Airine Abenes
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
DG Jones and Partners
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Managed subcontractor relationships by setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Facilitated smooth handover processes between stakeholders by preparing detailed final account statements reflecting actual expenditures versus initial estimates.
- Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
- Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
Project Site Quantity Surveyor
IMAR Trading & Contracting Co.
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Evaluated contractor claims thoroughly before approving payments, ensuring that work was completed in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards.
- Facilitated change order processing efficiently while minimizing any negative impact on project timelines or costs associated with scope changes.
- Optimized resource allocation by accurately forecasting material requirements and labor needs based on project specifications.
- Maximized profits by monitoring project budgets, implementing cost-saving measures, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Conducted effective dispute resolution efforts among team members or external parties as needed to maintain collaborative working environments conducive to project success.
- Enhanced subcontractor performance through meticulous contract management and negotiation skills.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
Quantity Surveyor
CCC (Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L.)
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Developed comprehensive cost plans to guide project execution, ensuring financial efficiency and success.
- Reduced budget overruns by accurately forecasting project expenses and monitoring progress against budget allocations.
- Assisted in dispute resolutions between clients and contractors by providing expert advice on contractual obligations and industry best practices.
Quantity Surveyor Part Time
Cyteco Engineering and Construction W.L.
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Managed subcontractor relationships by setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication channels, and addressing concerns promptly.
Quantity Surveyor Part Time
Boom General Contractor
10.2015 - 04.2016
- My role involves assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor in preparing Tender Submittal documents for bidding and providing document control support
- I also help the Tender team in conducting detailed quantity checks based on the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Tender Drawings while assisting in identifying addendum or amendments in the tender documents
- I also help the tender with queries and inquiries with client.
Education
Graduate Diploma Construction Project Management - Construction Management
Unitec
Mt. Albert11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Nueva Ecija University of Science And Technology
NEUST04.2002
Skills
- Bill of Quantities
- Cost Estimation
- Value Engineering
- Cost Control
- Document Preparation
- Budget Planning
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Risk Analysis
- Change order management
- Infrastructure costs monitoring
Accomplishments
- Always on time
- RICS submissions
Affiliations
- PICE (Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers – Qatar Chapter)
- PICQS (Philippines Institute of Chartered Quantity Surveyors – Qatar Chapter)
- ARICS
Candidates
- Teulia Alaalatoa, 021 000 0000, teulia.alaalatoawork@email.com
- Airine Abenes, +64 274 758 988, airine_abenes@yahoo.com, 287 Ellerslie-Panmure Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland, http://www.linkedin.com/in/airineabenes
References
- Richard McConn, Commercial Director, DG Jones & Partners, +97450265226, rmcconn@dgjones.com
- Patrick J McAteer, Senior Commercial Manager, DG Jones & Partners, +97450229009, pmcateer@dgjones.com
Hobbies and Interests
I am a very active person and enjoy home workouts from YouTube in my spare time. I also like to read books and other references for information.
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
DG Jones and Partners
04.2021 - 01.2024
Project Site Quantity Surveyor
IMAR Trading & Contracting Co.
05.2018 - 03.2021
Quantity Surveyor
CCC (Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L.)
10.2016 - 05.2018
Quantity Surveyor Part Time
Cyteco Engineering and Construction W.L.
05.2016 - 08.2016
Quantity Surveyor Part Time
Boom General Contractor
10.2015 - 04.2016
Graduate Diploma Construction Project Management - Construction Management
Unitec
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Nueva Ecija University of Science And Technology