After I finished my Basic Quantity Surveying Course, I started handling the succeeding classes/batches of said basic course in parallel with continuation of my studies in the higher quantity surveying courses. In these QS courses, we studied the basics of contracting and quantity surveying, FIDIC, ICE, JCT, NEC and local contracts utilized in the Philippines such as CIAP, UAP and DPWH.
I am head of a local group of Quantity Surveyors and document controllers forming the Contracts & Procurement Department of the South Luzon Expressway Project, a flagship project of the Republic of the Philippines as it is the major gateway to the Calabarzon industrial zone which is the primary center of commerce in the country.
As Senior Member of a team of Independent Consultants/Engineers working for prestigious Clients (the Department of Public Works & Highways, Department of Transportation & Communications, Toll Regulatory Board, and San Miguel Group of Companies among others) I am tasked to research, study and prepare cost/quantity estimates (BOQ), specifications, bid documents, conditions of contract and other contract documents in preparation for the tender and eventual construction of various priority projects of the Philippine Government and large private institutions.
Major functions include formulation/establishment of procurement policies and procedures; vendor accreditation; vendor performance and deliverables tracking; bid packaging, analysis and recommendations for award; study, analysis and preparation of contract documents; administration of various contracts and agreements; review/check, processing and payment recommendation of billings; coordination and communication with all project stakeholders.
Highest qualification Professional Civil Engineer,1987,nº 22783,Technical University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
Planning and scheduling, cost estimating, earned value management, cost controlling and risk management
Business Manager of the project. Responsible of Project Controls, HR, Procurement & Subcontracts, Finance & Accounting, IT and Camps. Had a team of ca. 270 people (peak). Project contract was 630 million Euros. 2500 people at peak (planned).
Project baseline schedule, cost budgets, monthly reports, manpower and equipment plans, procurement plans, subcontractor negotiations and tender analysis.
Business Manager of the project. Responsible of Project Controls, HR, Procurement & Subcontracts, Finance & Accounting, IT and Camps. Had a team of ca. 470 people (peak). Project contract was 830 million Euros. 36 million m3 of excavation, 25+ bridges, twin tunnels of 5.5km (each), 3800 people at peak.
Responsible for development of Planning team & function across the projects directorate.
Effectively managing the company’s Planning function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the Department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit and increases the value added to the company.
Lead and Mentor Project Planners.
Prepare projects baseline schedules, including the relevant needed projects resources (Human and equipment's) according to internal standards, technical and contractual requirements .
Responsible for all Project Controls related functions. Had a team of 3 planners, 5 cost engineers and 1 cost technician. Project contract was 830 million Euros. 36 million m3 of excavation, 25+ bridges, twin tunnels of 5.5km (each), 3800 people at peak.
Stayed until close-out of the project, worked in claims against client and claims from subcontractors, helped close-out of subcontracts and preparation of project final report.