Nadia Maradiaga

• Lead and manage a team of four estimators specializing in concrete and masonry construction projects.
  • Oversee the estimating process from bid invitation through proposal submission, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
  • Review project opportunities from BuildingConnected and assign bids based on estimator workload, project complexity, and expertise.
  • Develop and manage the estimating calendar, prioritizing deadlines and coordinating resources to ensure timely bid submissions.
  • Train, mentor, and support estimating staff in quantity takeoffs, scope analysis, pricing strategies, and estimating software utilization.
  • Review estimates, takeoffs, and bid proposals to ensure consistency, competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Support business development efforts by evaluating project opportunities and recommending bid/no-bid decisions.
  • Monitor estimating metrics, workload distribution, and proposal outcomes to continuously improve department performance.

• Developed accurate cost estimates according company goals by analyzing project specifications and blueprints.
• Collaborated with project managers to assess material requirements and labor costs.
• Utilized estimating software to streamline proposal preparation and improve accuracy.
• Reviewed subcontractor bids to ensure competitive pricing and compliance with project standards.

Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work for commercial construction projects including schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and office fit-outs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs using OST and review drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing for bid preparation.
• Assist in developing competitive proposals using Quick Bid (QB).

• Conduct site measurements and inspections to support accurate project estimates.
• Create and modify drawings using CAD-based software.
• Identify site conditions and document findings to support installation planning and cost evaluation.
• Provide customer support and communicate project requirements.

• Performed quantity takeoffs, material calculations, cost tracking, and budget support for infrastructure and building projects.
• Reviewed plans, specifications, and technical documents to ensure project compliance and accurate scope development.
• Assisted with project scheduling, progress billing, change orders, procurement, and resource coordination.
• Supported construction projects including water systems, sewer lines, schools, healthcare facilities, and public infrastructure.