AUGUSTO TARVENA
Christchurch
Summary
Dynamic Estimator and Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in cost management and project control across diverse sectors and project scales. Proven ability to accurately estimate both domestic and large-scale construction projects while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in optimizing project budgets for multi-million-dollar initiatives ensures financial efficiency and successful project delivery. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to drive cost-effective solutions and enhance overall project performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Foleys Plumbers
02.2016 - Current
- Responsible for preparing project estimates and budgets and overseeing end-to-end bid management for commercial projects of all sizes, covering both Hydraulic and Civil scopes.
- Reviewing project requirements, specifications, and contract documents to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Preparation of budget estimates, contract progress claims, variations, claim assessments, programming and cash flow forecasting.
- Establish procurement plans, negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers, manage subcontractor payments, and track contract instructions and changes.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers and stakeholders.
- Follow up on projects post submission and maintain accurate records.
- Involved in project coordination meetings (updates, design meetings, value engineering)
- Participate in pre contract negotiations and tender reviews with senior management.
- Consistently completed projects valued between $100K and $10M on budget, contributing to overall cost efficiency and profitability.
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Buildtech Restorations Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Monitors construction costs from the project feasibility stage through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond.
- Prepare a schedule of quantities (which involves measuring, estimating materials, labour costs and overall pricing).
- Liaising with the project managers to ensure the scope of works is an accurate reflection of the work required to complete the new home.
- Processing pre-construction costs for projects and ensuring there is approval for payment.
- Approach subcontractors for quotes and is involved in subcontractor’s agreement and payments.
- Contract administration such as quotes, variations, cost monitoring, final accounts etc.
- Processing progress payments/milestones payments.
- Attending regular meetings to discuss progress and settle any disputes.
- Successfully managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Site visits for variation capture (where applicable).
- Interpreting plans, regulations and codes practices.
Project Engineer / Estimator
Obaid Alqubaisi Contracting (Civil Works for Oil & Gas)
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Reporting to construction manager and project manager.
- Provide Supervision for civil activities ensuring company procedures and specifications.
- Managing and scheduling the daily execution of the project.
- Prepare and maintain various records and reports concerning assigned projects, job status and progress and work activities.
- Read and Interpret plans, specifications and blueprints.
- Controlling the use of material, labour and equipment to meet required productivity.
- Maintaining good relationships with consultant representatives.
- Assign responsibilities and job description to the site Foreman.
- Review of subcontractor’s schedule and pay requests, preparing, submitting and following up on Interim Payment application.
- Participate in regular project progress meetings.
- Preparing, submitting and agreeing of Variation orders
- Writing project correspondence.
- Preparing Take off quantities of new projects as per contract drawings.
Project Engineer / Estimator
Polygon Ventures and Land Development Corporation
05.2002 - 07.2009
- Responsible for the daily project supervision until turnover, coordination with subcontractors, developer/ Owner engineers and architects.
- Monitors & control material/tools inventory and entire project budget.
- Reviews and recommends budgetary costing, material requisition and labour force requirement/scheduling and equipment rental.
- Monitors status of on-going project thru daily supervision, attend weekly coordination meeting at site with Project manager.
- Prepares project billing of accomplishment including support of Bill quantity and key plans. Prepares CADD presentation of projects shop drawings and as Built plans.
- Evaluates, prepares and recommends subcontractors work accomplishments for payment.
- Report directly to the Operation/Project Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nueva Caceres
Philippines04-2002
Skills
- Cost Estimation & Budgeting
- Project Management
- Tender Process & Procurement Support
- Value Engineering & Cost Optimization
- Contract Analysis & Risk Management
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Bid preparation expertise
Affiliations
- New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)
- Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS) – New Zealand Chapter
- Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
- National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP)
Certification
- Licensed Civil Engineer - Philippine Professional Regulation Commission
- Licensed Master Plumber – Philippine Professional Regulation Commission
Personal Information
- New Zealand Citizen
- Full NZ Driver’s License
Timeline
Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Foleys Plumbers
02.2016 - Current
Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
Buildtech Restorations Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2016
Project Engineer / Estimator
Obaid Alqubaisi Contracting (Civil Works for Oil & Gas)
08.2009 - 06.2013
Project Engineer / Estimator
Polygon Ventures and Land Development Corporation
05.2002 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nueva Caceres