Christine Chikuni
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated Quantity Surveyor with comprehensive expertise in project planning, cost analysis, and estimating. Experienced in preparing detailed estimates, monitoring project costs, and evaluating proposal specifications for both residential and commercial projects. Result-driven and self-motivated construction professional who has excelled in managing costs in both tender and post tender phases through understanding project objectives, defining scopes and analysing schedules. Maintains a strong ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changes in scope and variation. Consistently delivers clear communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout project duration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
CPB Contractors
06.2023 - Current
- Established and maintained progress trackers for key rail deliverables, providing insights into performance against the planned P6 Primavera schedule.
- Extracted budget and forecast build-ups from current forecasts, ensuring accurate monthly updates aligned with the reported P6 Primavera program.
- Participated in monthly forecast reviews to identify and address changes in project scope or budget across individual cost codes.
- Proficient in cost-related software, including JDE, Power BI, Rover.
- Quantity take off and setting up of progress measurements for activities
Estimator
Sheeth Construction
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Utilized cubit estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for commercial construction.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids for accuracy and completeness, ensuring alignment with project scope requirements.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
Sales Administrator
Gj Gardner Homes
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with sales and estimating department personnel to optimize strategic initiatives, to ensure effective and efficient quote for tender
- Discussed sales strategies and promotional plans with sales department on a weekly basis
- Completed sales estimating tasks through accurately reading plans and preparation of take-offs
- Completed quantity takeoffs for house plans in Gj Gardner Home pricebook
- Ensured the reduction of time frames from sales to contract, through effective and efficient planning
- Completing client briefs for third parties, whilst being the main point of contact between GJ Gardner Homes and third parties
- Held weekly meetings with new home consultants, to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles hindering job progression
Estimator and Estimating Assistant
Gj Gardner Rodney East
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for residential builds.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements to process work orders.
- Reviewed quantities, production rates, material quotes and totals for pricing throughout construction process
- Completed and prepared Bills of Quantities and Bills of materials for residential projects
- Assisted in receiving and evaluating subcontractor and major material quotations
- Communicated with builders and subcontractors on residential projects to deliver status updates to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Construction - In Quantity Surveying
Massey University
Auckland, NZ2022
NCEA Level 3
Kingsway School
Auckland, Orewa2018
NCEA Level 2
Kingsway School
Auckland, Orewa2017
Skills
- Software Proficiency: Proficient in Excel, iTwo CostX, Cubit Estimating, JDE, Power BI and Rover
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of cost estimation
- Initiative and Instruction: Strong ability to take initiative while effectively following instructions
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with all project stakeholders
- Plan Interpretation: Quick and accurate in reading residential and commercial plans and drawings, preparing quotes, and completing measurements
- Quantity Take-Offs: Skilled in preparing and completing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities
- Cost Control: Strong capability in monitoring and controlling project costs to ensure budget adherence
- Progress Tracking: Experienced in tracking project progress against timelines and budgets, utilizing metrics and reporting tools to ensure project milestones are met efficiently
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
CPB Contractors
06.2023 - Current
Estimator
Sheeth Construction
02.2023 - 06.2023
Sales Administrator
Gj Gardner Homes
08.2022 - 01.2023
Estimator and Estimating Assistant
Gj Gardner Rodney East
11.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Construction - In Quantity Surveying
Massey University
NCEA Level 3
Kingsway School
NCEA Level 2
Kingsway School
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