Nico L.

Nico | Civil Engineer | Construction Estimating & Residential Take-Offs Location: Philippines | Experience: 9+ Years Expertise: Construction Cost Estimating | Quantity Take-Offs | Tender & Quote Preparation | Structural Design | AU Construction Support Professional Overview: Civil Engineer with 9 years of hands-on construction experience in the Philippines, combined with remote support for Australian construction and estimating businesses. I bring real site-level engineering knowledge together with detailed estimating, tender preparation, and supplier coordination, so clients get numbers that are accurate and grounded in how projects actually run. Key Services: ✅ Construction Cost Estimating – Cost estimates and quantity take-offs based on 9 years of project experience across buildings, bridges, and infrastructure works. ✅ Tiling & Waterproofing Take-Offs and Tenders – Prepare and send tender and quote documents for tiling and waterproofing works across commercial and residential projects, including supplier outreach for pricing and availability. ✅ Structural Design Support – Structural design experience using Staad. ✅ Construction Plan Reading & QA – Reviewing architectural plans and verifying measurements (GFA, walls, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing) for an Australian residential construction feasibility tool. ✅ Builder Onboarding & Software Tutorials – Delivered onboarding and tutorial support to Australian residential builders on a construction estimating platform. Industry-Specific Highlights: 🔹 Frey-fil Corporation (Philippines) – 9 years progressing from Office Engineer to Field Engineer to Project Head, covering cost estimating, structural design, project takeoff, and site supervision on buildings (hospital, mall, church) and infrastructure projects (bridges, pile driving, ports). 🔹 ProCalc (Australia) – Supported an Australian residential construction feasibility estimating tool, first in builder onboarding and customer success, then in QA testing of the AI-powered plan reading system behind it. 🔹 Elite Tile Works (The Oaks, NSW, Australia) – Prepare tender and quote documents for tiling and waterproofing works, coordinate directly with tile suppliers by email and phone, and maintain labour rates for both trades. Why Partner With Me? ✔ Real Site Experience – Not just software-side estimating; I've supervised actual construction, so I understand what the numbers need to account for. ✔ Australia-Familiar – Direct remote experience supporting Australian construction and estimating businesses, including supplier-facing work. ✔ Detail-Focused – Structured QA background means I catch discrepancies before they become costly mistakes. ✔ Reliable Communication – Clear, direct updates, no chasing required. Let's talk about your project.