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Quezon City, Philippines
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July 30, 2023

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FULL NAME BELOTINDOS, Orlando R.

NATIONALITY Filipino

DATE OF BIRTH 14 November 1959

PLACE OF BIRTH Cebu City, Philippines

WEIGHT 80 Kgs.

HEIGHT 162 cm.

RELIGION Christian/Roman Catholic

GENDER Male

CIVIL STATUS Married

COUNTRY ADDRESS (Phil) Blk 49 Lot 17 Villa Luisa North, Bagumbong, Caloocan City, Philippines

E-mail: adymch@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: +639********* / +639*********

EDUCATION

College Degree Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1982

University of the Visayas, Cebu City, Philippines

Postgraduate Degree Master in Business Administration (MBA) – Earned units

Metro Manila College, Quezon City, Philippines

Professional License Registered Civil Engineer (Nov. 1982)

Phil. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) License No. 30466

Affiliation Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers

Saudi Council of Engineers, Saudi Arabia

Countries of Experience

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Cambodia and Philippines

Languages

Language

English

Filipino

Speaking

Excellent

Excellent

Reading

Excellent

Excellent

Writing

Excellent

Excellent

LENGTH OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 39 Years

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledgeable and experienced in technical consultancy & project management and construction supervision of large scale infrastructures, roads & railways projects that involve working, interacting and close coordination with the clients, other international & technical consultants of multi-cultural & multi-disciplined engineering environment, international & local contractors and with the local government; Have good background in construction project process; from conceptualization, planning & feasibility studies, engineering design & design review, bidding process, consultancy, project management & construction supervision, road asset management and operation & maintenance of road and railway works; Have been working 20 years in international consultants & over 14 yrs. in overseas works, taking part on supervising heavy civil construction projects and implement safety & quality control of works within the contract time and project budget. For over 39 yrs. in the profession the undersigned has gained deep knowledge and confidence in handling heavy civil infrastructure projects and implement the quality of works according to approved drawings and project specifications including; ROW acquisition and relocation of affected utilities & other obstructions, demolition works & embankment and reclamation works, setting out and installation of new structures, design review, review and evaluation of technical documents including method statements and ITPs, resolution of outstanding issues, response to work inspection requests, preparation of technical & contractual correspondence, technical reports, design change & variation orders, invoice claims/interim payment certificates (IPCs), resolution of contractual issues and contractors’ construction claims, technical & construction interface at area of work with other disciplines/packages, and prepare & execute handing over procedures & documentation for completed work products of contractors, i. e. mix-used community buildings & facilities and main infrastructures projects including utilities, roadway and railway structures. Has also manage and lead the recruitment process of professional staff and technical experts for the project.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Company : Ahlson Construction and Supply

Cebu City, Philippines

Project : SRP2-CP08 Underground Cistern Tank

Date : 03 October 2022 – Present

Location : Cebu, Philippines

Client : SM Property Holdings/Ayala Land, Inc. Consortium

Financing : Shared funding under consortium agreement

Position : Deputy Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support and assist the Project Manager in executing and the delivery in every aspect of planning, scheduling of work activities throughout the entire project cycle.

Assist the Project Manager in taking important decisions regarding management procedures, operation and in resolution of outstanding issues.

Supervise and monitor the implementation and execution of the project, its progress and in identifying critical activities to expedite smooth progress of work, and ensure that the project being executed will be delivered on time, allocate appropriate resources within scope and budget in accordance with approved plans/drawings, contract specifications and regulations

Responsible for all construction site matters including and not limited to safety and quality of works.

Provide Technical advice to team members on various technical issues of the on-going construction project.

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors, such as subcontractors and suppliers, for the flawless execution of the project.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Manage changes to scope, cost and schedule of project works and, accordingly, prepare update project plans and status reports.

Attend coordination meetings and prepare detailed reports.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports

Carried out other duties as assigned and from time to time as delegated by the Project Manager.

Company : Oriental Consultants – GCR (Greater Capital Railway) Consortium

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Project : NSCR-Ex, Malolos – Clark / Solis – Calamba Railway Project (109 Km)

Date : 18 November 2019 – 17 February 2022

Location : Manila, Philippines

Client : Department of Transportation and Philippine National Railways

Financing : ADB/JICA Funded Project (FIDIC Contract)

Position : Deputy Project Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide assistance to the Project Director in performing the duties, tasks, functions, and obligations, as necessary, as set out and particularized in the Contract Agreement with the client.

Assist the Project Director and Project Managers to ensure that the deliverables are prepared in accordance with quality and time constraints.

Initiate and prepare action on received documents and reports from the client and contractors, as necessary.

Prepare the Executive Summary of the Project’s Monthly Progress Reports

Provide support and assistance to the client on ROW acquisition and utility relocations, including the preparation of handing over procedure of free and clear land to contractors.

Involve in the preliminary plan preparation and documentation of related works of the PNR-Track Relocation Project (TRP), as affected by the construction of the NSCR-Ex project.

Manage and lead the recruitment process of local professional staff and technical experts and the overall utilization of partners associates in the implementation of recruitment innovations.

Attend to regular, periodic and special meetings with the client and contractors

Company : EGIS INTERNATIONAL – ERIGPHI JV, INC.

Pasig City, Philippines

Project : Independent Consultant for Light Rail Transit (LRT) 1 - Construction of the Extension and Operations & Maintenance Project

Date : 23 November 2015 – 15 November 2019

Location : Manila, Philippines

Client : Department of Transportation/Light Rail Transit Authority (Grantors) and Light Rail Manila Corporation (Concessionaire)

Financing : Build Operate Transfer (BOT) / Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Funding

Under Concession Agreement for 32 years (FIDIC Contract)

Position : Deputy Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide the assistance to the Project Manager in performing the duties, tasks, functions, and obligations; and exercise all the rights (as appropriate), as set out and particularized in the Concession Agreement; the constr’n of elevated viaducts & bored piles and stations for the railway structures, the expansion of existing depot and construction of satellite depot and the O&M Works.

Monitor, verify and certify, by performing site visit of the Works, to ensure that the same are constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Concession Agreement.

Review and determine whether mitigation measures identified in the E&S Impact Assessment and its E&S management & monitoring plans submitted by Concessionaire are being applied and approving the same in accordance with the Concession Agreement

Monitor, inspect and keep the Relevant Parties advised of the state and progress of the Works & Existing System Remedial Works, including Structural Defects Restoration and participate approval and implementation of changes in accordance with the Concession Agreement.

Provide certification of the following in accordance with the Concession Agreement (Cert. of Compliance with the Existing System Requirements, Cert. of approval of the Structural Defect Report, Cert. of approval on the acquisition and delivered Right of Way (ROW) by the Grantors; Cert, availability and delivered LRVs; Cert. of approval of Detailed Design Submittals Schedule; Design Acceptance Certificate; Issue Provisional, Final and Commissioning Acceptance Cert.)

Determine LRV Shortfall Payment, if required

Undertake regular site visits throughout the duration of the Services recognizing that the frequency and timing of the visits which shall be dependent on the progress of Works.

Undertake annual audit of the quality control documentation for the Works to verify that the quality control in accordance with the MPSS relating to the Railway Infrastructure Works, the Railway Systems Works and Existing System Upgrading & Remedial Works has been implemented.

Attend regular (Steering Group, Technical Working Group, Utilities & ROW) and coordination meetings with relevant parties.

Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to the Clients.

Liaise, as necessary, with the nominated representatives of the Concessionaire and the Grantors

Company : PARSONS CORPORATION - Saudi Arabian Parsons, Ltd.

Ministry of Housing

Qatif, Saudi Arabia

Project : MOH – Qatif Badrani Project

Infrastructure Works

Date : 28 May 2014 – 12 November 2015

Location : Qatif, Saudi Arabia

Client : Ministry of Housing, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Financing : Government Funding

Position : Senior Engineer – Roads and Infrastructure

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervised and provided support to inspection staff of day-to-day supervision of all activities related to residential & community and infrastructure development works, including the clearing of construction areas and disconnection of utilities & grade preparation prior to proceeding with the construction and installation of new structures including on-ground & underground utilities, water storage reservoir, asphalt roadways and traffic safety facilities.

Initiated action and responses to work inspection requests (WIRs) and field adjustments.

Prepared responses and correspondence to outstanding and other construction issues.

Coordinated with other disciplines, including utilities for all matters related to construction interface and quality control assurance.

Discussed with concerned party to formulate solutions of outstanding construction issues that arise during progress of work, including interface issues with other packages.

Monitored progress of works to ensure conformance with the approved drawings, quality control procedures, performance requirements & project specs., for timely completion of the project.

Attended progress and various coordination meetings to discuss issues of outstanding contractual & construction issues that arouse during the progress of work.

Conducted design review of shop drawings, method statement, material submittals and other technical submittals including progress reports submitted from contractors.

Checked the adequacy and accuracy of punch list until the final completion of works.

Assisted QS team evaluate the value of claims from contractor or changes in schedules, including in assessing the validity of submitted Site Claims from Contractor.

Assisted QS team evaluate the value of claims from contractor or changes in schedules, including in assessing the validity of submitted Site Claims from Contractor.

Reviewed submitted variation/change orders, as-built drawings and other Contractor's submittals and facilitated closing out requirements of the project; including Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, Warranty Certificates, handing over of Spare Parts Materials and Closing-out of Exception/Defect Items Lists, to finalize the handing over of completed projects.

Awards Received:

: For Excellent Performance, Dedication & Support to Management and

Project Team, Very Knowledgeable in His Field and Highly Technical

: For Outstanding Performance at Site and Coordination with Site Team, for

the Ministry of Housing (MOH) Program

Company : Egis International Consultants

Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Project : Maintenance/Construction Supervision Consultancy Project, Road Asset

Management Project (RAMP) of National Roads and Highways

Date : 17 April 2011 - 10 November 2013

Location : Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Client : Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Royal Government of Cambodia

Financing : Foreign Assisted Project, under World Bank/IDA, ADB, AusAID & OPEC

(FIDIC Contract)

Position : Resident Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Was responsible for administration in delivering project contract works, providing assistance and prompt response to exchange of correspondence from Contractor/s, including documents and drawing submittals, RFIs, Notices of Construction, etc.

Was assigned to assume the duties during the leave periods of the Project Manager.

Had handled and supervised, one at a time, six (6) packages out of eight (8) assigned projects

Reviewed and monitored contractor’/s progress at all times. Monitor the materials incorporated into the work, on stock and at site, including contractor’s manpower and equipment.

Tasked to help preparing and verifying the maintenance construction manual/method statement.

Ensured that maintenance construction works are accomplished in accordance with the technical specs., approved method statement & other contract documents to ensure high quality of works.

Attended weekly, monthly and other progress & coordination meetings held at site as required, for resolution of any outstanding issues, identify constraints and recommend corrective action.

Recommended priority and schedule of maintenance/construction activities.

Identified and recommended road distresses and method of repair including suitable material to the contractor, as required, for their preparation of working drawings, scheduling of works, material, equipment as well as manpower needed.

Identified maintenance construction problems & recommended appropriate actions for resolution.

Analysed the quality control test data, design or calculation notes if any and the contractor’s

proposed method statement of maintenance/construction works, drawings, material, specification

repair method, program, workmanship, traffic safety & detour plan including proposed facilities, and formulating and submitting to the Team Leader/Engineer’s Representative written recommendations regarding the approval or rejection of proposals.

Reviewed contractor’s submission of Interim Payment Certificates (IPC).

Evaluated and provided advice on implementation of the new technologies and materials.

Interpreted and applied various legal provisions of the Contract documents, in particular with respect to claims from the contractor for time extensions or extra payments and in general with respect to the contractors’ conformance and compliance with his contractual obligations.

Prepared and submitted monthly and quarterly reports, summarizing all relevant activities occurring during the previous month/s including quantities of works completed, quality control test results if any, field engineering survey data and any relevant problems and issues; the report to contain a full record of all field measurements obtained.

Selected sections of the road (or off-road, as relevant) that are most suitable for the maintenance of SBST/DBST pavement trial strips specified in the Contract Documents, approving the detailed maintenance construction methodologies prepared by the contractor for the strips and personally supervise the construction of each trial strip including the testing and recording of the properties of the materials and repair works placed in each strip.

Provided assistance to the staff from the government research and quality audit institutions in their work of collecting quality control/pavement performance data; and with the monitoring of the pavement maintenance trial strips.

Assisted the Team Leader/Project Manager in preparing and issuing the certificate of provisional or final acceptance; and, co-operate with government research or quality audit team who may visit the site of works, in particular with their obtaining complete and full records of all technical documents/data obtained from the contractor.

Provided flexible and effective way for the Engineer to respond to needs for specialized inputs that require international expertise and experience, such as for pavement engineering, social, and environmental. Usage of these inputs having prior approval of the Project Director, based on justifications provided by the Engineer.

Provided cost information for budget development.

Reviewed and advised the staff to prepare and maintain appropriate paper works and reports.

Carried out other duties as assigned and from time to time as delegated by the Team leader/Project Manager.

Company : Saudi Consulting Services (SaudConsult)

P.O. Box 5423, Khafji 31971 Saudi Arabia

Project : KJO Master Plan Projects – Mixed-use Community & Main Infrastructure

Development Projects (Phase 1, 2 & 3)

Date : 31 December 2006 – 06 February 2011

Location : Khafji, Saudi Arabia

Client : Khafji Joint Operations (ARAMCO – Kuwait Gulf Oil Corp., JV)

Financing : Joint Financing, ARAMCO–Kuwait Gulf Oil Corporations (FIDIC Contract)

Position : Civil/Infrastructure Engineer and Resident Engineer/Team Leader

for Construction Supervision

Duties and Responsibilities:

Had been tasked to supervise and monitor the civil works component of the Residential/Community Development and Main Infrastructure Network System Packages: including Construction of Schools; Villas & Guesthouse; bituminous asphalt Road Network System & Hardscape; Storm water & Drainage; Underground Water Tanks / Reservoirs; Potable Water; Irrigation; Sanitary Sewer; Street lightings & Traffic Safety Signal Devices; Telecom & Power Supply Sub-stations; Chiller Plants; Corniche Park& Play Areas; Slope Protection/Stone Revetment/Grouted Rip-rap/Embankments and Reclamation works; Fountains & Paddle Pools, Gatehouses & Security Fence; Cooperative Society Bldgs. & Beach Public Toilets; Causeway Bridge; Lift Stations & Sanitary Water Treatment Plant and other Civil & Infrastructure facilities.

Assigned as Acting Construction Manager during the leave periods of the Construction Manager, and as Acting Senior Construction Manager as well in the absence of both SCM and CM.

Had supervised several aspects of construction activities. Respond with appropriate and necessary levels of construction supervision to ensure quality of works in accordance with contract documents, also supervise the construction inspection staff on daily basis.

Supervised the demolition of existing/old buildings / facilities, including disconnection of utilities & grade preparation prior to construction and installation of new structures.

Initiated action and responses to works inspection requests and field adjustments submitted from contractors.

Prepared draft responses to outstanding correspondence and other construction issues.

Coordination w/ other disciplines, including utilities for all matters related to construction interface

Coordination with concerned party to formulate solutions of outstanding construction issues that arise during progress of work, including interface issues with other packages.

Prepared/reviewed submitted variation/change orders from contractors; including scope of works,

bill of quantities and drawings of additional works or proposed changes.

Monitored progress of works to ensure conformance with the approved drawings, quality control procedures, performance requirements & project specs., and the timely completion of the project.

Attended progress and various coordination meetings to discuss issues of outstanding contractual & construction issues that arises during the progress of work.

Reviewed design/shop drawings, material submittals and other technical submittals including progress reports and field adjustments which were submitted from contractors.

Checked the adequacy and accuracy of punch items lists until the final completion of works.

Assisted QS team evaluate the value of claims from contractors or changes in schedules, including in assessing the validity of submitted Site Claims from Contractors.

Reviewed as-built drawings and other submittals from contractors to facilitate closing out requirements of the project; including Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals, Warranty Certificates, handing over of Spare Parts Materials and Closing-out of Exception/Defect Items Lists, to finalize the handing over of completed projects.

Company : Al-Sraiya Trading and Contracting Company

P.O. Box 3082, Doha, Qatar

Project : Community Improvement Project - ERC 1416 C5C

Date : 08 March 2006 – 31 Oct. 2006

Location : Doha, Qatar

Client : Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)

Financing : Government Budget Funding

Position : Project Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Construction supervision of carriageways & hardscape, including the construction of bituminous asphalt roads, installation & upgrading of road traffic safety facilities, on-ground & underground utilities such as; street/area lightings, trench soakaway system & catchment chambers.

Preparation of daily progress report concerning all activities, utilized equipment and manpower.

Coordinated with the survey team for consistency of alignment & elevations, measurement and construction control staking to ascertain conformance with the approved plans.

Coordination with the representatives of Road Affairs Dept. and consultant on daily issues, RFIs and submittals to ensure that procedures and applications of work items being executed are in accordance with the approved plans & specifications.

Develop the workmanship of workmen and equipment to maximize daily accomplishment.

Submission of reports and recommended solutions to problems and issues that arise during project execution.

Company : Al-Khodari and Sons Company

Saudi Arabia (04 Sept. 2003 – 04 Sept. 2005)

Project : Operation & Management for Roads Department

Date : 04 Sept. 2003 – 10 April 2005

Location : Royal Commission Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Client : Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Financing : Government/Royal Commission Budget Funding

Position : Chief Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Was in-charge of Engineering and Work Control Department.

Undertook road inventories/traffic studies and prepared geometric improvement designs of roads & intersections and area development proposals in various locations.

Preparation of necessary documentation of related road proposals, having coordination with different departments of the Royal Commission.

Provide recommendations & design review/comments on roadway plans that were prepared by different contractors and consultants of the Royal Commission.

Coordination with the Royal Commission officials and other departments regarding road proposals

with respect to the existing & future plans and programs of the city’s road network system.

By the direction of Roads Department, had supervised and monitored the construction of new bituminous asphalt road structures, including parking and play areas that were constructed or installed by different contractors to ensure correctness and consistency with approved plans and standard specifications set by the Royal Commission and Ministry of Transportation.

Conducted road safety audit of project roads within the community area.

Was responsible in field operations, tasked to supervise road maintenance works including work orders requested by different departments of Royal Commission

Was responsible for the prompt submission of status and progress reports to the Project Manager regarding the department’s operation for inclusion in the project’s monthly progress report to the Royal Commission (Roads Department).

Project : King Fahd Port Expansion Proj. (Debottlenecking of Pipeline Corridors)

Date : 11 April 2005 – 04 Sept. 2005

Location : Industrial City of Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Client : Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Financing : Government/Royal Commission Budget Funding

Position : Chief Engineer and Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Construction supervision of civil works component of the project, including the pipeline concrete sleepers, box culverts, asphaltic service roads, structural loops foundations, slope protection and embankments and other structures along the pipeline corridors towards King Fahd Port.

Preparation and submission of daily activities/schedules and progress reports of the project.

Had coordinated with the survey team to ensure correctness of the layout & construction control staking and conformance to the approved plans.

Initiate immediate solutions and/or recommendations on problems encountered during the progress of work.

Check the contract drawings from time to time for material take-off and to anticipate delays in case of revisions.

Company : SYSTRA Group Consultants

Manila, Philippines (19 Aug. 1996 - 28 Feb. 2003)

Project : Project Developments - Urban Transport & Railway Systems

Date : 01 July 2000 – 28 Feb. 2003

Location : Philippines

Client : Government / Private & Public Partnership / International Investors

Financing : Investment Funding from Partners

Position : Senior Civil Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparation of technical reports and engineering presentations for the conducted Feasibility Studies of Railway & Urban Transport Systems; including design preparation of alignment for rail guideway, stations & depot terminals, BOQ estimates and project cost.

Coordination with different government agencies and other concerned parties in conducting utilities, right of way & traffic surveys and other data inputs including passenger terminals and along the proposed rail and transport corridors in connection with the preparation of feasibility studies of Urban Rail and Transport Projects.

Evaluate collected transport data and calculate the Public Transport Passenger Demand.

Conduct technical and financial scheme presentations to concerned government agencies and foreign investors for the project funding.

Project : Technical Supervision Consultancy Services - Construction of Railway

(EDSA MRT-3) Project

Date : 19 August 1996 – 30 June 2000

Location : Manila, Philippines

Client : Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)

Financing : Public/Private Partnership BOT/BLT Build Lease Transfer) Funding

Scheme (FIDIC Contract)

Position : Senior Civil Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiated response to inspection requests and engineering submittals to ensure conformance with the approved plans and technical specifications & quality control requirements in the contract.

Conducted design/shop drawing review, field inspections, prepared reports and made various coordination with different parties involved during the construction of (underground & at grade structures and elevated viaducts) rail structures, station bldgs., the depot, and other construction activities of the contractor, including relocation of utilities that were affected by the project.

Undertook technical evaluation of submitted reports from contractors and sub-consultants.

Coordination with concerned government and private agencies for any utilities and/or properties that would be affected by or that could affect the completion of the project.

Checked, reviewed and supervised the design and construction of modified alignment of existing concrete/asphalt roadways that were affected by the railway project.

Liaised with client, contractor and vendors to ensure that all pre and post-delivery tests and inspections are carried out

Supervised and monitored standard testing activities in compliance with QA/QC implementation, including inspection of activities with non-conformance notifications and its corrective actions

Ensured that all activities such as embankment preparation, surveying, track laying, ballasting, Distressing, tamping and other related activities are executed as per specifications.

Check and review construction execution plans and procedures submitted by the EPC contractor.

Check, review and monitor traffic engineering and management schemes and implementation program relative to the temporary utilization of existing roadway for the construction of rail structures.

Attend weekly and special meetings with other consultants, contractors and other concerned parties to coordinate and discuss related issues of the on-going project.

Work closely and coordinate with contractors to ensure that all safety and traffic control devices are all set prior to the start and during construction.

Preparation of technical reports and correspondence concerning related issues that arose during the project execution.

Monitored -Ensured that health, safety and environment standards are observed at all times

Company : Bin Jarallah Company (Aug. 1992 – Jan. 1996)

Royal Commission for Yanbu Project

Industrial City of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Project : Operation & Management for Roads & Landscaping

Date : Aug. 1992 – Jan. 1996

Location : Royal Commission Yanbu,



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