Claro Diez

First Name:

Claro

Last Name:

Diez

EXPERIENCE:

Thirty One years of continuous experience in Project Management, Construction Management and General Contractors as Planning Manager, Senior Planner /Senior Cost Estimator and Senior Quantity Surveyor. The projects that I was involved with are Metro Rail, High-Rise Buildings, Refinery, Petrochemical and Terminal Airport, Hospitals, Pipelines & Pumping stations, Utility Tunnels/Micro Tunneling and Infrastructure projects. Responsible in setting up Project Control concept,Planning and Scheduling, Cash Flow plan analysis, project estimating, and evaluation of contractor’s interim payment, and project supervision.

January 2012 to Present

Larsen & Toubro Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Planning Manager

Project Undertaken:

U$ 120,000,000– 75^th Story Minerva Tower – Mumbai, India
U$ 130,000,000 – Mixed Use Development Consisting of (5) 45 Floors Apartment Buildings, (2) 40 Floors Apartment Buildings and Centralized Basement Car park (for 4500 Cars) – Kolkata, India
U$ 1,100,000,000– 72kms Hyderabad Metro Rail, Phase 1 – Hyderabad, India

Job Description:

Develop/Prepare Project Baseline Schedule using P6/P3 (Primavera program) with resources and cost loaded, and Prepare Over-all Project Progress S-Curves, Cash flow plan and Progress Trend for Concrete for structural works monitoring.
Coordinate/follow-up with the Project/construction managers the outcomes/progress status based on the three weeks look ahead schedule (rolling).
Monitor the Projects progress against programmed milestones and implement delay recovery actions.
Responsible for reviewing, checking and insuring that the projects are being planned controlled and reported on in the appropriate manner.
Proactively identify and highlight any progress issues which threaten successful delivery of the project, so that recovery action may be taken.
Provide functional support and guidance to more junior staff to develop both them as individuals and the capability of the team as a whole.
Prepare progress reports with programmed analysis and recommendations, addressing programme issues to insure timely project completion.
Keep Project Management fully informed on matters related to their area of responsibility so that decisions can be made based on the best available information.

II.

February 2008 to August 2011

KEO International Consultants

Senior Planner

Project Undertaken:

QR 380,00,000– North & South Infrastructure Priority Package, Education City Project (Almost completed) – Doha, Qatar
QR 950,303,460– North/South Site Utility Tunnels, Education City Project (Almost completed) – Doha, Qatar
QR 880,000,000–National Convention Centre Car park, Education City Project - (completed)– Doha, Qatar
QR 291,563,788– General Electric Advance Technology Research Centre, Education City Project (completed) – Doha, Qatar.

Job Description:

Assist, provide guidance to contractor scheduling staff and assess contractor capability.
Develop resource requirement to execute Program build with detailed time writing of various resources.
Coordinate where required a fully integrated overall Planning and reporting function to provide support to the various Project groups (Engineering, procurement and contracts, construction, Commissioning and start-up to ensure that project management’s requirements for timely and accurate reporting of project activities is achieved
Review the contractor's progress. Identify constraints and recommend corrective measures.
Prepare project wide monthly/weekly schedule and progress reports and graphical presentations of the summary Plans and forecasts for appropriate input to the Project Monthly Reports, general Project ‘Visibility’ and any ad hoc reports that may be called for from internal or external sources.
Coordinate and administer the overall Project Planning Trend and Revision System, and conduct the Trend and Forecast review meeting under the chairmanship of the Planning Department at least on a monthly basis, but more frequently as required.
Keep Project Management fully informed on matters related to their area of responsibility so that decisions can be made based on the best available information.
Review Contractors Execution Program to insure that it is compatible with the Project Method Statement, it comply with the contract milestone dates. Material/Shop drawings submittal, procurement and construction are adequate and integrated together.
Set up Monthly Executive report, over-all progress S-curves chart, manpower histogram, and cash flow plan and productivity performance index.
Monitor and update the actual progress of work in comparison with the schedule and highlight any discrepancies that may affect the completion of the works according to the established milestone dates.
Evaluate Contractors Extension of time claims in substantiation of Change order that have time impact.
Configures, maintains and administers cost control system and effective interfaces between cost control and project master schedule.
Prepares Monthly Executive Report for submission to our head office, monthly progress report to owner and weekly construction executive reports.
Assess the impact of approved changes and any deviations from the key project targets and milestones, including productivity monitoring to aid project management decision-making.

III.

November 2006 to February 2008

PAKGULF Construction (Pvt) Ltd.

Senior Planning Engineer

Project Undertaken:

U$300,000,000– Centaurus Mixed Use Development Consisting of(2) 26 Floors Apartment Buildings, (1) 23 Floors Office Bldg., (1) 35 Floors Hotel (7 star), 5 Floors Mega Mall, 3 Floors + 1 Mezzanine, Car park and External Landscaping – Islamabad, Pakistan

Job Description:

Review Contractors Execution Program to insure that it is compatible with the Project Method Statement, it comply with the contract milestone dates. Material/Shop drawings submittal, procurement and construction are adequate and integrated together.
Responsible for preparation of master detailed construction schedules using primavera project planner software and over-all progress chart showing S-curves and manpower histogram in excel, shop-drawing schedule, procurement schedule. In addition, cash flow plans.
Monitor and update the actual progress of work in comparison with the schedule and highlight any discrepancies that may affect the completion of the works according to the established milestone dates.
Assist and coordinates the preparation of project cost estimates. Ensures that the cost estimate reflect project WBS.
Configures, maintains and administers cost control system and effective interfaces between cost control and project master schedule.
Conduct specific cost analysis, reports and project information as required.
Provide guidance to contractor scheduling staff and assess contractor capability.
Provide remedial and preventive recommendations to the Project Management Team to ensure all milestone dates are met.
Prepares monthly progress reports.

IV.

March 2004 to October 2006

Al Rashid Trading & Contracting Co.

Senior Planning Engineer

Project Undertaken:

SR273, 310,773- Dammam 400 Bed Maternity & Pediatric Hospital, Dammam K.S.A
SR 84,705,419- King Faisal University College of Medicine, Dammam K.S.A
SR350, 000,000- Al Rashid Mall Expansion, Al Khobar K.S.A

Job Description:

Study tender documents consisting of contract conditions, drawings, B.O.Q and specification.
Coordinate with Tendering Departments Engineers to come up with a competitive and technically sound bid proposal.
Responsible for preparation of all construction schedules for tender and ongoing projects, time scaled logic diagram using primavera project planner software and construction progress chart showing S-Curves and manpower histogram in excel & prepare cash flow plan, shop drawing schedule and procurement schedule.
Update Master Project Schedule (P3), Shop Drawing Schedule, Procurement Schedule every end of the month and distribute to relevant divisions, PM, Client/Consultant.
Monitor and update the actual progress of work in comparison with the schedule and highlight any discrepancies that may affect the completion of the works according to the established milestone dates.
Provide remedial and preventive recommendations to the Project Management Team to ensure all milestone dates are met.
Prepares monthly Project Management Construction Reports on all projects for submittal to the Construction Operation Manager.

January 2001 to March 2004

Almabani General Contractors Co.

Sr. Planning/Cost Engineer

Project Undertaken:

SR300, 000,000- SABIC Technology Center, Jubail K.S.A
SR280, 000,000Prince Sultan City for Humanitarian Services, Riyadh K.S.A

Job Description:

Study tender documents consisting of contract conditions, drawings, B.O.Q and specification. Responsible for monitoring and control of ongoing projects.
Responsible for preparation of all construction schedules, time scaled logic diagram using primavera project planner software and construction progress chart showing S-Curves and manpower histogram in excel & prepare cash flow plan.
Coordinate with Studies Departments Engineers to come up with a competitive and technically sound bid proposal.
Monitor and update the actual progress of work in comparison with the schedule and highlight any discrepancies that may affect the completion of the works according to the established milestone dates.
Provide remedial and preventive recommendations to the Project Management Team to ensure all milestone dates are met.
Coordinate with the Consultant (DAR) on matters relevant to the project planning and cost control.
Prepare monthly interim payment and monthly progress reports for submittal to the consultant.
Reports to the Project Manager

VI.

February 2000 to December 2000

SEIMENS Philippines

Project Planner

Project Undertaken – Construction of NAIA III Terminal Airport, (Philippines)

Job Description:

Responsible for preparation of overall electro-mechanical construction schedules, time scaled logic diagram using primavera project planner software and construction progress chart showing S-Curves and manpower histogram in excel & prepare cash flow plan.
Configures, maintains and administers cost control system and effective interfaces between cost control and project baseline schedule.
Evaluate Sub-Contractors monthly interim payments and Prepare monthly progress reports.
Monitor the actual progress of work in comparison with the schedule and highlight any discrepancies that may affect the completion of the works according to the established milestone dates
Project Planning and Scheduling expertise to Project Engineers in the development and maintenance of the activities, logic, resources and progress of the approved integrated project schedule against the baseline in accordance with Planning and Scheduling Guidelines.

VII.

January 1999 to January 2000

ABB Lummus Global Overseas Corp. On secondment to J.A Jones Inc

Sr. Cost Engineer

Project Undertaken – Coastal Refinery Expansion Project & Construction of 30MW Power Plant, (Aruba Netherlands Antilles)

Job Description:

Formulating, developing and applying advanced cost control concepts. Determine and manage project cost breakdowns and cost allocation. Assist in global changes of master baseline schedule using primavera project planner (P3).
Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates. Ensures that the cost estimate reflect project WBS.
Configures, maintains and administers cost control system and effective interfaces between cost control and project master schedule.
Quantity Take-off on Mechanical and & Electrical works, Tracking Work Orders Log regarding sub-contractor hour and cost & TCN hours under the supervision of J. A. Jones.
Evaluate Sub-contractors monthly valuation and assign cost coding to invoices for cost control purposes.

VIII.

August 1996 to December 1998

Kelip Bintang Sdn Bhd

Sr. Planning Engineer / Sr. Quantity Surveyor

Project Undertaken – Mixed Development consisting of residential houses, commercial buildings, hotels, and infrastructure. (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Job Description:

Prepare work breakdown structure, manpower histogram and formulate overall project master schedule. Set-up cost control system and prepare project cash flow plan and monthly progress chart.
Tracking consultants’ design progress, contractors’ progress, analyzing critical path activities and update the project master schedule regularly.
Manage consultants’ monthly fees payment and evaluate contractors’ monthly interim payments based on approved monthly progress of works. In charge of coordination with the Q.S. Consultant in formulating tender/contract documents and elemental cost estimates based on conceptual design for budgeting purposes.
Provide remedial and preventive recommendations to the Project Management Team to ensure all milestone dates are met.
Reports to the Project Manager
Project Planning and Scheduling expertise to Project Engineers in the development and maintenance of the activities, logic, resources and progress of the approved integrated project schedule against the baseline in accordance with Planning and Scheduling Guidelines.

IX.

July 1995 to August 1996

Kuala LumpurCityCentre Bhd.

Sr. Cost Estimator

Project Undertaken – Petronas Twin Towers, (Kuala Lumpur Malaysia)

Job Description:

Responsible on the overall project cost estimation and management of contract. Analyze and review the contractors planning/ scheduling. Prepare project cash flow and set-up cost control system; organize pre-measurements on civil works, structural, mechanical, and electrical works.
Assist in the pre-qualification of potential tenderers and to analyze tenders in accordance with the requirements of the company procedures.
Deliver timely, accurate and sensitive project controls information that facilitates a clear understanding of the performance of the project in relation to planned performance targets on behalf of the Client. .
Facilitate appropriate management intervention in order to maintain planned performance, reduce and/or mitigate performance degradation.
Contribute to the forecasting of the project’s Anticipated Final Costs (based on an understanding of the final integrated – time, cost and scope – position).
Monitor progress accomplishment, evaluate monthly valuation of contractors and agree interim payments for approval by the project manager

April 1994 to May 1995

Saudi Designers

Sr. Cost Estimator

Project Undertaken – Commercial Buildings & Villas,

Job Description:

Contracts Administration, monitoring financial status of project inclusive of conceptual estimating, cost analysis, estimate coordination and consolidation. Prepare inquiry documents and subcontract documents.
Assist in the pre-qualification of potential tenderers and to analyze tenders in accordance with the requirements of the company procedures. Monitor progress accomplishments and evaluate monthly interim payment of the contractors.
Prepare variation orders for issuance by the project manager and to agree the value of variations for approval by the subcontract manager or his deputy and prepare monthly financial and design progress reports.

XI.

April 1992 to October 1993

John Brown Saudi Arabia Limited

Cost Engineer/Quantity Surveyor

Project Undertaken – Construction of Polyethylene Plant, (Jubail K.S.A)

Job Description:

Take measurements on civil works, structural and steel works architectural & mechanical works in accordance with the standard method of measurements for civil engineering and industrial engineering construction.
Set-up cost control system and prepare project cash flow plan and monthly progress chart.
Review and verification of subcontractors’ interim payment invoices and insuring compatibility between works executed and payment claimed.
Monitor progress accomplishments, agree the value of day works for approval by the contract manager, and prepares monthly financial reports.

XII.

March 1990 to March 1992

Al-Taqadum Est. for Cont. & Trade

Planning Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

Project Undertaken – Construction of 6 storey apartments & villas, (Yanbu K.S.A)

Job Description:

Responsible in the preparation of Project Master Schedule, cash flow plan and monthly progress chart. Verifies conformity of project execution with the design, plans, specification, schedules and budget cost.
Prepare quantity and material take-off on civil works, structural, architectural, mechanical & electrical works for bidding and site implementation purposes.
Organize work planning and method, preparing detailed progress reports concerning site developments, evaluates work schedule and cost.
Monitor daily progress accomplishments and prepares monthly invoice and monthly progress reports.
Update the actual progress of work in comparison with the schedule and highlight any discrepancies that may affect the completion of the works according to the established milestone dates.
Keep Project Management fully informed on matters related to their area of responsibility so that decisions can be made based on the best available information.

XIII.

January 1987 to January 1990

Al-Watad Establishment

Planning Engineer/Estimator

Project Undertaken – Construction of Industrial building & villas, (Yanbu K.S.A)

Job Description:

Prepare work breakdown structure, manpower histogram, two months look-ahead, cash flow plan and project monthly progress chart. Taking control of the site and entire works, identify sequence of operation and plans sequence of execution.
Prepares project estimate, materials quantification, preparation of bill of quantity & cost estimate through value engineering.
Monitor daily progress accomplishments and prepares monthly invoice and monthly progress reports.
Project Planning and Scheduling expertise to Project Engineers in the development and maintenance of the activities, logic, resources and progress of the approved integrated project schedule against the baseline in accordance with Planning and Scheduling Guidelines.

XIV.

January 1982 to October 1986

Apex Philippines Construction & Dev. Corp.

Project Engineer/Estimator

Project Undertaken – Commercial Buildings, Bridges, Water Supply, Roads & Highways. (Philippines)

Job Description:

Manage the allocation, monitoring, construction management, and projection of resources: staff, manpower, plant and equipment on the whole development.
Organize daily, weekly and monthly reports and meetings with team members, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
Review and evaluate of any potential cost deviation of site instruction. Review and evaluate of any potential contract addition/modification and works changes as per RFI and Prepare cost detailed estimates.
Review Sub-contractors Execution Program to insure that it is compatible with the Project Method Statement, it comply with the contract milestone dates. Material/Shop drawings submittal, procurement and construction are adequate and integrated together.
Provide remedial and preventive recommendations to the Project Management Team to ensure all milestone dates are met.

SEMINARS/TRAINING ATTENDED

Primavera Planning & Scheduling Conducted by Primavera System/

Advance Topic (June 23-25, 1997) HSS Intesys Sdn. Bhd. Selangor, Malaysia

Construction Planning and Management Conducted by - National Housing Authority,

April 15-18, 1984 Manila, Philippines

COMPUTER LITERACY:

Primavera Project Planner (P3)//P6

Primavera Sure Track

MS Project

Track 2000

Corel Draw 9

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Power Point

CITIZENSHIP: Filipino

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (1985)

FEATI University, Manila Philippines

DATE OF BIRTH: October 10, 1955

Contact Address: Mobile +918886997820

E-mail: crldiez_012@yahoo.com

Professional Since:

March, 1982 (43.1 yrs experience)

Oldest experience:

Mar 1982 (43.1 yrs experience)

Years Experience: