Bernardo Nardo Jr.
Civil Engineer | Quantity Surveyor | Estimator | Project Manager
Muntinlupa City / Makati City,RIZ
Summary
Seeking a Senior Estimator or Quantity Surveyor role where I can contribute my international experience in take-offs, tendering, and cost control for commercial and infrastructure projects.
Experienced Civil Engineer & Senior Quantity Surveyor with over 15 years in estimating, cost planning, and contract administration across the Philippines, Middle East, and Australia. Skilled in CostX, Bluebeam Revu, Corecon, and Revit for precise takeoffs and BOQ preparation. Proven track record in saving costs, streamlining procurement, and delivering tenders for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. A team player with strong leadership, analytical mindset, and commitment to project success under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cost Estimator
Aden Brooks via My Offshore Intelligence
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Generated accurate cost estimates from project documents and scopes.
- Prepared detailed proposals with quantity projections and annotated cost breakdowns.
- Coordinated with subcontractors for competitive pricing and technical clarifications.
- Maintained vendor relations and applied technology for estimating improvements.
Procurement Officer
Venergy Solar via EMAPTA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled procurement cycle for solar materials and maintained stock accuracy.
- Managed BOMs and executed supplier quote processes.
- Liaised with engineers and suppliers for timely delivery.
Cost Estimator
Ecapro / TDM Construction
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Performed take-offs using Bluebeam Revu for Australian projects.
- Reviewed tender documents and coordinated RFIs.
- Managed renovation activities and materials.
Project Manager
Cprodin Builder
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed scope, risks, and budgets to deliver projects on schedule.
- Monitored project progress and negotiated variations.
- Led documentation and contract execution.
Quantity Surveyor
Drywall Qatar
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Prepared valuations, forecasts, and variation analyses.
- Used Revit and Bluebeam for accurate quantity measurement.
- Managed final accounts and cost breakdowns.
Quantity Surveyor
Cotter Construction via EMAPTA
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Used CostX for 2D/3D take-offs and BOQ creation.
- Managed tenders, POs, and billing.
- Applied Corecon for cost control.
QS / Project Engineer
MDCC Multi Development Construction Corp.
11.2009 - 03.2014
- Supervised site technical work, procurement, and documentation.
- Handled RFIs, material schedules, and billing.
Client QS
Zallaq Resort Co.
08.2007 - 09.2009
- Prepared AutoCAD-based take-offs and managed BOQs and procurement.
- Coordinated with consultants and ensured quality control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Skills
Cost Estimation & Quantity Take-offs (2D/3D)
Tender Preparation & BOQ Development
Procurement & Vendor Coordination
Contract Administration & Final Accounts
CostX
Bluebeam Revu
Corecon
Emvisage
AutoCAD
Revit
MS Excel
Project Planning & Budget Control
Team Collaboration & Reporting
Strong Analytical & Communication Skills
Cost analysis
Change order management
Construction management
Commercial construction experience
Residential construction
Labor costing
Project estimation and bidding
Estimating techniques
Construction
Construction cost estimates
Subcontractor coordination
Problem-solving
Teamwork skills
Multitasking
Self motivation
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Relationship building
Task prioritization
Professionalism
Cost management
Contract management
Certification
Knowledge in BIM (Revit 2017, Bluebeam Revu)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/19/69
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Saudi Arabia
Timeline
Cost Estimator - Aden Brooks via My Offshore Intelligence
10.2021 - 02.2024
Procurement Officer - Venergy Solar via EMAPTA
09.2019 - 03.2020
Cost Estimator - Ecapro / TDM Construction
03.2018 - 09.2018
Project Manager - Cprodin Builder
04.2017 - 12.2017
Quantity Surveyor - Drywall Qatar
02.2016 - 02.2017
Quantity Surveyor - Cotter Construction via EMAPTA
03.2014 - 01.2016
QS / Project Engineer - MDCC Multi Development Construction Corp.
11.2009 - 03.2014
Client QS - Zallaq Resort Co.
08.2007 - 09.2009
Adamson University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering