Civil Engineer Quality Assurance
Resume:
RICARDO TWANO BOGNOT
Doha, State of Qatar
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PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Registered Civil Engineer with 19 years of GCC experience in building construction field supervision, encompassing excavation to architectural finishes, roads, bridges, pre-stress concrete structures, bored piles, foundations, micro-tunneling, pipelines installation, and waterworks/sewerage systems.
Managed and successfully completed diverse projects by fostering positive relationships with team members, sub-contractors, vendors, and clients, ensuring adherence to quality programs, applicable standards, and contractual requirements. Proficient in overseeing large-scale projects from concept to completion, demonstrating robust technical acumen, project management skills, and extensive experience in quality control/quality assurance procedures.
A proven track record of working effectively within teams, managing projects adeptly, prioritizing workloads, and consistently meeting deadlines Thrives in high-pressure environments, consistently meeting strict deadlines and budget requirements.
MMUP/UPDA Registered Civil Engineer in Qatar.
EXPERIENCE
Deputy Technical Manager/Project Engineer, 01/2020 - 12/2023 Petroserv-limited.com, Doha, Qatar
Project: DN101 Roads and Infrastructure Projects in Jeryan, Nejaima, Doha, Qatar Client: ASHGAL
Consultant: Al Khaleej Engineering and Industrial Consultancy
Conducted regular inspections and site visits to monitor construction progress, identifying deviations from approved plans and taking corrective actions.
Managed a team of draftsmen, ensuring the timely production and submission of fully coordinated shop drawings.
Aligned shop drawings with Civil, Structural IFC drawings, and MEP subcontractors' requirements.
Coordinated construction teams on all activities, ensuring adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Collaborated with team consultant engineers to ensure shop drawings adhered to project requirements.
Submitted all procedures and design structural calculation reports to client for review and approval.
Coordinated closely with consultants and stakeholders for effective project execution.
Collaborated with consultants and stakeholders to facilitate the smooth execution of the project.
Prepared Request for Inspection (RFI), detailed reports, outlooks, and method statements in accordance with contractual requirements.
Reviewed project plans, designs, and contract documents, proposing effective solutions to potential issues.
Maintained accurate project records, including log drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
Provided technical expertise and guidance to the project team, including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
Resolved disputes or conflicts that arose during the construction process.
Fostered effective communication and collaboration among team members to achieve project goals.
Ensured project milestones and deadlines were met while adhering to the allocated budget.
Construction Manager, 05/2019 - 01/2020
Al Rawdah General Transport, Doha, Qatar, Qatar
Project: Construction of Majli's and Residential Villas, Doha, Qatar Client: AWQAF
Organized and prioritized multiple projects and tasks effectively, meeting deadlines and objectives.
Monitored progress, documented communications, and identified and evaluated project issues and problems.
Coordinated overall project plans and schedules, monitoring activities, progress, and milestones.
Supported the creation and coordination of project effort hours, cost estimates, and budgets
Coordinated the preparation, delivery, and coordination of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages
Assisted the Project Manager in developing documentation for project contractual and technical issues
Identified and evaluated issues and events impacting project scope, cost, or schedule
Possessed excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with management, team members, and stakeholders
Prepared and executed project procedures, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations
Supervised and mentored project resources, providing coaching and guidance
Coordinated activities among project functions and engineering disciplines, ensuring alignment with established baseline documents
Managed technical disciplines and vendors to ensure integrated designs meeting project requirements
Assisted in implementing change management procedures and documented project changes
Analyzed and made independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems of varying complexity
Supported interface and communications with technical staff. QA/QC Engineer, 01/2018 - 04/2019
Bin Omran Trading, Doha, Qatar
Project: NOH2 North Orbital Highway CP-3, Doha, Qatar Client: ASHGAL
Consultant: AECOM Middle East
Responsible for QA/QC documentation of the complete project, including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered, and other important QA/QC documents.
Reviewed the quality of all materials at the site, ensure compliance with all project specifications and quality, and collaborate with the department for all material procurement and quality materials.
Developed a method statement for the activity, including risk assessment, job safety environmental analysis, and Inspection
Prepared Test Plan and Checklist based on project specifications.
Liaised with the Technical Engineer for submission of material submittals to the Consultant.
Coordinated with the Consultant’s representative and Site In-charge for Inspection
Assisted QC inspectors in ensuring knowledge of all quality standards, ensure compliance with all quality manuals and procedures, and collaborate with sub- contractors and suppliers to maintain the quality of all systems.
Complied with related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Developed and determine all standards to perform inspections and tests on all procedures, oversee all testing methods, and maintain high-quality standards for all processes.
Supervised the effective implementation of all test and inspection schedules, ensure adherence to all procedures, and coordinate with various teams to perform quality audits on processes.
Managed all work methods, maintain knowledge of quality assurance standards, monitor continuous application for all quality assurance processes, and recommend corrective actions for all operations.
Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Head.
Developed a method statement for the activity, including risk assessment, job safety, environmental analysis, and inspection.
Ensured compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.
Reviewed QA/QC plans on civil works before the commencement of the work
Resolved construction process challenges promptly, maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
Maintained accurate project documentation and records, providing regular progress reports to project teams and stakeholders.
Maintained accurate project records, including drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
Attended pre-construction/execution meetings to discuss quality assurance & control issues and concerns to the project, the management and the clients.
Reviewed, validated and attended to periodic findings on the quality assurance & control status of projects.
Senior QA/QC Engineer, 09/2013 - 12/2017
Qatar Diar Vinci Construction, Doha, Qatar
Project: Doha Metro Red Line South, Doha, Qatar
Client: Qatar Rail
Consultant: Jacobs International Consultancy
Supervised site construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans, method statements, and contractual specifications.
Worked with Construction Manager to create clear and concise RFI's.
Developed and recommends actions plans to address quality deficiencies and non- conformities.
Ensured that all necessary documents related to quality assurance & control are approved, organized and available for Company use through proper turnover
Developed and implemented quality standards and quality control systems.
Performed Quality Audits and Inspections for activities done in all civil and MEP works
Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations.
Assisted the Project Manager in ensuring the quality aspects of project operations are managed with objective of meeting the requirement of clients, the company and certification standards.
Implemented project plan execution at the project sites and monitor compliance to the approved quality control plan (including the established internal plans-ITPS)
Reviewed technical specifications, drawings and assisted in the preparation of the submission, testing and inspection plans.
Carried out random inspection and testing of all quality related procedures and ensure activities are performed as per approved method statement, inspection and testing plan.
Raised NCR/CARs for non-conformities observed relating to quality and verifies closing of findings.
Performed the required inspections as per the approved SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) ITP (Inspection Test Plan).
Monitoring and analyzing quality performance.
Ensured that workflows and processes comply with safety regulations.
Developed corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
Attended inspections with client/engineer’s representatives.
Prepared daily QC report regarding inspections, material and Non-conformance etc.
Ensured that all works are carried out as per the approved method statements and drawings.
Creating and archiving quality documentation for database maintaining and quality certifications.
Developed and established quality procedures and systems for inspecting plans, quality trends, statistical plan price estimates and technical quality proposal plan. Senior QA/QC Engineer, 03/2012 - 09/2013
Keppel Seghers Singapore Pte.Ltd, Doha, Qatar
Project: Doha North Sewerage Treatment Plant (Design and Build) Client: ASHGAL
Consultant: Stanley Consultants
Led investigations into quality-related issues, determining defects' root causes and implementing preventive measures to eradicate identified problems.
Monitored and witnessed inspection tests/samples for conformance to contract plans, specifications, and approved drawings.
Reviewed Method Statements (MS) and prepared Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) before project implementation.
Carried out random inspection and checking of all quality related procedures and ensure activities are performed as per approved method statement (MS) and inspection test plan (ITP).
Coordinated with the consultant's representative and site in-charge for the conduct of discussion meetings on quality issues with an objective of Non-Compliance Reports
(NCRs) closure.
Controlled of QA/QC documents of the entire project including test results and certificates, calibration, inspection requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered and other QA/QC related documents.
Ensured all quality control documentation requirements were fulfilled, completed, and shall form part of the 3rd party and General Contractor as built hand documents.
Verified and validated inspection and test programs.
Developed method statement for the activity including risk assessment, job safety environmental analysis, Inspection Test Plan and checklist based on specifications of the project.
Maintained and managed documents of the site and assured easily accessibility and storage.
Conducted random product/process audits, publish audit report, validated corrective actions, and closure follow-ups.
Managed and keep track of quality issues internally and externally.
Developed and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility
Addressed Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Quality Observations, ensuring timely resolution.
Conducted site inspections, collaborated with consultants, and facilitated client inspections.
Supervised the execution of civil and structural works to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Led testing, commissioning, and preparation of Construction Completion documentation for client handover.
Reported defects quickly and precisely, enabling swift remedy for reduced operational disruption.
Identified test failure issues, deploying efficient corrective action for swift resolution.
Submitted quality audits and accreditation applications and enforced established standards to keep production processes in check.
QA/QC Engineer, 12/2009 - 12/2011
Ultra Construction and Engineering Co.Ltd., Doha, Qatar, Qatar Project: Doha North Sewerage Treatment & Associated Works Interceptor sewer, CP 682/3, Doha, Qatar
Client: ASHGAL
Consultant: Stanley Consultants
Overall responsible for the document control in relation to qualities.
Established control over document and data for Quality Manual and Procedures.
Identified opportunities for process improvement and implemented measures to enhance overall project quality.
Developed quality plans outlining inspection and testing procedures, standards, and specifications
Established and implemented comprehensive quality assurance and quality control policies for construction projects.
Ensured that construction activities comply with relevant codes, regulations, and contractual requirements.
Oversee and coordinated inspection and testing activities to verify that materials and workmanship meet specified standards.
Managed documentation related to quality control, including project records, reports, and non-conformance reports.
Conducted QC training programs for project teams to enhance understanding of quality requirements and promoting a culture of quality excellence.
Evaluated and monitored the performance of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure they meet quality standards.
Investigated and addressed any non-conformities or deviations from quality standards and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
Assisted in conducting internal audits to assess compliance with QA/QC processes and conducting third-party audits if required.
Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to quality management
Responded technical concerns and devised solutions to resolve site and QC issues. Senior QA/QC Engineer, 08/2008 - 10/2009
Elite Contracting Company, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Project: G+5, G+7 Commercial and Residential Buildings and Construction of Sewerage Treatment Plant in Al Quilaya, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Consultant: Sharjah Engineering Consultant
Prepared comprehensive quality inspection reports documenting the findings of inspections.
Coordinated with the consultant's representative and site in-charge for the conduct of discussion meetings on quality issues with an objective of Non-Compliance Reports
(NCRs) closure.
Controlled of QA/QC documents of the entire project including test results and certificates, calibration, inspection requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered and other QA/QC related documents.
Ensured all quality control documentation requirements were fulfilled, completed, and shall form part of the 3rd party and General Contractor as built hand documents.
Verified and validated inspection and test programs.
Developed method statement for the activity including risk assessment, job safety environmental analysis, Inspection Test Plan and checklist based on specifications of the project.
Reviewed Method Statements (MS) and prepared Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) before project implementation.
Addressed Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Quality Observations, ensuring timely resolution.
Identified potential causes of non–conformities and take necessary corrective and preventive actions to remove the cause.
Identified and planned the training needs of employees for the management system.
To identify the corrective / preventive action based on the analysis of complaints / effectiveness of system and ensure action taken is effective.
Done data analysis and identify fruitful results for the further improvement.
Prepared report for management and chair the management review meeting.
Reviewed and maintain records for objectives.
Followed up the Lab quality results and its progress with the approved 3rd party independent laboratories
Overall responsible for establishing and maintaining of Quality Management System
Issued internal NCR’s for the activity, if found any non–conformity related to testing, accommodation and environment or effectiveness of system... Civil /Quality Control Engineer, 07/2004 - 06/2008 Al Mashrik Company, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Project: Four (4) Story Building -Royal Commission Headquarters for Jubail and Yanbu, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Consultant: Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultant
Conducted regular inspections and assisted in quality audits of subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
Coordinated with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to address and resolve any quality issues or non-conformities
Reviewed and prepared material submittals and mock-ups related to all civil works.
Prepared and maintained QAQC documentation including inspection reports, test records, and quality control plans
Provided technical support and guidance to the project team on facade construction methods and best practices
Participated in meetings with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities to discuss QAQC matters and project progress.
Conducted training and awareness programs on QAQC requirements.
Responded technical concerns and devised solutions to resolve site and QC issues.
Prepared method statements (MS) and inspection & test plan (ITP). CORE
QUALIFICATIONS
Project Planning and Execution
Technical Expertise
Team Leadership and Collaboration
Construction Inspection
Conflict Resolution
Communication and Collaboration
Team Coordination
Problem-Solving
Safety Compliance
Quality Assurance
Contract Management
Communication and Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Quality Control and Inspection
Contract Review and Compliance
.. Analytical and Organizational Skills
EDUCATION
University of the Assumption, San Fernando Pampanga,PHILIPPINES, 1978 Bachelor's Degree: Civil Engineering
ACCOMPLISHMENT
S
Successfully managed and completed a large-scale infrastructure project, delivering it on time and within budget, while meeting all quality and safety standards
Led a multidisciplinary team in the design and construction of a multi-story building, resolving technical challenges and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Implemented a comprehensive risk management strategy for a high-profile project, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks, resulting in a smooth and successful project delivery
Led a team in conducting a thorough analysis and redesign of a problematic structural element, resulting in improved structural integrity and enhanced safety
Developed and implemented a quality control program that resulted in an increase in client satisfaction and a decrease in the number of construction defects
Successfully managed project changes and variations, negotiating with stakeholders and contractors to minimize disruptions and project delays. CERTIFICATIONS
MMUP/UPDA Registered Civil Engineer in Qatar
Structural Engineering Course in United Arab Emirates Cost Control Engineering in Qatar
AFFILIATIONS
Member-Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers -Qatar Chapter Member-Filipino Planning Engineers Association -Qatar Chapter LANGUAGES
English: First Language
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