Guild of Project Controls: Compendium | Roles | Assessment | Certifications | Membership

Manuel M Cortez

Posted Sat, 2011-05-07 08:53 by Manuel M Cortez
First Name: 
Manuel M
Last Name: 
Cortez

 

Mar 2006 – May 2010       Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc.         US Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay,  Cuba

Planner-Scheduler

  • Responsible for the planning/scheduling, updating/monitoring and performing earned value analysis of all  projects’ work schedules. Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports and billings for all  projects i.e. water distribution system, wastewater treatment system, sewer system, migrant operations facility, rehabilitation of various berthing and other facilities in the US Naval  Station using Primavera softwares    (P6, P3 v.3.1 and SureTrak  v.3.01b).

May 2004 – Sep 2004                                      Hotel Sogo                                             EDSA, Cubao, QC, Phils.

Construction Manager

  • Prepared master schedule for all expansion and renovation projects.  Monitoring and coordinating all related works pertaining to the walk-in hotel business. Training of all site engineers/supervisors in the implementation and following through with the prepared construction schedules using Primavera software (P3 v.3.1).

May 2003–Dec 2003                                      Green Rose Realty                                      Chinatown, Manila, Phils.

Building Administrator

  • Assisted the owners and the real estate brokers in the technical aspects of the leased building.  Attended to and managed overall maintenance of the building. (14-Storey CWC Medical Tower)

Jan 2001-Apr 2003         Palos Verdes Bldrs & Mgt.Co.Ltd./F.O.Coloma, Jr., Architects        PasayCity, Phils  

Project Architect                                                                                                                                                                                                            

  • Responsible for the implementation of the construction’s quality management system, and safety plans & programs.  Preparation and monitoring of work schedules using Primavera P3. Supervised & monitored all site-related activities by giving sound decisions or solutions to conflicts and various problems that arise during the course of the construction.  Revision of construction and as-built plans by AutoCAD.  Performed compliance audit on the contractor’s work to ensure quality and timely completion of the project within the approved construction methodology.  Project:  CWCMedicalTower, 14-Storey Medical/Commercial Building.

Feb 1998-Feb 1999                         J.P.Torrijos Construction Corporation                     Estrella St.,Makati, Phils.

Operations Manager

  • Managed construction, conducted pre-construction planning of all residential & commercial projects. Coordination of subcontractors & suppliers by ensuring that construction are performed according to plans and specifications, on time and within desired budget.

May 1996-Feb 1998             Multi Development & Construction Corporation         Antipolo St.,Makati, Phils.

 VP-Operations                  MDCC

  • Orchestrated coordination with consultants, contractors and suppliers. Managed special architectural fit-out/finishing projects. Prepared pre-construction planning for all bidded projects.

Jul 1995-Feb 1996                    Extraordinary Development Corporation.                  Buendia St.,Makati, Phils.

Project Manager

  • Managed implementation & construction of 55 has. Mabuhay Homes-Binangonan, a low and medium cost housing development project.   Monitoring/updating of the project’s SureTrak Schedule.

Mar 1994-Jun 1995                                   Fixco,Incorporated                                            Bangkal, Makati, Phils.

Architect – Scheduler/Planner

  • Supervised intricate architectural finishing residential projects in the high-end AyalaAlabangVillage. Prepared project schedules and monitoring of all projects(using Harvard Project Manager).

Apr 1974-Apr 1994                               G.M.Cortez Construction, Inc.                                 MarikinaCity, Phils.

VP for Construction

  • Responsible for the implementation of all civil projects, ie. Flood control, water distribution, roads & bridges, school buildings and various government projects.

Mar 1985-Dec 1987                         Mohammad Osama Al-Kabbani Architects                               Jeddah, KSA

Architect  

  • Prepared working drawings of architectural & structural designs of commercial and residential villas and the supervision of it’s complete construction.

May 1982–Nov 1984                 Saudi Arabian Contracting & Const. Co./MIDCO              Jeddah/Yanbu,KSA

Office Engineer / Project Coordinator

  • Quantity surveying ,monitoring, coordination of  all subcontractors work. Project Architect of Petroline Hangar Project, Jeddah. Performed hydro-pressure tests on water distribution & irrigation system in YanbuIndustrialCity.

Apr 1980 – Mar 1981                                    Dumez Company of France                                           Tabuk, KSA

Construction Methoder / CPM Draftsman

  • Responsible for designing and detailing of all concrete formworks & scaffolding system and determining construction methodology of Tabuk Military Cantonment.  Updating of CPM schedules emanating from France.
Professional Since: 
May-1972 (52.3 yrs experience)
Oldest experience: 
Mar 2006 (18.5 yrs experience, WARNING: 33.8 years variance with Professional Since)
Years Experience: 
41

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