6 Compelling Reasons You Should Hire Quantity Surveyors to Save Money

Diana is a licensed Architect with approximately seven years of professional experience in architecture, interior design, and construction project management. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from a university in Northern Luzon in 2019 and obtained her architecture license in 2021. Her career includes both on-site construction management and remote architectural drafting and design work for international clients.

Professionally, Diana has worked in the construction and architectural design industry where she gained hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and fit-out projects. Her early career involved working as an Architectural Interior Designer for a local architectural firm where she prepared architectural drawings, interior design concepts, shop drawings, and renderings, while also participating in client presentations and site inspections. She later transitioned to site-based roles in the construction industry, serving as a Site Manager and later Assistant Project Manager, where she handled construction supervision, quality control, subcontractor coordination, permit applications, and project scheduling. In one notable project, she managed a government office renovation covering approximately 2,100 square meters and supervised more than 30 workers on site.

In addition to her local industry experience, Diana has worked with international clients in remote or freelance setups. She has supported design teams in the United States and Australia as an Architectural Draftsman, producing 2D drawings, 3D models, and detailed joinery and cabinetry drawings. Her responsibilities included preparing kitchen layouts, drafting decking designs, and creating architectural details for residential projects. She also collaborated with design teams using international standards and client requirements, demonstrating familiarity with remote coordination and offshore work environments.

Technically, Diana is proficient in several architectural design and visualization tools including:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• ArchiCAD
• SketchUp
• V-Ray
• Enscape

Overall, Diana presents herself as a technically capable architect with a balanced background in design, drafting, and on-site project management. Her exposure to international clients, combined with her proficiency in BIM and rendering tools, makes her a suitable candidate for roles related to architectural drafting, interior design support, or remote architectural production work.

Edwin  presents with nearly eight years of experience in the construction industry, including two years of exposure to international (specifically Australian) projects. He has solid practical knowledge and hands-on experience in quantity surveying and estimation, having worked with both commercial and residential projects across a wide range of construction trades.

Technical Experience & Competency:

• He is proficient in using CUBIT, Mudshark, and has one year of hands-on experience with CostX—software particularly relevant to the client's requirements. 
• He is familiar with Australian building codes and standards, and has worked on a variety of projects ranging from commercial to residential, including civil works and architectural finishes.
• He also demonstrates a solid understanding of interpreting complex architectural and engineering drawings.
• His current role involves end-to-end take-off responsibilities in collaboration with Australian estimators, including startup meetings, document review, resolving discrepancies, and RFI submissions.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Scholar

Strongest Behaviors

• Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
• Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
• Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
• Private, serious, introspective, and reserved. Takes time to connect to and trust new people.
• Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
• Works at a steady, unwavering pace; most comfortable with familiar processes, environments, and co-workers. Doesn’t easily change.

Behavioral Summary

Edwin is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough and very focused on their responsibilities.

This individual is reserved and will generally express themself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, their approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical or detailed information, they’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. Whether doing work themself, or delegating to others, follow up is close to ensure high-quality results.

Bea has a bachelor's degree in Architecture and has been a registered Architect since 2022. She has been in the construction industry for around 5 years and has handled different roles such as Quantity Surveyor, Project-In-Charge, and Creative & FFE Designer. She has experience supporting clients from Texas, Mexico, and Greece. Her expertise is in line with Estimation, Project Coordination, and Interior design. She is mostly exposed to ground-up construction projects.

She was involved in a range of local and international projects, primarily focusing on residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Her responsibilities encompassed design conceptualization, design development, drafting construction drawings, coordinating trades, estimating costs, and overseeing site implementation.

She possesses proficiency in creating construction drawings and detailing using AutoCAD and Revit.

She is adept at doing the following:

• Creating production drawings alongside estimation of paintings, wall coverings, floors, special finishes and etc.
• Changing orders and additional biddings for projects
• Handling and coordinating with foreign subcontractors and translating different construction standard details
• Planning, specifying, and choosing materials for construction of offices
• Project scheduling and cash flow utilizing
• Creating architectural visualizations and layouts

She is also a former remote contractor of Remote Staff where she handled the task of quantity surveying paintings and wallcoverings.
She is proficient in using the following: 

• Planswift (4 years)
• Microsoft Excel (7 years)
• AutoCAD (7 years)
• SketchUp
• Enscape
• Lumion
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Premiere

She can start by April first week. 
She is amenable to working any shift schedule for full-time or part-time roles.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Strategist 

Strongest Behaviors

• Independent in putting forth their own ideas, which are often innovative and, if implemented, cause change. Resourcefully works through or around anything blocking completion of what they want to accomplish; aggressive when challenged.

• Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
• Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.

Behavioral Summary

Bea is an intense, results-oriented, self-starter whose drive and sense of urgency are tempered and disciplined by a concern for the accuracy and quality of the work. Her approach to activities and responsibilities will be well-thought-out, based on thorough analysis and detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts.

Strongly technically-oriented, has confidence in own professional knowledge and ability to get things done quickly and correctly. With experience, will develop a high level of expertise and will be very aware of mistakes committed by self or others. Bea takes work and responsibilities very seriously and expects others to do the same.

 

 

Mina is a licensed Civil Engineer and has been working in the BPO and Construction industries for more than 7 years now. She has more than 5 years of relevant work experience as Quantity Surveyor/Estimator. Aside from her experience as an Estimator, she also has a strong background in Contracts Administration. She is a former OFW and has handled different projects in Dubai, UAE. She has been exposed to residential and commercial projects and also does structural and architectural scopes. She is also proficient in doing the following tasks: 

• Prepare the tender proposals which include reviewing tender documents, managing tender processes, preparing bills of quantities, and quantity take-off including estimation and costings
• Compiling all technical submittals that are required for the tender proposal
• Checks current market rate and supplier's rate to prepare the bill of rates
• Review contracts before management will sign the document
• Preparing payment applications or claims including requests for payment schedules or the approval of claims
• Doing commercial correspondence like retention letters, variations notices/claims, final statements, statements of account and etc. 
• Coordinating and sourcing with different suppliers and subcontractors for a specific material
• Managing filing system (incoming and outgoing documents)

She has a background in supporting a US client where she performed Painting Estimation (Paintings & Wall coverings)
She uses the following tools:
Planswift (1 year)
AutoCAD
Smartsheet
Monday.com
PayApps
Outlook
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
She can start immediately and is amenable to working any shift schedule for full-time or part-time roles

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Altruist

Strongest Behaviors

• Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.

• Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
• Attention to detail; follows through on tasks to ensure completion in general accordance with quality standards.

Behavioral Summary

Unassuming, unselfish and has a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitive understanding of them. Outgoing and friendly, she enjoys working with others and is lively, warm company.

A pleasant and extraverted person, Mina is an effective communicator, able to stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Her congenial personality and friendly, interested attitude make them readily approachable. Mina gets along easily with a wide variety of people.

Her drive is directed at working with and for others. She derives particular satisfaction from doing things for others, the company, management, the team, and for the company’s customers. Cooperative and willing, she can be a particularly effective teacher and communicator of the company’s policies, programs, and systems.

 

Bien is a graduate of Civil Engineering. He has 10 years of experience working in different construction companies and has already supported both US and local clients. He has more than 4 years of strong background as an Estimator. Aside from being an experienced Estimator, he has also handled different roles which include working as Project Engineer, Safety Engineer, Site Manager, Structural Inspector, Structural Steel detailer, and QA / QC Head. He took training and has acquired certification for the following:

• Construction Occupational Safety & Health (COSH) SO2
• BIM Based Quantity Take-Off
• Primavera P6
• Construction Management

He has handled construction projects like hotels, hospitals, resorts, and high & low rise buildings  
He also did quantity take-offs for architectural finishes (paint and wall finishes), procurement of items, structural steel detailing, and preparation of estimates & BOQs.  
He was exposed to reviewing plans and specifications of architectural, interior design, structural and other trades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary, fire, landscaping, etc)
He is proficient in using the following tools/software: 

• Planswift (5 years)
• Primavera
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, & Word)
• AutoCAD (7 years)
• SketchUp

He needs 4 week's notice to start
He is amenable to working any shift schedule for full-time or part-time roles. 

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Guardian

Strongest Behaviors

• Drive to protect the company against risk by doing things in general accordance with established standards.

• Careful; usually follows a plan to avoid making mistakes. Generally has proof to support decisions before taking action.
• Detail-oriented and helpful; works comfortably as part of a team and often checks work.

Behavioral Summary

A very conscientious and disciplined person; particularly careful, thorough, and accurate in his work. Bien is exacting and strives to produce results that precisely meet the established goals. Works best where there are clear standards, expectations, reporting relationships and measurements for the work. Bien will depend upon professional training, his own experience, or management leadership, to provide those standards and the structure needed for his work.

Given sufficient experience, he will produce work of high quality, giving close attention to the accuracy of details. Stable and dependable; consistent in his actions and, if necessary, has sufficient patience to do work of a repetitive nature. Believes in having, and following, well-defined processes and procedures.

 

Marvin has been working for more than 8 years as an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
He has experience working closely with US and Australian clients which are both from the Construction industry
He is proficient in doing the following tasks:

• Prepares Bill of quantities
• Compiles Bill of materials
• Creating structural drawings mostly rebars and concretes using AutoCAD software
• Preparing erection and shop drawings
• Conducted estimation of materials like steel (columns and beams), floor/roof trusses, wall & floor panels, siding, roof types, and etc. 
• Interpreting building plans ( blueprints and drawings)

He also has knowledge of waterproofing columns and slabs
He used the following tools/software:

• Planswift (6 yrs.+)
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD
• Shear 97
• ShearCAD
• Microsoft Office application (Word and Excel)

He can start immediately
He is amenable to working the dayshift for any full-time role.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile- Artisan
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Strongest Behaviors

• Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.

• Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
• Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.

Behavioral Summary
 

Marvin is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within his area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging his background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.

With experience and/or training, Marvin will develop a high level of specialized expertise. Serious and dedicated to the job and the company. His work pace is steady and even-keeled, and he is motivated by a real concern for getting work done thoroughly and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to his decision-making; Marvin plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.

 

A licensed Civil Engineer with over five years of progressive, hands-on experience specializing in quantity surveying and cost estimation within the construction industry. Giovanni has developed strong expertise in preparing accurate cost projections, material and labor takeoffs, progress billings, and contractual documentation for both small- and large-scale developments. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (2014–2019), providing a solid academic foundation for his professional practice.

Throughout his career, he has held both full-time and part-time roles, contributing to a wide range of project types—spanning vertical constructions such as residential homes and commercial buildings, as well as horizontal infrastructure projects like roads and warehouse facilities. His work spans both local and international settings, including nearly three years supporting Australia-based clients, where he ensured compliance with relevant building codes and standards, including Australian regulations. This international exposure has strengthened his technical versatility and understanding of regional compliance frameworks.

 

1.     Career Highlights / Relevant Projects

• Has led cost estimation, billing, and quantity takeoffs for vertical projects such as residential and commercial buildings, as well as horizontal works like roads and warehouses.

• Notably managed fit-out, facade, and architectural works including tiling, flooring, painting, and ceiling scopes.

• Regularly handled project billing, inspection requests, and documentation such as purchase orders and quotations, in collaboration with engineers and architects.

• Demonstrated adaptability in performing rotating assignments across multiple simultaneous projects, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.

• Provided input on technical scopes such as elevator systems by liaising with mechanical engineers for accurate material assessment.

 

2.     Skill Proficiency + Tech / Software Proficiency

• Skills Proficiency: Proficient in end-to-end cost estimation, contract and procurement management, budgeting and cost control, project billing, and progress reporting.

• Tech / Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced use for cost estimation and reporting), PlanSwift (over 3 years of experience), Cubit X (utilized for quantity takeoffs and material visualization), AutoCAD (for interpreting plans and making design updates), Bluebeam (for document review and markup), and Monday.com (for project task management). Also familiar with SharePoint for document collaboration and access.

 

He can start immediately. 

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile: Adapter

 

Strongest Behavior: 

• Relative persistence as goals are pursued; keeps at it even when problems pop up. Steady, slower to change.

• Somewhat casual with rules. More focused on the goal than how to get there; delegates some of the implementation details.

• Generally, takes each day as it comes, greeting it with few worries and relaxed demeanor, particularly if there’s some predictability involved.

 

Behavioral Summary: 

• This is a flexible individual who portrays a similar amount of each drive. At times, this person may express certain motivational needs, and at other times those needs may be different. Giovanni is likely equipped with a diverse behavioral range that provides adaptation from one situation to the next. They may desire to take the lead on a project but are also comfortable accommodating the desires of others and allowing others to assume control – provided the task gets executed correctly. 

 

 

• Joyce has a degree in Civil Engineering.
• She worked as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• She prepares quantity take offs from drawings and specifications.
• She prepares the Bill of Quantities like Cost Proposal Breakdowns, Preliminaries and Summary.
• She prepares the estimate breakdown reports.
• She analyze construction plans, architectural plans and structural plans.
• She is using these softwares:
  • Autocad - 10yrs
  • Planswift - 2yrs
  • Excel - 10 yrs
• She can start in 1 week.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Specialist

Strongest Behaviors

• Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.
• Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome. 
• Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”

Behavioral Summary

Joyce Marie Anne is a very conscientious person, particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within own area of expertise.

Reserved, serious, and always concerned with the exact correctness of the work. Self-discipline, sense of duty, and respect for authority and tradition are strong qualities in Joyce Marie Anne, who takes responsibilities very seriously.

• She worked as a Quantity Surveyor.
• She prepares budgets, bills of quantities, and other relevant documents.
•  She reviews building, construction, or architectural plans and prepares quantity needs and cost of materials.
• She is responsible in quality checking of materials and BOMs
• She updates the system master list for BOM and material unit price.
• She has experience in estimating commercial furnitures used in their projects.
• She is proficient in using :
  • AutoCAD - 5yrs
  • Excel - 5yrs
• She needs 1 week notice

• Van has been in the Engineering field for over 4 years where he had 5 years of experience as an Estimator. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineer and pursuing his Masters Degree in Engineering Management.
• He has an experience in estimating including HVAC projects He's also responsible for preparing BOQ, checking quantity and cost variations. He develop and implement requirements for Cost recording, reporting and analyzing standards, programs and reports. 
• He has experience with workshop drawings and creates specific BOM for the project. He's adept at the following:
  • AutoCAD - 2D
  • Planswift
• He can start after 2 weeks notice and open for Full time position.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Persuader

Strongest Behavior

• Proactively connects quickly to others; open and sharing. Builds and leverages relationships to get work done.
• Comfortably fluent and fast talk, in volume. Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others by considering their point of view and adjusting delivery.
• Collaborative; usually works with and through others. Intuitive understanding of team cohesion, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Behavioral Summary

Colley Van is an engaging, stimulating communicator, poised and capable of projecting enthusiasm and warmth, and of motivating other people.

He has a strong sense of urgency, initiative and competitive drive to get things done, with emphasis on working with and through people in the process. Understands people well and uses that understanding effectively in influencing and persuading others to act.

 

• Christine has more than 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor and Estimator. In her recent employment, they do fit outs for hotels and other commercial establishments. In here, she was doing estimation and material take off for cabinets, flooring and wall panelling. She is using Planswift software for estimation and take off preparation.
• She is proficient in the following:
  • Quantity Surveying and Procurement
  • Preparing of the Cost Estimations, BOM and materials take off
  • Order processing from contacting the suppliers/contractors to checking of the materials
  • Reviewing of the contract, specifications,material take off and payoff quantity.
  • Analyzing the Plans and Checking the plans if it is being followed.
  • Quality assurance and quality control.
  • Preparing the daily report.
• She is proficient in using tools/software like:
  • AutoCAD for design
  • Planswift for estimation
  • MS Office
• She worked with industries like construction and Interior Fit Out provider.
• With her most recent job she also handled projects that include Joinery.
• She is a graduate of Civil Engineering and a board passer.
• She has good English speaking skills.
• A concern is that she will need 15-30 days notice prior to start.

Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Scholar

Strongest Behavior

• Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
• Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
• Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.

Behavioral Summary

Christine Myr is a serious, introspective person and an analytical and disciplined thinker. Careful, thorough and very focused on their responsibilities.
She is reserved and will generally express herself in a factual, direct, and succinct manner. A conscientious person, their approach to the work is systematic, methodical, and well organized, based on thorough knowledge of, and respect for “the book”. Working with factual, technical or detailed information, she’ll produce carefully thought-out work of high quality and precision. Whether doing work herself, or delegating to others, follow up is close to ensure high-quality results.