ASHFORD D. CLORES
Mobile: +971**-***-**** / +971**-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
Nationality: Filipino
Birth Date: 25 August 1979
Language: Tagalog & English (Speaking & Writing)
D.M. Accreditation: Approved Structural Engineer G+4 Category UAE Valid Driving License + Car
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING - Lyceum of Aparri Cagayan Valley (2001 - Graduate) PRC License No. 0143245
TRAININGS ATTENDED
SAFE – Design of Slab, Beam, Pad Footing and Raft Foundation
ETABS – Perform Seismic Analysis and Design
Auto CADD 2006 – 2D AND 3D Drawings
STAAD PRO V8.1 – Steel/Concrete Design
SAP 2000 – Steel/Concrete Deign, Steel Connection Designs
PROKON – Footing Design, Steel Connections Design
Quality Assurance / Quality Control / ISO9001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Site Structural Engineer / Site Civil Inspector (Site Base) Salfo & Associates SA Engineering Management and Consultants (Feb. 2019 – July 2021) Project: Jebel Ali Data Center, Jebel Ali Dubai (Project Contract: AED 660,000,000) Client: ETISALAT Telecommunications Data Center
Main Contractor: Al Ghurair Engineering
Structural Design Engineer / Site Civil Inspector / Auto CADD Designer A.R.A. Engineering Consultancy
Dubai Design District, UAE
April 2017 – Jan. 2019
Projects: Villas, Residential & Commercial Building Structural Design Engineer / Site Civil Inspector / Auto CADD Designer Archline Engineering Consultants
Business Bay Dubai, UAE
Aug. 2014 – April 2017
Projects: Villas, Residential & Commercial Building, and Warehouse Steel Designer
Permasteelisa Gartner Middle East LLC
Jebel Ali, UAE
July 2013 – July 2014
Project: Hilton Hotel (26 Floors) – KSA
Civil Inspector (Client’s Representative)
Elite Global Holdings Ltd
Dubai, UAE
February 2011 – June 2013
Auto CADD Designer / Operator – Site
Gulf Leighton LLC
Dubai, UAE
October 2009 – April 2010
Auto CADD Draftsman
Arabian Aluminum Co.
November 2007 – November 2008
Dubai, UAE
Site Engineer / CADD Designer
Weal Builder’s Inc.
January 2004 – August 2007
Philippines
Draftsman
National Irrigation Administration
February 2003 – December 2003
Philippines
RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyzing and Designing of Structures, Preparing data computation based from the Structural Model
Attending coordination meeting with the Client and Contractors
Attending Discussions with the Dubai Authority Engineers on Structural Concern
Answering RFI prior to scheduled Casting
Conducting Regular Site inspections
Preparing Structural Shop Drawings for submission in Dubai Authority Engineers
Preparing and issuing to contractor all structural construction Drawings
In charge of Dubai Municipality Building Control System online application approval for structural inspection prior to recommendation for DM Structural inspection.
Joint inspection with the DM Engineer inspector with regards to the structural inspections.
In charge of Dubai Municipality Building Control System online periodical inspection report, structural inspection process, Completion Certificate process and NOC’s
In charge of Architectural/Civil snagging and De-snagging
In charge of Architectural/Civil / Structural Inspection
Review and Approve Shop drawings, Method Statement, Material Submittal, As-built drawings, Contractors’ Structural Design Calculation Submittal, RFI and RFM, Warranty & Guarantee Certificate, and Operation & Maintenance Manual (O&M Manual)
To coordinate with construction team for ongoing civil/structural activities, including but not limited to excavation, backfilling, compaction, piling, rebar inspection, preliminary and final stressing of PT Tendons, Coring and Cutting of concrete, formwork inspection, Field Density Test, concrete pouring etc.
To review the relevant documents prior to start of construction e.g. IFC, project specification etc.
Able to do inspection of structural steel fabrication, erection till final completion inspection.
To be more proactive to construction team for advising to correct the activities that could lead to non conformance.
Be vigilant for upcoming scheduled activities in advance to coordinate with 3rd parties in advance for the activities require testing.
To coordinate with surveyor to finalize the benchmark survey setting out prior to start of construction. Inspection with surveyor for the setting-out, coordinates, levels etc. of all structural elements.
Complies with the highest level of safety during all stages of work to avoid any type of incidents and or accidents. Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.
Complies with all statutory requirements connected with the implementation of project.
Fully responsible on Review of Structural Design Calculations and Drawings Submitted by Contractors and giving approval of safe design compliance
Attending site meetings with the contractor’s Project manager and structural design engineer for all structural design issues
Preparing Structural Shop Drawings for any RFI submitted by Contractors