Engineer Project
Resume:
Name
GRACE A. APOR-CAPISONDA
Sr. Structural Engineer
Date of Birth
Years of Experience
29
Nationality
Filipino
Language
Filipino, English
Education & Qualifications
B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1985
National University
Master in Structural Engineering, 1994
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 30 units
Mobil Mobile No
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August 2014 to Present
Sr. Structural Engineer / Engineering Manager
Ove Arup HK Ltd.
March 2012 to Feb
2014
Sr. Structural Engineer
Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc.
Sr. Structural Engineer
Hydrochem (S) Pte (Hyflux
Jan 2009 to March 2012
Sr. Structural Engineer
Parsons Brinckerhoff Philippines, Inc.
Oct 2007 to Dec 2008
Sr. Structural Engineer
Parsons Brinckerhoff Pte Ltd
Aug 1997 to Oct 2007
Sr. Structural Engineer
TCGI Engineers
Oct 1994 to Aug 1997
Structural Engineer
RS Caparros and Associates
Feb 1993 to Sep 1994
Project Engineer
ATY Builders
Jun 1989 to Feb 1993
Cost Engineer
Camp Marketing and Development Corp
Apr 1986 to May 1989
Project Engineer
Balai Builders Inc.
May 1985 to Apr 1986
Staff Engineer
LM Power Engineering Corporation
Project Experiences:
March 2013 to Present
March 2012 to Feb 2014
Sr. Structural Engineer / Engineering Manager
Team leader and project Manager in various structural design project .
Prepares proposals, Term of reference for various projects in the company.
Performed field inspection and attended coordination meetings with the client in connection with structural design and concept.
Overall in-charge in the conduct of designing, checking and supervising of structural works.
Prepared the data for structural aspects of the project as input for the preparation of the Final Design/Construction Report of the project
Perform other related tasks necessary to complete the project in accordance to plans, specifications and the TOR.
Project Undertaken
Mactan, Cebu International Airport
The project objective is to cope with the recent significant growth in passenger traffic at MCIA. The scope includes building a new passenger terminal (T2) to cater for increasing international operations, modify and expand the existing Terminal (T1) for domestic operations, reconstruction of the existing apron previously used by the Philippine Air Force to serve mainly international operations, and upgrading and expansion of the landside road network.
Sr. Structural Engineer
Handle project management and coordination of the Proposed 70 MGD Desalination Plan, Design Built Own and Operate.
Review structural design submitted by the consultant as well as the specifications.
Do structural design of pipe supports. Pedestrian bridges and other items which required structural analysis.
Do preliminary structural design of 21 MGD Desalination Plant at Al Ghubrah Oman. The structure consists of Seawater Intake water chamber, Reverse Osmosis Building, Ultra Filtration Building, Chlorination Tank Building, Lime Saturator Tank, Administration Building, Electrical Switch rooms,
Preparation if detailed estimate and quantity take off as a guide of Project Engineers and Procurement Department
Sr. Structural Engineer
Structural Assessment for the Damaged Roof of Nestle Cagayan Distribution Center.
Work involves the structural assessment and preparation of report of damaged roofing of Nestle Warehouse, Cagayan Distribution Center which was stuck by Tornado. The stocks and contents of the Nestle Warehouse is insured by Federal Phoenix, while the Cunningham Lindsey Philippines is the loss adjuster handling the claim on the damaged stocks
Structural Assessment of a Residential Property in SBMA
Work involves the structural assessment and preparation of report of damaged roof deck. The roof deck has acquired cracks, believed to be caused by the earthquake. The structure is insured by Federal Phoenix, while the InterClaim Adjustment Co. Inc. is the loss adjuster handling the claim on the building damage.
Novare Design Projects
Cambodian Railways Rehabilitation Project, Southern Line: structural engineer for retrofit of corroded circular reinforced concrete driven piles with the remedial of providing pile tension jacket. This involves cleaning up of the damaged area of piles to remove the defective concrete and steel corrosion extending a new reinforcing cage around damaged area beneath the damaged region to form tension splicing with the adjacent undamaged region and then pouring concrete to complete the repair.
Concept design, drawings and/or other tender documents of railway bridges, N 116 and N140 for Bridge Replacement for Northern Line of Cambodian Railways.
Jan 2009 to Sept 2010
Sr. Structural Engineer
PB-Australia Teaming Project
PB Manila in Collaboration with PB Sydney, PB Manila was tasked to help in some current PB Sydney Projects. The projects are as follows :
Glenfield Junction – North Off ramp Viaduct– Did the detailed design, for PB Sydney, of a 260m total span bridge for 300LA train loading. Main tasks were doing the design calculations of superstructure particularly the precast beams
Airport Link – A project in Brisbane involving the improvement of the transport infrastructure around the Brisbane airport. The typical bridge structure is composed of a Super-T superstructure with concrete piers and abutments. Participated in the design of the following bridges: AESBR403, ASSBR101, ASSBR102, ASSBR104, ASSBR106 ASSBR104 and ASSBR109. Do the design analysis of columns, piles and headstocks.
Oct 2007 to Dec 2008
C870G – Architectural & Engineering Consultancy Services for Circle Line Stage 4 & 5 (Construction Cost C854 - S$ 391.588 millions, C855 - S$ 399.910 million, C856 – S$ 335.376 million)
Concourse Bldg, Beach Road, Singapore
Project management on Civil and Structural C&S for Farrer station design and statutory submission. Review and answers RFI (Request for Information) raised by the contractor. Do some Civil and Structural design of outstanding structure. Reviewing and approval of shop drawing. Manage ST submission for design and as build. Write to LTA (Land Transportation Authority) in responding LTA letter. Coordinate with LTA, AE team. Monitoring the reviewing of shop drawing with contractor 3 months rolling Attending site meeting and resolve site issues.
April 2006 to Oct 2007
TCGI ENGINEERS
DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF VARIOUS BRIDGE PROJECTS
SM MARIKINA BRIDGE AND ACCESS ROAD PROJECT
LAND DEVELOPMENT OF MISIBIS PHASE II
Carried out design calculations and details of bridges and other structures.
Reviewed structural calculations and details prepared by the Junior Structural Engineers; Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis of bridge structures that conforms to latest AASHTO seismic requirements. Computer programs such as STAAD Pro 2005, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis; Supervised and reviewed calculation of detailed design of substructures and superstructures; Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen; Performed field inspection and attended coordination meetings with the client in connection with structural design and concept; Checked shop drawings prepared by the Contractors and construction management; Carried out field inspections; and Checked and attended incoming construction problems of the ongoing projects.
Review the detailed Material quantity take done by Junior Engineers, This will be part of submittal which serves as a basis for bidding purposes.
Projects undertaken are stated below:
STRUCTURAL DESIGN EVALUATION OF NAIA TERMINAL III ELEVATED ROADWAY
Prepared detailed analytical investigation and determine the capacity to withstand earthquake forces and compute in accordance with the current AASHTO code requirements. Prepared design calculations and details of bridges subjected to seismic retrofit. Reviewed structural calculations prepared by the Maunsel Philippines
BILBOARDS AND OTHTER SELF STANDING STRUCTURE
Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis of billboards and other self standing structures like communication towers. Computer programs such as STAAD Pro 2003, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis.; Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen; Attended coordination meeting as required.
Aug 2004 to Apr 2006
VARIOUS BRIDGE AND BUILDING PROJECTS OF FREYSSINET FILIPINAS INC.
Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis of bridge structures and building structures that conforms to latest AASHTO seismic requirements (for bridges) and ACI, UBC for buildings using Computer programs such as STAAD III, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis;
Supervised and reviewed calculation of detailed design of substructures and superstructures prepared by Support Engineers; Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen; Performed field inspection and attended coordination meetings with the client and international consultants in connection with structural design and concept;
Prepared detailed design calculation of bridge component in accordance to latest AASHTO seismic requirements; and set-up and reviewed plans and drawings.
Jan 2004 to Aug 2004
LOWER AGUSAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis of bridge structures that conforms to latest AASHTO seismic requirements. Computer programs such as STAAD Pro 2003, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis; Supervised and reviewed calculation of detailed design of substructures and superstructures; Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen; Attended coordination meetings with the DPWH in connection with structural aspect.
Feb 2003 to Dec 2003
SUBIC CLARK TARLAC EXPRESSWAY PROJECT
Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis of bridge structures and building structures that conforms to latest AASHTO seismic requirements (for bridges) and ACI, UBC for buildings using Computer programs such as STAAD Pro, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis; Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen; Performed field inspection and attended coordination meetings with the client and international consultants in connection with structural design and concept; Prepared detailed design calculation of bridge component in accordance to latest AASHTO seismic requirements; and Set-up and reviewed plans and drawings.
Jan 1998 to Feb 2003
VARIOUS PROJECT OF TCGI ENGINEERS,
VIETNAM STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF BRIDGES PROJECTS
CALAMBA – TAGAYTAY ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECT
Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis of bridge structures and building structures that conforms to latest AASHTO seismic requirements (for bridges) and ACI, UBC for buildings using Computer programs such as STAAD III, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis; Supervised and reviewed calculation of detailed design of substructures and superstructures prepared by junior engineers; Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen.
Prepared detailed design calculation of bridge component in accordance to latest AASHTO seismic requirements; and Set-up and reviewed plans and drawings.
WYETH BUILDING, STRUCTURAL RETROFITTING
STRUCTURAL EVALUATION OF GSIS KANLAON TOWER II
Prepared detailed analysis of the existing building; Structural enhancement of the existing structure based on new design loads and the most recent code.
JUDICIAL REFORM SUPPORT PROJECT (JRSP) PILOT SITE, HALL OF JUSTICE
SPMI PULP FACTORY
PUREFOODS-HORMEL PROCESSING PLANT
MILILANI MAUKA II ELEM. SCHOOL
CENTRAL VISAYAS AIPORTS PROJECT
The project involves the preparation of Master Plan and Feasibility Study for the Panglao and Bais Airports, in preparation for Detailed Design And Construction.
SANKYO SEIKI FACTORY BUILDING
The project calls for the construction of two production buildings (Bldg. A & B) and their auxiliaries located within a 6.0 hectares lot at the Subic Freeport Zone.
SAMSUNG UTILITY BUILDING EXTENSION
The project involves the expansion of the existing 53 m x 20 m utility center building on the east side by 8 m and on the west side by 4 m. The utility center building is steel structure with sandwich panel siding.
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLANT
The 26,000 sm., 10,000 Class Clean Room manufacturing plant is constructed on an 8.1 ha. Site. The 8.0 m. high one-storey main assembly plant is provided with a mezzanine floor to accommodate support utilities. Support structures include a two-storey administration building, an energy building, guardhouses, wastewater treatment plant, 3 - day capacity domestic and fire fighting water storage, 60,000 gallon elevated water tank, chemical storage and scrap building, road network, parking and perimeter fencing with gates.
PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G) CABUYAO GRANULES PROJECT
The project is a dry laundry product manufacturing plant complex. The plant complex comprises of a 59 meter high steel framed process tower which accommodates process equipment for the production of dry laundry compact granules; steel framed multi-storey packing area which houses filtration and products conveying equipment; service corridors for offices, laboratories, etc; utilities silos and loading dock; and other support facilities.
MECHA-TECH BUILDING, PHASE III
Works consist of site grading, an access road, parking, storm drainage system and a new motorized gate. Buildings and auxiliaries include:
Mechatech Building - a three storey structural steel framed production building with area of about 2,100 sq.m. Per floor. The ground floor will house the offices, press machines and water treatment system. On the second floor will be located the silver plating equipment, cutting equipment and inspection and packing rooms. The third floor will house the kitchen and canteen, with provision for expansion for future silver plating and cutting rooms.
Sludge Warehouse – a 150 sq.m. Single storey reinforced concrete structure with CHB walls and metal roofing.
Facility Building – a 120 sq.m. Storey reinforced concrete structure with CHB walls and metal roofing on steel trusses. This will house the electrical substation, switchgear and compressors.
A 50 sq.m. reinforced concrete waste water tank, a septic tank and guardhouse
6,000 TCD CANE RAW SUGAR PLANT
The project calls for the design of a cane raw sugar plant in a 12 hectare site located near the sea Lily, Zamboanga del Norte. The plant consists of 19 buildings and 21 non-building structures.
DETAILED DESIGN OF A DEARATOR STRUCTURE
An equipment steel braced frame building 37x42x26 meter high to house three (3) dearator equipment each having operational load of 1000 tons and installed on the 15-meter level. The detailed design included that of the structure’s foundation.
Detailed design of pipe rack structure 5 x 100 x 15 meter high including its found
KSS CEBU FACTORY
The project calls for the construction of KSS Plant Complex including support facilities with an approximate total floor area of 12,000 sq.m. on a 3.0-ha. lot.
The facilities included in the design are the following:
one storey main factory building (7,776.sq.m) including support areas such as loading/unloading docks, toilets/lockers, electrical/compressor/BMT/rooms, AC room, storage/training conference rooms, stock file rooms, storage/spare parts/maintenance rooms, vault and security rooms. One storey office/canteen building (3,177 sq.m.) including stock file room, kitchen and clinic288 sq.m. facility building to house the generators, main electrical rooms, substations and maintenance room
water reservoir, waste stock shed,parking shed for ten cars .2 units guardhouses
Oct 1996 to Jan 1998
EDSA - LRT III (METRORAIL TRANSIT) PROJECT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS (DOTC)
Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis of bridge structures that conforms to latest AASHTO seismic requirements. Computer programs such as STAAD III, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis.
Supervised and reviewed calculation of detailed design of substructures and superstructures.
Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen.
Oct 1994 to Sept 1996
AIC EMPIRE, 55 STOREYS AND 10 BASEMENTS
AIC GRANDE, Artigas Center, Pasig City
WORLD TRADE CENTER, Roxas Blvd., Manila
AIC CROWNE - 57 STOREY WITH 10 BASEMENT
ROBINSONS, PCIB TOWER
Prepared structural scheme, modeling and analysis building structures that conforms to latest ACI, UBC AISC for buildings using computer programs such as Etabs, PCA Col, MATHCAD, etc. were utilized in the structural analysis; Set-up construction plans and drawings and coordinated with AutoCAD operators and draftsmen; Performed field inspection and attended coordination meetings with the client and international consultants in connection with structural design and concept; Set-up and reviewed plans and drawings.
June 1989 to Sept 1994
Duties Includes the following:
Leads the preparation of detailed material quantity take off for both Structural and Architectural components of the building for bidding purposes. This includes calculation of basis of unit prices for each elements.
Attend pre bid conference.
Leads the preparation of detailed (itemized) estimate and quantity take off for each closed project. This will be the basis of the procurement department on the materials requested by Project Engineers, and verification of the material requested by project engineers assigned at site.
Leads the preparation of PERT CPM, cash flow, manpower requirements, man power analysis on each closed and ongoing projects
Work closely with Project Engineers and Purchasing department on the monitoring of materials requisition, Review properly the requested materials whether within the estimated quantities.
PROJECT UNDERTAKEN
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT OWNED BY MR. JOSEPH MANCILLA
Lot 2 and Yap cor.Sanso St., Corinthian Gardens, Quezon City
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY RESIDENCE OWNED BY ATTY. SOL GEORGE NOGRALES
Anahao St., Valle Verde IV, Pasig City
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY RESIDENCE OWNED BY MR. CELENDONIO LIM
Achilles St., Acropolis Green Murphy, Quezon City
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TWO STOREY BUILDING OF MR. WILLIAN NG
Calisaya St., Quezon City
CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STOREY BUILDING OF MR. PATRICK GO
104 Kapiligan St., North Araneta Subd., Quezon City
RENOVATION OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Blumentritt St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
CONSTRUCTION OF PERIMETER FENCE OF 7 K CORPORATION
Midmart Complex, Roces Ave., Quezon City
CONSTRUCTION OF SIX STOREY WITH DECK PHILIPPINE CHINESE
Project Coordinator
Supervise day to day activities of the project; Attend weekly jobsite meetings.
Check/inspect and evaluate materials requisition submitted by the Project Engineers; Prepare bar chart, cash flow and S-curve; Prepare cost estimates and bill of materials; Prepare weekly cash flow/cash requirements of all the projects; Check and approve materials requisition submitted by the site engineers; Schedule the delivery of the materials on each site; and Supervise and inspect all the activities done at the jobsite
Apr 1986 to May 1989
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PANTABANGAN FLOOD FORECASTING AND WARNING SYSTEMS FOR DAM OPERATIONS PROJECT, Nueva Elijah
Prepare weekly work schedule of each site; Prepare monthly progress report and quarterly progress report including the inventory of material and equipment used on each site; Takes sample of delivered aggregates at each jobsite and have it tested; and Prepare monthly report on distribution of personnel.
Preparation of detailed quantity take off
Seminars / Training Attended:
STAAD.Pro (Release 2002) Training Course, ALA Computer Institute Inc., 160 Panay Avenue corner EDSA, Quezon City
September 15, 2002 – October 6, 2002
STAAD.Pro (Release 2001) Training Course, ALA Computer Institute Inc., 160 Panay Avenue corner EDSA, Quezon City
January 13 – February 3, 2002
STAAD-III (Ver.22.3) Training Course, AMA Computer Institute Inc., 160 Panay Avenue corner EDSA, Quezon City
May 12 – June 16, 2001
Structural Engineering: Facing the Challenge of Economic Growth, May 15 to 17, 1997, ASEP 7th International Convention, Manila Midtown Hotel, Manila
Computer-Aided Structural Analysis and Design, Quality Computer Systems, Inc. Manila
August 12 - 30, 1991
Computer Language (Pascal) and Logic Information, AMA Computer Learning
Computer Skills
Staad Pro, MathCAD, Excel, PCAcol, MS Office, Etabs, Procon, AutoCAD, SAM, Microstran, Fastrak
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