Dianne M. Aguirre is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Certified Safety Officer 3 with a diverse background in both on-site construction management and specialized remote project costing. Her experience spans site engineering, supervision, construction coordination, and working as a dedicated Estimator/Cost Planner for an Australian-based company in the demolition sector. She is a highly detail-oriented professional with proven skills in complex quantity take-offs, risk assessment, financial tracking, and ensuring project compliance and budget control.
Core Strengths
Specialized Cost Planning & Estimating: Expert in preparing accurate cost estimates (BOQ/BOM) for complex projects, including specialized demolition works covering labor, equipment, disposal, and permits.
Technical Risk Assessment: Skilled in identifying potential hazards such as asbestos, structural instability, and environmental issues, and factoring appropriate allowances into project estimates.
Project & Financial Control: Proven ability to monitor project timelines, track budgets/financials, evaluate and approve contractor billing, and conduct cost audits to prevent overruns.
Construction Supervision & Coordination: Experienced in full site monitoring, supervision, construction coordination, and execution of plans on-site, ensuring quality of work and compliance.
Compliance & Liaison: Ensures estimates and projects adhere to local regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements, and acts as a key liaison between project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Expertise (Tools & Software Proficiency)
| Category | Proficient Tools/Standards |
| Estimating & Costing |
Buildxact, Planswift, BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel 666
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| Design & Drafting |
AutoCAD, Sketch Up 7
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| Management & Technical |
Proficiency in Project Management, Cost Control, and Problem Solving 8
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| Analysis |
Strong analytical and mathematical skills; ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical documents 9
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| Certification |
Licensed Civil Engineer, Safety Officer 3 10
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Previous Job Roles
| Job Role | Company (Location/Assignment) | Dates | Focus |
| Estimator | KINGSDEMO (Australian based Company – Remote) | Current |
Responsible for cost planning, risk assessment, compliance checking, quantity take-offs, and quote comparison for demolition works11.
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| Project-in-Charge | KINGSDEMO (Australian based Company – Remote) | Current |
Manages project timelines, performs budget/financial tracking, and handles contractor billing audit and approval12.
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| Site Engineer | CHINA COMMUNICATION SERVICES PHIL. CORP. (via COMMSEC INC.) | June 2022 – Dec 2022 |
Coordinated site development services, including file reviews, permitting, site monitoring, and construction supervision13. |