Waqas Malik, CPE

Waqas Malik is a highly respected preconstruction cost engineer with a decade of expertise in quantity surveying, commercial bid leveling, and constructability auditing. As the Lead Cost Engineer at F&K Estimatings, he oversees the technical delivery of all cost estimates, material takeoffs, and value engineering audits for projects spanning structural, civil, architectural, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) scopes.

Before leading the estimating desk at F&K, Waqas served as a Field Engineer and Project Cost Analyst on major infrastructure and commercial developments in Texas and California. His experience ranges from managing earthwork volumes on heavy civil road alignments to tracking high-complexity electrical distribution bids for medical cleanroom laboratories.

Waqas is an active member of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) and holds the prestigious Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) credential. He specializes in calibrating cost databases using localized RSMeans Online indices, ensuring that all F&K takeoffs reflect real-time ZIP-code labor premiums, material supply chain surcharges, and state-specific building code compliance metrics.

Quality & Verification Oversight

At F&K Estimatings, Waqas enforces the **Double-Estimator QA Protocol**. This quality standard requires two cost engineers to independently compile quantities for every contract. Waqas performs the final audit and reconciles any variances before the takeoff spreadsheet is finalized. His strict oversight has helped F&K maintain an industry-leading **98.5% bid accuracy rate**.