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Poorna B.

Quantity Surveyor | Estimator | Bid Manager | Proposal Writer| RFP|

🌟 Top-Rated Construction Expert: Technical Estimating & Strategic Bid Management 👋 Hi! I’m Poorna Buddhika. With over 8 years of global experience, I provide a high-level, end-to-end solution for construction firms and developers. I don't just calculate costs; I manage the entire pre-construction lifecycle—from the first material takeoff to the final winning bid submission. As a Top-Rated freelancer with a 100% Job Success Rate, I specialize in helping clients save time, eliminate technical errors, and secure multi-million dollar contracts across the globe 🌎. 💼 My Professional Service Pillars 1. Quantity Surveying & Technical Estimating Accurate Takeoffs & BOQ: Expert preparation for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Specialized Project Types: Luxury housing, apartments, BESS (Battery Energy Storage), and MEP/EMP projects. Detailed Markups: Clear, professional PDF plan markups for visual verification. 2. Strategic Bid & Tender Management Full RFP/RFQ Execution: Managing complex bid submissions and ensuring 100% compliance. Bid Leveling: Technical comparison of subcontractor proposals to identify gaps and risks. RFI Coordination: Drafting and managing professional RFIs to ensure scope completeness. 3. Project Planning & Scheduling Comprehensive project timelines and resource planning using MS Project. 📐 The Technical Toolbox I use industry-leading software to ensure precision in every deliverable: Measurement: PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Revit Management: MS Project, Advanced Excel, MS Office Standards: Fluent in SMM7, NRM2, POMI, CESMM, and CSI measurement standards. 🚀 Future-Forward: AI & Automation in Construction I am one of the few Quantity Surveyors leveraging Python and AI Agents to modernize construction management. I develop custom AI solutions to automate data analysis and streamline documentation, allowing me to deliver faster, higher-quality results than traditional methods. 🌎 Global Experience I have successfully delivered projects for clients in: Australia & New Zealand (Infrastructure, quarry, and commercial) USA & Canada (Residential and commercial developments) UK & Middle East (Water, commercial, and luxury residential) ✅ Why Partner With Me? Proven Results: 100% Job Success Rate and Top-Rated status. Accuracy First: A "no-error" approach to cost and compliance. Samples Available: I am happy to share anonymized samples of my previous takeoff and bid management work 📂. 🏗️ Whether you need a precise material takeoff or a dedicated manager for your next major tender, I am here to ensure your project is professionally managed and financially sound. 📩 Let’s connect to discuss your project and make your next bid a winning one! 🏗️📐📊💰📄🖋️

🇱🇰Ganemulla, Sri Lanka$25/hr100% JSS4.06 (14)Since Feb 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$923

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#51,741 / 412k
🇱🇰Country#149 / 1,581
Revenue, last 30 days
$817

Last 6 months: $5.5k

World#49,193 / 412k
🇱🇰Country#152 / 1,581
Total earnings
$20k

Billed in all: $21k

World#141,180 / 412k
🇱🇰Country#451 / 1,581
Per project
$473

$692 in the last 6 months

World#187,882 / 412k
🇱🇰Country#485 / 1,581
Projects, last 6 months
8

Across 10 contracts

10% fixed90% hourly
World#24,501 / 412k
🇱🇰Country#117 / 1,581
Projects in all
42

Across 54 contracts

22% fixed78% hourly
World#72,393 / 412k
🇱🇰Country#439 / 1,581

Earnings, last 30 days

$21.1k+$817 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$20.0k$20.5k$21.0k$21.5kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Cost Management

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #21Cost Management189 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #1Top 11%
  2. #26Tender Document175 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #4Top 15%
  3. #37Bidding245 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #3Top 15%
  4. #37Cost Control216 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #1Top 17%
  5. #67Bill of Quantity390 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #5Top 17%
  6. #94Material Take-Off544 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #4Top 17%
  7. #97Quantity Surveying549 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #2Top 18%
  8. #101Cost Estimate566 freelancers · 🇱🇰 #2Top 18%