JOEL CUARESMA

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+639*********

Email address :

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Education :

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BScIE)

Mapua University (Mapua Institute of Technology), Manila, Philippines

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Contracts and Procurement Manager with 30 years of work experience in delivering the full contracting lifecycle of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), Design & Build, Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contracts within Oil & Gas, Power Plant, Water, Transport and Other Infrastructure Construction projects inclusive of Civil and Structural, Mechanical and Piping, Electrical and Instrumentation, Fabrication/Installation and Commissioning Packages, acquisition of Goods and Services.

Responsible for the contract and procurement management of Onshore/Offshore Greenfield and Brownfield Energy and Infrastructure Construction projects starting from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Detailed Engineering Design (DED), contracting strategy development, tendering process, execution/administration until Work completion and Close-out of Lumpsum Turnkey (LSTK), Cost Reimbursable and Remeasurable (Unit Rate/Price) execution.

Planning and organizing Pre-Award activities in collaboration with the Technical and Commercial Teams resulting in the award of contract to lowest price technically compliant tender in accordance with the FIDIC (Yellow, Silver, Green and Red Book) General Conditions and Particular Conditions of Contract. Provide Project Stakeholders with the necessary assistance in identifying and resolving contractual issues/concerns during the contract formation stage.

Leading and controlling Post-Award activities in coordination with the Project Management Team (PMT), giving rise to the Scope of Work delivered Safely, on Time, within Budget and meeting Quality expectations of Stakeholders by introducing measures to streamline project execution/implementation and adherence to Risk Management Procedures in addressing the project risks associated with the administration of the contract according to FIDIC and Bespoke Forms of Contracts.

Providing contractual advice, guidance and assistance, ensuring compliance with the contractual terms and conditions as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes and the ensuing amendments that may arise during the implementation or execution of the Contract and Purchase Order (negotiating entitlements attributable to variations, settlement of claims and resolution of disputes). Reviewing all contractual documents and processing all matters relating to the Project Scope of Work and ensuring that any issues which arise are resolved as quickly and effectively as possible.

Attending meetings with the Employer and Engineer, chairing meetings with the Contractors and expediting action items in the Commercial Minutes of Meeting (MOM). Interact/interface with the PMT (Construction, Quality, Safety, Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Finance). Responsible for the supervision and coordination of Contract, Procurement and QS Teams, conducting ISO-9001 Internal Quality Systems Audits, reporting to the Senior Contracts and Procurement Manager and providing support to the Project Director/Manager.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Company: Rosalinda Mansions and Resorts – Philippines

Position/Role: Contract and Procurement Manager

Client: Rosalinda Mansion and Resort; Project: Design & Build – Infrastructure and Facilities Operations & Maintenance

Employment Dates: Jul 2016 to Present

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for the delivery and completion of the Infrastructure Construction project contract for Employer / Client without Lost Time Injury (LTI), within budget, in accordance with the work schedule and Quality standard by implementing proactive and efficient management of Pre-Award and Post-Award contracting in coordination with the Design-Build Contractor.

Provide pro-active management to the ongoing procurement activities relevant to the Facilities Operations and Maintenance scope of work in collaboration with vendors and suppliers resulting in savings for the Employer/Client.

Planning, organizing, leading, coordinating and controlling the Pre-Award and Post-Award contracting and procurement activities for and on behalf of the Employer/Client, as below:

Pre-Award Activities (Call for Tender Phase):

Coordinate the Prequalification of bidders for contracting works in collaboration with the Project Manager, Contract Director and Internal Technical Teams, prepare and issue Letter of Interest to prospective bidders (Client accredited/prequalified).

Lead internal departmental review (strategies and procedures regarding contracting, scope of work, developing contract for sole source/negotiated/competitive bidding, project contractual deliverables, contract standardization/call-offs, legal matters, risk assessment, Engineering, Procurement and Construction plans, Quality and Safety plans and budgeting).

Supervise the floating of Invitation to Tender (ITT), Request for Proposal (RFP), Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Non-disclosure Agreement/Secrecy Agreement, General Conditions and Particular Conditions of Contract to interested bidders.

Arrange Pre Bid Meetings / Site visits and reply to pre - bid clarifications from bidders, issue addendum in agreement with concerned Technical Teams (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA/QC, Safety, Cost Control and Projects).

Determine the Base Date in order to fix the schedule of Tender Submission Date and coordinate the receipt of sealed bids (Contractor’s Proposal, Schedules and Appendix to Tender, among other Tender documents).

Supervise and participate in the Technical Bid Evaluation (after bid opening, issue clarifications and solicit individual reply to technical post bid clarifications from bidders) in collaboration with the Technical and Commercial Teams/Departments.

Supervise the conduct of Commercial Bid Evaluation of technically compliant bids (issue commercial post bid clarifications and review deviations/compare pricing), participate in price negotiations and prepare Bid Report/Award Recommendation.

Issue Letter of Acceptance / Contract Agreement to lowest price technically compliant bid, Letter of Regret to unsuccessful bidders and arrange Kick-Off Meeting and issue Notice to Commence/Proceed in coordination with the Contract Team.

Post-Award Activities (Contract Administration/Execution Phase):

Coordinate the review and acceptance of Engineering drawings and specifications, Procurement plans, Construction Work Schedule, Quality Assurance plans, Inspection and Test Plan, Manner of Execution, Performance Security, insurance, bank guarantees and bonds, Safety Procedures, Progress Report Requirements, among other contractual deliverables.

Determine the issuance of Site Instruction and Field design change against raised Technical Query, performance monitoring and evaluation (using KPIs), review/approval of progress/milestone payment certificate and validation of invoice.

Facilitate the approval of amendment to the contract attributed to the review and acceptance of variation notice, Day Works into Variation Order, determination of Contractor’s Claims, resolution of disputes by amicable settlement.

Supervise the tracking of installed materials (BOQ/IFB against IFC drawings), interpretation of contractual parameters and measurement method with direct support from Quantity Surveyors and in coordination with Procurement and Supply Chain.

Determine the implementation of applicable contractual payment i.e. Lumpsum, Unit Price (Remeasurable) or Reimbursable (Billable), cost monitoring and analysis of budget variance in collaboration with Cost Control and Finance.

Preparation of contractual correspondence giving instructions to comply with obligations under the contract and addressing non-compliance and maintenance of logs/registers of reference documents in coordination with Document Controller.

Monitor and expedite site materials delivery, vendor representative site visits / commissioning work and Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test (FAT/SAT) activities in coordination with QA/QC, Construction and Procurement Groups.

Interact with the Team Leader and Contract & Finance Manager on pricing of Variations, preparation of periodical report to Stakeholders on project contract status and lessons learned for continuous improvement in accordance with ISO-9001.

Interface with the Employer, PMT and Contractors in resolving disputes and avoidance of arbitration proceedings (breach of contract due to non-compliance, late delivery of equipment/materials and/or slow progress of work).

Determine the flowing down of the main contract provisions into subcontract terms and conditions, alignment of procedures on contractual entitlements and compensation due to change/variation orders.

Facilitate issuance of Taking-Over Certificate and release of Retention Money after the expiry dates of Defects Notification Period (subject to the Work passing the Test after Completion), and after receipt of the Performance Certificate, instruct the Contractor to submit Final Statement prior to the issuance of the Final Payment Certificate by Engineer to Contractor.

Company: Petrofac – Algeria

Position/Role: Deputy Subcontracts Manager / Field Contract and Subcontract Manager

Client: Groupement Reggane; Project: EPC – Central Gas Processing Facilities and Export Pipelines (Onshore)

Employment Dates: Sep 2015 to May 2016

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of Post-Award scope of works relevant to all contracting and procurement activities in collaboration with the Project Team from Head Office and Site Management team, Consultants, Employer, lower-tier Contractors and the EPC Subcontractors including off-site vendors and suppliers.

Interact with the Employer and liaise with the Consultant on the flow down of the main contract provisions into subcontract terms and conditions, alignment of procedures with regards to change/variation orders into amendment to the contract and in identifying and resolving commercial issues and concerns.

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of Post-Award activities (refer to the responsibilities mentioned above) in collaboration with the Project Stakeholders.

Company: Chiyoda Almana Engineering – Qatar

Position/Role: Subcontracts Engineer (Supervisory Level)

Client: Qatar Shell GTL & Qatargas; Project: EPCM – Refinery and Infrastructure Construction (On/Offshore)

Employment Dates: Jul 2010 to Feb 2015

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for the supervision of a Contract Team of EPCM Contractor (Chiyoda), coordinating the Pre-Award and Post-Award contracting activities in collaboration with the Client/Employer, EPC Contractors (including vendors providing offsite Pre-Fabricated structures and yard services).

Responsible for leading and coordinating the conduct of Pre-Award activities (see activities stated above) in conjunction with Client, PMT and EPC Contractors.

Supervised the conduct of Post-Award activities (see activities as above) in coordination with Client, PMT and contractors.

Company: Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd - Australia

Position/Role: Lead Contract Engineer

Client: Woodside Energy; Project: EPCM - Pluto Liquefaction Train, Storage and Offloading Facilities (On/Offshore)

Employment Dates: May 2009 to Jun 2010

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading a Contract Team of the EPCM Contractor (Foster Wheeler and Worley Parsons JV – The Karratha Operations Center) and coordinate the activities of EPC contractors including Modular Fabrication Off-site Yards (Thailand Operations Center).

Responsible for supervision of Post-Award Activities (as stated above) in coordination with the Client and Contractors.

Company: AMEC (Project Management Consultant) – South Korea and Kuwait

Position/Role: Lead Contract Engineer

Client: Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation; Project: PMC - FEED and EPC of KNPC 4th Gas Train (Onshore)

Employment Dates: Mar 2007 to Apr 2009

Main Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading a Contract Team of the PMC and served as member of the PMT tasked to review the deliverables submitted during FEED stage by the EPC Contractor (SK Engineering) and issue technical and commercial comments to the contract documents in close coordination with the Client’s Asset Team and EPC Contractor.

Supervision and coordination of Pre-Award Activities (refer to activities mentioned above) for and on behalf of the Client.

Supervision and coordination of Post-Award Activities (refer to activities mentioned above) for and on behalf of the Client.

Company: Carlo Gavazzi / ALSTOM & Archirodon JV - Saudi Arabia

Position/Role: Lead Contract Administrator

Client: Aramco & SCECO; Project: EPC-Processing Plant, Desalination, Power Plant, Petrochemical (Onshore/Offshore)

Employment Dates: Jul 1999 to Jan 2007

Main Responsibilities:

Performed lead role in the preparation and floating of ITT and RFP to lower-tier Contractors and Subcontractors as well as the submission of bid proposal and tender documents to the Client ARAMCO for various EPC and Design - Build Refinery, Desalination, Water Treatment and Petrochemical Infrastructure Construction projects.

Seconded to ALSTOM and act as Lead Contract Administrator for the ALSTOM and Archirodon Consortium in management of the EPC contract for the Client SCECO/Saudi Electric Company power plant projects (375 MW 12 units).

Supervised Pre-Award Activities (see activities stated above) in coordination with the Project Stakeholders.

Supervised Post-Award Activities (see activities as above) in coordination with the Project Stakeholders.

Company: Interbeton, Tebodin, Hollandse Constructie Groep Joint Venture – Asia, Middle-East & North Africa

Position/Role: Site Contract Manager

Client: Brunei LNG, Shell Philippines; Project: EPC - Onshore Process Plant, Storage and Offshore Loading Facilities

Employment Dates: Apr 1987 to May 1999

Main Responsibilities:

Performed managerial role in the implementation and completion of site contract management scope for Interbeton BV (the Main Contractor) and Joint Venture partners Tebodin (Project Management Consultant) and Hollandse Constructie Groep (the structural metal fabricator), including participation in the preparation, issuance and review of contractual documents to the EPC and Design-Build Contractors and Subcontractors (including Offsite Fabrication Yards) during the FEED, DED and Construction stage in coordination with the Employer and PMT.

Supervision of the Pre-Award Activities (refer to the activities mentioned above) in coordination with Project Stakeholders.

Supervision of Post-Award Activities (refer to the activities mentioned above) in coordination with Project Stakeholders.

Company: Ministry of Human Settlements and Ministry of Public Works & Highways - Philippines

Position/Role: District Manager / Contract and Procurement Manager

Client: Philippine Government & JICA; Project: Design & Build - Transport & Building Infrastructure Construction

Employment Dates: Mar 1982 to Mar 1987

Main Responsibilities:

Oversight and coordination of the contract and procurement management activities of the Shelter-cum-Livelihood Program, the nationwide social development program designed to develop and modernize communities and optimize land use as the resource for public welfare through the construction of Transport, water and other urban infrastructure projects funded by the Philippine Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Official Development Assistance (ODA) in cooperation and in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works and Highways.

Interact with PMT, Employer, Consultants and Design & Build Contractors in Pre-Award and Post-Award construction work.

Supervise and coordinate Pre-Award Activities (refer to responsibilities mentioned above) in cooperation with the Project Stakeholders.

Supervise and coordinate Post-Award Activities (refer to the responsibilities mentioned above) in conjunction with Project Stakeholders.

Company: Philippine National Railways – Asian Development Bank, Project Management Office (PMO) – Philippines

Position/Role: Project Analyst

Client: Asian Development Bank; Project: Design & Build - Main Line Railway Rehabilitation & LRT-1 Construction

Employment Dates: Jul 1978 to Feb. 1982

Main Responsibilities:

Interface / coordinate with the Design - Build Contractors and ADB Railways Consultants in the administration of contract and quantity surveying of ADB Loan Package Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) for PNR Main Line South Railway Construction and Rehabilitation project.

Seconded to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and participate in the Pre-award and Post- award contract activities for the construction of the Light Rail Transit-1 project funded by Belgian Consortium.

Assist in the preparation of project feasibility studies, material and services procurement, construction contract / subcontract performance review, cost monitoring, quantity survey, inter-agency coordination, among others.

Participate in the conduct of Pre-Award Activities (refer to the responsibilities mentioned above).

Participate in the conduct of Post-Award Activities (refer to the responsibilities mentioned above).

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