Akbar H

Cost Estimator

ACE Team • Freelance

Nov 2024 - Present • 1 yr 8 mos

My duty as a cost estimator is to use different construction CRMs like CoConstruct and Buildertrend to build accurate, profitable project budgets and professional estimates for clients. Duty as cost estimator As a cost estimator, I am responsible for collecting and organizing all material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs inside CRM platforms such as CoConstruct and Buildertrend, ensuring that every item is correctly coded and linked to the project budget. Using their estimating tools, I prepare detailed, error‑free estimates that flow directly into proposals, change orders, purchase orders, and project financial reports, helping management control costs and protect profit from day one.

Budgeting

Construction Media Solutions • Freelance

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 • 1 yr

My duty in project budgeting is to design, maintain, and continuously update clear, accurate budgets for construction and property projects using Google Sheets and integrated CRMs. Duty in project budgeting Using Google Sheets, I build structured budget templates that track estimated vs actual costs for labor, materials, subcontractors, permits, and overhead, with formulas that automatically calculate totals, variances, and remaining budgets. I organize the data by project, phase, and cost code so management can quickly see where money is being spent and where adjustments are needed. In the connected CRMs and accounting systems, I align the Google Sheet budget with live financial data by importing or reconciling transactions, invoices, and purchase orders, ensuring the budget reflects real‑time project performance. This lets me flag cost overruns early, support change order pricing, and provide management and clients with up‑to‑date budget reports that guide decisions and protect project profitability.

Property Manager

Tampax • Freelance

Dec 2024 - Jun 2026 • 1 yr 6 mos

My duty in property management is to organize, track, and report all property‑related financial and operational data using Google Sheets and integrated CRMs such as Yardi Breeze, Xero, and Hubdoc. Duty in property management I use Google Sheets to customize trackers for units, leases, tenants, and maintenance tasks, and to reconcile data exported from CRMs when needed, ensuring everything is clearly organized and easy to review. This spreadsheet layer supports quick analysis, ad‑hoc reporting, and cross‑checking of figures against the main property management and accounting systems. In Yardi Breeze, I manage property and tenant records, post rents and expenses, and generate financial reports like balance sheets and income statements tailored for owners and management. I also use its job cost and account tree features to track project costs and present financial information in the format different stakeholders require. Using Xero, I maintain accurate general ledger accounting for rental properties, record income and expenses, and keep landlord and investor reporting compliant and up to date. Hubdoc supports this process by automatically capturing, organizing, and syncing bills, invoices, and receipts into Xero, reducing manual data entry and improving document control for each property.