Kellie Liu Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Provided direct supervision and leadership to a team of 3 estimators, overseeing their day to day activities and ensuring alignment with project timelines and goals.
• Compiled Histograms detailing staff data for Division 1 (General Expenses), including roles such as Project Manager, Site Supervision, Labour Staff and Equipment
• Oversaw Construction Schedule Plans including timelines, milestones and logistic allocation (Crane, Hoist & Construction Gates)
• Thorough knowledge of Market Construction Costs related to Labour, Supplies and Equipment

Toronto, Canada Area

• Prepared construction estimates and pursuits worth up to 300 Million dollars for Condominium Developments
• Priced all estimates in accordance with the 16 divisions (Old CSI MasterFormat)/50 Divisions (New CSI MasterFormat) of construction
• Handled construction change orders for awarded projects
• Proficient with estimating and takeoff software
• Prepared and maintained a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Handled post tender procedure as a project coordinator: Preparing tender packages and understanding trade specific scope of work; Communicating and inviting subcontracting bidders; Coordinating with PM on bid leveling.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Understood work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Prepared takeoffs and estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications
• Obtained bids/RFQs from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price
• Submitted formal RFIs to general contractors regarding scope of work related concerns
• Conducted site meetings to review project details
• Consulted and communicated with engineers, architects, owners, general contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Toronto, Canada Area

• Created construction and permit drawings of telecommunication infrastructures on AutoCAD which included plan, section, detail and schematic drawings
• Developed and produced municipal engineering drawings from sketches in the areas of residential subdivision, commercial development and municipal infrastructure
• Conformed all drawings to regional and municipal design guidelines as well as CSA standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS based applications to help survey the project areas
• Performed engineering calculations to ensure infrastructures meet design specifications
• Coordinated with Project Manager, Engineers and Surveyors to finalize project drawings

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Participated in geotechnical testing project on soil behavior under pipeline loading with particular emphasis on liquefaction of silts
• Responsible for setting up geotechnical test specimens and apparatus, collecting data, and conducting field geotechnical experiments
• Designed and assembled 3D model of test apparatus for full scale testing
• Generated reports from geotechnical experiments and research that incorporate data plotting, figures and spread-sheet analyses
• Responsible for online procurement of supplies from construction/manufacturing firms
• Assisted in day-to-day laboratory and office operations