Muhammad Fahad K.
Construction Cost Estimator | G.C Estimator | Quantity Takeoff
OVERVIEW/SUMMARY: I deliver accurate cost estimates and quantity takeoffs across all construction scopes—helping contractors, GCs, and project managers bid competitively and control costs. WHAT I DO: ✓ Complete quantity takeoffs from plans & specifications ✓ Cost estimation for ANY scope: Painting, concrete, structural, MEP, roofing, electrical, drywall, finishes, and more ✓ Material & labor cost analysis ✓ Detailed cost breakdowns by trade, phase, and budget line items ✓ Bid preparation and competitive analysis ✓ Fast turnaround: 3–5 business days (often 2–3) MY BACKGROUND: I'm a civil engineer with 2.3+ years of construction cost estimation experience: ✓ 397+ quantity takeoff projects for NYC general contractors (all CSI divisions) ✓ 70+ federal/government construction projects with prevailing wage requirements ✓ 40+ commercial-residential projects (LA-based GC) ✓ 50+ commercial painting projects ($10K–$1.5M bid values) — restaurants, schools, healthcare ✓ High-volume pipeline experience — managed concurrent projects, fast turnarounds ✓ Multi-scope expertise — can estimate individual trades OR complete project scope ✓ Remote-proven — 2+ years remote work, responsive communication SCOPE EXPERTISE: Structural & Concrete: ✓ Concrete repairs & restoration ✓ Structural concrete and reinforcement ✓ Concrete demolition & removal ✓ Surface prep and hazmat abatement (asbestos/lead in concrete structures) Finishes & Interior: ✓ Painting (interior & exterior) ✓ Drywall & framing ✓ Flooring ✓ Interior finishes (trim, doors, hardware) ✓ Specialties (signage, protection, etc.) Roofing & Exterior: ✓ Roofing systems ✓ Waterproofing ✓ Exterior facade repairs ✓ Openings (windows, doors, frames) ✓ Exterior metals (structural & misc) Building Systems: ✓ Electrical ✓ Mechanical (HVAC) ✓ Plumbing ✓ Fire protection Site & Demolition: ✓ Site work & excavation ✓ Demolition ✓ Hazmat abatement (asbestos/lead) ✓ Waste removal WHO I WORK WITH: General Contractors | Subcontractors (all trades) | Concrete contractors | Painting contractors | Roofing contractors | Electrical/Mechanical subs | Federal contractors | Project managers | Construction consultants MY PROCESS: 1. You provide: Plans, specs, project scope 2. I analyze: Complete project or specific scopes 3. I deliver: Detailed takeoff, cost breakdown, material list, labor analysis 4. You bid: Confident, competitive pricing WHY CHOOSE ME: ✓ Proven at scale — 500+ projects across all trades ✓ Fast & reliable — Fast turnaround, deadline-driven ✓ Multi-scope capability — single trade OR complete project estimate ✓ Market experience — NYC, LA, federal contractors ✓ Accuracy — 95%+ accuracy track record ✓ Responsive — remote-based, communicative, flexible ✓ Civil engineering background — structural understanding of projects AVAILABLE FOR: ✓ Project-based estimation ✓ Retainer/overflow capacity work ✓ Full-time remote positions ✓ Multi-project concurrent workstreams ✓ Specialized scope or complete GC estimates ✓ Consulting on bid strategy & cost optimization
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 4.3 months active (since Jun 2026)
Last 6 months: $1.6k
Billed in all: $1,681$1.7k
$1.6k in the last 6 months
Across 2 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 29% in Bidding
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