Hebert Balanta

Cost Estimator

Hebert Balanta is a construction professional with over 25 years of experience in cost estimating, project management, and architectural design for residential, commercial, and public sector projects. His expertise includes identifying cost of new and corrective construction, quantity take-offs, scope development, workmanship and quality control, bid document evaluation, specifications, proposals and submittals, along with code requirements and compliance. Additionally, Hebert’s experience spans project scheduling, scope development, proposal alignment, value engineering, and Design-Build operations. Hebert holds a B.S. in Architecture and multiple professional certifications in green building and construction management.

Areas of Expertise

• Cost estimating
• Proposal Development & Alignment
• Design-Build Project Management
• Scope Development & Value Engineering
• Construction Documents (RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders)
• Plan review and quantity take-offs
• Evaluation of trade responsibility
• Industry standards review
• Subcontractor Buyout & Bid Management
• Public Sector & OSHPD Project Experience
• LEED & Green Building Practices
• Code requirement and compliance

Licenses / Registrations

• LEED Accredited Professional: Green Building – U.S. Green Building Council
• Green Building Professional Certificate – Build It Green
• Construction Management Certificate – UCLA
• BIM – Revit Architecture Certificate – Westech College