I am a highly motivated, hardworking and skilled Quantity Surveyor with mote than fourteen (14) years of experience in the construction industry with more than 13 years having been gained within the UAE after relocating in 2005. Most of my career was spent working for major international contracting companies and I am currently employed in Rider Levett Bucknall Gulf States in Abu Dhabi as Quantity Surveyor. I am eligible to work in Canada with Express Entry profile number E001273302 for reference.
I have gained valuable experiences on a number of large-scale, complex projects, including museums, mixed use projects, high-rise buildings, hotels, military academy, roads/infrastracture, power plants and electrical projects.
Summary of Experience
September 2013 – Present
Rider Levett Bucknall Gulf States Pty. Ltd.
Nature of Company: Cost Consultancy Firm
Designation: Quantity Surveyor
Projects incurred:
- Post Contract: Louvre Museum, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi UAE (USD 700M)
- Pre-Contract: P141 Development Project, Abu Dhabi UAE (USD 1.40B)
Responsibilities:
Reporting to Senior Associate Director/Senior Quantity Surveyor life cycle costing procurement and tendering final accounts preparing accurate measurement of items (including preambles) delegated preparing query lists on works liaising with SQS concerning processing of dimensions clears drawings and specification as measurement proceeds measuring works within estimated hours checking bulk measurement as required discussing with SQS regarding the approach to the job conducting pricing of basic items contacting various representatives who provide cost information prepares estimates using standard forms applicable, standard modes of measurement and applicable building methods and procedures and prices reporting abnormalities in work load or other factors preparing interim payment certificates for contractors and consultants cost planning evaluation of tender returns attending client meetings
June 2010 – September 2013
Ghantoot Transport and General Contacting – Electrical Projects Division
Nature of Company: Electrical Contractor
Designation: Cost Engineer
Projects incurred:
- Al Falah Community - Villages 2 and 3 Electrical Works, Abu Dhabi (USD 55M)
- The Development of Shamkha South Infrastracture, Abu Dhabi, UAE (USD 135M)
Responsibilities:
Preparing and developing appropriate control budgets from the project estimate/BOQ coordinating with the accountants to track and control monthly
Qualifications / Memberships
BS Civil Engineering
Society of Engineers – UAE – No. 40956
RICS APC Candidate – No. 6705178
Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS) - No. 785
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
Overseas Filipino Civil Engineers Association (OFCEA)
Professional Skills
Tender analysis and feasibility study
Preparing pretender estimates and post tender evaluation
Measurement and preparation of bills of quantities
Prepare and agree post contract variations
Pre and post contract management
Review and approve time deliverables
Preparation and agreement of final accounts
Claim progression and assessment
Contract administration
Team management
Procurement
Financial control and reporting
Education
May 2003 - PRC Civil Engineer Licensure Examination
- 3rd Placer Percent Rating: 95.70%)
June 1998 - October 2002
Graduated as Cum Laude and Silver Medalist for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
Other Skills
MS Office
AutoCAD and CAD Measure
Construction Computer Software (Candy - CCS)
DimensionX
Aconex
ERP System
ROSS 5D RLB Software for Estimating
Personal Information
Name: Roy Josef Soriano Gueta
Home Address: Gr. 7E Block 5 Lot 4 Grand Royale Subdivision Bulihan, Malolos City 3000 Philippines
Present Address: Flat 402 ADCP Building 371, Al Falah Street, Al Danah Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
e-mail address: ***********@*****.***
Date of Birth: February 10, 1982
Age: 36 Years Old
Citizenship: Filipino
Passport No: EC3624138
Visa Status: UAE Residence Visa
Civil Status: Married
PRC License No.: 0095965 Civil Engineer
UAE Driving License: 2057434
expenditures and establish cost forecast working with the procurement and planning engineers, to determine the financial value of the work done and proactively provide accurate, timely and rigorous estimates and reports implementing and developing cost control procedures preparing cost data for specific project activities including but not limited to budgets, commitments, value-of-work-done, forecasting, time-phasing, and reporting and analysis. developing and maintaining progress including consolidation of calculations and analysis of Vendors’ monthly inputs monitoring the materials received and used for a specific project as it is coordinated with the store ensuring correctness of all requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, estimates, and that these are updated and maintained in the cost database of the company developing and issue financial reports to appropriate project divisions as needed.
August 2005 – June 2010
Al Habtoor Leighton Group
Nature of Company: General Contractor
Designation: Quantity Surveyor cum Cost Controller
Projects incurred:
- Business Bay Executive 11 Towers and Hotel, Dubai, UAE (USD 600M)
Responsibilities:
Evaluating the actual accomplishments of the project and preparing BOQ, budget, monthly internal and external interim valuation evaluating subcontractor billing providing detailed calculation of cost savings of client producing actual and foreseen variation and contractual claims preparing monthly cash flow and flexible budget forecasts for cost control evaluating time and cost related issues for proper monitoring and controlling of the financial position of the project.
November 2003 – August 2005
DM Consunji Inc.
Nature of Company: General Contractor
Designation: Civil Engineer
Projects Incurred:
- Site Project Works for One Adriatico Place Project, Ermita, Manila Philippines and Dingle Diesel Power Project II, Dingle, Iloilo, Philippines
- Tendering for The Palm Jumeirah Shoreline Apartments, Dubai, UAE; United Laboratories, Laguna, Philippines; Robinsons Gateway Center, EDSA Philippines; The Gilarmi Redevelopment Project, Makati City Philippines; SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City Philippines
Job Description:
Preparing quantification and costing for tender acquiring quotations and priced items from suppliers and subcontractors evaluating subcontractor accomplishments preparing bill of quantities and preparing bar cutting list estimating for procurement of site materials preparing monthly interim report.