EXPERIENCE
Quantity Surveyor
Secure Engineering LLC – Secure Architects Engineering
Consultant
July 2014 - December 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
MA. CELIA G. CASANAS
QUANTITY SURVEYOR /
PROJECT COORDINATOR
OBJECTIVE
Seeking for a challenging
position in a reputable
organization where I can
utilize my skills and
capabilities.
ELIGIBILITY
Registered Civil Engineer in
Philippines
License No. 0065263-92
QUALIFICATIONS
AND
HIGHLIGHTS
Over twenty (20) years extensive
experience in the field of Civil
Engineering as Quantity
Surveyor and other related works
pertaining engineering
construction.
Experienced in project
supervision and coordination
Proficient in Computer Software
such as MS Office (i.e. Excel,
Word) AutoCad, Revit-Basic
Quick-learner, self-motivated and
ability to prioritize multiple tasks
CONTACT
***.*******@*****.***
Tourist Club Area, Abu
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duties:
Prepare Tender documents (BOQ and Specifications) in every design stage submission as per project deliverables.
Taking-off quantities both Architectural & Structural works.
Reply to tender clarifications.
Study variations and claims and make necessary recommendations.
Coordinate with Design Architects and make sure that drawings and specifications are properly coordinated.
Meeting with clients whenever required.
Quantity Surveyor (Post Tender)
Secure Engineering LLC – Accurate Project Management June 2011 – June 2014
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duties:
Evaluates and certify Interim payments of contractors and supervision fees of consultants on the basis of payment schedules stated in the contract agreement.
Study variations and claims and make necessary recommendations.
Refer to and check bill of quantities prior to certifying payments. Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Tender)
CIVILCO – Civil Contracting Company
February 2004 – April 2011
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duties:
Study and evaluates tender drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and other related tender documents.
Recalculates quantities in the BOQ received from the tender package (both civil and architectural works).
Prepare tender queries if there are inconsistencies between specifications, drawings and BOQs.
Study tender revisions and addendums.
Assist chief estimator for comparative analysis for various quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors.
Fill bill of quantities for quantity variations.
Study and compare contract drawings from issued tender documents.
Support to engineers and other quantity surveyors at site for clarifications during execution of projects.
Estimator/QS
HACCO Engineering & Contracting Company
June 2003 – January 2004
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duties:
• Do tendering works for villas and residential complex buildings.
• Prepare submittals for approval by the consultant on awarded projects.
• Study & evaluate specification revisions in comparison to tender specifications.
• Evaluate quotations and negotiates cost reduction prior to approval and purchases.
• Coordinates with Engineers at construction site for material deliveries and schedules.
• Do quantity take-off of steel structures and other related civil works for warehouses Estimator/QS/Project Coordinator
Swire Realty Development Corporation
May 1998 – July 2002
Makati City, Philippines
Duties:
Conducts site visit prior to preparation of short contract agreements
Do quantity take-off and cost estimates.
Do short Contract Agreements for additional works or Change Orders to sub- contractors.
Coordinate with sub-contractors/bidders regarding expertise of work prior to instruction for quotation.
Evaluates quotations prior to awarding contractors.
Monitors progress of work and with the emphasis on compliance to required specifications and requirements.
Evaluates sub-contractors’ monthly interim payments.
Monitor other rectification works at site.
Prepare progress reports for presentation on weekly meetings. Procurement Officer
Swire Realty Development Corporation
February 1995 – April 1998
San Juan, Manila, Philippines (Main Office)
Duties:
Requests quotations from at least three suppliers for every requested construction materials and make comparative analysis
Negotiate payment terms according to company’s standard mode of payment.
Arrange and expedite deliveries from suppliers whenever required.
Prepare local purchase orders.
Follow-up undelivered or pending purchases.
Prepares request of payments for due terms.
Monitor stocks of bulk cement in batching plants before concrete pouring.
Coordinates with Project Engineers/Architects for schedule of deliveries.
Evaluates after sales services of suppliers especially for materials/equipment that needs to be commissioned after installation.
Estimator/Junior Field Engineer
Bacnotan Cement Corporation (Expansion Projects)
January 1993 – January 1995
La Union, Philippines
Duties:
Supervise structural erection and other related civil works at site for Vertical Raw Mill, Electrostatic Precipitator building, conveyors, ducting supports and all its accessories
Quantifying concrete and steel works for roads, equipment foundations and warehouses
Estimate Change Orders and Additional Works prior to execution of work
Coordinate with mechanical and electrical engineers before concrete pouring for their equipment block-outs
Evaluate weekly accomplishment reports/billings of various trade contractors. Estimator
RS Licup Design Group
January 1992 – December 1992
Manila, Philippines
Duties:
• Prepares in-house estimates or budgetary cost townhouse projects.
• Attend to walk-in suppliers who wants to be enlisted or specified.
• Evaluates progress billings of sub-contractors.
EDUCATION
SAINT LOUIS COLLEGE 1986-1991
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
San Fernando, La Union Philippines
PERSONAL DATA
Name Maria Celia G. Casanas
Permanent Address Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Birth date April 17, 1969
Civil Status Married; blessed with 2 children
Religion Roman Catholic