Sayali Patil

Cost Estimator @Thornton Tomasetti

FL, US

Develop cost estimates for new construction, renovation, and forensic litigation projects valued up to $10 million, delivering accurate and defensible budgets for clients.• Use RSMeans, Xactimate, and Excel to prepare detailed, project-specific cost breakdowns in line with industry standards.• Perform quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and Revit to support precise scope definition and cost development.• Analyze contractor bids and conduct bid leveling to ensure transparent comparisons and informed contractor selection.• Lead the preparation and evaluation of bid proposals, improving clarity and competitiveness.• Write forensic and expert cost reports for legal and insurance cases, contributing to strong, well-supported documentation in disputes.• Review internal and external cost estimates to maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality control.• Build and maintain a custom cost database to improve the speed and accuracy of future estimates.• Coordinate directly with project managers, attorneys, and clients to align scope, budget, and strategy.• Work on commercial, residential, MEP, and transportation projects, applying cross-sector expertise.• Estimate steel, wood, and concrete construction systems, offering detailed material-specific insights for both design and construction decisions.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master's degree, Building Construction and Facility management

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture