Joseph Alcayde
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Estimator with more than 3 years of proven track record , excelling in quantity take-offs and cost planning. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimator (FRP)
S2FCONSTRUCTION
Sydney, Australia
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered detailed take-offs across various trades (concrete, rebar, formwork).
- Built internal rate libraries based on subcontractor & supplier benchmarks.
- Developed BOQs and cost summaries for residential and commercial tenders.
- Supported tender teams through the full bidding lifecycle including clarifications.
- Monitored project cost performance against initial budgets.
- Key Achievement: Contributed to successful bids for 3+ projects under $5M through accurate and timely estimation.
- Collaborate with estimators, contract administrators from the client side.
- Review architectural and structural plans and other related tender documents.
- Draft methodology on how the execution of works on site as per the requirement of the client.
Project Manager / Site Engineer (Various Roles)
, Philippines
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversaw day-to-day construction and subcontractor coordination on vertical builds.
- Reviewed drawings, managed procurement, and ensured timely progress.
- Administered contracts and tracked variations, progress claims, and RFIs.
- Key Projects:
- 6-storey mixed-use building with 2 basements (Lead Site Engineer)
- 4-unit residential townhouse development (Project Manager – Final Stages)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Mindanao
Philippines01.2017
Skills
- Quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation
- Cost planning and budgeting
- Rate build-ups and subcontractor pricing
- Tender package compilation
- Construction drawing analysis
- Contract administration
- Advanced Excel skills
- Bluebeam Revu expertise
- PlanSwift proficiency
- Basic CostX knowledge
Certification
- White Card – NSW
- Cost Estimating Fundamentals – AIQS
- Construction Management Specialization
- Bluebeam Revu Essentials
- Cubit – Knowledgeable
- Full Drivers Licence
Timeline
Estimator (FRP)
S2FCONSTRUCTION
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager / Site Engineer (Various Roles)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Southern Mindanao