Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Career Summary
References
Disclaimer
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JAY-ANN ABRACIA

Banksia Grove

Summary

Seeking an opportunity to become a valued member of your company by practicing and further develop my skills to its fullest potential. Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in Construction industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract / Commercial Administrator / Subcontractor Manager

Osmose Australia
03.2023 - Current
  • Developing, reviewing, and negotiating variations to contracts, programs, projects, and services
  • Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected
  • Managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects, and services provided
  • Advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions
  • Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders
  • Updating contract documentations
  • Preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities
  • Collecting and analyzing data associated with projects undertaken, and reporting on project outcomes
  • Liaising with the Managers and Supervisors regarding prices of variations and releases
  • Answering all client queries/customer service
  • Prepare sales and purchase contracts
  • Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners
  • Review and update existing contracts
  • Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties
  • Ensure that subcontractors understand and comply with company contracts
  • Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms
  • Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g
  • Payments and shippings)
  • Maintain organized system of physical and digital records.

Senior Scheduler

Steel-Line Garage Doors
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Answering phone calls and emails and coordinating installations between the Clients and installers
  • Making phone calls and sending emails reminding people of appointments
  • Scheduling appointments in a database using Tradify
  • Communicating with professionals about appointment availability
  • Performing billing duties
  • Ensuring production from factory is in line with the orders on site
  • Making sure the Clients are satisfied with all completed works.

Contract Administrator / Project Coordinator

Vercon Pty Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2020
  • Developing, reviewing, and negotiating variations to contracts, programs, projects, and services
  • Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected
  • Managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects, and services provided
  • Working with Project Managers, Architects, Engineering Professionals, owners, and others to ensure that goals are met
  • Controlling materials procurements, liaising with Site supervisors and Suppliers
  • Advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions
  • Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders
  • Updating contract documentations
  • Preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities
  • Collecting and analysing data associated with projects undertaken, and reporting on project outcomes
  • Reviewing and arranging new office accommodation
  • Responsible in procurement of materials, requesting quotations for live projects, and sourcing materials upfront
  • Liaising with the Managers and Supervisors regarding prices of variations and releases
  • Answering all client queries/customer service and coordinating with suppliers.

Draftsperson/Scheduler

Millstone Homes
07.2013 - 08.2017
  • Built preliminary CAD drawings, documentation, working drawings for various design for retail and commercial establishment and shops here in Perth
  • Conducted research for new ideas and designs needed to the projects
  • Completed design work, including schematics final drawings
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, lay-outs, work statements and drawings
  • Liaise and prepare request for quotation for suppliers and sub-contractors
  • Quantify materials through take-offs and provide it to construction manager.

Draftsperson

Modular Village
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • Prepare drawings and revisions for Mining accommodation such as Single person Quarters, disabled persons, executive and double storey accommodation
  • Mining Camp Buildings such as kitchen and dining areas, portable offices, recreation rooms, wet mess gym, First aid facility, Laundry solutions, Portable dongers.

Butchers Assistant/Meat Wrapper

IGA Cragie
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Loading materials and products into package processing equipment, measuring, weighing and counting product materials
  • Moving or lifting heavy objects, loading, unloading or stacking products or materials
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work area
  • Responsible for sorting manufacturing materials or products, operating packaging machine equipment, recording product, packaging and order information on forms and records.

Civil Draftsperson

Sorensen and Short Associates (SAS) (Land and Engineering Surveyors)
08.2012 - 03.2013
  • Prepare Dilapidation drawings made by Licensed Surveyors
  • Accountable in assisting the Senior Draftsperson on his work doing the Feature survey drawings which is provided by the Licensed Surveyor, from downloading the raw files from the total station to Civil Cad and producing a presentation drawing for the Client and to the Landgate.

Retail Draftsperson

Blubox Design
09.2011 - 07.2012
  • Built preliminary CAD drawings, documentation, working drawings for various design for retail and commercial establishment and shops here in Perth
  • Conducted research for new ideas and designs needed to the projects
  • Completed design work, including schematics final drawings
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, lay-outs, work statements and drawings.

Senior Design and Cost QS Residential / Commercial Medium and High Rise Building

Equipment Engineering International (EEI Corp.)
06.2006 - 01.2010
  • Prepare Bills of Quantities
  • (Quantity Take-off)
  • Provided check estimates of General Contractors, Sub Contractors variation order proposals
  • Reviewed proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings
  • Prepare complete estimates for transmission, distribution construction projects
  • Liaise and prepare request for quotation for suppliers and sub-contractors.

Junior Architect/ Residential Draftsperson and Estimator

EEI Realty Corporation
10.2006 - 07.2007
  • Built CAD drawings based on information provided by customers and engineers
  • Prepared engineering support for in-house projects
  • Conducted research needed to complete architectural projects
  • Completed design work, including schematics and cost estimates for in-house projects
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, lay-outs, work statements, drawings and delivery schedule
  • Responsible for checking the specifications of materials supplied in the construction and if the Contractors are following the specifications and general notes of a certain housing project.

Apprentice Residential Commercial Draftsperson and Estimator

C. Lamira Design and Build
10.2005 - 10.2006
  • In-charge in drafting lay-outs using Auto-Cad and manual drafting as per architect instruction
  • Prepared different design and cost estimate based on floor area
  • Coordinates to supplier for the materials cost
  • Encode man-hour distribution and equipment utilization and work accomplishment
  • Supervised and check quality of work of the workers during site visits.

Furniture Cabinet Making Draftsperson and Estimator

Anfels Furniture
01.2003 - 05.2005
  • Prepare sketch design and final CAD drawings based on information provided by the customers
  • Estimates and analyzed cost proposals
  • Preparing Bills of Quantities
  • Coordinates to supplier for the materials cost.

Education

Certificate IV Building And Construction -

TAFE Polytechnic West Balga Campus
Perth, WA
06.2013

Certificate IV Building and Construction -

TAFE Polytechnic West Balga Campus
Perth, WA
06.2013

Bachelor Degree in Architecture -

Bataan Peninsula State University
03.2005

Skills

  • Planswift and CostX knowledge and experience
  • 4 years WA Drafting experience
  • Accustomed with PowerBi, LiMS, and Smartsheet
  • Proficient in using AutoCAD, Civil Cad, SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and MAC
  • 6 years Drafting and Estimating practice
  • Good understanding of BCA and R-Codes Australian Standards
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Outstanding writing skills
  • Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot errors
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers, and external partners
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Contract Management
  • Continuous Learning
  • Project Coordination
  • Vendor Relations
  • Deadline Management
  • Decision Making
  • Training and Development
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Record Keeping
  • Multitasking
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Operating Procedures and Policies

Accomplishments

  • Nominated as International Student of the Year in 2013 – TAFE
  • Promoted as Senior Design and Cost Estimator (EEI Corp.)
  • Team Leader CAL Group Engineering Dept. (EEI Corp.)

Professional Career Summary

  • Contract / Commercial Administrator / Subcontractor Manager, Osmose Australia, Currambine, WA, 6028, 03/27/2023, Present, Developing, reviewing, and negotiating variations to contracts, programs, projects, and services, Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected, Managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects, and services provided, Advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions, Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders, Updating contract documentations, Preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities, Collecting and analyzing data associated with projects undertaken, and reporting on project outcomes, Liaising with the Managers and Supervisors regarding prices of variations and releases, Answering all client queries/customer service, Prepare sales and purchase contracts, Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners, Review and update existing contracts, Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties, Ensure that subcontractors understand and comply with company contracts, Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms, Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g. payments and shippings), Maintain organized system of physical and digital records
  • Senior Scheduler, Steel-Line Garage Doors, Wangara, WA, 6065, 02/27/2023, 03/25/2023, Answering phone calls and emails and coordinating installations between the Clients and installers, Making phone calls and sending emails reminding people of appointments, Scheduling appointments in a database using Tradify, Communicating with professionals about appointment availability, Performing billing duties, Ensuring production from factory is in line with the orders on site, Making sure the Clients are satisfied with all completed works
  • Contract Administrator / Project Coordinator, Vercon, Osborne Park, WA, 09/04/2017, 09/08/2020, Developing, reviewing, and negotiating variations to contracts, programs, projects, and services, Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected, Managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects, and services provided, Working with Project Managers, Architects, Engineering Professionals, owners, and others to ensure that goals are met, Controlling materials procurements, liaising with Site supervisors and Suppliers, Advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions, Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders, Updating contract documentations, Preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities, Collecting and analyzing data associated with projects undertaken, and reporting on project outcomes, Reviewing and arranging new office accommodation, Responsible in procurement of materials, requesting quotations for live projects, and sourcing materials upfront, Liaising with the Managers and Supervisors regarding prices of variations and releases, Answering all client queries/customer service and coordinating with suppliers
  • Draftsperson/Scheduler, Millstone Homes, Osborne Park, WA, 07/15/2013, 08/26/2017, Built preliminary CAD drawings, documentation, working drawings for various design for retail and commercial establishment and shops here in Perth, Conducted research for new ideas and designs needed to the projects, Completed design work, including schematics final drawings, Provide technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, lay-outs, work statements and drawings, Liaise and prepare request for quotation for suppliers and sub-contractors, Quantify materials through take-offs and provide it to construction manager
  • Butchers Assistant/Meat Wrapper, IGA Cragie, Cragie, WA, 09/2012, 07/2013, Loading materials and products into package processing equipment, measuring, weighing and counting product materials, Moving or lifting heavy objects, loading, unloading or stacking products or materials, Maintaining a clean and safe work area, Responsible for sorting manufacturing materials or products, operating packaging machine equipment, recording product, packaging and order information on forms and records
  • Draftsperson, Modular Village, Malaga, WA, 05/2013, 07/2013, Prepare drawings and revisions for Mining accommodation such as Single person Quarters, disabled persons, executive and double storey accommodation. Mining Camp Buildings such as kitchen and dining areas, portable offices, recreation rooms, wet mess gym, First aid facility, Laundry solutions, Portable dongers, Civil Draftsperson, Company: Sorensen and Short Associates (SAS) (Land and Engineering Surveyors), 4 Oconnor Way Wangara WA, Date: August 1, 2012- March 1, 2013, Duties:, Prepare Dilapidation drawings made by Licensed Surveyors, Accountable in assisting the Senior Draftsperson on his work doing the Feature survey drawings which is provided by the Licensed Surveyor, from downloading the raw files from the total station to Civil Cad and producing a presentation drawing for the Client and to the Landgate
  • Retail Draftsperson, Blubox Design, Wangara, WA, 09/2011, 07/06/2012, Built preliminary CAD drawings, documentation, working drawings for various design for retail and commercial establishment and shops here in Perth, Conducted research for new ideas and designs needed to the projects, Completed design work, including schematics final drawings, Provide technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, lay-outs, work statements and drawings
  • Senior Design and Cost QS Residential / Commercial Medium and High Rise Building, Equipment Engineering International (EEI Corp.), 12 Manggahan St. Bagumbayan QC., Manila, Philippines, 06/23/2006, 01/15/2010, Prepare Bills of Quantities.(Quantity Take-off), Provided check estimates of General Contractors, Sub Contractors variation order proposals, Reviewed proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, Prepare complete estimates for transmission, distribution construction projects, Liaise and prepare request for quotation for suppliers and sub-contractors
  • Junior Architect/ Residential Draftsperson and Estimator, EEI Realty Corporation, Suburbia East Marikina Metro Manila, Philippines, 10/2006, 07/2007, Built CAD drawings based on information provided by customers and engineers, Prepared engineering support for in-house projects, Conducted research needed to complete architectural projects, Completed design work, including schematics and cost estimates for in-house projects, Provide technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, lay-outs, work statements, drawings and delivery schedule, Responsible for checking the specifications of materials supplied in the construction and if the Contractors are following the specifications and general notes of a certain housing project
  • Apprentice Residential Commercial Draftsperson and Estimator, C. Lamira Design and Build, Tuyo Balanga City Bataan, Philippines, 10/2005, 10/2006, In-charge in drafting lay-outs using Auto-Cad and manual drafting as per architect instruction, Prepared different design and cost estimate based on floor area, Coordinates to supplier for the materials cost, Encode man-hour distribution and equipment utilization and work accomplishment, Supervised and check quality of work of the workers during site visits
  • Furniture Cabinet Making Draftsperson and Estimator, Anfels Furniture, Balandasan Cabcaben Mariveles Bataan, Philippines, 01/2003, 05/2005, Prepare sketch design and final CAD drawings based on information provided by the customers, Estimates and analyzed cost proposals, Preparing Bills of Quantities, Coordinates to supplier for the materials cost

References

  • Dave Gum, Commercial Director, Osmose Australia, 0473 901 180
  • Marco Di Lusto, State Manager, Steel-Line Garage Doors, 0415 548 984
  • Brendon Lazaroo, Account Manager, Vercon, 0412 247 150
  • Gary Mills, 0451 119 000
  • Lianne Moore, 0424 806 914, Partner Owners of Millstone Homes Tel. (08) 9200 5830
  • Carl Mcgough, Account Manager, Millstone Homes, 0438 452 466

Disclaimer

I certified the best of my knowledge and belief that the information mentioned above is true and correctly describes my qualifications, my experiences and myself.

Timeline

Contract / Commercial Administrator / Subcontractor Manager

Osmose Australia
03.2023 - Current

Senior Scheduler

Steel-Line Garage Doors
02.2023 - 03.2023

Contract Administrator / Project Coordinator

Vercon Pty Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2020

Draftsperson/Scheduler

Millstone Homes
07.2013 - 08.2017

Draftsperson

Modular Village
05.2013 - 07.2013

Butchers Assistant/Meat Wrapper

IGA Cragie
09.2012 - 07.2013

Civil Draftsperson

Sorensen and Short Associates (SAS) (Land and Engineering Surveyors)
08.2012 - 03.2013

Retail Draftsperson

Blubox Design
09.2011 - 07.2012

Junior Architect/ Residential Draftsperson and Estimator

EEI Realty Corporation
10.2006 - 07.2007

Senior Design and Cost QS Residential / Commercial Medium and High Rise Building

Equipment Engineering International (EEI Corp.)
06.2006 - 01.2010

Apprentice Residential Commercial Draftsperson and Estimator

C. Lamira Design and Build
10.2005 - 10.2006

Furniture Cabinet Making Draftsperson and Estimator

Anfels Furniture
01.2003 - 05.2005

Certificate IV Building And Construction -

TAFE Polytechnic West Balga Campus

Certificate IV Building and Construction -

TAFE Polytechnic West Balga Campus

Bachelor Degree in Architecture -

Bataan Peninsula State University
JAY-ANN ABRACIA