Quantity Surveyor ยท Civil Engineering

Phoo Wai Thaw

5+ years of experience managing project costs, BOQs and tender analysis across residential, luxury interior & industrial projects.

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About Me

Committed and particular-minded Quantity Surveyor with over 5 years of experience in civil engineering โ€” managing project costs, conducting feasibility studies, and preparing & analyzing costs for tenders and contracts.

Proven experience providing accurate cost estimates and budget recommendations for tender projects, residential, luxury interior decoration projects, and industrial building projects. On top of that, I bring on-site experience as a Site Engineer, which sharpened my project management and on-site coordination skills.

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Government Technical Institute

Completed 2017

Certificates

  • Quantity Surveying Course (Singapore Standard Method of Measurement)
  • Steel Structure Estimate
  • AutoCAD (2D / ISO)
  • Cost Control for Contractor
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Core Skills

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Cost Estimation

Detailed pre-tender estimates and budget forecasting for residential, interior & industrial works.

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BOQ Preparation

Accurate Bill of Quantities with material take-offs and rate analysis aligned with project specs.

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Tender & Contract

Tender documentation, comparative analysis, contract review & subcontractor evaluation.

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Site Coordination

On-site measurement, valuation of work-in-progress and quality monitoring with site teams.

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Variation & Claims

Preparation of variation orders, claim assessment and final account settlements.

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Tools

AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Microsoft Project, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu

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Selected Projects

Residential

Luxury Villa โ€” Yangon

Full BOQ preparation, cost estimation and monthly valuation for a 3-storey luxury villa with high-end interior finishes.

  • Role Quantity Surveyor
  • Scope Civil + Interior
  • Status Completed
Industrial

Industrial Warehouse Facility

Tender cost analysis, rate comparison and subcontractor evaluation for a steel-structure industrial building.

  • Role QS & Tender Analyst
  • Scope Structural & MEP
  • Status Completed
Interior

Luxury Interior Fit-Out

Detailed take-offs and procurement cost planning for a high-end residential interior decoration project.

  • Role Quantity Surveyor
  • Scope Interior Fit-Out
  • Status Completed
Civil

Mixed-Use Building Tender

Feasibility study, pre-tender estimate and contract documentation for a mixed-use commercial development.

  • Role QS
  • Scope Tender Stage
  • Status Awarded
Residential

Private Residence โ€” Yangon

Cost estimation and BOQ preparation for a 2-storey private residence with modern finishes.

  • Role Quantity Surveyor
  • Scope Civil Works
  • Status Completed
Interior

Office Fit-Out Project

Detailed material take-offs and cost planning for a commercial office interior renovation.

  • Role Quantity Surveyor
  • Scope Interior Fit-Out
  • Status Completed
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Professional Experience

A timeline of roles where I combined quantity surveying precision with practical site coordination.

Quantity Surveyor

City Properties Co., Ltd

Aug 2025 โ€” Present

Prepare tender documents, BOQs, and project cost estimates for civil, interior, and building works. Manage claims, interim payments, final accounts, and variation orders while coordinating closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors to keep delivery on budget and on schedule.

  • Tender Documentation
  • BOQ Development
  • Tender Analysis
  • Variation Orders
  • Interim Payment & FAC
  • SAP / BRS

Quantity Surveyor

Kyaw Lu Thit Construction Co., Ltd

Jul 2019 โ€” Dec 2024

Delivered end-to-end quantity surveying support from site measurement and BOQ take-off to tendering, procurement, and contract administration. Managed progress claims, variation orders, interim valuations, and final accounts while driving cost control, subcontractor coordination, and on-time project delivery.

  • Site Survey & BOQ Take-Off
  • Cost Estimation
  • Tender Submission
  • Subcontract Procurement
  • Progress Claims & VO
  • Final Accounts

Quantity Surveyor cum Site Engineer

Tun Kabar Lin Construction Co., Ltd

Dec 2017 โ€” Apr 2019

Supported both quantity surveying and site engineering functions, including BOQ preparation, tender costing, contract and drawing review, and progress measurement. Managed variation assessments, payment processing, procurement support, and site coordination to maintain budget control and timely completion.

  • Tender & BOQ Preparation
  • Cost Estimation
  • Contract Review
  • Variation & Payment Processing
  • Site Progress Reporting
  • Procurement Support
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Get in Touch

Seeking international Quantity Surveyor opportunities focused on cost control and project value.

Available for full-time international roles in quantity surveying and cost management.