Civil Engineer

Location:

Lungsod ng Cebu, Gitnang Kabisayaan, 6000, Philippines

Posted:

June 12, 2016

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REYNALDO P. VIRTUDAZO

Kabajar, Guadalope, Cebu City, Philippines

Contact No. 006***********

E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Objective:

To contribute acquired expertise towards the enhancement of an organization with a challenging and rewarding undertaking of a diversified & creative project.

Further expand of my knowledge through continuous learning from experts and professionals and ultimately become one of the best in my field of profession.

Highlights of Qualifications / Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Licensed – Board passer) with more than twenty eight (28) years of experience in Project management, supervision/implementation, inspection and surveying for industrial – civil, structural, and mechanical works – commercial and residential buildings, infrastructures (i.e. roads, bridges, reinforced concrete box & pipe culverts, reinforced concrete tanks, reinforced concrete & riprap canals, slope protection, shore protection, sanitary, drainage and potable water supply pipelines and pumping stations), land development; engineering - structural stability assessment of building, equipment & machine foundations and reinforced concrete & structural steel columns, beams & girders; dredging works – hydrographic survey; concrete repair works- reinforced concrete pier fender piles and lateral pipes; surveying works – civil & mechanical including hydrographic survey; piling works – bored piles, concrete & wood piles; post-tensioning; cathodic protection; site development planning, design & engineering.

Knowledge and exposure in International Construction Standards (ACI, AISC, ANSI, ASTM, AASHTO, BS, AWS) and International Construction Safety Standards as adapted by OSHA.

Accredited Materials Engineer 1 by the Philippine Department of public works & Highways (2003).

Computer literate, knowledgeable in MS Word & MS Excel; basic skills in AutoCAD, MS project, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, STAAD Pro, MS Project, Power Point

Knowledge in surveying works with skills in surveying instrument operations (Theodolite)

Efficient internal quality audit planning & auditing.

Efficient management & organizational skills.

Contracts engineering & administration

Tendering & tender evaluation

Budgeting

Self-starter & problem solver.

Open minded & able to work in complex projects & environment.

Good communication & writing skills.

Notable accomplishments:

Streamlined civil projects tendering and project management by identifying process and applying the Project Management body of knowledge during my employment with National Drilling Company in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Modified and improved company standard contract terms & conditions to suite civil projects requirements through incorporating and following the pattern / format of FIDIC.

Promoted twice from Project Engineer to Project Manager & then Jubail Area Projects Manager for achieving timely delivery of projects in spite of resources shortage with minimal work rectification and without man-hour loss due to accidents especially during emergency and/or shutdown works increasing the profit margins.

Endorsed to fill the Resident Engineer position for the Water Works Project in Bulacan, Luzon. Philippines.

Introduced the use of pre-fabricated concrete panels for covering structural steel members saving time & manpower enabling to deliver the completed project as scheduled for the construction of Nestle Philippines Industrial Buildings.

Introduced a quality system enhancing the efficiency of the organization, increased cost savings and boosted client’s confidence.

Enhanced staff & workers’ morale as they were given the feeling of security, recognition and opportunity & belonging through constant communication and acknowledging their efforts towards the success of the project that led to harmonious employer-employee relations.

Awarded for the early completion of National Steel Corporation Marginal Wharf Road Project which was critical for the commissioning & inauguration of Hot Mill #2 Plant to be facilitated by the former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos himself. Received the regular employee status attributed by the said performance.

Designed & installed hopper system for collecting mill scales from National Steel corporation’s Hot Mill 2 furnace discharge table enabling the company to save P800,000 during maintenance downturn done thrice a week.

Designed & installed heat shield for National Steel corporation’s Hot Mill 2 furnace discharge table foundations to minimize exposure of concrete structure to 1000ºC temperature & avoid cost of constant repair.

Developed a method of quantifying scrap metals with the aid of surveying giving ease to National Steel Corporation auditors & enabling them to conduct fast & efficient inventory.

Professional Experiences:

Date : May 2010 to 30 April 2016

Position : Company Civil Engineer (Project management, supervision/implementation, contracts engineering & administration)

Company: National Drilling Company

Department: Engineering & Projects Division

Location: Head Office, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project: NDC Civil Works Projects

Responsibilities:

Main focal point for all civil related works within company development projects.

Project management, supervision/implementation, contracts engineering and administration.

Design & prepare and/or supervise the preparation of plans, specifications, agreements, contracts in coordination with consultants, end-users and other concerned divisions.

Develop, implement and review contracts to make sure that all best practices are applied on any given project and make all revisions available to all stakeholders.

Tender preparations, tendering and spearheads technical evaluation of tenders.

Manage and coordinate project management activities’ technical areas assigned including using standard good practices of project and program management. Develop project plans. Manage execution to plan on time and within budget.

Manage and administer contract of projects to ensure completion within scope, cost, schedule, budgeted resources and standard & practice.

Inspect and supervise inspection on projects; make field changes within the limits of design & cost restrictions; resolve disputes concerning plans, specifications and other work.

Work closely with and/or manage external consultants, contractors, suppliers, vendors and regulatory agencies. Coordinate project design and development with end-users and/or stakeholders. Prepare requests for proposals of services. Establish conditions of contract approval. Meet with teams to discuss concepts of general requirements for projects. Assist in the selection of team. Coordinate and evaluate team’s work. Prepare periodic reports and updates.

Verification, evaluation and preparation of variation orders for Project. Applied judgment and proposed negotiation strategies and meetings and chaired such meeting to settle claims. Prepared recommendations for review by end user contract administrator / manager prior to obtaining necessary approvals.

Coordination with other discipline engineers on all aspect during the development of the works to ensure conformity of engineering & user’s requirements. Work closely and keep an open line of communication with other divisions and engineers to interpret policies and ordinance requirements, review plans and coordinate the work involve in processing projects.

Participate in the development of standard engineering specifications, criteria and policy & procedure statements on engineering matters; provide technical advice to field operators in the interpretation of ordinances, policies, regulations and procedures.

Collect, analyse, interpret, report and apply technical data. Prepare and/or review engineering reports, studies, calculations and preliminary engineering reports. Review/evaluate the works of consultants when they submit reports, studies, proposals/recommendations, drawings, etc.

Review, interpret and analyse complex projects for exactness, suitability, completeness and compliance with standards and procedures. Develop and submit conditions of approval.

Assist in the preparation and administration of annual budget for assigned engineering division.

Attend and present to EMC meetings or other technical meetings and seminars as required.

Date : June 2006 to April 2010

Position : QA/QC Engineer

Company: Target Engineering Construction LLC

Client : Union Properties

Project : DIFC-Ritz Carlton Hotel & Apartment (a Bouygues Batiment International – Target Engineering Construction JV)

Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance & monitor effectiveness of quality management plan during the course of project implementation.

Conducts quality orientation & ensure all quality requirements are understood by site personnel, workmen & subcontractors; provide training on quality system and skill function as necessary.

Participate in the preparation of Project Quality Plan & other Quality Programs.

Prepare quality control inspection and testing required (ITP).

Prepares Subcontractors Works Management Plan, Inspection & Test Plan, quality checklist and Method statements to ensure that works will be done according to contract specifications & related industry standards. Ensure all inspections are done as per Inspection and Test Plan and are covered/documented on pre-defined format such as quality checklists.

Coordinate with other departments, client’s representative & subcontractors regarding quality activities.

Provide technical support to the project management team regarding quality matters on site.

Keep liaison with the outside and independent testing laboratory in the performance of necessary test and review all results.

Prepare statistical analysis for concrete.

Prepare monthly quality report.

Responsible for reviewing & assembly of all quality report & records, retain and prepare them for final handover documentations.

Conducts regular site surveillance; issue & follow-up non-conformance reports and recommends corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root cause.

Supervises team of quality inspectors.

Coordinates with site engineers & subcontractors for quality control site implementation.

Conducts periodic quality audit for continual improvement of quality management system & related processes.

Monthly quality performance reporting & documentation.

Date : Mar. 2004 to Mar. 2006

Position : Project Engineer to Project Manager con QA/QC and Safety

Company: Nabil A. Abu Nhaya & Partner Co. Jubail, KSA

Client : MARAFIQ Water & Power Utilities for Jubail, Petrokemya, Saddaf and SEC-EOA

Project : Concrete Rehabilitation & Repairs and Civil Works Maintenance, SEC-EOA Al-Fhadili 380 KV GIS Substation

Expansion (ABB)

Responsibilities:

Spearheads management of SEC-EOA Al-Fhadili 380 KV GIS substation expansion project.

Spearheads management of concrete rehabilitation, repairs & civil works maintenance for MARAFIQ water & power utilities for Jubail, Petrokemya & Saddaf plant facilities.

Ensure timely delivery of project through proper organization of manpower, materials, tools & equipment and other resources.

Coordinate & supervise all QA/QC activities in the project site and civil maintenance works; ensure all understanding of quality requirements by site personnel and adherence to plan / drawings, specifications, QC procedures, method statement & other applicable standards.

Prepare inspection & test plan and method statements. Ensure that all inspection are done as per ITP and are covered/documented on pre-defined format such as quality check sheets.

Coordinate closely with Client’s field engineer regarding field change requirements and engineering/plan deficiencies; recommend design alteration for a more economical and viable set-up that will suite actual field conditions; extend engineering & technical know-how to clients.

Liaise with approved and accredited independent testing laboratories in the performance of necessary quality tests and ready mix concrete suppliers.

Ensure personnel safety through strict implementation of Safety and Loss Prevention Program.

Prepare risk assessment, conduct employee orientation on safety rules & regulations and performs vigilant safety inspection & audit.

Prepare monthly progress, quality reports & billing.

Reconciliation & settlement of project final account at the end of the project.

Work Permit Receiver

Date : Nov. 2002 to Feb. 2004,

Position : Chief Inspector-Civil, architectural, Potable Waterlines, Sanitary/drainage and survey

Company: Schema Konsult, Inc.

Client: Philippine Government

Project : Iligan Integrated Terminal & Market (ADB Loan Assisted Project) and Philippine-Japan Friendship

Highway Mindanao Section Roads & Bridges Rehabilitation, Agusan del Norte (JBIC)

Responsibilities:

Assist the Resident Engineer & Construction Manager in the management and administration of the contract package.

Ensure strict compliance with plans, drawings and specifications by performing detailed quality inspection in all aspect of civil works.

Supervise a team of quality engineers, inspectors, materials engineer and survey engineer (& team).

Coordinate closely with contractors regarding field change requirements and engineering/plan deficiencies; resolves engineering & technical disputes

Liaise with local authorities regarding permits & other legalities.

Review design drawings for constructability and consistency with specifications & related industry standards.

Check & endorse for approval contractors’ shop drawings such as layout drawing, bar bending schedule & formworks drawing.

Check as-stake quantities. Conducted & supervised quantity survey and compute project physical accomplishment for reporting and progress billings; verify & check extra works and/or variation orders for contractual claims.

Prepare monthly progress reports.

Attend weekly & monthly progress meeting at site, review contractors’ progress and recommended corrective measures for constraints.

Conduct pre-final & final inspection of work. Review the adequacy and accuracy of punch lists, monitor the final completion of work and assist in the handover of the completed project.

Verify completeness & correctness of the as-built drawings and ensure all project documents are ready for handover upon project completion.

Reconciliation & settlement of project final account at the end of the project.

Date : Jun 2001 to Oct. 2002

Position : Project Engineer sanitary, Sewerage

Company: MARU Trading Co. Dammam, KSA

Project : Potable water & Sanitary/Drainage Pipe Lines; Construction of ARAMCO LPG & Acetylene Tank

Foundations

Responsibilities:

Spearheads planning & management of project activities for the potable water & sanitary / drainage pipelines in Dammam & Al Khobar and for the construction of ARAMCO LPG & acetylene Tank foundations in Dharan.

Prepare bid quantity estimates, quotations & documents.

Organize manpower, materials, tools & equipment and other necessary resources to ensure timely delivery of the project through preparation of work schedule (Gant Chart).

Coordinate closely with Saudi Konsult inspectors regarding field change notices and required quality standards. Recommend design alterations to suit actual field conditions.

Coordinate & supervise all QA/QC activities in the project site; ensure all quality requirements are understood by site personnel and adhered as to plan drawings, specifications, QC procedures, method statement & other applicable standards.

Prepare monthly progress report & billing.

Prepare inspection & test plan and method statements. Ensure that all inspection are done as per ITP and are covered/documented on pre-defined format such as quality check sheets.

Ensure personnel safety through strict implementation of Safety and Loss Prevention Program.

Prepare risk assessment, conduct employee orientation on safety rules & regulations and performs vigilant safety inspection & audit.

Verify completeness & correctness of the as-built drawings and ensure all project documents are ready for handover upon project completion.

Reconciliation & settlement of project final account at the end of the project.

Date : Dec. 1999 to May 2001

Position : Project Engineer

Company: UNITAN Construction & Development Corporation

Client : Nestlé Philippines Tablon Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

Project : Construction of Industrial Buildings

Responsibilities:

Spearheads planning & management of project activities for Nestlé Philippines’ coffee & milks processing plant building & reverse osmosis tank construction.

Ensure an effective implementation of planned activities through controlled process of directing and facilitating the work.

Ensure smooth and proper work execution and timely delivery of project through proper organization of manpower, materials, tools & equipment schedule and other necessary resources taking into consideration all quality, safety & hygiene requirements of the client.

Coordinate & supervise all QA/QC activities in the project site and civil maintenance works; ensure understanding of all quality requirements by site personnel and adherence to plan drawings, specifications, QC procedures, method statement & other applicable standards.

Prepare inspection & test plan and method statements. Conduct inspection as per ITP, cover and document on pre-defined format such as quality checklist.

Ensure personnel safety through strict implementation of Safety and Loss Prevention Program.

Prepare risk assessment, conduct employee orientation on safety rules & regulations and performs vigilant safety inspection & audit.

Prepare work schedule (Gant chart / PERT-CPM).

Check & approve bar bending schedule & formworks drawings prepared by site engineers for fabrication.

Prepare Monthly Progress reports & billing.

Attend pre-bid meetings, raised clarifications & prepare bid quantity estimates/quotations & documents.

Coordinate closely with client’s engineers & inspectors regarding field change notices and required quality standards. Recommend design alterations to suit actual field conditions.

Liaise with approved independent testing laboratories in the performance of necessary quality tests.

Verify completeness & correctness of the as-built drawings and ensured all project documents are ready for handover upon project completion.

Reconciliation & settlement of project final account at the end of the project.

Date : Dec. 1987 to Nov. 1999

Position : Civil Engineer 1 / Inspector

Company: National Steel Corporation Iligan City, Philippines

Project : Company In house – Marginal Wharf & RC Pier Dredging; Guard & Lighting Towers; Slab yard Development;

Plant Equipments & machineries foundation rehabilitation, repair and construction; Mill Building Structural

Evaluation & Rehabilitation; Mill Building Structural Steel Erections/Replacement, Development & Mass Housing

Project; Flood control project; Marginal Wharf Road & Drainage; Container yard, Coil yard & Slab yard

Responsibilities:

Manage & plan activities for the above stated company in-house projects.

Responsible for all plant survey works such as construction, land, quantity, mechanical and hydrographic surveys.

Prepare design plans & drawings. Recommend site design changes to suit actual field condition.

Prepare bar bending schedule, form works drawing & layout plans for fabrication & implementation.

Ensure compliance of contract drawings & specifications through monitoring & inspection/audit for contract out projects.

Direct the supervision of in-house projects. Implement proper work procedure in conjunction with quality requirements, specifications and other applicable engineering standards.

Plan & organize manpower, tools & equipment and other necessary resources for efficient utilization and maximum output for in-house projects.

Prepare & implement proper work procedures in conjunction with quality requirements, specifications and other applicable engineering standards.

Prepare monthly progress report.

Assess plant machine/equipment & mill building concrete foundations & other structural steel and/or reinforced concrete structures through inspection & evaluation. Design & prepare detailed plan, drawings & procedure of repair for unstable or damaged structures.

Verify correctness of as-built drawings and contractors’ billing.

Liaise with local authorities regarding permits & other legalities.

Educational Attainment:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering graduate,

University of San Carlos – Technological Center

Cebu City, Philippine 1987 graduate

Certifications:

Certified Internal Auditor (IRCA)

Dubai, UAE Oct. 2006

Seminars, Symposiums and Trainings Attended:

30-31 Dec. 2015 Autodesk 3D Revit Basic & Advance, New Horizons Computer Learning Center,

06-10 Jan. 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE

28-29 Dec. 2015 Autodesk 3D Studio Max Basic & Advance, New Horizons Computer Learning Center,

03-05 Jan. 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE

9, 16, 23 & 30 Structural Analysis and Design STAAD Pro, PICE-UAE 1507, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Oct. 2015

22 May 2015 Variation and Claims, PICE-UAE 1504, Abu Dhabi, UAE

27 Mar. 2015 Quantification and Costing of Construction Works, PICE-UAE 1502, Abu Dhabi, UAE

27 Feb. 2015 Understanding ESTIDAMA and Pearl Rating System, PICE-UAE 1501, Abu Dhabi, UAE

15-18 Jun. 2014 Advance Project Management, Insignia, Abu Dhabi UAE

22 Nov. 2013 “Concrete Cracking – Who is to Blame” and “Advances in Green Sustainable Concrete”, PICE-UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE

20-22 Oct. 2013 Negotiation Strategies & Techniques, Abu Dhabi UAE

11-12 Sept. 2013 Contract Management Principles & Practices, ICPTS, Abu Dhabi UAE

29 Aug. 2013 ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management Awareness, BSI, Abu Dhabi UAE

10 April 2013 Finance Competency W/s for Non-Finance, Abu Dhabi UAE

08-10 May 2012 Practical Contract Management and Administration, DPSS Consultants, Abu Dhabi UAE

03-25 Jul. 2011 Project Management Professional (PMP), Cambridge Education Abu Dhabi, UAE

04 Apr. 2011 Offshore Survival and Fire Fighting, Gulf Technical & Safety Training Center LLC, Mussafah UAE

Mar. 2011 Performance of Contract Administration, Overseas Filipino Civil Engineers’ Association, Abu Dhabi

UAE

Feb.-Mar. 2011 Initial Task of Contract Administration, Overseas Filipino Civil Engineers’ Association, Abu Dhabi

UAE

Feb.-Mar. 2011 VSG 01 Delay management & Analysis, Overseas Filipino Civil Engineers’ Association, Abu Dhabi

UAE

July 2010 Primavera P6, Overseas Filipino Civil Engineers’ Association, Abu Dhabi, UAE

07-21 Aug. 2009 Quality Assurance / Quality Control Filipino Civil Engineers’ Association, Abu Dhabi

UAE

01-02 Oct. 2006 Quality Management System (QMS) Internal Auditor Training Course

DET NORSKE VERITAS (IRCA) Training Organization ref: A09660) Dubai, UAE

23 June 2000 Safe handling of MVC products (Caustic Soda, Hydrochloric acid and Sodium hypochlorite)

Nestle Phil. Inc. Training Center Tablon Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

22 – 24 April 1999 Technical Seminar on Project proposal preparation, Contract arrangement in government projects, Building administration, Environmental impact assessment on subdivision, Fully integrated analysis & design of steel structures using STAAD, Alternative construction materials, Basic concept of development hydro resource potential