Doina Dobre P.Eng., GSC
Expert in Construction Cost Estimating, Capital Planning, and Project Controls
πΉ Career Overview
A global career rooted in technical precision, strategic cost leadership, and proven results across sectors and continents.
π§ 35+ Years of Industry Leadership: Experience in construction cost estimating, project controls, and capital planning across Europe and North America.
π Global Foundations: Began in Romania as a Site Superintendent and Project Manager, delivering tunnelling and civil infrastructure projects.
ποΈ Entrepreneurial Leadership: Founded and led a design-build consultancy, executing complex infrastructure and heritage restoration projects.
π¨π¦ Senior Roles in Canada: Held leadership roles in estimating and cost planning for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
πΌ Cross-Continental Practice: Founder of Emerald Cost Consulting (Canada and Europe), serving Engineering and EPC on high-value capital projects.
πΉ Qualifications & Affiliations
Credentialed expertise built on rigorous education, professional licensing, and industry leadership.
π Bachelor of Engineering (Civil): Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest β Faculty of Railways, Highways, and Bridges.
π οΈ Professional Engineer (P.Eng.): Licensed in British Columbia, ensuring regulatory accountability and technical competence.
π Gold Seal Certified Estimator (GSC): Recognized by the Canadian Construction Association for advanced estimating capability.
π Member, AACE International: Supporting best practices in cost engineering and capital planning.
π€ Conference Speaker: Keynote speaker at global EPC and cost management forums on topics including estimating strategies and digital tools.
πΉ Expert-Level Skills & Services
Delivering precision, insight, and value from concept to execution across the construction lifecycle.
π Full-Spectrum Estimating: Class 5 to Class 1 estimates developed in alignment with AACE International standards.
π Risk-Adjusted Cost Modelling: Specializing in benchmarking, validation, and probabilistic forecasting for capital planning.
π Cost Controls & Value Engineering: Integration of cost optimization techniques with project controls and schedule-driven execution.
π Contract & Delivery Model Expertise: Estimates for EPC, EPCM, and Design-Build contracts, including lump-sum, unit-rate, and cost-reimbursable models.
π₯οΈ Digital Tools & Software: Proficient in estimating and project management platforms used for integrated cost/schedule forecasting.
π CPD-Accredited Instructor: Developer and instructor of BC Housingβapproved online courses in cost estimating and project controls.