Zealand.
• Lead Quantity Surveyor for North Island region, providing training and technical guidance to new Quantity Surveyors.
• Crafted detailed schedules of quantities and scopes of work for precise project planning.
• Gathered competitive quotes to secure optimal value, enhancing project efficiency.
• Executed thorough take-offs, translating blueprints into actionable cost assessments.
• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to optimize designs, reducing materials and labour costs to enhance tender success.

• Cost estimating for high end new builds, residential renovations and extensions
• Won over 20 jobs ranging $300k - 15 Million dollars
• Managed all project costs from pitch to completion
• Monitored procurement process, including tendering, variation costs and progress claims
• Negotiate detailed contracts with suppliers and sub contractors
• Tender reporting and procurement of contractors
• Assist Project Manager with advice and contractual support for project issues

• Operated Combi, Forklifts and Loaders, with a 0% incident rate. Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping maintaining 100% accuracy rate.
• Key worker in Hardware Power tools, Bathroom and Kitchen department, and successfully completed the Wattyl paint course
• Strengthened relationships with contractors and installers through shared extensive product knowledge while making personal recommendations
• Calculated accurate material estimates.
• Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.

Mentored by Project Managers on commercial projects, Forte Apartments and Coca Cola Factory | Auckland, NZ

• Interpreted blueprints.
• Managed asmall on-site team.
• Gained insight into business operations.
• Liaised with subcontractors.