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Uroosun N.

Gilgit, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.8
197 jobs

🏆 1200+ Insurance Claims Successfully Estimated & Written | Xactimate Level 3 Certified ✅ Residential & Commercial Property Claims • Storm • Fire • Water Damage 📜 Expert in Carrier Guidelines, Local Building Codes, and Claim Documentation ⚡ Fast Turnaround | Accurate Estimates | 8+ Years in Claims & Restoration 🎯 Services • Xactimate Estimates for Residential & Commercial Properties • Detailed Claim Documentation for Insurance Submission • Scope of Loss Reports & Damage Assessments • Code-Compliant Repair/Replacement Cost Estimates 💡 How I Help • Deliver accurate, carrier-compliant estimates that pass review the first time • Speed up claim settlements with clear, organized reports • Reduce back-and-forth with adjusters through precise scope writing 🛠 Tools I Use Xactimate Level 3 • Symbility • MS Office • PDF Markup Tools • Claim Management Software 📑 Experience Highlights • 500+ insurance claims estimated across the US, Canada • Residential, commercial, and catastrophic loss experience • 8+ years in insurance estimating, restoration, and construction • Worked closely with adjusters, contractors, and property owners 📌 Expertise Water Damage • Fire Damage • Storm & Hail Claims • Roof Estimates • Code Upgrades • Emergency Repairs • Insurance Scope Writing • Commercial & Residential Losses 🔑 Why Clients Choose Me ✅ Deep understanding of insurance carrier requirements ✅ Clear, professional communication with fast delivery ✅ Estimates that withstand scrutiny and speed up settlements

  • Xactimate
  • Insurance Claim Submission
  • Property Insurance
  • Estimator
  • Cost Estimate
  • Material Take-Off
  • PlanSwift
  • CostX
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Construction Estimating
  • Building Reconstruction
  • Construction Management Software
  • On-Screen Takeoff
  • STACK Takeoff & Estimating
  • Insurance & Risk Management
Ahmed Y.

Lahore, Pakistan

$25/hr
4.9
745 jobs

700+ estimates. 4.9 stars. Bids that win. I'm a Construction Cost Estimator with 5 years of experience helping contractors, GCs, and insurance professionals across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia win more bids — without burning their own time on takeoffs. As a Top Rated Plus freelancer, I help clients move from drawings to a bid-ready number in as little as 1–2 days What I bring to your project: • Detailed material & labor takeoffs, organized by CSI divisions • Up to 99% estimate accuracy — built to hold up under real bidding pressure • Xactimate estimates for insurance and property-damage repair scopes • RS Means-based material & labor pricing, with full man-hour breakdowns • Software: PlanSwift, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Xactimate Why clients work with me long-term: I don't just hand over numbers — I extract every relevant detail from your drawings so your bid is competitive and defensible, not just fast. That's the difference between winning a job and winning a job profitably. Ready to get started? Send over your drawings in PDF, and I'll take it from there.

  • Construction Estimating
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Gantt Chart
  • On-Screen Takeoff
  • Bill of Quantity
  • Cost Estimate
  • BIM Quantity Takeoff
  • Estimator
  • PlanSwift
  • Pre-Construction
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Bill of Materials
  • Material Take-Off
  • Autodesk Revit
Firoj L.

Sirajgonj, Bangladesh

$17/hr
4.4
476 jobs

I am a professional Quantity Surveyor working as a Freelance quantity Surveyor with experience in the different facts of construction industry. I graduated from the Top rated university of Bangladesh with a first class honors degree and diploma of professional practice in Quantity Surveying. Along the way completing modules with Civil engineering technology, construction management and tendering procedure. My Experience in industry has been wide reaching and includes the followings: -Quantity Surveying -Cost estimating -Tendering -Taking of Quantities -Construction Management -Contracts -Civil engineering works -Landscaping works -Software reviewing I'm highly proficient in the use of construction Estimating software 1. On center take off Software (OST) 2. Bluebeam Revu 3. Planswift 4. Stack 5. Procore 6. BuilderTrend 7. Auto CAD. I'm also highly educated in the use of MS office and Excel. Considerable experience in advising high profile clients within the public and privet sectors on a wide variety of projects including Hotels, leisure, Housing, retail, offices and industrial projects. I have over 20 years experience as a quantity surveyor in the construction industry. During this time I have worked for a verity of sub contractor, main contractors and general builders.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • On-Screen Takeoff
  • 2D Design
  • CAD
  • Civil Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying
  • CAD Software
  • Landscaping
Henry M.

Baguio City, Philippines

$17/hr
4.9
91 jobs

I provide precise takeoffs with markup drawings using PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Excel. I have extensive experience in accessing and extracting information from platforms such as ConstructConnect, iSqFt, Dodge Construction Central, PlanHub, Building Connected and Procore. I have worked on a variety of projects across the USA, UK, and Australia. My completed projects include hotels, condominiums, residential buildings, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, schools, penal institutions, hangars, roads, bridges, and subdivisions. I offer quantity takeoffs with color-coded markup for the following trades: 1. Earthworks - Cut & Fill, Excavation, Grading, Shoring, Piling 2. Civil Works - Pipes (stormwater, water, sewer, fire) 3. Concreting and Reinforcement 4. Masonry and Retaining Walls 5. Formwork 6. Structural Steel and Fireproofing 7. Ceilings, Drywall, and Partitions 8. Painting, Rendering, and Cladding 9. Floor Finishes, Tiling, and Epoxy Flooring 10. Roofing, Decking, and Waterproofing 11. Architectural Precast and Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete 12. Steel Balconies, Bolt-on Decks, Canopies, and Steel Railings 13. Doors, Windows, and Roller Shades 14. Variation Orders (Additive/Deductive) Project turnaround typically ranges from 2 to 3 working days, depending on the project's scale and complexity. For more information, a sample takeoff, or any questions, please send me a message.

  • Quantity Surveying
  • PlanSwift
  • Construction Estimating
  • Construction Management
  • On-Screen Takeoff
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Material Take-Off
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Civil Engineering
  • Estimator
  • Bill of Materials
  • Bill of Quantity
Nico S.

Rodriguez, Philippines

$15/hr
4.9
10 jobs

Experienced Project Manager Experienced Project Estimator Experienced Bookkeeper -Preparing quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for residential, commercial and government projects. -Managing multiple simultaneous projects. -Monitoring ongoing construction costs to assist management. -Project Management -Strategic Planning -Budget and Cost Control -Planswift, Bluebeam,Primavera P6, Zoho,Companycam

  • Cost Planning
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Cost Estimate
  • Primavera P6
  • PlanSwift
  • Project Planning
  • Project Management
  • Cost Analysis
  • Bookkeeping
  • Construction
  • Zoho CRM
  • Procore
  • QuickBooks Online
Fahim Yar B.

Hunza, Pakistan

$18/hr
4.4
105 jobs

🏗️Skilled Construction Estimator | Xactimate Claim Writer with 10+ years experience. Able to save clients an average of $50,000 on project costs through precise estimates and maximizing insurance claims. 📐Level 3 Xactimate certified expert, With my expertise, clients have seen an average increase of $30,000 in insurance claims on their construction projects. Let me help you maximize your claims and save money. 💰Experienced Construction Estimator | Xactimate Claim Writer. By accurately estimating and negotiating insurance claims, I’ve helped clients save an average of $60,000 on their construction projects. Let’s work together to save you money __________ Hi, I’m Fahim Yar Baig, a dedicated Xactimate Estimator and PlanSwift expert with a proven history in the insurance and construction industries. With 9+ years of experience and countless completed projects, I specialize in material takeoff, cost estimating, and ensuring construction projects stay within budget. With expertise in commercial and residential projects, I am adept at handling a variety of construction works including every construction trade from div01 to div 32. My approach combines precision in quantity surveying with cost-effective strategies to optimize your project’s financial and operational outcomes. Moreover, I’m proficient in utilizing top-tier estimation software like Xactimate, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Project, and Excel to deliver accurate and detailed estimates. I offer comprehensive services from reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements to scrutinizing costs and liaising with all project stakeholders. My goal is always to ensure your projects achieve both excellence and efficiency. For those looking to streamline their construction estimating processes and capture accurate, actionable insights, let’s connect and discuss how I can bring value to your next project. I would love to do a scheduled call with you to get started properly. Let’s ensure your construction projects’ success together. Thank you for considering my services. —

  • Xactimate
  • Material Take-Off
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Construction Document Preparation
  • PlanSwift
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Construction Estimating
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Pre-Construction
  • Cost Estimate
  • Estimator
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Construction

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