Smart Schedules. Sharp Estimates. Powerful Excel Solutions for Construction Projects

I am Engr. Yared Bartholomew, a Civil Engineer and accomplished Project Management Professional with over 18 years of experience delivering complex construction projects to the highest standards. My expertise spans multi-story buildings, roads, water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, and large-scale institutional facilities.

I specialize in project scheduling and control using MS Project, advanced cost estimation and budgeting, and data-driven reporting and analysis with Excel. From meticulously prepared project schedules that ensure clear resource, time, and cash flow management to precise BOQs and cost breakdowns, I help clients keep their projects on time and within budget.

Highlights of my expertise:
✅ MS Project Mastery: crafting detailed work schedules, Gantt charts, progress tracking dashboards, and critical path analyses. I bring rigorous planning discipline that minimizes delays and optimizes resource allocation.
✅ Excel Expertise: advanced use for quantity take-offs, cost estimation models and data visualization. I build powerful spreadsheets that support decision-making with clarity and accuracy.
✅ Cost Estimation & Tendering: extensive experience preparing BOQs, detailed rate analyses, and complete tender documents, ensuring transparency and competitive procurement.
✅ Contract Administration: from reviewing contract clauses and preparing payment certificates to managing variations and claims, I ensure financial and contractual controls are watertight.

Beyond technical expertise, I’ve held senior leadership roles as General Manager, Project Manager, and now Deputy GM, overseeing multi-million-dollar projects and multidisciplinary teams. This experience ensures I understand both granular engineering requirements and big-picture business objectives.

I am also skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and SAP2000 for design and analysis, ensuring structural soundness and quality from concept to completion. With a robust background working with international partners like GIZ-International Services, I adhere to global standards in project execution and documentation.

Whether you need a reliable expert to prepare a comprehensive MS Project schedule, build intelligent Excel models for your construction costs and reporting, or provide end-to-end planning and estimation for your next venture, I’m here to help. My approach combines technical precision with transparent communication, ensuring your project moves forward smoothly and confidently.

Let’s discuss how I can add value to your project with professional scheduling, estimation, and project management expertise.

Work Terms

Available Monday to Saturday, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM and 4:00AM - 8:00A(EAT, GMT+3).
Flexible to adjust hours to meet urgent project needs or overlap with your time zone when required.
Regarding Payment
✔️ Prefer milestone-based or hourly contracts as agreed per project scope.
✔️ For fixed-price projects: 30% upfront, 60% mid-project, 10% upon completion & approval.
✔️ For hourly contracts: weekly payments through Guru’s Work Room tracker.
✔️ All payments securely via Guru SafePay.

Communication:
✔️ Primary: Guru’s messaging system for tracking all project correspondence.
✔️ Available for calls or meetings via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or WhatsApp as needed.
✔️ Regular progress updates provided via written reports and shared files (Excel, MS Project PDFs, etc.).
✔️ Clear, prompt responses — typically within 12 hours or less.