HELEN ZANTUA - VALERA Mobile No.: +974-****-****
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Nationality Filipino
Profession Registered Civil Engineer
PRC Reg. No. 0091307
Present Designation Quantity Surveyor
Past Position Quantity Surveyor, Estimator
Project Engineer
Specialization Quantity Surveyor, Site supervision, and Building Construction
PERSONAL SUMMARY A self-motivated and resourceful quantity surveyor working as part of Commercial team effectively managing all the costs relating to civil engineering projects. Can communicate effectively with the project Consultant/Subcontractors & would be an asset to any employer who respects loyalty & responsibility.
Currently looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious and growing company to forge a career as quantity surveyor.
KEY EXPERIENCE Civil Engineer and Quantity Surveyor with more than 5 years experiences in the Philippines and more than 11 years in Gulf. Knowledge and experience in coordination of plans and dealing with the Commercial issues of the project as well as responsible for the supervision and on provision of technical services associated with the construction.
SKILLS Computer Skills
Operating Systems : Windows 10
Processing Programmers : AutoCAD, CAD Measure,
MS Office (Excel /Word)
Language Skills : English, Filipino
CAREER IN GULF
12 May 2012 to 30 April 2019
TERNA S.A. Engineering – Qatar Branch
P.O. Box 47310, Doha Qatar
Company Profile:
TERNA SA is one of the largest construction companies in Greece that was established in 1972. The company is undertaking major projects throughout the Middle East and other countries which have been actively involved in the implementation of a broad spectrum of public and private projects of considerable budget and complex know-how, such as the construction of Railway and Highway networks, of high - quality office buildings, hospitals, museums, resorts, hydro-electric plants, dams, harbours, industrial facilities, etc.high-rise structures, mixed use developments, manufacturing units, airports, hotels, sports stadiums and arenas, entertainment facilities, retail facilities, public buildings and other diversified civil works.
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15 November 2015 to 30 April 2019
TERNA S.A. Engineering – Qatar Branch
P.O. Box 47310, Doha Qatar
Position: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Project Assignment:
Roads and Infrastructure in Doha Industrial Area (Package 2) Industrial Area, Doha Qatar
Rehabilitation and Upgrade of the 40km Roads and Infrastructure Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare required documents for Project Monthly Report, Cost Reports and Final Forecast Costs
- Prepare monthly valuation/claim to Client to include monitoring of accomplishments as per the Contract, additional works, materials delivered on site and site inspection
- Prepares the monthly forecast and monitor the weekly progress/accomplishment of site thru the Construction team.
- Monitors the CARI, Insurances, Bond and Guarantees
- Handles Subcontractor’s Account to include preparation of Payment Certificate, assessing evaluation of billings from the Engineers and checking requirements prior to processing
- Monitors status of Subcontractor’s Account to include contract details, specifications and requirements
- Prepares Addendums and Variation Orders
- Prepare detailed quantity take-off from Contract and Construction Drawings
- Prepare detailed material take-off from Shop Drawing for ordering of materials required for the project
12 May 2012 to 15 November 2015
TERNA S.A. Engineering – Qatar Branch
P.O. Box 47310, Doha Qatar
Position: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Project Assignment:
North East Underground Car Park with People Mover Station Education City, Al Rayyan, Doha Qatar
Construction of 2B+G Car Park with People Mover Station Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly valuation/claim to Client to include monitoring of accomplishments as per the Contract, additional works, materials delivered on site and site inspection
- Reconcile and negotiate with Quantity Surveying Company (Client QS Representative)
- Participate in various meeting with the Consultant and Subcontractors in the pursuance of commercial and contractual matters
- Handles Subcontractor’s Account to include preparation of Payment Certificate, assessing evaluation of billings from the Engineers and checking requirements prior to processing
- Carry out measurement as per the relevant method under the contract where applicable
1 July 2007 to 30 April 2012
HABTOOR-LEIGHTON GROUP
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Company Profile:
Al Habtoor Engineering is one of the largest construction companies in the Middle East that was established in Dubai in 1970. The company is undertaking major projects throughout the UAE, Qatar, and other countries which include high-rise structures, mixed use developments, manufacturing units, airports, hotels, sports stadiums and arenas, entertainment facilities, retail facilities, public buildings and other diversified civil works. 30 March 2009 to 30 April 2012
Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Qatar W.L.L.
P.O. Box 22478, Doha, Qatar
Position: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Project Assignment:
Traders Doha Tower (Site 907)
West Bay Doha, Qatar
Construction of 2B+G+32 Storey Apartments and Hotel Building Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare tender documents / packages of various scopes of work to Subcontractors.
- Monitoring, evaluating and preparing the final comparisons of the submitted subcontractor’s pre-qualifications and quotations prior to the approval.
- Prepare Subcontract Agreement and ensure that all necessary documents are thoroughly reviewed and attached prior to the approval of release. To include addendums and variation orders.
- Prepare required documents for Project Monthly Report, Cost Reports and Final Forecast Costs.
- Prepare monthly valuation/claim to Client to include monitoring of accomplishments and site inspection
- Participate in various meeting with Client, Consultant and Subcontractors in the pursuance of commercial and contractual matters
- Handles Subcontractor’s Account to include preparation of Payment Certificate, assessing evaluation of billings from the Engineers and checking requirements prior to processing
- Coordinates related issues to Subcontractors and facilitate closure of contracts through requirement of Final Account Statement and Warranty Certificates
- Monitors status of Subcontractor’s Account to include contract details, specifications and requirements
- Prepare tender queries to Subcontractor and monitors procurement schedule
- Prepare correspondences on contract related issues to Consultant and Subcontractors
- Monitors Subcontractor’s LC, Insurances, Bond and Guarantees
- Monitors CARI, Insurances, Bond and Guarantees, Building Permits
- Prepare detailed quantity take-off of architectural and structural works for BOQ preparation 1 July 2007 to 30 March 2009
Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Dubai L.L.C.
P.O. Box 320, Dubai, UAE
Position: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Project Assignments:
Grand Millennium Apartment & Hotel Towers (Site 588) Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE
Construction of 2 Towers (2B+G+21 & 24 Storey) Apartment and Hotel Building 4 P a g e
New Dubai Police Academy (SHL 700)
Academic City, Dubai, UAE
Construction of School Facilities such as Classrooms, Clinics, Ablutions, Administration and Accommodation Building among others
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare required documents for Monthly Project Cost Report
- Handles Sub-Contractor’s Account to include preparation of Payment Certificates using ERP System, assessing evaluation of billings from the Engineers and checking requirements prior to processing
- Monitors project accomplishments and billings
- Coordinates related issues to Sub-Contractors and facilitate closure of contracts through requirement of Final Account Statement and Warranty Certificates
- Prepares Work Orders, Addendums and Variation Orders
- Monitors status of Sub-Contractor’s Account to include contract details, specifications and requirements
- Monitors Subcontractor’s LC, Insurances, Bond and Guarantees
- Monitors CARI, Insurances, Bond and Guarantees, Building Permits
- Prepare correspondences on contract related issues to Consultant and Subcontractors
- Prepare detailed quantity take-off of architectural and structural works
- Re-measures quantities for comparison to BOQ for reconciliation of Sub-Contractor’s claims
- Conducts site inspection for quantity verification and re-measurements CAREER SUMMARY IN THE PHILIPPINES
April 2005 to May 2007
IRONCON BUILDERS AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
Company Profile:
Ironcon Builders and Development Corporation is a construction company based in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines which provides civil engineering works as a General Contractor of various residential, commercial, warehouse and school buildings throughout Metro Manila. Position: QUANTITY SURVEYOR / ESTIMATOR
Project Assignments/Awarded Projects:
- Proposed (2B+G+35 Floors) Commercial/Residential Building Filinvest Corporate Center, Muntinlupa, Philippines
- Proposed (B+G+18 Floors) Condominium Building
Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
- Proposed (16-Units, 3 Floors) Townhouse
Quezon City, Philippines
- Proposed (B+G+12 Floors) Kimberly Hotel
Tagaytay, Philippines
- Proposed (G+4 Floors) School Buildings (Extension) Manila, Philippines
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attends pre-bid meetings, coordinates with project architect and do site inspection prior to the submission of bid proposal
- Attends negotiations with the Manager, Architect and Client prior to awarding of bided projects
- Prepares cost estimates, tender/bid documents for the construction of varied structures and handled material purchasing
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- Prepares detailed material/quantity takes-off of architectural and structural works for BOQ preparation
- Coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers
- Review quotes and estimates with the Project Manager
- Prepared and monitored the control system for awarded projects
- Conducts costing and evaluation of variation works.
April 2002 to September 2004
J.BERNARDO CONSTRUCTION
Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Company Profile:
J. Bernardo Construction is a privately owned construction company based in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila handling various construction works of residential, commercial and industrial building within Metro Manila.
Position: PROJECT ENGINEER / ESTIMATOR
Project Assignment:
Proposed (B+G+15 Floors) Residential Building w/ Penthouse Manila, Philippines
Proposed (B+G+6 Floors) Commercial Building
Manila, Philippines
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises and inspects works rendered by contractors if materials and works complies plan specification and details
- Anticipate on-site problems and if ever rendered possible solution to ensure a hassle-free and smooth work accomplishment of a project
- Coordinates with project’s owner, architect and contractors on matters and issues that relates the projects
- Coordinates with office for conducting of biddings of owner-supplied items
- Ensures that all trades of contractors follows and performs work to see to it that proper project accomplishment was made
- Conducts weekly Construction Coordination Meetings to ensure that all technical and related issues will be tackled and referred to respective person concerned
- Serves official and legal documents such as correspondences and meeting minutes
- In general, as a Project Engineer, my responsibility is to represent the project owner in attending technical matters to ensure completion of the project per agreed contract and plans specification
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Educational Attainment : Bachelor’s/College Degree Field of Study : Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Name of Institution : Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges Graduation Date : March, 2001
PERSONAL DATA
Date of Birth : 4 July 1978
Place of Birth : Camarines Sur, Philippines
Civil Status : Married