Professional Bio
D

Dawa

Quantity Surveyor & Technical Estimator · Construction & Project Management

A highly motivated Quantity Surveyor and Technical Estimator with over a decade of international experience across Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, South Korea, and beyond. I specialise in cost estimation, contract management, and project delivery across commercial, hospitality, residential, and industrial sectors — having overseen portfolios exceeding AUD 1.48 billion.


Core Skills

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Detailed cost plans, Bills of Quantities, project budgets, and cash flow management using Rawlinsons and CostX.

Contract Management

Proficient in FIDIC (Lump Sum, D&B, Cost Plus, Remeasurement) and Australian Standards AS4000 & AS2124.

Tendering & Procurement

Tender preparation and strategy, subcontractor coordination, variation order management, and payment coordination.

BIM & Drafting Software

Proficient in Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and Draftsman. Introduced and trained CostX and BIM at Cost Plan Co.

Project Management

CRM tracking, stakeholder coordination, client query management, and multi-disciplinary team leadership on large-scale international projects.

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint for reporting, scheduling, and project documentation.


Experience

May 2025 — Present

Quantity Surveyor / Technical Estimator

Landmark Engineering & Design Pty Ltd (Modus Australia / Exteria) · Perth, WA, Australia

Lead project budget estimation, detailed cost planning, and the preparation and presentation of project proposals and schedules. Manage CRM tracking, client query coordination, procurement, payment and variation order management, and subcontractor communication prior to contract award. Assist with tender preparation and strategy development, and review contracts prior to signing.

Cost Estimation Tender Management Contract Review CRM Procurement

Jun 2019 — Jun 2023

Senior Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

Cost Plan Company Limited · Bangkok, Thailand

Managed a portfolio of international projects worth over AUD 1.48 billion and exceeding 400,000 m². Provided consulting services to 15 clients across Thailand, Cambodia, the Maldives, South Korea, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Antigua. Collaborated with world-class firms including Foster & Partners, Perkins Eastman, Meinhardt, Currie & Brown, CBRE, JLL, and hotel operators including IHG and Accor.

Hotels & Resorts Commercial Residential Industrial International Projects

Jun 2015 — Jun 2019

Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

Cost Plan Company Limited · Bangkok, Thailand

Introduced, implemented, and trained team members on CostX measurement software and BIM modelling. Supported the Senior QS with quantity take-offs, tender management, payment and cash flow management, monthly reporting, variation order evaluations, and contractual documentation. Played a key role in developing the company's organisational structure to support international expansion.

CostX BIM Quantity Take-Off Cash Flow

Jun 2013 — Aug 2013

Intern — Junior Architect

Unexpected Design Company Limited · Bangkok, Thailand

Supported architects with drafting, 3D BIM modelling, and graphic production for private housing projects in Thailand.

Drafting BIM 3D Architecture

Education

Jun 2023 — Jun 2025

Master of Project Management (Construction)

Curtin University · Perth, WA, Australia

Jun 2011 — Jun 2015

Bachelor of Management Technology

Shinawatra International University · Thailand · Major in Architecture

Since 2013

DGBN Registered Professional

Professional membership since 2013


Selected Projects

Hotels & Resorts

5-Star Hotel · Bangkok

InterContinental Bangkok

Five-star hotel delivered in partnership with IHG. Managed full cost consultancy including Bills of Quantities, tendering, and variation management.

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6-Star Resort · Cambodia

Shinta Mani Wild — Bensley Collection

Six-star boutique resort designed by Bill Bensley. Provided end-to-end QS services including budget development and contract administration.

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5-Star Hotel · South Korea

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa

Five-star resort managed by Marriott International on Jeju Island. Supported quantity take-offs, tender documentation, and payment management.

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Hotel · Phnom Penh

Tribe Hotel Phnom Penh

Contemporary hotel by Accor in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Delivered cost planning, procurement coordination, and contract documentation.

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4-Star Resort · Cambodia

Jeti Resort — Bamboo Island

Four-star island resort on Bamboo Island, Cambodia. Managed full QS scope including cost estimation and tender coordination.

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Residential

Luxury Residential · Bangkok

The Estelle Phrom Phong

Five-star graded high-rise apartment tower by Raimon Land. Delivered cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, and contract procurement support.

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Commercial & Retail

Community Mall · Bangkok

Summer Hill Phra Khanong

Community mall at the heart of Bangkok developed by Boutique Corporation. Managed cost planning, Bills of Quantities, and tender documentation.

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Office Building · Bangkok

Summer Hub Phra Khanong

Office building adjacent to Summer Hill, Bangkok. Provided full QS services including quantity take-offs, procurement, and variation management.

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Retail Fitout · Thailand

Decathlon — Bangna & Rama 4

Interior fitout for two Decathlon retail outlets across Bangkok. Managed cost estimation, subcontractor coordination, and contract review.

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Education

International School · Bangkok

SPGS International School Bangkok

Large-scale international school development spanning 72,000 m². Managed cost planning, measurement, and tender coordination across multiple building packages.

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Restaurants

Restaurant · Fitout

Le Manolis

Restaurant fitout project. Managed cost estimation, procurement, and contract documentation for the full interior fitout scope.

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Restaurant · Phnom Penh

Hongbao Restaurant

Restaurant fitout in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Delivered QS services including Bills of Quantities, tendering, and variation management.

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Restaurant · Fitout

Il Vicolo

Restaurant interior fitout project. Provided full cost consultancy from budget development through to contract administration.

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Restaurant · Fitout

Koko Steakhouse

Steakhouse interior fitout. Managed cost estimation, subcontractor coordination, and procurement for the full fitout scope.

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Fitness & Industrial

Fitness Fitout · Thailand

Fitness First — Future Park Rangsit

Interior fitout for Fitness First gym at Future Park Rangsit. Delivered quantity take-offs, tender management, and variation order evaluations.

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Fitness Fitout · Thailand

Fitness First — Pinklao

Interior fitout for Fitness First Pinklao branch. Managed cost planning, procurement coordination, and contract documentation.

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Industrial · Thailand

Mars Pet Food Manufacturing Plant

Large-scale Olarn Pet Food Manufacturing facility by Mars. Managed cost estimation, procurement coordination, and contract documentation.


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