AUTOCAD
KANISHTH VASHISHTH
Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator
61A, Townsend Road, Miramar ,Wellington
Summary
A result-driven, self-motivated quantity surveyor, estimator working as part of a busy the team effectively managing the costs relating to building projects. I have much experience with all sorts of quantity surveying work, and I have travelled all over the country in the course of my duties. Having a proven track record of minimizing the costs of a project and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards, quality. I have surveyed domestic dwellings, retail buildings, commercial properties.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
RIGG-ZSCHOAKE LTD
01.2024 - Current
- Measured And Estimated Quantities for commercial projects such as Wairarapa, Surgical Hospital
- Measured And estimated pricing for commercial projects such as Chinese Restaurant, Warehouse (refurbishment) etc .
- Ensured accurate invoicing by reviewing contractor claims for compliance with contract terms and conditions before submission to clients.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Used CostX to measure and estimate projects.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labor costs.
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Signature Homes Ltd.
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Quantify & Pricing for different lands houses varies from 120sqm-1500sqm.
- Town houses, Stand Alone Houses, Kainga Ora Dwellings ,Rangitahi Peninsula, Bridleways Estate, etc
- Making contracts for clients
- House Values from $650k-$15M.
- Liasing with Clients and Project Manager to complete projects on time
- Purchase Orders
- Negotiating with suppliers and sub contractors for the best rates.
- Taking Care of all the Variations.
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Signature Homes Ltd
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Quantify & Pricing for Stand alone concrete foundation , brick houses varies from 120sqm-220sqm.
- Making contracts for clients
- House Values from $650k-$1.4M.
- Liasing with Clients and Project Manager to complete projects on time
- Purchase Orders
- Negotiating with suppliers and sub contractors for the best rates.
- Taking Care of all the Variations.
Quantity Surveyor
YourQs Limited
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for taking of quantities for a residential project Through 3D modelling software called Bisco Pro(Rapid BIM),
- Responsible for Estimation of The projects.
- Prepare a free fee proposal for the client
- Working for builders such as Refresh Renovations, Wanaka Builders ,etc through NZ
- Refurbishment ,new homes
Head of Sales & Marketing
ProResults Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Created and implemented effective marketing and sales strategies to increase customer engagement and revenue.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
- Suggested innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
Quantity Surveyor
Proresults Limited.
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Quantify the amount of paint, plaster and labours required for project
- Estimate the price for the whole project,
- Dealing with old and new Clients,
- Managing projects with my project manager,
- Handling quotation calls.
- Providing a quotation to the customers who need quotations
- Residential Apartments - GJ Gardener Homes, Hobsonville - November 2018-March 2019.
- Estimated and quoted plastering and painting for 65 Units which is 160 sq m each.
- Residential Apartments - Grafton, Auckland - September 2018- February 2019 Estimated and quoted plastering and painting for 25 Units.
- Duval Apartments - Opposite to Rainbows end -19 Floors - $2M
Internship Training
CJL Construction
01.2018 - 01.2018
- I completed my internship for 8 weeks with CJL Construction on one of their residential development projects, I carried out a detailed estimate for new houses with various cladding and foundation options as a part of the internship training, I also attended an on-site group meeting regarding Types of Consents
Customer Service Representative
Night N Day Gull
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Providing information to customers to help them select the best products, Keeping up-to-date with all current promotions within the store
Customer Service Representative
Intel Net Global Private Limited
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Working as part of a team and assisting colleagues when necessary, Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants
Education
New Zealand Diploma in Construction with Strands in Quantity Surveying, 6 - QUANTITY SURVEYING
Northtec (Northland Polytechnic)
Auckland 07.2017 - 10.2018
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Bill of quantities
- Cost planning
- Cost control
- Budget planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional Work Ethics - Honest, reliable, committed to professional standards
- Adaptability - Able to adapt to different work environments and schedules
- Broad-minded - Ability to be a co-operative, supportive, reliable
- Energetic Person - A positive attitude with the ability to manage challenges
- Personal Effectiveness - Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
- Multi-Tasking - Able to manage my duties through detail orientation
Professional Development
- NZS 3604 Timber-framed Buildings
- Attended Auckland Build Expo in ASB Showground in Greenlane last year.
- NZS 3910 Conditions of Contract for Building, Civil Engineering Construction Building Act.
- AutoCad,Excel,Bisco Pro (Rapid BIM),Qv Cost builder,V6 Construction Contract Acts.
- NZS 4202 Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works.
- NZIQS Handbook.
- Successfully Completed AUTOCAD 2D and 3D Course (6 Months).
- Having Basic knowledge of STAAD-PRO.
- Have a basic knowledge of MS Project.
- Having advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
- Having a good knowledge of Cost X & Groundplan
Site Inspections
- Affiliate member New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors., Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown
- Student member New Zealand Institute of Builders., Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown
References
- JASON SOUTHEY, QS MANAGER, SIGNATURE HOMES, jasonsouthey@signature.co.nz, 0277822214
- Dr Funmi Rotimi, Lecturer, Northtec, Auckland, fumrot@yahoo.co.uk, 0210500920
Projects
Residential Apartments - GJ Gardener Homes, Hobsonville, 11/2018, 03/2019, Estimated and quoted plastering and painting for 65 Units which is 160 sq m each. Residential Apartments - Grafton, Auckland, 09/2018, 02/2019, Estimated and quoted plastering and painting for 25 Units.
Software
BISCO PRO
COSTX
BLUEBEAM
V6
RAVE
TSW
NZIQS HANDBOOK
Certification
GRADUATE NZIQS
Education
Auckland, AUK
Forte
- Geometric Design
- Knowledge of V6 Software
- Material Structure
- Principle
- Environmental Impact
- Construction Industry
- Practice for Construction
- Measurement for Small
- Building
- Building Services
- Strategic Planning
- Value Management
- Cost Control
- Procurement Strategy
- Change Control
- Water-related Schemes
- Effort Estimation
- Health & Safety
- Legislation
- Site Inspection
- Material Testing
Timeline
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
RIGG-ZSCHOAKE LTD
01.2024 - Current
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Signature Homes Ltd.
02.2023 - 12.2023
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Signature Homes Ltd
05.2022 - 02.2023
Quantity Surveyor
YourQs Limited
02.2020 - 05.2022
Head of Sales & Marketing
ProResults Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020
Quantity Surveyor
Proresults Limited.
10.2018 - 01.2020
Internship Training
CJL Construction
01.2018 - 01.2018
New Zealand Diploma in Construction with Strands in Quantity Surveying, 6 - QUANTITY SURVEYING
Northtec (Northland Polytechnic)
07.2017 - 10.2018
Customer Service Representative
Night N Day Gull
07.2017 - 01.2018
Customer Service Representative
Intel Net Global Private Limited
02.2016 - 12.2016