Engineer Manager
Resume:
Sr. Quantity Surveyor / Cost Control Engineer
Sr. Procurement & Contracts Engineer
Julito F. Paje
Mobile No. +971-**-***-****
E-mail: ******@*****.***
SUMMARY
More than forty (+40) years of extensive work experience wherein twenty four (24) years in Philippines and more than sixteen (+16) years in United Arab Emirates. With ADCO certificate as approved Site Quantity Surveyor.
More than sixteen (+16) years of work experience in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as Sr. Quantity Surveyor / Sr. Procurement Engineer & Contracts Engineer from a reputable Contracting Companies with specialties in the vertical and horizontal construction from September 2004 - April 2020. Experienced in the construction of shopping malls, high and low rise buildings (Commercial & Residential), villas, infrastructures and road works.
Six (6) years work experience in Philippines as Production Supervisor in a manufacturing plant for Cobalt and Nickel from September 1998 to August 2004.
One (1) year work experience in Philippines as Site Engineer in the construction of low rise buildings, roads, bridges and canals from November 1997 to August 1998.
Five (5) years work experience in Philippines as Assistant Unit Manager (Methods Engineering Division) in a Mining firm from January 1992 to October 1997.
Twelve (12) years work experience in Philippines as Draftsman / Computer in a Mining firm from December 1979 to December 1991.
Extensive knowledge and experience developed in the following;
Cost control using earned value management, evaluate & prepares variation works, invoicing, evaluate / prepare subcontractor's invoice, budget and actual cost monitoring, cost estimation, progress measurement, take-off measurement both pre and post contract,, bid evaluation, preparation of Subcontract agreement and inquire quotations.
Personal Skills:
Management skills and work under pressure on own initiative or as part of a team.
Approachable and sharing ideas to colleagues and subordinates.
Hard worker
Team work capabilities.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, March 1989
Columban College, Olongapo City, Philippines
SEMINARS / TRAININGS
Certified Cost Engineering (June 2009 – August 2009)
Chicago Management Training Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Primavera Project Planner 3.1 (December 2006)
Cambridge Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Managing and Scheduling Projects using Primavera V3.1 (October 2005 - November 2005)
POLO, OWWA, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Basic Auto Cad 2004 – 2D (February 2005 - June 2005)
POLO, OWWA, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
EXPERIENCE
Nov. 2019 - Apr. 2020 Sr. Quantity Surveyor - Tendering Department
Noor Al Sahara Gen. Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Projects Tendered
Project Name : Construction of Zakher Round About in Al Ain City
Client : Al Ain Municipality
Consultant : Musanada
Project Name : Al Sader Development and Enabling Works
Client : Modon
Project Name : Construction of Internal Roads and Infrastructure Works for Various Ares for Al Ain (Stage 24, 25 & 26)
Client : Al Ain Municipality
Consultant : Musanada
Project Name : Construction of Roads from Al Zumoul to Umm al Quoa
Client : Al Ain Municipality
Consultant : Musanada
Duties &Responsibilities
Reviewed and familiarized the Project Contract documents as basis for supporting documents in sending enquiries to prospective Subcontractors / Suppliers.
Sent enquiries and follow-up from the Vendors on the status of their quotation.
Conducted take-off measurement for pricing.
Evaluated and analyzed the quotations if it is within the project documents, specifications, drawings, etc.
Assisted the Estimation manager in pricing.
Sent clarifications to Consultant for any ambiguity in the Contract Documents.
Conducted site visit as a physical assessment of the project to be tendered.
Jan. 2018 - Oct. 2019 Sr. Procurement Engineer
Ghantoot Transport and Gen. Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Projects Involved
Project Name : ADNOC Business Center at Kalidiyah, Abu Dhabi
Client : Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC)
Consultant : Bayaty Architects and Engineering Consultancy LLC
Contract Value : AED 147,000,000.00
Project Name : Khor Al Raha Development, Al Raha, Abu Dhabi
Client : Al Nasser Properties
Consultant : Khatib and Alami
Contract Value : AED 81,313,915.00
Project Name The One Hotel Building (B+G+4P+27TF+Mech. Room + RF)
Client : First Home Limited
Consultant : Al Hawraa Engineering Consultants
Contract Value : AED 201,726,675.00
Project Name : Construction, Completion and Maintenance of a Proposed Commercial Building for H.H. Sheikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi
Client : Abu Dhabi Commercial Engineering Services
Consultant : Heberger Engineering Consultants
Contract Value : AED 67,307,692.00
Project Name : Construction, Procurement and Completion of the B+G+3P+8 Typical Floors+Gym/HC Hotel/Apartment Building
Client : Zayed International Environmental Awards
Consultant : Abdul Rahim Arhitectural Consultants
Contract Value : AED 135,700,000.00
Project Name : Construction, Procurement and Completion of the Proposed Residential Building 3B+G+9 Typical Floors + Roof Floor
Client : Ali Mohammad Sadiq Al Bloushi
Consultant : Target Engineering Consultants
Contract Value : AED 37,118,856.00
Duties &Responsibilities
Reviewed and familiarized the Project Contract documents prior to send an enquiry to Subcontractors / Suppliers.
Prepared bill of quantities in coordination with site Project Manager / QS.
Sent enquiries and followed-up from the Vendors on the status of their quotation.
Prepared scope of work of each items / activities and conducted take-off measurement to verify the quantity (if required) as per budget and BOQ.
Evaluated and analyzed the quotations or commercial offer received from the Vendors if it is within the budget, project documents, specifications, drawings, etc.
Prepared comparison sheet in order to determine the lowest bidder but not jeopardizing the quality of the material and work.
Negotiated for a final price, payment terms and Invites Subcontractors / Suppliers for a meeting to sort-out any technical and commercial issues prior for approval by higher management.
Informed the site team of the finalized work package prior to prepare an LOI and Sub-agreement.
Prepared Letter Of Intent and Sub-contract Agreement once the package is finalized
Feb. 2009 - Sep. 2013 Sr. Quantity Surveyor
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2017 Al Geemi & Partners Contracting Co. LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Duties &Responsibilities
Responsible on the monitoring of project cost against budget using earned value management and informed management if there's any cost expense which is higher compared to budget..
Prepared / processed monthly valuations of Subcontractors and suppliers by examining, controlling and evaluating subcontractors’ invoices and ensured that contractual obligations were met.
Reviewed and familiarized the Project Contract documents as basis for evaluating claims from Client and raised clarifications of any un-contractual issues.
Identified, evaluated and prepared variation claims complete with back-up documents for every work changes or any deviations from the original scope of work.
Attended meetings related to the issue of variation claims, technical and other commercial issues as required by Project Manager to ensure that company’s interests are protected always
Conducted measurement or material take-off both vertical and horizontal construction at the highest level of accuracy especially on the arithmetical calculations of prices or amount from time to time in order to monitor project cost expenses and compared against the budget.
Conducted quantity take-off both pre and post Contract Documents.
Prepared monthly interim valuation certificates as claims from client for progress work done and ensured that contractual obligations were met.
Reviewed and processed variation works claimed by Subcontractors.
Ensured that contra-charges (if any) with back-up documents were incorporated in the monthly valuations of Subcontractors.
Conducted re-measurement or material take-off to verify the authenticity of the Bill of Quantities as per contract.
Prepared bill of quantities for pricing and cost estimation.
Prepared contractual correspondences addressed to Client and Subcontractors especially on the changes of Scope of Work and other reports related to project execution.
Suggested improvements on how to develop in the monitoring of work performance of Subcontractors in order to minimize wastage both materials and manpower resources.
Part of a team in claiming an extension of time.
Responsible in the final account of Subcontractors and claims from Client.
Projects Involved / Completed
Project Name : EPC Work in Zirku Island Accommodation Complex and Administration Buildings, Package 2, Satah Al Razboot (SARB) Field Development Project, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Client : Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO)
Consultant : Dorsch Gruppe
Contract Value : USD 73,596,248.00
Project Name : Construction of New Clusters / Service Buildings and Miscellaneous Facilities (Road Works, Landscaping, Irrigation System, Drainage System, Chilled Water System, Fire Fighting Supply System, Potable Water Supply System, Electrical Power and External Lighting System, Telecommunication System, Low Current System and Fire Alarm System)
Client : Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Explorations (ADCO),Asab, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Consultant : Architectural and Consulting Group
Contract Value : AED 159,356,000.00
Project Name : Site Asphalt Paving Works, Traffic Signs and Road Markings
Client : Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO), Asab, Abu Dhabi
Consultant : Eastern Bechtel Company Ltd.
Contract Value : USD 2,445,000.00
Oct. 2013 - Dec. 2015 Sr. Quantity Surveyor & Procurement / Contracts Engineer
Al Geemi & Partners Contracting Co. LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Duties &Responsibilities
Reviewed and familiarized the Project Contract documents prior to send an enquiry to Subcontractors / Suppliers.
Prepared bill of quantities in coordination with site Project Manager / QS.
Sent enquiries and followed-up from the Vendors on the status of their quotation.
Prepared scope of work of each items / activities and conducted take-off measurement to verify the quantity (if required) as per budget and BOQ.
Evaluated and analyzed the quotations or commercial offer received from the Vendors if it is within the budget, project documents, specifications, drawings, etc.
Prepared comparison sheet in order to determine the lowest bidder but not jeopardizing the quality of the material and work.
Negotiated for a final price, payment terms and Invites Subcontractors / Suppliers for a meeting to sort-out any technical and commercial issues prior for approval by higher management.
Informed the site team of the finalized work package as well as the Cost Control Department prior to LOI and Sub-agreement preparations.
Prepared LOI and Sub-contract agreement once the package is finalized with the lowest bidder.
Requested Technical Submittal and Company Prequalification for site review and submission to Consultant / Client for approval.
Projects Tendered
Project Name : EPC Work in Zirku Island Accommodation Complex and Administration Buildings,
Package 2, Satah Al Razboot (SARB) Field Development Project
Client : Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO)
Consultant : Dorsch Gruppe
Contract Value : AED 270,834,193.00
Project Name : Priority Works (Street Lighting, Storm Water Drainage and Kerbs) South East Sectors in Khalifa City A – Zones 1, 2 & 4
Client : Department of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi Municipalities
Consultant : Mouchel, Demec and Aecom
Contract Value : AED 231,787,000.00
Project Name : Roads, Parkings and Utilities Relocation Inside and Around Abu Dhabi Island
Client : Department of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi Municipalities
Consultant : Hyder Consulting Middle East
Contract Value : AED 49,652,360.00
Project Name : Ghanada Island Internal Service Roads & Bridge, Package 3
Client : Department of the President’s Affairs, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Consultant : Parsons
Contract Value : AED 32,887,705.00
Project Name : Improvement Program for Traffic Safety for Sectors at North &South of Abu Dhabi,
Mainland – Stage 1, Contract T2012/22
Client : Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Contract Value : AED 15,798,500.00
Aug. 2008 – Jan. 2009 Sr. Quantity Surveyor (MM1)
(Global Recession) Dubai Golf City (Client / Developer), Dubai, UAE
Project Involved
Project Name : Construction of 148 Mansions, 543 Villas, 2,750 Town Houses, 1 Six-Class Hotel and
5 World-Class Themed Golf Courses Dubailand, Dubai, U.A.E.
Client / Developer : Dubai Golf City
Contract Value : AED 20 Billion
Duties &Responsibilities
Prepared / processed monthly valuations of Contractors and Suppliers by examining, controlling and evaluating subcontractors’ invoices and ensured that contractual obligations were met.
Reviewed and processed variation works claimed by Contractors.
Ensured that contra-charges (if any) with back-up documents were incorporated on the monthly valuations of Contractors.
Assigned QS to conduct re-measurement or material take off to verify the authenticity of the progress work done by Contractors.
Prepared bill of quantities for pricing and cost estimation.
Prepared contractual correspondences addressed to Contractors especially on the changes of Scope of Work and other reports related to project execution.
Reviewed and familiarized Contractors Contract documents as basis for evaluating their claims.
Attended meetings related to the issue of variation claims and project progress to ensure that company’s interests are protected always.
Suggested improvements on how to develop in the monitoring of work performance of Subcontractors in order to minimize wastage both materials and manpower resources.
Responsible in the final account of Contractors.
Handled and supervised 1 no. of Quantity Surveyor.
Assisted QS in conducting measurement or material take off both vertical and horizontal construction at the highest level of accuracy especially on the arithmetical calculations of prices or amount for pricing of the tendered projects.
Sep. 2004 – July 2008 Quantity Surveyor
Thinet Emirates International LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Projects Involved
Project Name : Construction of Shopping Mall and Two Towers-1 Basement +GF + 19 Floors
Client : Building Materials City – Joint Venture Fibrex and Thinet Emirates, Musafah, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Consultant : CRSS International and Jacobs Company
Contract Value : AED 706,856,000.00
Project Name : Construction of Shopping Mall (Al Wahda Mall), Abu Dhabi
Client : Epico
Consultant : Khatib & Alami
Contract Value : AED 170,000,000.00
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepared interim valuation certificates as claims from client for progress work done and ensured that the contractual obligations were met.
Prepared / processed monthly valuations of Subcontractors and suppliers by examining, controlling and evaluating Subcontractors’ invoices and ensured that contractual obligations were met.
Ensured that contra-charges (if any) with back-up documents were incorporated on the monthly valuations of Subcontractors.
Conducted measurement or material take-off for tendering activities to prospective Subcontractors and prior to the purchase requisitions for the project.
Conducted re-measurement or material take-off to verify the authenticity of the Bill of Quantities as per contract.
Prepared bill of quantities for pricing and cost estimation in coordination with Procurement Department, Subcontractors & suppliers and based on records.
Conducted materials take-off or actual measurement for every progress billing of Subcontractors based on re-measurable contracts.
Coordinated with Project Engineer / Site Engineers on the activities of equipment and labors including the materials for proper allocation charges in order to monitor the actual cost expense of the project versus the allocated budget.
Assisted the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the review of variations claims raised by the Subcontractors.
Attended meetings related to the claims of Subcontractors and as required by the Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure that company’s interests are protected always.
Responsible in the final account of Subcontractors.
Sept. 1998 – Aug. 2004 Production Supervisor
UMICORE Specialty Chemicals, Philippines
Project Involved: Cobalt and Nickel Production
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible in the effective operations of plant equipment, proper distribution of manpower in order to eliminate wastage of time both labor and equipment usage without jeopardizing safety on the part of workers.
Responsible in the effective implementation of process instructions and procedures in order to avoid redo jobs.
Relayed to management for any suggestions related to the improvement of work procedures.
Nov. 1997 – Aug. 1998 Engineer II
4B Construction Corporation, Philippines
Project Involved
Construction of Low RiseBuildings, Roads, Bridges and Canals
Subic Bay Metropolitan Area, Subic, Zambales, Philippines
Duties and Responsibilities
Planned/scheduled utilization of heavy equipment in order to eliminate delays.
Responsible and supervised in the construction of low rise buildings, roadworks, bridges and earthwork excavations.
Monitored cost expenditures of the project if it is within the tolerable limit and specifications required were strictly followed.
Responsible in the distribution of manpower, work performance, safety conducts and discipline of workers.
Jan. 1992 – Oct. 1997 Assistant Unit Manager
Benguet Corporation-Dizon Copper Gold Operation, Phillipines
Project: Copper & Gold Operation
Duties and Responsibilities
Planned and conducted work measurement programs for all mine equipment and personnel to determine and set the standard time and motion requirements of their operations and production capability.
Submitted recommendations to management on how to increase production, efficient operations of equipment and cost savings based on evaluating and analyzing of data gathered thru work sampling studies.
Monitored cost allocation charges and expenses of labors, materials and equipment if it is within the allocated budget.
Responsible in the operations of all mine equipment and handled contract agreement of all contractors’ equipment and manpower services.
Supervised 12 work samplers / checkers and 3 lead men.
Handled the operations of manpower assigned in the earthwork excavation, dumpsite, drainage and road maintenance.
Checked/processed monthly invoices of Contractors.
Dec. 1979 – Dec. 1991 Draftsman / Computer
Benguet Corporation-Dizon Copper Gold operation, Philippines
Project Involved: Gold & Copper Operation
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepared mine planning schedule and clear, accurate working plans detailed drawings, sketches and maps.
Prepared and finalized topographical and hydrographical drawings as per data submitted by surveyor.
Computed volume of survey works related to earthwork excavation and fill-in materials.
Other Skills: Cost Control using Earned Value Management, Knowledge in computer languages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Autocad and Planswift.
Personal Data: Place of Birth : Zambales, Philippines
Nationality : Philippines
Marital Status : Married
Languages : Tagalog and English
Religion : Christian
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