Civil Engineering Engineer

ENGR. ALVIN S. LIWANAG

BSc CE, TPICQS

+971-**-***-****/ 056-***-**** ************@*****.***,******************************@*****.***

PROFILE

A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful Quantity Surveyor/Estimator and Civil Engineer working as part of a busy team effectively managing all the costs related to building and civil engineering projects. Having a proven track record of minimizing the costs of a project and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Possessing excellent foresight & the ability to plan ahead when working on construction projects. Can communicate effectively with developers / contractors & would be an asset to any employer who respects loyalty & responsibility. He is currently looking for a suitable position as a Civil Engineer, Estimator/Quantity Surveyor with an ambitious company where he will be working with industry experts, people who have the skills and experience to make a real difference to his future.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Cost Control Procurement strategy

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Civil Engineering attributes

Knowledge of contracts, technical specifications and their implementation

Familiar with relevant civil engineering cost estimate software e.g. C-mol, Orga Data LogiKal, Auto Estimate, a computer-aided estimate software forAluminium

Superb critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate designs, plans and projects

Promoting the highest standards of safety onsite at all times

Assessing the environmental impact and risks connected to projects

Professional attributes

Able to check the work of others & supervise less experienced or junior staff

Pricing, quoting and resourcing work within delegated authority levels.

Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages

Assisting with competency appraisal processes for junior staff

Capable of defining and leading assignments

Always willing to help other less experienced team members with workloads

Supporting any procurement processes

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Post Contract Quantity Surveyor, Reem Emirates Aluminum April 2018 – Present

Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Post Contract Quantity Surveyor, Arabian Profile Ltd Apr. 2013 – Feb.2018

Sharjah, UAE

Estimation Head, Al Tela’a Technical Industries Co. L.L.C. Aug. 2005 – Feb.2013

Al Quos, Dubai, UAE

Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor, Al Abbar Aluminium, UAE Oct. 2003 – Sept.2004

Al Awir, Dubai, UAE

Aluminium Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Oct. 1998 – Mar. 2003

The Saudi Aluminium Industries Co. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities:

Study the full technical details and specifications of a project required for quotation

Quantify the scope of works as per plan for comparison to a given Bill of Quantity

Prepare cost breakdown, proposal and Bill of Quantity for tender

Manage and organize all functions related to estimation. Plan the estimating methodology and objectives

Plan, schedule and determine work priorities of estimators based on their experience level and current work volume

Conduct value analysis of plans of projects, review final plans, proposal, specifications and special provisions, recommend positive alternatives and inspect proposed job sites on complex project to determine if ambiguous, impractical or cost excessive requirements exist

Perform engineering work in preparation, development and review of final plans to compile detailed project cost estimates which are used for bid evaluation of projects

Review and evaluate project cost estimates. Assist estimators with difficult prices of project cost elements by using surveillance of materials, labour and equipment markets

Coordinate with General Manager/Commercial Manager to have issues, problems or irregularities resolved

Pricing of projects that the company is competing to get, using pricing system based on good knowledge of the market and strong competitions

Follow up prices changes of materials in the market and new system of construction and possible introduction of new materials of better quality and lower prices

Implement alternative calculations for the customers which serves better for the company and the customers

Coordinate with the purchasing department about the prices of materials, availability and alternatives

Teach junior estimators in using Auto Estimate software and ensure that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency and in the most productive way

Review and study the full technical details and project specifications required for quotation

Survey and check quantities as per plan for comparison as per Bill of Quantity

Prepare manual or Auto Estimate software aided calculations for cost breakdown ofvarious materials

Interpret plans and analyse problems and produce timely, logical, cost effective solutions

Valuing variations and advising on the financial effect on them

Prepare contract documents, agreements and pretender reports

Make bill of quantities and cost estimates as per specifications, drawing and as per FIDICconditions

Quantify the scope of works as per “As Built drawings” in comparison to Bill of Quantityfrom the contract for consensus quantities for closing out projects

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/SEMINAR

Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS), Technical Member Aug.2018

Allowable Claim Notices with subsequent "Rational and Substantiation Standards" for employers and contractor Under FIDIC 1999, 3FOLD Education Center, Karama, Dubai Sept.2017

Dispute Resolution under FIDIC 1999,3FOLD Education Center, Karama, Dubai Dec.2015

EDUCATION

Certificate in Quantity Surveying (QS) Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2017

Chicago Management Training Institute, Karama, Dubai, UAE

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Jun. 1992 – Apr. 1997

Bicol University, Legaspi City

Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (Passed)

Professional Regulation Commission, Manila, Philippines Nov. 22-23, 1997

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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