Daisy Koeun Lee
Austin,TX
Summary
Cost engineering professional with strong analytical skills and knack for optimizing project costs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to project needs, ensuring timely and budget-conscious results. Skilled in cost estimation, budget management, and financial analysis, with focus on delivering value and efficiency. Dependable, flexible, and results-driven, ready to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Engineer (Mechanical Team)
Samsung Engineering & Construction America Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Interpreted and analyzed commercial terms for construction and service agreements (CCD’s and LOI’s)
- Substantiated active change orders with subcontractors and the cost control team to maintain budget integrity
- Conducted thorough reviews and cross-referencing of documents related to change orders, including drawings, BIM, specifications, agreements, and equipment data
- Prevented and resolved unreasonable or excessive costs by ensuring adherence to contractual terms
- Delivered complete cost analysis for material and labor cost comparison with the original budget proposed by the subcontractor to the construction engineer department
- Prepared detailed presentations and reports on change order conditions for Owner review and approval
- Reviewed design changes for cost impact, collaborating with estimators to validate subcontractor quotations
- Overlooked the construction budget trend log, tracking the financial impact of change orders
- Performed quantity calculations using spreadsheet and database software
- Conducted market surveys on construction material and labor prices to provide accurate cost forecasts
- Supported cost analysis using software tools such as Bluebeam, Navisworks (BIM), CAD, Revit, and Trimble
- Provided insights into project costs, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies
- Substantiated value engineering concepts to optimize project costs and efficiency
- Compiled and maintained all documentation related to cost and contract management
- Reviewed and processed payment-related documents, notices, and letters to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
Project Estimator II
J-Uno & Associates, Inc.
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Hawaii’s largest construction/engineering cost consulting firm, specializing in public sector construction projects across Asia, the Pacific Rim, and South America
- Held a pivotal role at Hawaii’s largest construction/engineering cost consulting firm, specializing in public sector construction projects across Asia, the Pacific Rim, and South America
- Providing a broad range of estimating services, including general and design-build construction, primarily for the State of Hawaii, Department of Education (DoE), and Department of Defense (DoD) - Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Army
- Adhering to federal construction estimating standards and guidelines, including the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), across multiple disciplines: Architectural, Structural, Landscaping, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Environmental, and Fire Protection
- Conduct precise and comprehensive cost estimations and quantity takeoffs, utilizing Microsoft Excel and MII software for refined cost analysis
- Streamline the estimation process to optimize accuracy and efficiency and enhanced client satisfaction through insightful consultation and proactive engagement
- Conducted Cost Significant Risk Analysis (CSRA) for government construction projects, ensuring compliance with UFC standards and federal regulations
- Developed probabilistic cost estimates using Monte Carlo simulations to identify and mitigate risks
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish contingencies and support informed decision-making
- Delivered accurate and transparent budgets, aligning with project lifecycle requirements and accountability standards
- Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies using Econpack, the government created specialty software to analyze ongoing or planned MILCON/DoD projects
- Lead project design phases including schematic, preliminary, prefinal and final efficiently, ensuring alignment with stipulated budgets, ranging from $80,000 to $105,000,000, and coordinating multiple projects with organizational goals and timelines
- Conduct targeted research
- Represent the firm at key industry events, fostering robust client relationships and developing insights into emerging industry trends and best practices
- Hawaii’s largest construction/engineering cost consulting firm, specializing in public sector construction projects across Asia, the Pacific Rim, and South America
Project Estimator I
J-Uno & Associates, Inc.
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Hawaii’s largest construction/engineering cost consulting firm, specializing in public sector construction projects across Asia, the Pacific Rim, and South America
- Hawaii’s largest construction/engineering cost consulting firm, specializing in public sector construction projects across Asia, the Pacific Rim, and South America
Education
Master of Science Degree - Applied Economics
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD08.2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, NV12.2019
Skills
- SPSS
- STATA
- IBM Cognos
- Bluebeam
- On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
- MCACES 2nd Generation (MII)
- BIM
- AutoCAD
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Econometric & Financial Modeling
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research
- Deductive/InductiveMethod
- Game Theory
- Monte Carlo Simulation
- Surveying
- Cost estimation
Professional Activities Engagements
- Member, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), 08/01/23, Current
- Member, The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, 08/01/22, Current
- Volunteer (Compliance Reviewer), The American Red Cross, 05/01/23, Current
Specialized Skills Certifications
SPSS, STATA, IBM Cognos, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), MCACES 2nd Generation (MII), BIM, AutoCAD, Advanced MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint by MyLab IT/Peterson (Completed), Cost-Benefit Analysis, Econometric & Financial Modeling, Qualitative/Quantitative Research, Deductive/Inductive Method, Game Theory, Monte Carlo Simulation, Surveying, Case Studies, Fluent in English and Korean, Excellent writing skills in both languages
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cost Engineer (Mechanical Team)
Samsung Engineering & Construction America Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Project Estimator II
J-Uno & Associates, Inc.
05.2024 - 06.2024
Project Estimator I
J-Uno & Associates, Inc.
05.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS
Master of Science Degree - Applied Economics
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
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