I will do construction cost estimates and boqs in planswift
About this Gig
25+ Years of Global Construction Experience Now Powering Fast, Accurate Estimates for You
I'm Naeem Ali, a US-educated civil engineer (City College of New York) and PEC-registered professional who has planned and cost-controlled over $4.8 billion in infrastructure and construction projects including CPEC motorways, oil & gas pipelines, and commercial builds for clients like Wilbros ME Inc. (USA), SMEC International (Australia), Daewoo (Korea), and McDonald's.
That depth of hands-on experience is exactly what makes my estimates reliable: I've sat on both sides of the table as the consultant setting the budget and as the project manager living with the numbers on site. I know where estimates typically go wrong (missed scope, unrealistic productivity rates, thin contingencies) because I've had to fix those mistakes in the field.
What I deliver:
- Detailed quantity takeoff from your drawings (on-screen takeoff using PlanSwift)
- Trade-by-trade or full-scope cost estimates excavation, foundation, structure, MEP, architectural finishes
- Market-based unit rates for labor, material, and equipment
- Marked-up drawings showing measured quantities
- Bid-ready proposals for contractors, or independent
Building type:
Residential
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Commercial
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Infrastructure
Software:
PlanSwift
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Microsoft Excel
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Other
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
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FAQ
What software do you use?
PlanSwift for takeoff, Primavera P6 for scheduling, and MS Office for reporting. I also use AI tools to speed up documentation and research, but every quantity and rate is manually reviewed before delivery.
Can you work from PDF drawings, or do you need CAD files?
Both — PlanSwift handles on-screen takeoff from PDFs directly, though CAD files help with precision on complex geometry.
Do you provide estimates for projects outside Pakistan?
I've worked with clients in the US, Australia, Korea, and across the Gulf, and I'm available for remote engagements including Qatar and Oman.
What's the difference between the Basic and Standard package?
Basic covers one trade; Standard covers the full scope of the project (all trades) with marked-up drawings included.
Can you track my project after the estimate, not just deliver it once?
Yes — the Premium package sets up a baseline schedule and Earned Value Management (EVM) framework, and I offer ongoing monthly progress reporting as a separate add-on.

