Jaime T. Cabrera
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Summary of Qualification
• Possess strong knowledge of erection of prefabricated structural steel and precast concrete
elements
• Exceptional working knowledge of other major areas in the construction of buildings and
landscape structures and the skill to integrate and implement all phases of the work.
• Considerable ability to supervise architectural finishes.
• Very keen on details to avoid costly and time consuming discrepancies.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task, in order to meet target dates.
• Complete understanding on how to organize different disciplines to accomplish work within the
budget and time allocated without sacrificing quality.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues to optimize work efficiency.
• Exceptional ability to work calmly and effectively in stressful situations.
• Skillful in evaluating and selecting among alternative courses of action.
• Remarkably good in quantity survey.
Work Experience
LEAD TRADESMAN to PROJECT SUPERVISOR
• Review and check construction drawings and specifications to avoid costly and time consuming
discrepancies prior to erection and construction.
• Interpret and implement structural and architectural drawings and specifications to accomplish
project objectives accordingly.
• Organize disciplines, tools and equipments to accomplish the jobs within budget and time
allocated.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues to optimize field operation efficiency.
• Primary technical author on field operation procedures.
• Prepare quantity survey
• Interact and coordinate site operation activities with colleagues in different disciplines and
functions.
• Maintain a logbook to record daily accomplishment, activities, problems encountered, man-hours
involved and materials and equipments used.
Projects Participated-in
• Erection of prefabricated steel structure for various diamond recovery plants and construction of
temporary facilities for 200-man work force in Angola, West Africa, Nov 1994-Nov 1997 and
August 1998-Dec 2001.
• Construction of various residential, office buildings and electrical substations in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia. The project involved the erection of prefabricated steel structure, precast concrete
elements and the traditional in-situ concrete method, May 1992-May 1994.
• Construction of housing projects in Metro Manila, Philippines, Dec 1988-April 1992.
• Fabrication and Erection of precast concrete elements weighing 10 tons or more and erection of
prefabricated steel structure for three 100-bed hospital in Saudi Arabia, Oct 1986-Dec 1988.
• Construction of residential buildings in Metro Manila, Philippines using the traditional method
of construction, Oct 1982-Oct 1986.
• Construction of King Abdullah Palace Complex including 9000 -cubic yard water tank,
Desalination plant building and landscape structures (Pavilion, Gazebo, Kiosk, Colonnade,
Trellis and fountains), Oct 1980-Oct 1982.
• Construction of 5-star Heritage Hotel (11-storey), Ateneo Professional School(7-storey), SGV
Office Building(11-storey) and De La Salle University Complex using prefabricated steel
structures, precast concrete elements and the traditional in-situ concrete method, June 1975-June
1980.
Education
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Graduated at Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila,
Philippines, 1974.
• High School graduate at Southeastern College, Pasay City, Philippines, 1965.
• Elementary graduate at Dongalo Elementary School, Paranaque City, Philippines, 1961.
Skills
• Driving, drafting, use of power hand tools.
References
• Available upon request