IDRIS ABUBAKAR AYINLA
Freelance Quantity Surveyor | Construction Cost Estimator | PlanSwift Expert
Remote (Nigeria)
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Quantity Surveyor and Construction Cost Estimator with 5+ years of experience
delivering accurate takeoffs, cost estimates, and BOQs for residential, commercial, and institutional
projects across Canada and Nigeria.
Specialized in PlanSwift, CostX, contract documentation, and material scheduling with a strong
track record of helping contractors and developers win bids, control costs, and maximize profit
margins.
I provide fast, reliable, and clearly formatted estimates tailored for tender submissions, project
planning, and investor reporting.
CORE SERVICES
✔ Quantity Takeoffs (Architectural, Structural & MEP)
✔ Construction Cost Estimates (Residential & Commercial)
✔ Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation
✔ Material Takeoffs & Schedules
✔ Tender Pricing & Bid Support
✔ Variation Orders & Claims
✔ Contract Documentation Support
✔ Budget Tracking & Cost Control
TOOLS & SOFTWARE
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Planswift
CostX
Microsoft Excel & Word
PDF & CAD Drawing Interpretation
Google Workspace
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
D’INK Projects Inc. – Alberta, Canada (Remote)
February 2024 - Present
Freelance Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
Responsibilities:
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Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, material schedules, and cost estimates for commercial, medical,
and educational developments
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Support tender submissions and contract documentation
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Improve pricing accuracy and project budgeting for developers and general contractors
Notable Projects:
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TsuuT’ina Medical Centre
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Livingston Commercial Development
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Nanton Elementary & Modernized High School
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H&M Cross Iron Mills
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City of Yellowknife Firehall Extension
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Calgary Place I & II
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Vera M. Welsh K-3 School
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RCS Buffalo Run
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & QS EXPERIENCE
M-LAR NIG LTD - Lagos, Nigeria
September 2022 - September 2024
Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager
Responsibilities:
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Led tender pricing, cost planning, and supplier negotiations
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Managed project valuations, variation claims, and financial reporting
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Delivered commercial and residential projects within budget and schedule
Notable Projects:
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Chicken Republic Developments – Oyo & Ekiti States
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GTA Hotel Electrical Infrastructure - Lagos
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Burger King Electrical Infrastructure - Lagos
WALDEOS ENIDOS ASS LTD – Lagos, Nigeria
November 2019 – September 2022
Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager
Responsibilities and Notable Projects:
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Delivered over #100M project ahead of schedule (Army Barrack, Abuja)
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Managed BOQs, contract reviews, and subcontractor negotiations
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Supervised government and private sector construction projects across Nigeria
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Quantity Surveying
University of Ilorin
2018
Senior Secondary School Certificate
Alade College Ilorin, Kwara State
2013
First School Leaving Certificate
Islau-deen Nursery & Primary School, Ilorin
2007
KEY STRENGTH
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Fast & Accurate Takeoffs
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Clear Client Communication
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Deadline-Driven Delivery
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High Attention to Detail
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Budget Optimization
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Remote Project Collaboration
WORK AVAILABILITY
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Hourly & Fixed-Price Projects
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Short-Term & Long-Term Contracts
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Global Clients | Remote Delivery
PORTFOLIO (Available on request)
Sample BOQs, Cost Estimates, and PlanSwift Takeoff Report
