Paul Oliver R.
Construction Estimator | Quantity Takeoffs | PlanSwift | Cost Estimate
Need accurate quantity takeoffs and construction estimates for your next U.S. project? I am a Licensed Civil Engineer and Construction Estimator with 20+ years of combined construction, engineering, and project management experience. I have prepared and/or reviewed estimates for 300+ U.S. construction projects, ranging from residential and tenant improvements to commercial, institutional, and ground-up construction. ESTIMATING SERVICES • Detailed quantity takeoffs • Labor and material cost estimates • Bid preparation and scope review • Drawing and specification review • Addenda and RFI review • Estimate QA/QC and scope-gap identification • Budgetary and conceptual estimates • Project scheduling and construction support TRADES ESTIMATED • Demolition • Concrete and Masonry • Metals • Rough and Finish Carpentry • Roofing and Siding • Insulation • Doors, Frames and Openings • Metal Framing and Drywall • ACT and Wall Finishes • Flooring and Tile • Painting • FRP and Wallcovering • Budgetary MEP I work from architectural, structural, civil, and applicable MEP drawings and specifications, using PlanSwift for digital takeoffs and Microsoft Excel for quantity organization, labor/material pricing, and estimate preparation. In addition to preparing estimates, I have experience reviewing other estimators' work prior to client submission for quantity accuracy, scope completeness, pricing consistency, and potential omissions. I also train estimators in blueprint interpretation, takeoff procedures, pricing, and estimate organization. SOFTWARE PlanSwift | Bluebeam Revu | Microsoft Excel | AutoCAD | Primavera P6 | SketchUp PROJECT EXPERIENCE Retail | Restaurants | Hotels | Multifamily | Churches | Automotive Dealerships | Warehouses & Self-Storage | Government Facilities | Residential | Renovations & Tenant Improvements | Ground-Up Construction Whether you need a complete multi-trade estimate, quantity takeoff, scope-specific estimate, or an experienced estimator to review an existing bid, I can provide organized and detailed estimating support based on your project documents.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $8.9k
Billed in all: $77,369$77k
$1.8k in the last 6 months
Across 15 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Cost Analysis
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