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KAREN JOY DITCHAS REYES
Building 35 Flat 16, Al Khudri St
Mansoura, Doha Qatar
***********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
A Mechanical Engineer in profession with more than 12 years of experience in MEP Quantity Surveyor and various aspects of the construction industry with an extensive knowledge of pre and post contract service and has worked in the Subcontractor, Main Contractor and Consultant Sector, with a solid engineering background and highest level of work ethics. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
POSITION: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
COMPANY: JH CONSTRUCTION QATAR
RIW FOR ROADS, JUNCTIONS & ROUNDABOUTS
DATE: MAY 2020 – Present
Project Description:
• ROAD PROJECT - RIW FOR ROADS, JUNCTIONS & ROUNDABOUTS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF GREATER DOHA PHASE 9 (AL SADD, MUAITHER, AL SOUDAN & AL KHAFJI) Responsibilities
• Prepare complete measurements take-off for all services such as (Roads, Traffic Sign/Signals, Street Lighting, Surface Water, Treated Sewage Effluent, ITS Network, Utilities, Landscaping and All Miscellaneous Works) in accordance to contract specifications, detailed drawings and other relevant Qatar Authorities Requirements (Ashghal).
• Prepare complete material procurement list for all services such as (All type of Concrete, Back Filling, Excavation, Ducts, Pipes & Fittings, Protections and Other Required Materials) with coordination to the Technical Team and in accordance to contract specifications, detailed drawings and other relevant Qatar Authorities Requirements (Ashghal).
• Prepare proper BOQ for subcontractors’ rate and compliance in accordance to contract specifications, detailed drawings and other relevant Qatar Authorities Requirements (Ashghal). POSITION: MEP QUANTITY SURVEYOR
COMPANY: LEIGHTON CONTRACTING QATAR W.L.L.
MANATEQ OASIS (QEZ1), DOHA, QATAR 22478
DATE: DECEMBER 2016 – April 2020
Project Description:
• DESIGN AND BUILD MANATEQ OASIS, RAS BUFONTAS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (QEZ1)
(4 Towers 4 Storey Office Building /QAR 500 Million + Variation) Responsibilities
• Provide assistance to Project Manager, Commercial Manager and Contract Manager for subcontract administrators to review contracts, verify the scope of works and cost management of the project.
• Prepare subcontractors, suppliers, labor supply tender invitation, request for proposal, technical review, evaluation comparison, approval process and contract agreements.
• Prepare Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, MEP measurements take-off and proper cost estimate in accordance to contract specifications, equipment schedule, drawings and other relevant Qatar Authorities Requirements.
• Prepare payment application/progress payment claim with relevant substantiation as per site progress, approved material on site, site inspections, testing and markup drawings, measured works against value of work done. Karen Joy Ditchas Reyes Page 2
• Prepare subcontractors, suppliers, labor supply payment certificate with relevant substantiation as per approved materials, site inspections, measured works (markup drawings), value of work done (value not exceed client certified), formal sign off and final accounts.
• Prepare variation claims along with relevant substantiation as per client request change order, engineer’s requirement, site instruction with supporting documents and proceed approvals.
• Attend monthly site inspection for progress billing, material monitoring, installation and testing scheduling,
• Reconciliation meeting with the consultant/client and agree monthly payment application and variations claim.
• Update register for subcontractors, suppliers, labor supply requirements such as performance bands, guarantees, warranties, trade license, tax card, computer card, workmanship insurance and other relevant requirements. POSITION: MEP QUANTITY SURVEYOR
COMPANY: BOUYGUES BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL (JV with Midmac Contracting & Al Jaber Engineering) QP DISTRICT, WEST BAY, DOHA, QATAR 31423
DATE: JULY 2013 – MAY 2016
Project Description:
• QATAR PETROLIUM FINANCIAL DISTRICT, WEST BAY DOHA, QATAR
(9 Towers Mixed-use + 29 Storey *5 Star Hotel /QAR 4.7 Billion + QAR 1 Billion Variation) Responsibilities
• Provide assistance to Commercial Manager to review contracts, verify the scope of works.
• Prepare Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, MEP measurements and take-off and costing according to contract drawings and specifications and other relevant contract documents.
• Prepare payment application/progress payment claim against value of work done for measured works.
• Prepare variation claims along with the relevant substantiation as per the requirement of the Engineer/Employer.
• Attend Site Inspection for monthly progress billing process.
• Update monthly material on site and reconciliation base on delivery notes.
• Represent the Main Contractor on meeting with the Consultant to reconcile and agree variations and interim payments.
• Prepare proper quotation and cost estimates according to equipment schedule to be submitted to the Employer.
• Review quotations received from the suppliers/subcontractor and prepare quotations comparison statement and recommendation.
• Valuation of subcontractors’ interim payments, variation, formal sign off, final accounts
• Update register of insurances and guarantees/ bonds of subcontractors /suppliers to ensure it is valid and enforceable and request renewal /amendment if required.
• Update subcontractors’ requirements such us warranty certificate, spare parts list & manuals.
• Prepare correspondence related to cost and contract as required. POSITION: MEP QUANTITY SURVEYOR
COMPANY: TILCA ELECTRO MECHANICAL L.L.C.
BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI, UAE 390897
DATE: OCTOBER 2011 – JUNE 2013
Project Description:
• PREMIER INN HOTEL - ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mechnical, Electrical and Plumbing, MEP Installation Services. (BAM International)
• OASIS HOSPITAL EXTENSION – AL AIN Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, MEP Installation Services.
(SISK Contractors)
Responsibilities
• Preparation of comprehensive and adaptable Bill of Quantities and other form of Tender documents.
• Preparation of MEP measurements and take-off according to drawings and material technical specification.
• Preparation of proper quotations and cost estimates according to equipment schedule.
• Preparation variation claims along with the relevant substantiation as per the requirement of the Engineer/Employer. Karen Joy Ditchas Reyes Page 3
• Coordination with Architectural, Structural and other services for the scope of works.
• Ensure to make a query to all conflicts in requirements.
• Site Inspection for monthly billing process.
• To carry out for monthly project evaluations of work in progress.
• Inquire quotations from suppliers and evaluate by comparisons to arrive at right price.
• Attending consultant meeting to agreed variation and concern.
• Update invoice from sub-contractors final accounts. POSITION: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
COMPANY: DAVIS LANGDON & SEAH PHILIPPINES INC. (Now, an Arcadis Philippines, Inc.) MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES 1231
DATE: SEPTEMBER 2008 – AUGUST 2011
Prepared Bill of Quantity Measurements for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Works Measurement for the following Out Sourcing International Projects:
• Helix Twin Tower, Abu Dhabi
• Sorouh The Gate District Towers, Abu Dhabi
• Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Abu Dhabi
• Grand Egyptian Museum, Qatar
• 100-Storey Al Quds Tower Development, Qatar
• Qatar Central Library, Qatar
• Diplomat Makarem Hotel, Lebanon
• Marriott Executive Apartments, Lebanon
Responsibilities
• Preparation of MEPF measurements and take-off according to scope of works.
• Preparation of comprehensive and adaptable bill of quantities and other form of tender documents.
• Preparation of proper quotations and cost estimates according to scope of works.
• Preparation of variation orders, cost difference and cost implementations.
• Coordination with structural, architectural and electrical system for the scope of works.
• Ensure to make a query to all conflicts in floor plan/layout, material specification and equipment schedule
• Familiar with the international methods measurements and ISO Standards.
• Able to understand contract specifications and document related to Quantity Surveying.
• Ensure to prepare properly bill of quantities as describe according to material technical specification, general notes and equipment schedule.
POSITION: PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
COMPANY: SHOWA DENKO HD TRACE
HSINCHU CITY, TAIWAN R.O.C.
DATE: AUGUST 2005 – JULY 2008
Responsibilities
• Substrate and Inspection Production Operations.
• Ensure all machine equipment are in good condition and running properly.
• Ensure all products are passing through plating, polish and inspection areas.
• Ensure all products have barcode and properly packaging. EXAMINATION PASSED:
OCTOBER 2004 MECHANICAL ENGINEER
PRC Board Examination
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
1999 - 2004 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Tacloban City, Philippines
TRAINING ATTENDED:
Please note that Davis Langdon provide a comprehensive BOQ Measurement and Costing and Contracts Trainings to its employees. Below are the Trainings I have attended: 18 January 2010 Fire Protection Works
Davis Langdon & Seah Philippines Inc.
19 October 2009 Electrical Works
Davis Langdon & Seah Philippines Inc.
05 October 2009 HVAC Works
Davis Langdon & Seah Philippines Inc.
18 August 2009 Plumbing Works
Davis Langdon & Seah Philippines Inc.
19 October 2008 Computer-Aided Const’n Project Management CADVISION Engineering Technologies
14 September 2008 Computer-Aided HVAC Design
CADVISION Engineering Technologies
05 September 2008 AutoCAD 2009
CADVISION Engineering Technologies
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
• Strong knowledge of integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Installation pre and post contract.
• Creative analytical problem solving and planning skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments.
• Can handle work pressure and stress and can submit to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team and capable to lead a team of QS.
• Computer Literate: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access).
• Knowledge on AutoCAD system, ATLES PRO system, ACONEX system and COINS system PERSONAL BACKGROUND:
Date of Birth September 05, 1982
Age 37 Years Old
Civil Status Married
Citizenship Filipino
Passport no. P8699736A
Visa Status Resident with NOC
Expiry Date 27-11-20 (renewable)
Qatar Driving License 28-03-23 (renewable)