Diksha Wadhwa

Project Estimator| Architect| Draftsperson

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

I am a Construction Estimator with a background as an Architect, possess the potential to implement construction protocols with proper cost estimation procedures, and research on the pricing of individual things within stipulated time and deadlines by keeping in mind the OBC standards and safety standards. Skilled at reading blueprints using Bluebeam, good hand with MS Excel. I am efficient in the methodology, principle of design, and estimation in the construction phases. Enthusiast to the adapt qualities: Analytical and Critical Thinking, Reading Drawings and specification Interpret and implement the OBC Quantity takeoff and measurement Focussed on detail Technical Skills/Software proficient in: RS Means, Bluebeam, MS Office, Planswift MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore (in progress) AutoCAD, Revit+ Navisworks, Sketchup, Lumion Soft Skills that describe me: Team player Organized Time Management Detail Oriented Decision Making Self Driven Puntual Strong Business Communication

Experience

  • Construction Estimator at Beacon Building Products
    Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

    -Developed and prepared shop drawings, plans, diagrams, or layouts from preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and quoted estimates- using TAPER PLUS and AUTOCAD software. -Reviewed approved drawing packages, including produced drawing sets, and sent them for production. -Addressed customer modification requests, reestimating costs, and editing shop drawing packages as per addendum, this position has proven cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with numerous stakeholders and contributors, both internally and externally. -Mentored other draftsperson and trainees whenever required.

  • Site Coordinator at M/s Raghav Engineer
    May 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr

    -Monitored the site work related to the Foot over Bridge project for a period of 1 year long. -Coordinated with the architect office and notify any clash detection on site and created invoices for material delivered and keep a track of wastage. The project was completed within the schedule and within budget

  • Architect/ Estimator at NMP desgn Pvt. Ltd.
    Aug 2019 - Apr 2020 · 9 mos

    I was responsible for designing and estimating the cost (as a team). Once the designing was over- we follow the govt stand unit price to create a detailed unit cost estimate. The effort came into place when the project got sanctioned by the government.

  • Summer Intern at line&form architect services Pvt Ltd
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos