DONNEL CONTRANO, MIEAust

Civil Engineer/Estimator

** ******* ******, ********* ** 6055

046*-***-***

acy4xc@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

o14 years of construction experience in Civil, Mining, Roads and Bridges, Industrial, Commercial and Residential sectors both here in Australia and overseas;

oMember of Engineers Australia, Civil College, Dec 2016

oLicensed Civil Engineer – PRC Licence No. 96941, July 2003 (Philippines);

oBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines, April 2003;

oWorking knowledge of Pronamics Expert Estimation Software and Steel Reinforcing Scheduling Software;

oWorking knowledge of Project Management Software such as MS Project;

oConversant in Computer Aided Design & Drafting Software (AutoCAD and STAAD); and

oWell versed in MS Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point).

Work History

Sep 2016 – Present

Civil Estimator

West Force Construction, Bayswater WA 6065

West Force Construction is a multi-disciplined construction company focusing on major construction, infrastructure, energy, water and resource projects across Australian metropolitan and remote areas.

Tenders handled:

oStirling Dam PS Transfer Main Civil Works, Harvey WA, RCR Water/Water Corporation, $0.6M

oRAAF Base Pearce and Gingin In-situ Concrete Works, Bullsbrook WA, Laing O'Rourke/Department of Defence, $3.8M

oRAAF Base Pearce and Gingin Precast Concrete Works, Bullsbrook WA, Laing O'Rourke/Department of Defence, $2.7M

oBoral Orange Grove Plant Upgrade Civil Works, Orange Grove WA, Brightwater Engineering/Boral Quarries, $2.3M

oLeonora WWTP TWWM Chlorination Facility (Design & Construct), Leonora WA, Water Corporation, $1.8M

oRoy Hill Site Wide Slurry and Sump Management Civil Works, Newman WA, Roy Hill Iron Ore Mine, $0.6M

oOrrong Road PSP Footbridge, Welshpool WA, Gateway WA, $0.5M

oBeenyup Advanced Water Recycling Treatment Stage 2, Craigie WA, Lendlease Valorisa JV/Water Corporation, $15M

Roles and responsibilities:

oEstimating concrete works, civil construction and earthworks from first principles;

oQuantity take-off, BOQs and pricing for civil works, earthworks, in-situ concrete, tilt-up, and precast concrete construction;

oIdentify risk and opportunities within the tendering process;

oObtain supplier and subcontractor quotations;

oDeveloping draft work methodologies as part of the tender submission;

oFormulating draft construction programmes using MS Project;

oGoing on site visits and bid briefings as necessary;

oCompiling tender submissions including subcontracted works in structural steel, mechanical, piping, electrical and I&C; and

oAssisting project delivery teams in procurement process for awarded jobs.

Aug 2015 – Sep 2016

Estimator/Contract Administrator

Bayswater Concrete Co., Wangara WA 6065

Bayswater Concrete Co. is a medium sized concrete contractor servicing both the residential and commercial markets in Perth WA. Main clients include residential builders for single to double storey residential builds as well as commercial contractors for multi-storey buildings, retail, school buildings, hospitals and large industrial warehouses. Projects involved with range upto $20m.

Projects handled:

oRAAF Base Pearce CCF Remediation Project, Bullsbrook WA, St Hilliers Construction/Department of Defence

oCommercial Units and 10 Apartments, Scarborough WA, Mercedes Construction

oPerron Trade Training Centre, Orelia WA, Mitie Construction

o14 Unit Apartment Block, Midland WA, Mitie Construction

oLittle Roe St Road Upgrade Works, Perth WA, BCL Group

o7 Eleven Service Station, Wangara WA, Customised Projects

oGlenariff Apartments, Canning Vale WA, Thomas Building

oGolden Boronia Nougat Factory Warehouse, Kewdale WA, RHG Contractors

o4-Storey Apartment Development, Ardross WA, Customised Projects

oHammond Park Medical Centre, Hammond Park WA, RHG Contractors

oNorth Swan Park Pavilion, Middle Swan, Solution 4 Building

oBP The Lakes Service Station, Beechina WA, Perkins Builders

oFremantle College Additions, Fremantle WA, Perkins Builders

Roles and responsibilities:

oEstimating – quantity take-off and pricing for both in-situ concrete and tilt-up panel construction including all formwork, reinforcement, detailed excavation and concrete miscellaneous items;

oContract Administration

Review of contract documents prior to signing by the director;

Preparation of monthly claims as well as variation orders; and

Maintenance of contract correspondences.

Mar 2015 – Jul 2015

Civil Project Manager

Jetcrete Oz Pty Ltd, Perth Airport WA 6105

Jetcrete Oz Pty Ltd is the largest specialised shotcrete contractor in Australia and has been successfully operating for over 28 years with current projects throughout WA and the Eastern States, providing the unique service of concrete spraying to a number of major mine sites. Jetcrete also specialise on civil works and shaft lining projects in remote and regional areas.

Projects handled:

oUnderground Fuel Bay and HV Workshop, Degrussa Mine WA, Sandfire Resources

oROM (Run of Mine) Weigh Bridge, Prominent Hill Mine SA, Accuweigh/OZ Minerals

oLV Workshop Apron Slab, Degrussa Mine WA, Sandfire Resources

Roles and responsibilities:

oContract Management – assist with the designated operations and production works including:

Complete financial management of projects;

Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and quality control of contracted works;

Ensuring production targets are achieved; and

Liaising with various client personnel to ensure a good client-contractor relationship.

oCost Management – ensure that all efforts are made to reduce costs by effective expenditures and reduced wastage;

oContract Administration – ensure that all company and client reporting and contract administration requirements are adhered to including:

Preparation of monthly summaries and supporting documentation;

Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly production statistics;

Compilation of day works on a daily basis;

Maintenance of records with respect to back charges, manning, equipment maintenance records and availability; and

Maintenance of contract correspondences.

oManpower Management – ensure the effective use and safety of personnel and subcontractors including:

Reviewing the performance of personnel under my control and make changes as required; and

Maintenance of appropriate manpower levels for the civil operations.

oMarketing – focusing on research of market opportunities and potential clients including:

Distribution of company details for tender listing and advertisements to potential clients;

Review and analyse potential job enquiries to determine company capacity and suitability;

Assist with preparation, review, and submission of associated tenders and quotations; and

Follow up on tender and quotation submissions and report on specific details of failed bids.

oSafety Management – ensure that the Byrnecut/Jetcrete Safety Management Plan is complied with on all sites and positive leadership is provided including:

Additionally ensure that all Duty of Care requirements are complied with as per the Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; and

Accountable for the adherence to the various safety plans and policies in force from time to time.

oMaintenance Management – ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with company policies, service records are completed correctly and equipment is made available for scheduled servicing as per the service schedule.

Apr 2012 – Oct 2014

Senior Estimator/Estimator

Jetcrete Oz Pty Ltd, Perth Airport WA 6105

Projects handled:

oHV Workshop Extension, Granny Smith Mine WA, Barrick Gold

oHV/LV Workshop Apron Slab, Telfer Mine WA, Bloompark Consulting/Newcrest Mining

oFuel Hub Shotcrete Works, West Angelas Mine, Tom Price WA, Forge Group

oNew Holland Core Yard Shed, Lawlers Mine, Genesis Building/Barrick Gold

oCrusher Slab Extension/Tank Ring Beam, Pajingo Mine QLD, Evolution Mining

oMaggie Hays Emulsion Storage Area, Lake Johnston Mine WA, Australian Contract Mining

oRoadway Concrete Works, Rosebery Mine TAS, MMG Limited

oMess Hall and Outdoor Facility, Granny Smith Mine WA, Barrick Gold

oTyre Pad and Shed, Nifty Mine WA, Aditya Birla Minerals

oCorefarm Concrete Pad, St Ives Mine WA, St Ives Gold Mine

oNew Holland LV Workshop, Lawlers Mine, Genesis Building/Barrick Gold

oAthena Dome Shelter, St Ives Mine WA, Byrnecut Australia/St Ives Gold Mine

oCyanide Pond Shotcrete Works, Darlot Mine WA, Barrick Gold

oUnderground Ladderway Shotcrete Works, Ernest Henry Mine QLD, Xstrata/Glencore

oBatch Plant Silo Foundation, Nifty Mine WA, Aditya Birla Minerals

oAthena Underground Water Tank Foundation, St Ives Mine WA, Byrnecut Australia/St Ives Gold Mine

oLV/HV Workshop, Prominent Hill Mine SA, Byrnecut Australia/OZ Minerals

oBatch Plant Sump, Rosebery Mine TAS, MMG Limited

oLawlers Camp Concrete Works, Lawlers Mine, Barrick Gold

oMCA Ore Bin Fibrecrete Works, Mount Isa Mine QLD, MCA Queensland/Xstrata

oRaisebore Collar Foundation, Dugald River Mine QLD, Raising Australia

oLV/HV Washpad, Prominent Hill Mine SA, Byrnecut Australia/OZ Minerals

oUnderground Magazine Slab, Degrussa Mine WA, Australian Contract Mining

oVR12 Vent Fan Civil Works, Telfer Mine WA, Newcrest Mining

oPaste Plant Civil Works, Jaguar Mine WA, Lightning Nickel/IGO

oSediment Pond Concrete Works, Lady Loretta Mine QLD, Xstrata/Glencore

oErnest Henry Winder Shed, Mount Isa QLD, Quattro PE/Byrnecut Australia

oMine Shaft Secant Guide Walls, Grosvenor Mine QLD, Piling Contractors

Roles and responsibilities:

oOversee and coordinate the bidding process for shotcrete/concrete supply, civil works and shaftlining projects from preparation of bid estimates, compilation of supplier/subcontractor quotations and completion of tender schedules right through to tender review with the general manager and operations managers and submission of tenders to strict deadlines;

oConduct site visits and attend tender site meetings and site inspections to determine project requirements;

oPrepare quantity take-offs and estimates of labour and plant requirements for earthworks, concrete, reinforcement, formworks, steelworks, plumbing works, etc;

oObtain supplier quotations for shotcrete/concrete supply tenders, e.g. mobile and in-situ batch plants, cement silos, loaders, surface and underground agitator trucks, remote shotcrete units, light vehicles, bulk cement, bulk sand and aggregates, concrete admixtures, steel and synthetic fibres, etc;

oObtain supplier quotations for civil and shaft lining projects, e.g. freight for plant and materials, pre-mobilisation medicals, inductions and courses, flights and accommodation, hired plant and equipment, readymix concrete, steel reinforcing, formworks, fill material, steel work, trench gratings, handrails, etc;

oFormulate work methodologies, detailed schedules and work programmes;

oRaise and manage Request for Informations/Clarifications both to clients and engineers;

oPrepare operational budgets from bid estimates for the project crew for won jobs;

oAssist project managers and site supervisors at project start-up, i.e. raising purchase orders, ordering of materials, hired plant and subcontract labour and setting up credit applications for new clients/suppliers;

oAssist project managers in preparation of monthly progress claims, variations and final billings;

oMaintain quotations lists, supplier/subcontractor quotes and tenders access registers; and

oPerform Quality Assurance function for end of month reporting and monthly claims for major shotcrete/concrete supply contracts.

Jun 2010 – Apr 2012

Scheduler/Estimator

Mesh & Bar (Vic) Pty Ltd, Derrimut, VIC 3030

Mesh & Bar Pty Ltd is a new and growing independent reinforcement company that commenced its operations in 1999 in Sydney. From those humble beginnings, it has over the last decade, grown itself into a company with sizeable presence in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Mesh & Bar has operations in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Melbourne. The company aims to further diversify its geographical presence in the years to come by opening branches/service centres in other parts of Australia.

Roles and responsibilities:

oManaging projects directly with the customer to establish steel reinforcing requirements and project time lines for their allocated work;

oProviding accurate scheduled details in a timely manner for production in accordance with company designated lead-times and customer negotiated requirements;

oKeeping accurate job records and drawings, during and after all internally and externally scheduled projects;

oLiaising with builders, designers, engineers, consultants and architects with regards to RFIs;

oProviding quantity take off of drawings as instructed;

oProviding pricing estimates within the authority limits as authorized; and

oAccurately recording and filing all estimates in accordance with company directives.

Dec 2009 – Apr 2010

Project Engineer

D & R Covino Pty Ltd, Whyalla, SA 5600

D & R Covino Pty Ltd is a full service-contracting firm established in 1985. It is based in Whyalla, SA. It operates all around Eyre Peninsula, Flinders and Mid North. The company specialises in residential and commercial construction, civil works, upgrades and refurbishment and paving. Projects involved in were the construction of new school activity halls/gymnasiums for the Department of Education and Children’s Services under the Australian Government’s Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan: Building the Education Revolution Program.

Projects handled:

oNicolson Avenue PS Gymnasium, Whyalla SA, Department of Education

oHincks Avenue PS School Activity Hall, Whyalla SA, Department of Education

Roles and responsibilities:

oOverall site management;

oMaterial, manpower, and equipment procurement and control;

oImplementation of environmental management and safety plans;

oVerification of subcontractors’ claims and variations;

oMonitoring of project progress including maintenance of site diaries and photographs;

oPreparation of tender estimates, budgets and quantities, and construction programmes; and

oLiaison and development of relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Sep 2007 – Dec 2009

Construction Site Activities Engineer

VERSAR International, Inc., Makati City, Philippines

VERSAR International, Inc. is a global leader in construction and program management, engineering services, and infrastructure solutions, providing customized, speedy, efficient, and excellent support to both private and public companies multi-national development organizations in challenging markets around the world. More than 200 members of our highly qualified, technically expert teams have supervised the rebuilding of infrastructure in conflict areas in the Middle East and participated in the development and upgrade of various facilities and infrastructure in other parts of Asia.

Roles and responsibilities:

oConstruction Field Personnel coordination to produce QA Daily/Weekly Reports and Construction Site Deficiency Trackers;

oDownloading and posting of construction drawings/plans/calculations and material submittals from Contractors; and

oWebsite, data and reports management.

May 2007 – Sep 2007

Office Engineer/Structural Checker-Structure Department

Hazama-Taisei-Nippon Steel Joint Venture, Pampanga, Philippines

Project handled:

oSubic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway Project, Package 2, Clark-Tarlac Section, Tarlac/Pampanga, Philippines

Roles and responsibilities:

oPreparation of as-built quantities particularly of steel reinforcement used in RC members of bridges, underpasses and interchanges;

oCoordination with site engineers regarding revisions from the shop drawings to be reflected in the as-built drawings; and

oReview, checking, and preparation of final as-built drawings for submission to the Engineer.

Sep 2004 – Mar 2007

Cost Estimator/Project Engineer

Ramcrete Development Corporation, Quezon City, Philippines

Project handled:

oMindanao 210MW Coal-fired Power Plant Ash Waste Disposal Project, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, STEAG-State Power, Inc.

Roles and responsibilities:

oProject design, plans, drawings for construction, as-built drawings;

oQuantity surveying, detailed bill of quantities, bid proposals;

oMonthly progress billings and update reports, change and variation orders;

oSubcontractor billing evaluation; and

oBar charts, construction schedule and s-curve, cash flows.

Aug 2003 – Feb 2004

Technical Assistant – Bldg Admin & Maintenance Unit

Trinity University of Asia, Quezon City, Philippines

Jun 2003 – Aug 2003

Junior Civil Engineer

Touch of Home Corporation, Quezon City, Philippines

Educational History

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1997 – 2003

University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines

Manila Science High School, Manila, Philippines 1993 – 1997

Qualifications

Assessed by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineer Nov 2008

Licensed Civil Engineer – PRC Licence No. 96941 Jul 2003

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Apr 2003

Professional Development

Expert Estimation Software – Introductory and Transition Workshops Oct 2014

Pronamics Pty Ltd, Perth WA

Concrete Practice Course Sep 2013

Cement, Concrete & Aggregates Australia, Perth WA

Advanced Microsoft Project 2010 Aug 2012

Successful Projects – Project Management Consulting and Training, Perth WA

STAAD.Pro 2004 – Computer-Aided Structural Analysis & Design Feb 2007

Microcadd Technologies, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines

AutoCAD 2005 with Color Rendering Levels I & II Jun 2005

Microcadd Technologies, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines

References

Michael Grosso, Account Manager – Mesh & Bar (Vic) Pty Ltd

Phone: 03 8353 6507 Mobile: 040*-***-***

Kenn Si, Senior Scheduler – Mesh & Bar (Vic) Pty Ltd

Phone: 03 8353 6503 Mobile: 042*-***-***

Darren Riley, Project Manager – Jetcrete Oz Pty Ltd

Mobile: 040*-***-***

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