Liza Lorena Fernando-Abinal
Contract Permit Coordinator/ Façade Designer / Technical Engineer / QAQC Engineer
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Civil Engineer (Licenced No. 0200232)
Ministry of Municipality and Environment Registration Qatar (UPDA) (Reg. No. 37454)
Registered Master Plumber
With Qatar Driving Licensed
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Northeastern Philippines, Iriga City, Philippines, 1999 – 2005
TRAINING
RC/SAPA – Computer System Advanced, Doha, Qatar, February 2015
Essential technical data required for calculating specifications for windows, doors, and modular facades.
Design specifications for frames and various opening types suitable for modular, sloped, and curved elements.
Initial calculations and quotations.
Preparation of print data for work planning.
Data management.
Technal – Computer System Advanced, Doha, Qatar, November 2014
H2S/BA (QatarEnergy Approved) – September 2023
QatarEnergy CPW Training Passed
QatarEnergy eCPW Training Passed
Opito T-BOSIET Training Passed
Safety Induction
Helicopter Safety and Escape
Sea Survival and First Aid
Firefighting and Self Rescue
PTW Level 1 Trained Passed (QatarEnergy) – November 2023 KEY EXPERIENCE
AREAS OF PARTICULAR EXPERTISE
Proficient in using Tekla Structures (X-Steel) Version 14 for structural modelling and detailing.
Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for various professional tasks.
Experienced in operating AutoCAD across versions from 2000 to 2019 for drafting and design purposes.
Capable of constructing 3D models utilizing AutoCAD software.
Adept in creating detailed 3D structural models with Tekla Structures (X-Steel). P a g e 2 9
Able to comprehend and analyse structural and architectural drawings, including plans, elevations, details, and sections.
Experienced in estimating the total material requirements for construction projects, including commercial and residential buildings.
Proficient in formulating Excel formulas to generate efficient, rapid, and accurate fabrication cutting lists.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2023 - Present
RUWAIS MARINE SERVICES W.L.L.
QAQC Engineer (Oil and Gas Experience)
Responsibilities:
Developing the Project Quality Plan (PQP) for tender purposes.
Compiling material submissions for client approval.
Creating prequalification reports for client review.
Generating material inspection and work inspection reports.
Formulating detailed method statements aligned with project specifications.
Reviewing project specifications and code references after project handover.
Overseeing the preparation of final dossier documents, including warranty certificates.
Determining and providing details suitable for the actual conditions of the project.
Participating in the kick-off meeting for the project handover and preparing the minutes of the meeting.
Conducting site inspections to compare actual costs with approved bills of quantity, analyzing cost differences, and advocating for the company’s financial interests.
Estimating the cost of projects.
Scheduling work and outlining project timelines.
Assessing and approving cost variance reports.
Finalizing all documents submitted for approval and responding to client comments.
Creating comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals. August 2022 – September 2023
RUWAIS MARINE SERVICES W.L.L.
Technical Engineer (Oil and Gas Experience)
Responsibilities:
Coordinating the scheduling and planning of construction activities.
Developing the baseline program and work breakdown structure.
Creating manpower and cost histograms in accordance with productivity norms.
Organizing the schedule for the submission of drawings and material submittals.
Arranging the material procurement schedule to align with the baseline program and coordinating with design engineers and suppliers.
Designing an Extension of Time (EOT) program based on client requirements.
Constructing histograms and S-curves for cash flow analysis.
Compiling biweekly and monthly program reports.
Formulating look-ahead schedules, earned value, and forecast reports.
Processing monthly payments in accordance with project progress and in collaboration with the commercial team.
Collaborating with subcontractors to synchronize their programs and schedules. P a g e 3 9
Engaging with planning, purchasing, engineering, construction, and accounts teams for commercial and technical inputs.
Evaluating and endorsing cost variance reports.
Fulfilling additional responsibilities as directed by the Managing Director.
Enforcing the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policy.
Adhering to the company’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies, guidelines, and strategies to meet objectives.
Guaranteeing that all activities function effectively in accordance with HSE procedures.
Taking charge of meeting the HSE objectives within their area of responsibility.
Monitoring non-conformance reports and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Overseeing and regulating daily QHSSE practices with regular checks of work sites, identifying hazards, implementing precautionary measures, and providing pertinent HSE guidance.
February 2022 - July 2022
Building System International
Sales Technical Engineer
Responsibilities:
Tasked with providing sales advice and support to all clients I have met.
Coordinate with procurement, fabrication, erection, and engineering departments to schedule activities once the client approves the proposal.
Engage supporting sales executives with solution selling within the prospective account base.
Assist and partner with sales executives to strategize, prepare, and execute complex sales cycles.
Oversee all technical aspects of RFP/RFI responses.
Communicate client needs effectively to the R&D teams for future product enhancements.
Prepare a comprehensive detailed estimate for project quotations.
Represent the team/group/profession/discipline at external meetings. August 2021 – January 2022
Ramco Industries Trading & Contracting
Technical Engineer
Responsibilities:
Engage in the design, engineering, and documentation processes, offer expert advice, solve technical issues, and guarantee the quality of products and services for projects managed by the team.
Collaborate with the Project Manager on all technical aspects related to the projects.
Ensure the quality and precision of my own work.
Handle the creation of standard correspondence, reports, and other documents using established templates.
Act as a representative for the team/group/profession/discipline at external meetings.
July 2021 - June 2022
TAESI Corporation
Technical Engineer - Structural
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Responsibilities:
Providing complete structural and detailed drawings in line with design outcomes, in coordination with the Architectural and MEP departments, for submission to and approval by the relevant authorities.
Engaged in discussions with the authoritative body regarding the submitted project, addressing their comments until the project received approval and a building permit was granted.
Responsible for project liaison with clients, contractors, subcontractors, government authorities, and other related entities, ensuring project follow-up and securing approvals.
Project: Expansion of Hamad International Airport
Location: Doha, State of Qatar
May 2017 - May 2020
BG&E Consulting Engineers
Façade Designer – Middle East Region
Responsibilities:
Designing and drafting façades using AutoCAD 2D/3D, including 3D modelling, drafting, and detailing.
Creating 3D building models and installation details tailored to customer requirements, providing a realistic 3D visualization through deep exploration.
Documenting aluminium curtain wall systems, steel structures, and various cladding materials such as stone, ceramic, clay tiles, metal sheets, HPL, and fibre cement.
Assessing the viability of design ideas based on aesthetics, safety, functionality, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.
Developing, adjusting, and perfecting conceptual, draft, and fabrication drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and material take off (MTO) for aluminium stick systems, curtain walls, spiders, doors, and structural glazing, among others.
Collaborating with factory engineers and engineering department staff to ensure designs meet form, fit, and functional requirements.
Presenting designs and reports to customer design committees for approval, discussing necessary modifications, and preparing and delivering final technical proposals to clients.
July 2011 - April 2017
Aluminum Technology Auxiliary Industries W.L.L.
Senior Façade Designer
Responsibilities:
Participate in project handover meetings for designated projects.
Develop comprehensive estimates for awarded projects to prepare quotations.
Examine all project components, including the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), specifications, and drawings from architects and structural engineers.
Contribute to the creation of the submittal register and ensure the prompt issuance of all relevant project samples.
Aid in establishing the shop drawing issue register. P a g e 5 9
Generate shop drawings for client approval efficiently and within the designated timeframe, adhering to the design program.
Calculate the quantities of materials needed, such as metal, glass, and accessories, and create material indents accordingly.
Update and reissue shop drawings for approval or construction upon receiving feedback from the design team.
Regularly monitor revisions to external design drawings to identify any changes that may cause delays or incur additional costs for the company.
Create material part lists (MPLs) from the issued construction drawings as instructed for delivery to the factory on-site.
Verify material indents and MPLs from other team designers before their release.
Compile a complete set of as-built drawings upon project completion.
Participate in any Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) sessions or training provided by the company.
Project Undertaken:
1. 5 Years Marine Civil and Structural Maintenance Services on Call-Off Basis at Mesaieed Port – Marine offshore, Oil and Gas
Location: Mesaieed Port Industrial Area (MIC)
Contact Person: Mr. Rodolfo Abarientos
2. Old Doha Port Project – Construction of Pontoons for Private Super Yacht at Doha Scope of Works:
Installation of 324 Lin. Meter Floating Pontoon
Installation of 3 Nos. of Aluminum Gangway
Installation of Safety Ladders
Installation of SOS Pedestals
Installation of Deck Lights
Installation of 20 Tons, 60 Tons and 100 Tons Bollards
Installation of Concrete Sinker 20 Tons
Installation of Marker Buoy`
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3. Al Bayt Stadium Al Khor
Consultant: KEO International
Main Contractor: Galfar Almisnad-Salini,
Salini Impregilo-Cimoai
Year Completion: 2020
Scope of Works:
Façade Pier Tent Curtainwall, Skybox,
Pier Cladding, Bowl Façade, Canopy,
Internal VOC, Shop Drawings,
Fabrication Drawings, Material Take Off
4. The VIP Mansion-2 at Plot ID 04 Isola Dana, Pearl Qatar
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Consultant: CEG
Main Contractor: Contraco W.L.L
Year Completion: 2011
Scope of Works:
Manufacturing, Supply and Installation of
Aluminium Fixed/Side Hung Windows,
Aluminium Doors, Aluminium Swing
Doors, Aluminium Sliding Doors,
Aluminium Sandwich Panel Doors and
Aluminium Skylight
5. Qatar Integrated Railway Project Green Line – Elevated at Grade
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Consultant: JV Saudi Bin Ladin Group –
PORR-HBK
Main Contractor: United Arab Aluminium
Company Qatar
Year Completion: 2018
Scope of Works:
Façade Curtainwall Station Shelter and
Bridge, Heavy Walls, Platform and Under
Platform Aluminium Composite Cladding,
Maintenance Walkway, All External
Doors
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6. Qatar Integrated Railway Project Doha Metro: Redline North Under Ground
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Consultant: Galfar Almisnad-Salini,
Salini-Impregilo-ISG
Main Contractor: Qatar-Meta Coats
W.L.L
Year Completion: 2018
Scope of Works:
Façade Curtainwall Bridge- - Aluminium
Composite Panel Covering the Bridge
7. The Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation
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Consultant: ABB
Main Contractor: Redco International
W.L.L
Year Completion: 2011
Scope of Works:
Supply and Installation of the following:
Glass Balustrade
Steel Railing for Balcony at 7th
Floor
Powder Coated Aluminium
Perforated Screens to the
Entrance Portal Frames
Aluminium Framed Curtainwall
with vision and spandrel panels
Aluminium Framed Glazed Fixed
Windows, bay windows, openable
windows, sliding windows screens
and framed louvers.
Decorative Curved Wall feature
including structural steel frame &
euro panel cladding.
Entrance Portal
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8. Ambassador Nassir Bin Abdul Aziz Nasser Residential Bldg. Res/D53 Consultant: Costas Kondylis/Idepconsult
Main Contractor: Gulf Contracting Co.
Year Completion: 2012
Scope of Works:
Supply and Installation of the following:
Stackable Roller Shutter for
Aluminium Windows
Aluminium Louvers, glass
balustrade, and Aluminium
Composite Cladding at the top of
Canopy
Glazed Canopy, framed double tilt
and turn, hinged windows, doors,
fixed partition, frameless swing
doors, frameless sliding doors and
alu7minium framed louver
windows
9. Residential Foxhills (2B+G+4 Floors)
Consultant: ABB
Main Contractor: Al Hassan International
W.L.L
Year Completion: 2016
Scope of Works:
Supply and Installation of the following:
Aluminium Framed Glazed Doors
and windows, louver, and
aluminum frame glazed skylight
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10. New Early Childhood Teacher’s Training Center
Consultant: ABB
Main Contractor: Al Huda Engineering
Year Completion: 2015
Scope of Works:
Fabrication and Installation of the
following:
Aluminium Framed Automatic
Sliding Doors, Automatic Swing
Doors, Fixed Windows, framed
glazed curtainwall, louvered door
and stainless-steel handrail
11. Qatar University
Consultant: Business Operations
Department – Qatar University
Main Contractor:
Year Completion: 2014
Scope of Works:
Fabrication and Installation of the various
aluminum works on call off basis for 2
years.
Aluminum Framed Soundproof
Partition, Framed Single and
Double Leaf Door, Framed Fixed
Window, Emergency exit door
with panic device, Aluminium
Frame Curtainwall and Aluminium
Framed Canopy with composite
Panel Cladding at the Main
Entrance