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PROFESSIONAL CANDIDATE DETAILS
Name Andrei Kogan – Lives in Seaford
Positions Sought Glazing Estimator
Salary Expectation $85k Package
Availability One Weeks’ Notice

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Andrei Kogan
I am a dedicated and professional Estimator with extensive experience in the commercial
fitout and all aspects of the glass industry. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated
an excellent ability to quote, tender and secure contracts, orders, meet and exceed
budgets.
I believe that a motivated and proactive attitude is essential and I endeavour to utilise
these qualities in all facets of my working life. With outstanding written and verbal
communication skills, I liaise with all stake holders in an effective, professional and time
efficient manner.
Education
Tertiary Education
2005 Holmesglen Institute of TAFE: AutoCAD Course
1998 Swinburne University of Technology.
Certificate IV in Information
Technology
1983 – 1988 State Construction University
Bachelor of Construction Engineering
Academic Qualifications as Civil Engineer ASCO 2209 as accepted by The Institution of Engineers, Australia, National Office,
Ref.: 96/Q315
Employment History:
March 2016 - Present
Contract Estimation Consultant – Own Business
December 2014 – March 2016
Sabrina Shopfitting
1-7 Arkwright Drive, Dandenong South 3175
Position: Estimator
Sabrina Shopfitting specialising in manufacturing, supply & installation of commercial joinery to various clients such as Myer,
Big W, Kmart, Coles, Woolworth, Officeworks throughout Australia as well as smaller clients such as Universities, Schools,
Corporate offices, new residential developments, various bars & restaurants.
Projects are valued up to $500K. Myer Melbourne: $79K, Big W: $95K, Somerville College: $179K;
Responsibilities:
 Review proposed design and identify the Scope of Works;
 Take-off from architectural drawings and estimating materials and labor cost;
 Preparing costings using advanced Excel;
 Reviewing tenders with Project Manager prior submitting quotations;
 Liaising with Project Managers in running the projects;

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June 2012 – December 2014
Demtech Australia P/L
8 Nicholas Drive, Dandenong South 3175
Position: Estimator / Contract Administrator
Demtech Australia is innovating and manufacturing company that specializes in design, manufacturing, supply and installation
of custom made pre-fabricated Insitu Paneling Systems (IPS) for custom made Shower Bases and balconies, including Internal
/ External Waterproofing for Commercial and Residential building sector across Victoria. Projects valued up to $450K.
Responsibilities:
 Quoting Domestic Projects for volume residential builders such as Porter Davis, Mirvac, Metricon, Australand and
other volume builders;
 Take offs from architectural drawings and tendering Commercial multi-level development projects for developers such
as Probuild, Hacer Group, Hickory Group, Icon Constructions, Brookfield Multiplex, L.U. Simon;
 Input of Data, measurements and cost using advanced techniques;
 Tender Submissions, follow ups and quotes revision to meet desired budget for both: the client (by providing cost
savings options) and the company;
 Arranging meeting to do the Presentation of the company products and services to convince the client of our
advantages such as downtime savings, improved quality and reliability of our product and service with written
warranties;
 Attending pre-contract interviews clarifying allowed scope of works and making required revisions and adjustments;
 Work program scheduling using MS Project allocating our site supervisors and installers;
 Raising purchase orders to subcontractors using MYOB;
 Checking and approval of subcontractor’s invoices;
 Liaising with Project Managers, site supervisors and Subcontractors;
 Coordinating Project Progress, occasional site visits, checking measurements;
 Claiming Project Progress Payments, Extras and Variations;
 Monitoring Payments & Retentions;
 Drafting section drawings with details of custom designed paneling system using AutoCAD;
January 2001 - June 2012
Sandown Constructions
6/6 Walker Street, Braeside VIC.3195
Position: Estimator
Sandown Constructions is a company that specializes in Fit-Out and Refurbishment of major Australian Banks throughout
Metropolitan Melbourne, country Victoria and Tasmania.
Working from start to finish I have been working on hundreds of projects valued up to $1. 3M which involve Demolition, Building
works, Shopfronts, Joinery, Furniture and supplied items (fixtures and fittings), Glass Partitions, Structural steel, Glazing,
Painting, Floorings, Signage, External cladding, concreting, Landscaping, Electrical, Data, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Roofing, Fire,
Physical and Electronic Security Services.
ANZ Royal (Collins St.$700K), Westpac Warrnambool ($1. 3M), CBA Moe ($400K), Huonville Pharmacy, (Tasmania $200K)
Responsibilities:
 Working with Architectural drawings, specification interpretation and clarifying scope of works;
 Take offs from drawings, estimating time and labor to complete the projects;
 Initial site inspections and on site measurements to get an impression of preliminaries;

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 Input of data and costs into Excel spreadsheet;
 Engaging Sub-Contractors for specific works & Services;
 Evaluating and selecting Sub-Contractors to get quotations for trades we would normally subcontract;
 Running tenders from initial phases through to submission with minimal direction or supervision;
 Work Program / Scheduling preparation;
 Liaising with Consultants and Project Managers;
 Sub-contractor quotes evaluation, selection, clarification and making amendments as required;
 Coordinating Site Supervisors and Sub-Contractors to ensure the project is completed as per work program: on time
and on budget;
 Placing purchase orders for sub-contractors and suppliers;
 Progress claims, invoices approval and project variations updates;
References Available on Request.