GABRIEL L. FORTICH
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tel: 702-***-****
Email: acdzkb@r.postjobfree.com
Specific Construction Expertise
I am a construction professional with years of experience in building
schools, public works projects such as road. Bridge, underground storm
drain, underground water system, water reservoir, pump station, post
tension building, residential and commercial buildings. A licensed civil
engineer and has advance knowledge of construction with not only on-the-job
experience, but also with continued education, including Primavera
Expedition Training, Inspection Course, and Project Management Curriculums.
I have developed over the past years strong organizational skills as well
as learned how to prioritize workflow when face with various conflicting
priorities. In situations where there are conflicting priorities, I take
proactive approach in solving problem, by drawing on my knowledge of a
Construction Manager goal and key initiatives.
Estimating: Skilled estimator with a proven track record of success in
conceptual, cost plus a fee negotiated, hard bid, and self-performed
general construction work. Works undertaken are residential building,
school building, commercial posttensioned building, park and playground,
water reservoirs, viaduct, road, bridges, concrete box culvert and
underground utilities.
Project Management: Experienced Project Manager overseeing all aspects of
the project from conception to completion including budgets, design
management, schedule, contracts, changes, and closeout. Experienced
managing multiple projects in different locations, flexible to travel and
open minded to relocation.
Professional Experience:
May 2013 to Nov 2013 AEROTEK STAFFING
2020 East First Street Suite 120
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Position: ESTIMATOR
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Review construction project plans and provide input regarding
improvements, savings, clarification, or construction methods and
materials
. Provide independent Detailed Estimate for Change Order review and
Negotiate (Civil, Waste Water Treatment, Mechanical, Electrical,
Low Voltage including Data, video, FA, PA, Tel, Intrusion and
medium voltage system.
. Provide review analysis for green environment focusing on Solar
and waste water treatment
. Perform A/E Estimate evaluation/review prior to sending out the
project to bidding.
. Price solicitation to suppliers/subcontractors for estimate
comparison
. Provide project review and engineering management support
. Prepare forecast budget for new project
Project Undertaken: COST
SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL 60M SMMUSD
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL 30M SMMUSD
OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION 5M SMMUSD
Aug. 2006 to July, 2012 THE SEVILLE GROUP INC
199 S. Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Position: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/ESTIMATOR/SCHEDULER
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Responsible for managing the Architect and their sub-consultants
throughout the design phase including and not limited to; Review
of project scope, Review and approval of all design phase
documents, Review of project design schedule, Review of project
budget including waste water treatment implementation
. Responsible for managing the pre-construction phase including;
constructability reviews and field evaluations, prepare require
Project Document, conduct pre-bid meetings, and/or site walks,
attends bid evaluations and prepares bid analysis
. Lead, coordinate, oversee and participate in the most complex
work and monitor performance and progress of the project including
Solar Energy and Waste Water Treatment
. Review construction project plans and provide input regarding
improvements, savings, clarification, or construction methods and
materials
. Provide technical direction to construction contractor, monitor
status of construction project and enforce contract requirement
through plan interpretation, code compliance, resolution of
contested issues, material and workmanship inspections and monitor
the contractor's adherence to the Project Labor Agreement (PLA)
which includes (prevailing wage codes, labor compliance and
certified payroll); ensure contractors comply with federal laws,
statutes and municipal code; service notice to contractors when
necessary and closely follow situation
. Review Contractor Submitted Project Schedule/Schedule of Value/
Pay Application
. Provide independent Detailed Estimate for Change Order review and
Negotiate (Civil, Waste Water Treatment, Mechanical, Electrical
and Low Voltage including Data, video, FA, PA, Tel, Intrusion and
medium voltage system including Instrumentation).
. Perform A/E Estimate evaluation/review prior to sending out the
project to bidding.
. Price solicitation to suppliers/subcontractors for estimate
comparison
. Provide project reviews and engineering management support
. Process contract documents, including request for information,
submittals, change orders and others; approve change orders within
authorized dollar limit; review and provide recommendations on
change orders over authorized dollar limit; process contractor
payment requests
. Monitor Client/Owner require report
. Meet regularly with team members to monitor progress of project,
review daily reports
. Document and resolve disputes with contractors; review contractor
claims for entitlement, or additional work that city/client/owner
is obligated to pay for; Work with engineers, utility companies,
architects and staff to resolve design and construction issues or
utility conflicts.
. Resolve citizen and management complaints and concerns regarding
construction project; provide follow-up assessment and
documentation for management.
. Monitor/Implement Jobsite Safety and take appropriate action
. Prepare various reports as required, maintain required records of
construction projects
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
Project Undertaken: COST
N HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 6M LAUSD
VALLEY REGION HIGH SCHOOL # 9 60M
LAUSD
EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 40M LAUSD
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL # 5 107M LAUSD
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE LEWIS CENTER FOR 12M
COSTA MESA Unified
APPLIED SCIENCES
AVENUE 48 RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER PUMP STATION 5M City of COACHELLA
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RECOATING &STRUCTURAL
MODIFICATION OF 1.5 MG RESERVOIR 1M City of COACHELLA
Feb. 2005 to Aug. 2006 NEW CREATION BUILDERS
17809 Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
Position: PROJECT SUPERIENTENDENT/ESTIMATOR/SCHEDULER
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Attend pre-bid meetings, and/or site walks
. Responsible for the overall preparation of bidding documents for
public work projects including subcontractors takeoffs
. Review /Evaluate blueprints, prepare quantity take off of all
trades
. Prepare bid scope of work for subcontractors and prepare
subcontractors invitations
. Evaluating / Qualifying bids received from subcontractors.
. Prepare forecast, budget for new project
. Prepare Request for Clarification, Work Accomplishment Report of
the project
. Prepare detailed breakdown of Materials to be used.
. Prepare Project Schedule and update project in real time
. Lead, coordinate, oversee and participate in the most complex
work and monitor performance and progress of the project
. Direct, supervise, and assist in selection of necessary sub-
contractors ensuring a professional, ethical, quality, and
profitable installation per the contract.
. Provide day to day technical direction to construction sub-
contractor, worker, monitor status of construction project and
enforced contract requirement through plan interpretation, code
compliance.
. Ensure installation of material/equipment and firmware meets the
specification and functionality of the project
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
Project Undertaken:
CANOGA AVENUE BRIDGE OVER LOS ANGELES RIVER Location LA
ALONDRA PARK PLAYGROUND
Location LA
ALONDRA PARK ROOFING Location LA
ALONDRA PARK REFURBISHMENTS Location LA
CENTRAL HEALTH SEISMIC RETROFIT Location LA
Oct.2001 to Feb. 2005 ASHCO INC
3540 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010
Position: PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR/SCHEDULER
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Attend pre-bid meetings, and/or site walks
. Prepare bid document and tender for Electrical, Mechanical. Civil
project and Low voltage (Civil work, Fire Alarm, Intrusion, Data,
TV System, PA System)
. Prepare detailed estimate for bid project including Mechanical,
Civil, Electrical and Low Voltage (FA, Intrusion, Data, TV, PA
including system main frame)
. Prepare bid scope of work for subcontractors and prepare
subcontractors invitations
. Evaluating / Qualifying bids received from subcontractors.
. Participate in subcontractors selection process
. Prepare forecast, budget for new project
. Prepare detailed breakdown of Materials to be used.
. Prepare Segregation of cost and Invoice
. Provide day to day technical direction to sub-contractor, worker,
monitor status of construction project and enforced contract
requirement through plan interpretation, code compliance.
. Prepare Request for Clarification, Change Order, Submittal and
Work Accomplishment Report of the project, Close-out submittals,
warranty and guarantee letters.
. Prepare Project Schedule and update project from time to time
. Prepare Purchase Order, Receive Material
. Responsible for inspecting, managing, coordinating, reviewing and
providing expert engineering and to some extent environmental
guidance.
. Ensure installation of material/equipment and firmware meets the
specification and functionality of the system
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
. Maintain end-user satisfaction thru relation and work satisfaction
Project Undertaken:
DOMINGUEZ ELEM. SCHOOL (MODERNIZATION) LAUSD
SAN PEDRO ELEM. SCHOOL (MODERNIZATION) LAUSD
GAULT ST. ELEM. SCHOOL (MODERNIZATION) LAUSD
MIRALESTE ELEM. SCHOOL (MODERNIZATION) Palos Verdes
Unified
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCH. (MODERNIZATION) El Monte
Unified
Feb 1999 to Oct 2001 FEI, Enterprises, Inc.
5749 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Position: PROJECT MANAGER/HEAD ESTIMATOR/SCHEDULER
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Attend pre-bid meetings, and/or site walks
. Prepare bid document and tender for Electrical, Mechanical. Civil
project and Low voltage (Civil work, Fire Alarm, Intrusion, Data,
TV System, PA System)
. Prepare detailed estimate for bid project including Mechanical,
Civil, Electrical and Low Voltage (FA, Intrusion, Data, TV, PA
including system main frame)
. Prepare bid scope of work for subcontractors and prepare
subcontractors invitations
. Evaluating / Qualifying bids received from subcontractors.
. Participate in subcontractors selection process
. Prepare forecast, budget for new project
. Prepare detailed breakdown of Materials to be used.
. Prepare Segregation of cost and Invoice
. Provide day to day technical direction to sub-contractor, worker,
monitor status of construction project and enforced contract
requirement through plan interpretation, code compliance.
. Prepare Request for Clarification, Change Order, Submittal and
Work Accomplishment Report of the project, Close-out submittals,
warranty and guarantee letters.
. Prepare Project Schedule and update project from time to time
. Prepare Purchase Order, Receive Material
. Responsible for inspecting, managing, coordinating, reviewing and
providing expert engineering and to some extent environmental
guidance.
. Ensure installation of material/equipment and firmware meets the
specification and functionality of the system
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
. Maintain end-user satisfaction thru relation and work satisfaction
Project Undertaken:
ONE PARK PLACE Bldg 2 (Civil and Electrical Works), ( New Apartment
Building) Irvine, CA
ONE PARK PLACE Bldg 3 & 4 (Civil and Electrical Works), ( New
Apartment Building) Irvine, CA
SAN FERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL ( Safety and Technology )
LAUSD
KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL ( Safety and Technology )
LAUSD
HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( HVAC/ Safety and Technology )
LAUSD
HANCOCK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( Playground Resurfacing )
LAUSD
Jun 1996 to Dec 1998 PARANAQUE CABLE TELEVISION
8210 Dr A Santos Avenue, Sucat Paranaque City,
Philippines
Position: PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Prepare detailed estimate for Civil, Electrical and Cable
. Prepare forecast, budget for new project
. Prepare detailed breakdown of Materials to be used.
. Prepare Project Schedule and update project from time to time
. Prepare Purchase Order, Receive Material
. Responsible for inspecting, managing, coordinating, reviewing and
providing expert engineering and to some extent environmental
guidance.
. Ensure installation of material/equipment and firmware meets the
specification and functionality of the system
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
. Maintain end-user satisfaction thru relation and work satisfaction
Feb.1986 to Jun. 1996 G.L. FORTICH CONCRETE PRODUCT & CONSTRUCTION
KM 63 San Miguel, Santo Tomas, Batangas City,
Philippines
Position: PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Manufacture Concrete Product ( Low Bearing Conc. Hollow Block,
Load Bearing Conc. Hollow Block, Reinforced and non-Reinforce
Concrete Pipe with dia. from 12" to 36" Pipe, Decorative Block)
. Prepare, Design and Prof.Stamp and Seal Custom Residential
Plan/Working Drawing and Specification
. Attend pre-bid meetings, and/or site walks
. Prepare bid document and tender for Electrical, Mechanical. Civil
project
. Prepare detailed estimate for bid project
. Prepare bid scope of work for subcontractors and prepare
subcontractors invitations
. Evaluating / Qualifying bids received from subcontractors.
. Prepare forecast, budget for new project
. Prepare detailed breakdown of Materials to be used.
. Prepare Segregation of cost and Invoice
. Responsible for managing the pre-construction phase including;
constructability reviews and field evaluations, prepare require
Project Document, conduct pre-bid meetings, and/or site walks,
attends bid evaluations and prepares bid analysis
. Provide day to day technical direction to sub-contractor, worker,
monitor status of construction project and enforced contract
requirement through plan interpretation, code compliance.
. Prepare Request for Clarification, Change Order, Submittal and
Work Accomplishment Report of the project, Close-out submittals,
warranty and guarantee letters.
. Prepare Project Schedule and update project from time to time
. Prepare Purchase Order, Receive Material
. Responsible for inspecting, managing, coordinating, reviewing and
providing expert engineering and to some extent environmental
guidance.
. Ensure installation of material/equipment and firmware meets the
specification and functionality of the system
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
. Maintain end-user satisfaction thru relation and work satisfaction
Project Undertaken:
Four Floor Building Owned By Paranaque Cable Inc.
Talisay Viaduct - Talisay, Batangas
Viva Water Mineral Bldg. - Tanauan, Batangas Owned By La Tondena Inc.
Various Barangay Feeder Road
Various Custom Houses
July 1981 to Dec 1985 CAPITOL INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC
1515 L&S Bldg., Makati City, Philippines
Position: PROJECT ENGINEER
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Prepare scope of work
. Provide day to day technical direction to sub-contractor, worker,
monitor status of construction project and enforced contract
requirement through plan interpretation, code compliance.
. Prepare Request for Clarification, Change Order, Submittal and
Work Accomplishment Report of the project, Close-out submittals,
warranty and guarantee letters.
. Prepare Project Schedule and update project from time to time
. Prepare Purchase Order, Receive Material
. Responsible for inspecting, managing, coordinating, reviewing and
providing expert engineering and to some extent environmental
guidance.
. Ensure installation of material/equipment and firmware meets the
specification and functionality of the system
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
. Maintain end-user satisfaction thru relation and work satisfaction
Project Undertaken:
Government Service and Insurance System, General Headquarter Building
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage Service- Package RS-2 New Manila-
Mandaluyong
CICG Warehouse and Shop
Mar 1979 to June 1981 RP AGUSTIN CONSTRUCTION INC
Lobol Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Position: PROJECT ENGINEER
Duties and Responsibilities:
. Prepare scope of work
. Prepare estimate including takeoff for concrete bridge, reinforced
box culvert
. Provide day to day technical direction to worker monitor status of
construction project
. Prepare Request for Clarification, Change Order, Submittal and
Work Accomplishment Report of the project, Close-out submittals,
warranty and guarantee letters.
. Prepare Project Schedule and update project from time to time
. Prepare Purchase Order, Receive Material
. Responsible for inspecting, managing, coordinating, reviewing and
providing expert engineering and to some extent environmental
guidance.
. Ensure installation of material/equipment and firmware meets the
specification and functionality of the system
. Complete Project Management including weekly / monthly
coordination meeting
Project Undertaken:
Package R-1 Aglayan- Miglamin Rd, Malaybalay, Bukidnon (41 KM)
Package U Don Carlos- Conception, Malaybalay, Bukidnon (38 KM)
Education: CENTRAL COLLEGES OF THE PHILIPPINES
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Passed the State Board Examination For Civil Engineering
Skills: Proficient in a Windows-based computer environment, with
Microsoft Office Suite programs including Outlook, Word,
PowerPoint, Project and Excel, Sure Track, Primavera P6, CAD, &
Estimating Software (RS Means, National Estimator, On Screen
Takeoff,Plan Swift, Bluebeam Revu), Constructware, Expedition,
Contract Management, Cost Control, Surveyor
Training: LAUSD OAR Training Course
Storm water Compliance and Implementation Training
Construction Inspector Training Course
Primavera Expedition for Project Controls Training
P6 Project Schedule Training Course
AutoCad drafting training Course
Constructware Project Management Training
Save Energy, Save Money: An Introduction to
Energy Efficiency and Rebates
LEED Green Associate: Taking the First Step
in Green Building Using LEED
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training Course
American Red Cross Adult CPR Class
American Red Cross First Aid Class