Jacques Kitane Ontal

Deira, Dubai, UAE

+971**-***-**** 5711 229 +97150

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PROFESSIONAL DEGREE:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Silliman University

License Civil Engineer License No. 0089137

Applying for Sr. Structural Civil Engineer/ Structural Design Engineer OBJECTIVE: A designer to be creative in striving balance of structural performance and cost effectiveness. SKILLS SUMMARY:

More than 17 years of work experienced in the field of construction and design from commercial to industrial buildings, real estate land development, high end housing/villas, cellular steel towers, high mast pole, low to high rise buildings with post-tension slab or pre-cast structures, pile foundations, substations, retaining walls, Link bridge, pedestrian bridge, bus depot building sheds, warehouses, space frame, skylight steel structures, water slide structures including FRP flumes, GRP structures, curtain walls, facades and frameless glazing system, scaffoldings design. Proficient in preparing of structural analysis and design calculations in various type of metals, reinforced concrete and glass structures conforming to the latest editions of UAE municipality, Qatar construction standard (QCS 2014) and international building codes i.e.ASTM, ACI, MBMA, AISC-ASD/LRFD, ASCE, AISI, AAMA, BSI, UBC, IBC, & Consultant Procedure Manual ADCM, QCQM procedure as they relate to structural requirements and specifications. Well versed in the use of latest Design tool STAAD Pro, RAM connections, Limcon, MBS, ETABS, SAFE, ROBOT, Prokon, Concise Beam, Revit, Autocad, Tekla X-steel, Microsoft office and SJ Mepla softwares. WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2019 – Present Structural Design Enginer Avantgarde Architects and Engineers Consutancy LLC 603 Al Niyadi Building – Airport Road Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 Structural Design Engineer Gharnata Consultant Engineers, P.O. Box 18880, Doha, Qatar Combined overview of roles...

Prepares alternate safe structural designs for value engineering to provide practical economical solution without major changes of architectural aspect.

Prepares building structural analysis and detailed design calculation report for Municipality approval.

Liaising with other discipline to agree on economic, safe and aesthetic architecture.

Independent review and counter-checks of submitted Pre-cast building design, gigantic spaceframe structural design including structural models with the aid of latest design software and spreadsheets.

A third party consultant, performs verification checks, validates and approved design calculations from other consulting firm.

Provide structural IFC drawings and submit to clients and municipality for approval.

Provide design sketches and reinforcement details to the structural detailer to commence structural drawings.

Site technical support e.g. reviews of structural calculations, shop drawings, material specification submissions, method of statement report, geotechnical report, checking rebar detailing and bar bending schedules, checking GA and reinforcement drawings, RFI responses.

Conduct site inspection test e.g. plate load test of pile and stone column bearing capacity check.

Conduct structural investigation and provide assessment of existing building for strengthening and restoration.

Participate in every coordination meeting with the project owner/ developer, contractors.

Prepares project specifications related to structural and civil works in conjunction of QCS 2014, BS, ACI, ASCE, IBC 2006, UBC and other related codes.

Meet with specialist to discuss structural matters pertaining to the calculation report, shop drawings, and other deliverables.

Provide better alternate solutions to site complex problems.

Perform other technical task.

July 2013 – Dec. 2014 Sr. Structural Design Engineer Green Scope Steel Industries

P.O. Box 14516, Al Jazirah, Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates May 2010- June 2013 Sr. Structural Design Engineer WMS Metal Industries

P.O. Box 13164, DIP Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Aug. 2008-April 2010 Sr. Structural Engineer Pioneers of Experts Engineering Consultants

P.O. Box 97046, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Combined overview of roles...

Prepares structural analysis and detailed design calculations of PEB and hot rolled rigid frames structures i.e. multi-span with mezzanine concrete buildings, multi-gable span with cranes, roofing system, etc. including but not limited to secondary steel structures with conformance with MBMA, UBC, ACSE, etc.

Provide design sketches and details to the structural detailer to commence with structural drawings.

Responsible of all technical submittal e.g. material specifications, data sheets and method of statement.

Provide quotations and proposal offers faster and accurate.

Provide material take-off.

Responsible of review and checking of proposed concept drawings, fabrication drawings and shop drawings.

Conduct site inspections to resolve complex problems related to structural issues.

Participate in every coordination meetings with the clients. Mar. 2006-Jul. 2008 Structural Engineer Gulfglass Industries Co. LTD

P.O. Box 6022 Sharjah, UAE

Prepares structural design and calculations of stick, unitized frames system, frameless glazing system such as curtain walls, facades, canopies, skylights and stairs conforming to ASTM, BS, ASCE, AAMA and other related codes.

Design of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum frame structure to support for curtain walls, skylights and glass balustrades.

Design also aluminum connections i.e mullion–transom connectors, brackets, and anchoring system.

Make project quotations and proforma invoices.

Optimizing glass cut size for fabrication.

Review of project orders (Customer details, specifications, pricing, payment terms and schedules).

Attend project meetings.

Conduct site inspections to resolve complex problems. Feb. 2003 – Jul. 2004 Structural/ Project Field Engineer Aboitizland, Inc. Aboitiz Corporate Center

Banilad, Cebu City, Philippines

Prepares structural analysis and design calculations of basketball gymnasium, residential houses, elevated water tank towers, underground concrete water tank, swimming pools, retaining walls with the aid of STAAD Pro and ETABS design software.

Reviews contractor technical submittals including shop drawings, material technical data, quotations, structural analysis and calculations in compliance of the contract specifications and standard building codes.

Monitors and manages occasional inspections of high end housing /villas projects includes elevated water tanks, sewage treatment facilities, electrical ground tunnels, perimeter retaining walls, recreational parks and basketball gymnasiums.

Overseeing report requirements, evaluating program and project service delivery and cost effectiveness.

Ensuring that procedures are being followed and assisting in resolving complex problems which require professional level input.

Undertaking surveys for land development and utility services.

Prepare weekly accomplishment reports.

Report to the immediate superior regarding the flow and progress of the project. Jan.2000 – Feb. 2003 Structural/ Civil Engineer Albenzeta General Services, Inc. #15 Mola St.

La Paz, Makati City, Philippines

Prepares structural analysis and design calculations of a 30m tall cellular tower and B+G+3 storey building with the aid of STAAD Pro software and conforming to NSCP, AASHTO, ANSI-NAAMM, and other related codes.

Conduct existing building structural assessment to receive superimposed loads at rooftop such as antennas and non-structural steel structures.

Reviews geotechnical reports for the mat foundation design.

Reviews sub-contractor technical submittals including shop drawings, material technical data, quotations, structural analysis and calculations in compliance of the contract specifications and standard building codes.

Reporting to managers for the site progress and provide solutions of civil and structural works.

Coordinate with other disciplines e.g. cost estimation department for evaluation of material quantities. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Jun. 93 - Oct. 99 B.S., Civil Engineering

Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines Jun. 89 - Mar. 93 H.S. Diploma

Holy Cross High School, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines TRAINING SEMINARS

SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP ON STRUCTURAL GLASS AND FAÇADE ENCLOSURES ASEP, Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines Qatar Grand Palace Hotel, Doha, Qatar

June 22, 2018

SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP ON ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS USING ETABS DESIGN SOFTWARE

ASEP, Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines Oryx Rotana Hotel, Doha, Qatar

July 20 & July. 27, 2018

STAAD Pro, MicroCadd Technologies Project Cost and Quality Management Autodesk and Research Engineers Aboitiz Corporate Center, Cebu City Cubao, Metro Manila, Aug. 01 – Aug. 31, 2002 May 27, 2004 Competitive Intelligence: Planning and Direction The Who, What & Why of ISO 9000:2000 Aboitiz Corporate Center, Cebu City Aboitiz Corporate Center, Cebu City May 27, 2004 May 27, 2004

PERSONAL DATA: DRIVING LICENSE:

Date of birth: February 7, 1976 License No. 276******** (Qatar) Place of birth: Dumaguete City, Philippines License No. 1604892 (UAE) Status: Married

PROJECTS INVOLVEMENT:

Traditional Souq Project Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Salwa Beach Resort Hotel and Leisure Water Park Salwa, Qatar New Doha Port Project Mesaieed, Qatar Al Kawaneej Bus Depot Project (Workshop & Office Building) Al Kawaneej, Dubai New Central Market Project Al Markaziyah District, Abu Dhabi Rosewood Hotel Project Al Sowwah Island, Abu Dhabi Silverene Tower Residential Dev’t Dubai Marina, Dubai Gate District Tower Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi Allied Gulf Food Industries Al Hamrah, Ras Al Khaima Dev’t of Muscat International & Salalah Airport Muscat, Oman

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