Zain Abideen
North Lambton
Summary
Dear Hiring Manager,
I would like to express my interest and submit my resume for the advertised post. With over 6 years of experience in the construction, estimation and tendering. I have developed a diverse skill set that includes expertise in estimation and tendering, contracts administration, and project management. I have graduated from National University of Sciences and Technology and recognised as a certified Professional Engineer (Civil & Structure) by Engineers Australia. I am proficient and an advanced user of Blue Beam, Buildxact, Procore, Buildsoft, Nexvia, Business craft and have excellent research and technical skills. I have a deep understanding of construction processes and can accurately estimate project costs, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Additionally, I have experience in preparing and submitting bids, negotiating with contractors and subcontractors, and managing the procurement process from start to finish. In my role as the Senior and Lead Estimator, I have gained valuable experience for preparing detailed Bill of Quantities, tender submission and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and specifications, and managing project changes and variations of contract throughout the construction duration. I am also skilled in tracking project progress, identifying risks, and implementing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
Finally, I have significant experience in project management, having overseen construction projects from conception to completion. I am adept at creating and managing project schedules, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensuring that project goals are met on time and within budget. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
I am confident that my skills and experience make me a strong candidate for this position. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my further qualifications.
Sincerely, Zain Abideen
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Estimator
NEX Building Group
01.2024 - Current
- Completion of detailed estimates and writing scope of work for a variety of project including single storey house, double storey house, dual occupancy, secondary dwelling, split level, and house & land packages.
- Generation of site costs including earthwork, dropped edge beams and/or dropped garage calculations.
- Evaluation of structural costs associated with alterations to the project design.
- Estimating pre-contract and post contract variations.
- Completing appraisal of external reports and documents (i.e mine subsidence, flood report, geotechnical report, bushfire assessment report, biodiversity, acoustic report, sewer service diagram, engineering drawings and detailed survey etc).
- Identification and assessment of site specific construction restrictions and legislative and relevant council non-compliances.
- Accurately assessing site inspection information, site levels, online programs and photos to complete the required estimate and documentation.
- Presenting estimates to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making on project viability.
- Reviewing project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Utilizing cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Evaluating subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Establish and maintain strong relationship with external stakeholders collaborating and obtaining required documentation, reports and quotes as required.
- Review and assess documentations to ensure compliance with relevant construction standards is achieved.
Senior Estimator
Cubitt - Australia
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Cubitt's has been in the business for more than 28 years, and specialises in building a variety of contemporary granny flats and premium custom homes, alterations and additions.
- Preparation of detailed tenders including Bill of Quantities & specifications and review tender documents, respond to pricing requests, and prepare detailed cost estimates for materials and labour in accordance with agreed scope of work.
- Monitor and control all cost aspects of the projects to forecast costs, obtain approvals, identify trends, and take action to avoid cost overruns and take advantage of opportunities.
- Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities across multiple sites (up to 200 sites per annum) to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs, and specifications.
- Analysing architectural & engineering drawings and monitoring design costs associated with obtaining Structural Certifications for flood engineering, mine subsidence engineering, geotechnical report, zone of influence, stormwater management & drainage plans.
- Providing technical support to internal operation teams & engaging pre-construction service providers including contractors and consultants.
- Give assistance and insight into engineering and architectural issues when they arise and manage all aspects of the project(s) portfolio whilst assisting contract management, estimating, programming of work and defect rectifications when needed.
- Procurement – material knowledge and supplier background checks and compliance.
- Monitor subcontractor claims, compliance with contracts, minimum statutory requirements of each supplier/contractor involved, primary checks subcontractor claims before accounts administration for approval of works.
- Preparation, estimating and client sign-off for Variation of Contracts throughout various stages of the project – including post contract, drafting, planning and construction.
- Assist the Construction Manager with activities related to civil works day to day operations and ensure the construction program is running on time.
- Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with team members, clients, drafters, contractors, relevant councils, and authorities.
- Work closely with the Managing Director to continue the success and growth of the company.
Construction Estimator
Pavilius Constructions Pty Ltd - Australia
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Pavilius Constructions is a mid-tier construction company which specializes in providing high-quality construction and project management services for residential including town houses.
- Interpretation, planning & designing of architectural, structural, specifications, civil and storm water plans in compliance to geotechnical reports, energy, or thermal assessment to determine construction methods, materials, and quality standards, and advise construction methods & procedures.
- Review design consultants’ drawings and integrate in project. Observe changes to designs, assessing effects on cost, measuring values, and negotiating variations to designs and resolving technical/design issues with stakeholders during the project.
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions and collaborating with key stakeholders including site supervisors.
- Preparation of comprehensive plans including cost, time, quality, and risk to ensure that the projects remain in control using software like BuilderTrend.
- Estimation up to $10M gross
- Managing bid prices and quotes received from vendors & trades, awarding work to subcontractors based on advantageous deals and placing deliveries of material and construction equipment through purchase orders
- Liaising with different stakeholders including design engineer, building designers, contractors, and owners to prepare economic feasibility, and assessing changes to design to determine variation costs incurred during the project.
- Using software like AutoCAD & Bluebeam to take off the quantities from the architectural and engineering drawings and tabulating them to get the desired quantities (in MKS system) in MS Excel
- Organizing and placing deliveries of construction materials, plant, and equipment, and establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities including booking of subcontractors.
- Preparation of scope of work, Bill of quantities and specifications to clients based on engineering drawings, working drawings, geotechnical (soil) & energy reports, and planning permits from the relevant council.
Site Engineer (Civil)
Kingcrete Builders - Pakistan
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Kingcrete Builders is mainly a CI(highest rank) construction company which provides engineering, construction and project management services on the development of infrastructure (roads, bridges, and buildings).
- I worked as a Graduate Site Engineer for the development of a multi-story residential apartment building (G+6) ($20M). This project delivered family apartments to cater to the ever-increasing housing demand in the city. The development includes a car park for the apartments in addition to the standard building facilities.
- Planning & management of civil engineering activities on site involving civil quality inspections, ensuring of work in compliance to technical engineering designs and specifications.
- Providing technical information to staff including site supervisors, building surveyors, subcontractors, suppliers and liaising with civil design consultants to ensure project(s) are implemented as per design.
- Scheduling scope of work and developing cost effective methodologies to engineering problems.
- Preparation of site reports and administrating subcontractor’s progress claims and monitoring the cost of project.
- Coordination and administration of site construction activities and reporting to senior project engineers & managers.
- Procurement of construction machinery & material and assisting in the preparation of site construction budgets and tracking reports.
Trainee Site Engineer (Civil)
Huawei Technologies - Pakistan
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Huawei is a global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. In Pakistan, in addition to other services, Huawei is working with a number of industry partners on development of telecommunication infrastructure.
- In my role, I worked on the construction of foundations for the telecommunications towers. Straight after my university, this assignment proved extremely valuable for my professional development and an opportunity for the application of my classroom knowledge on actual work on ground.
- Selection and procurement of civil works contractors by following the procedures and requirements of procurement stage.
- Analysing the engineering designs for the foundation of the telecommunication towers.
- Checking and approving the onsite layout of the proposed work done by the surveyors.
- Monitoring and reporting of the construction work progress
- Undertaking site inspections and audits for checking the quality of work.
- Escalating any issues relating to landowners and access.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Project Management
Albright Institute of Business and Language
01.2022
Diploma - Project Management
Albright Institute of Business and Language
01.2021
Bachelor - Civil Engineering
National University of Sciences & Technology
01.2017
Skills
- Tendering and Estimation
- Contracts Administration
- Documents Control
- Project Coordination
- Commercial Builds Experience
- Residential Construction
- Earthwork & Concrete
- Advance Microsoft Office skills
- Bluebeam
- Build Soft
- Time management abilities
- Team building
- Procore
- Nexvia
- Business craft
- Subcontractor coordination
- Residential construction
- Scope development
- Quantity take-offs
- Construction safety
- Analytical thinking
- Document analysis
Certification
- Institution of Engineers, Australia Professional Engineer B.E (Civil), MIEAust (Civil & Structure)
- Pakistan Engineering Council Registered Engineer
RECOGNITIONS
- National University Of Sciences and Technology-Pakistan Completed the course and achieved merit based scholarships every year.
- Final year research project on Lead Rubber Bearings with the seismic analysis code prevalently used in Pakistan. Other assignments include design of roundabouts and signals, site surveying practices, structural analysis and design of a 10-storey office building with a circular plan, inter-disciplinary project of reconstruction of a two-storey university building, etc.
Timeline
Lead Estimator
NEX Building Group
01.2024 - Current
Senior Estimator
Cubitt - Australia
06.2022 - 12.2023
Construction Estimator
Pavilius Constructions Pty Ltd - Australia
06.2019 - 05.2022
Site Engineer (Civil)
Kingcrete Builders - Pakistan
11.2017 - 05.2019
Trainee Site Engineer (Civil)
Huawei Technologies - Pakistan
07.2017 - 11.2017
Diploma - Project Management
Albright Institute of Business and Language
Bachelor - Civil Engineering
National University of Sciences & Technology
Advanced Diploma - Project Management
Albright Institute of Business and Language