Merlito R.
Construction Administrator/Coordinator & Construction AI QA Specialist
Are you looking for someone who can manage construction operations AND test/optimize Construction AI tools—ensuring your projects run smoothly while your software performs in real-world scenarios? I’m Merlito Ramos, a Construction Administrator with 5+ years of hands-on experience. I’ve also been working with construction-focused AI platforms, helping test, validate, and improve their performance using real jobsite workflows. I bring a rare combination of construction experience + AI testing, meaning I don’t just use tools—I help make them better. ✅ What I Can Help You With 🧪 Construction AI Testing & QA (Specialty) Test AI tools across real construction use cases Validate outputs based on actual workflows Identify bugs, gaps, and inconsistencies Suggest new use cases based on field experience Improve prompts, workflows, and system logic Provide structured feedback to development teams 👉 I act as the bridge between construction operations and AI systems 📦 Procurement & Vendor Sourcing Source subcontractors and materials at competitive pricing Coordinate deliveries from major suppliers and vendors Resolve delivery issues and handle returns/claims Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate pricing 🧾 Construction Admin & Document Control Track invoices, change orders, contracts, lien waivers, and insurance Prepare documents for lender draws and compliance Manage workflows using Buildertrend, Procore, Smartsheet, Airtable, and more 🛠️ Contractor & Rehab Coordination Coordinate with GCs, subcontractors, inspectors, and stakeholders Monitor rehab progress and enforce timelines Resolve delays and keep communication tight across teams Support house flippers with rehab execution (not underwriting) 🏗️ Rehab & Project Support Oversee day-to-day rehab updates and reporting Coordinate repairs, schedules, and materials Ensure projects stay on track and within scope 💡 Tools I Use Buildertrend | Procore | Smartsheet | Asana | Monday | Notion | Airtable | Microsoft Office 💼 Why Work With Me ✔️ 5+ years real construction experience ✔️ Hands-on experience testing Construction AI tools ✔️ Understand both jobsite reality + software logic ✔️ Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven I’m here to help you run smoother projects OR build better construction tech—or both. 📩 Let’s connect and discuss how I can support your team.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $29k
Billed in all: $207,973$208k
$5.8k in the last 6 months
Across 31 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 2 skills of 15
Rarest: top 0.58% in Real Estate, of 4,691. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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