Lawrence Dsilva

Address: Dubai, U.A.E

Mobile: +971-*********

Email: adu5hk@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-dsilva-796b39212 Civil Site Inspector (Structural Inspector) Civil Engineer Senior RC Detailer

(Rebar Detailing Engineer) Structural CAD Drafting (Autocad, CADSRC, RebarCAD)

Professional Summary

A competent and dedicated professional with 23 years Dubai-UAE and 1 year in U.K experience in Civil Engineering, Structural Reinforced Concrete in construction in mid-level management position, with expertise in strong Technical skills within the construction industry. Professional exposure to high-rise Buildings and Infrastructure projects.

Core Competencies

Project Management

Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills

Team player, Relationship & Stakeholder management and Problem solver

Well versed with British Standard Codes BS4466, BS8666-2000, BS8666-2005, ACI 315 & Euro codes

Experience in managing site execution, quality Civil Site Inspections (Structural Inspections) and assurance of structural concrete Reinforcement/ Rebar Detailing & Bar Bending Schedules and finishing works at site. Planning and production of Cut & Bent reinforcement. Software & Computer Skills

AUTO CAD ARMAOR

CADS RC, REBAR CAD Advanced in Microsoft Office Package Professional Experience

NORR Architects & Engineers - Dubai, U.A.E.

Civil Site Inspector (Structural Inspector) August 2022 – Present

Reviewing the Structural Reinforcement Shop Drawings, Technical Submittal, Material Submittal, Method Statement, and Inspection Test Plan (ITP) in line with project Specifications, local authority requirements, and international standards.

Inspecting the structural Work Inspection Request (WIR’s) and Material Inspection Request (MIR’s) submitted by the contractor and take appropriate action in timely manner. Also inspecting the Architectural Work Inspection Request.

Liaising with the project Client/Contractor Engineers and provide Technical inputs and experience to resolve any issues of concern that may arise at site. Report of Non- Conformance related workmanship or materials, and monitor action and remedial response until close-out.

Assisting in reviewing of Reinforcement Shop Drawings as per Approved DM/ IFC drawings. Review of As-Built drawings, follow up the snagging/De-snagging and Defect Liability Period (DLP) period work on completion of the project.

Following safe work practices and adhering to the company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

PTA Civil & Structural Engineers, Chesham Buckinghamshire, U.K. Senior RC Detailer March 2021 – April 2022 (1 Year)

Preparation, Checking and Submission of Structural Reinforcement RC Detailing Drawings and Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) as per Euro codes, using CADS RC & AUTOCAD Software for High-Rise Buildings.

BRC Arabia (The Kanoo Group), Dubai, U.A.E.

Senior Engineer April 2015 - January 2021 (6 Years)

Lead, developed, and trained in-house Engineering Team of 11 members and also managed the sub- contractor Engineering Team.

Expert in preparing of Engineering Shop Drawings, Bar Bending Schedules, Technical submittals & Material sample submittals for various infrastructures, Industrial, Residential, Roads, Bridges, Sewerage systems and high-rise Buildings.

Monitoring the status of Engineering submittals, revision in Design, IFC and Architecture. Estimation of quantities & quality and inspections resulted in reduction of project completion time by 10%.

Performing site investigation and provide Technical solutions to Engineering issues, also obtain Technical clarifications (RFI’s) from consultant’s/ Project Managers.

Expert in civil and structural related subjects and advice management on Technical matters helping/supporting to identify unforeseen issues.

Preparation of weekly orders status report, progress report, production report which helped in improving quality of the projects. Estimation of quantities of Cut & Bent reinforcement. Easa Saleh Al Gurg, Dubai- U.A.E.

Civil Engineer / Technical Engineer January 1998 - March 2015 (17 years)

Preparation of drawing flow plan, review of Structural Shop Drawings, concrete/reinforcement & steel structure. Also preparing, verifying and coordination of Shop Drawings and Bar Bending Schedules for Rebar Detailing and As Built Drawings.

Providing Technical workflow instructions, sketched details and all relevant information to in-house Technical of 15 members of Rebar Detailing engineers and sub-contractor Team, also review drawings to ensure the required quality check.

Raise relevant RFI’s (Request for Information), track and proceed with a follow-up after the Consultant replies. Preparation of Shop Drawings & Bar Bending Schedules.

Engaging stakeholders (Consultants/Project Managers & Clients) to discuss detailed project progress which facilitated completion of projects before deadlines, delivered better quality, resolved issues.

Leading and coordinating with all the teams to plan and undertake all preventive/corrective maintenance and improvement works in order to ensure that the facilities and civil assets are in perfect condition with minimum disruption to the operations.

Site execution, quality inspections and assurance of structural concrete up to finishing works. Also providing estimation of quantities required for the projects.

Planning and production of Cut & Bent reinforcement. Resicom Homes (P) Ltd, Goa, India

Junior Engineer/Site Engineer Oct 1995 – Oct 1997- (2 Years)

Managing entire site activities within Engineering, procurement and construction areas including site supervision, execution and inspection of all works from foundation to finishing works of the project.

Checking and approval of contractor Bills, Estimation, Bar-Bending Schedules and Quantity Survey, also forecasting manpower and monitoring contractor’s performance review and perform quality audits. Academic Credentials

Fr. Agnel College, Verna, Goa-India (The Board of Technical Education, Goa) Diploma in Construction Engineering (D.C.E.) - Four Years Full time - First Class 1995

Autocad at AutoDesk Training Centre, Panaji, Goa-India Personal Details

Languages Known: English, Hindi and Konkani.

Nationality: Indian

Visa Status: UAE Residence Visa

Marital Status: Married

Religion: Roman Catholic

Driving License: Valid United Arab Emirates Driving License and United Kingdom Driving License Achievements (Few of accomplished projects in Dubai U.A.E)

East Hotel (Mall of Emirates)–Dubai-(2B +G+24 storey Building)-Consultant: NORR Group Consultants.

Royal Atlantis Staff Bldg - Dubai (G+15 Storey)-Main contractor: SsangYong Dubai,Consultant: LACCASA

Stella Hotel – Dubai (G+M+30+Mech+Roof) – Consultant: CONIN Incorporated Consultants

Al Gurg Tower 1 – Dubai (4 B+G+17 Storey Building) -Consultant: NORR Group Consultants International.

First Gulf Bank–Dubai (3B+G+14+R Residential & Offices)–Consultant: NEB (National Engineering Bureau)

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