Melanie L.
Cost Estimator| Bid Support Partner | PlanSwift & Bluebeam Expert
Need accurate takeoffs and professional CAD drawings you can rely on? I help contractors, builders, and developers prepare competitive bids, control project costs, and avoid costly mistakes. From detailed quantity takeoffs to clean, permit-ready AutoCAD drawings, I make sure your plans and numbers are precise, organized, and delivered on time. With hands-on experience in residential and commercial projects — plus a background in QA/QC and site engineering — I understand how small errors in estimates or drawings can turn into expensive problems on site. My goal is simple: help you build smarter, bid stronger, and stay on budget. Here’s how I can support your project: • Material & labor quantity takeoffs • BOQs and cost estimates • Bid preparation & pricing spreadsheets • Budget monitoring & progress reports • Architectural, structural & MEP CAD drafting • PDF or hand sketch to AutoCAD conversion • Shop drawings & revisions Software: AutoCAD | PlanSwift | SketchUp | Microsoft Office | Bluebeam If you’re looking for someone detail-oriented, dependable, and easy to work with, let’s discuss how I can help your business. Send me your plans and project details — I’m ready to get started.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $9.5k
Billed in all: $11,389$11k
$1.9k in the last 6 months
Across 5 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Microsoft Excel
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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