Engineering Consultant Project Manager

Name : Virgilio C. Dela Cruz

Nationality : Pilipino

Profession : Architect

Specialization : Site Management & Monitoring of QA/QC

Position in Firm : Senior Site Architect

Email address : ***************@*****.***

Contact Number : 0063 991*******

KEY QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION

Diploma in BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

WORKING HISTORY 30 YEARS:

Al Khatib & Alami – Duqm Oman – March 21st 2018 to Feb 2022

Archen Engineering Consultant – Riyadh K.S.A – June 2015 to May 2017

EHAF Engineering Consultant – Doha, Qatar - April 2012 to May 2015

Saudi Oger LTD - Amman Jordan - Jun 2010 to October 2011

TAK Architectural and Interior Consultant – Dubai, UAE –Sept. 2009 to May 2010

BURT,HILL Architectural and Interior Consultant – Dubai, UAE – April 2007 to September 2009

CSHK Engineering & Construction – Dubai, UAE – May 2006 to April 2007

Al Rawaq Engineering Consultant – Sharjha, UAE - October 2004 to May 2006

Al Diwaniah Décor – Al Hassa Hofuf, K.S.A - February 2002 to March 2004

TOBISHIMA Engineering & Construction, Philippines - January 1990 to January 2002

Golden Donuts Inc. Quezon City, Philippines – July 1989 to January

March 2018 to Feb 2022: AL KHATIB & ALAMI, Muscat Oman

Project: Duqm City, Port Project

Client: ZEZAD Musat Oman

Position: Senior Architect

Role & Responsibilities:

Ensuring all Plans are compliant with Governmental rules, Guidelines and Safety Regulations.

Attending the coordination meetings, Technical and progress meeting with my project team, contractors, sub-contractors, Client representative and End User’s representative to discuss and share relevant information for the smooth progress of the construction progress.

Responding to Client clarifications on Technical and Contractual issues as needed.

Ensuring client satisfaction with construction supervision services

Liaise with client representatives, contractors, site engineers and sub-contractors on issues related to architectural works.

Reviewing the Pre-qualification of Sub-contractors and Supplier

Review shop drawings, materials submittals and bills of quantities for accuracy of calculations. Notify the Associate Project Manager of any discrepancies

Reviewing Architectural Material Submittals.

Check and evaluate works' mock-ups.

Reviewing Methods Statement of Particular work activity prior to start the work on site and ensuring that MS is as per specification and in manufacturer recommendation.

Ensure that the materials are according to the approved materials submittals

Monitoring the implementation and review results of the Contractor’s inspection and testing, and quality assurance program.

Supporting my Project Team with organizing inspections by third parties, as needed.

Closely work with the project team to carry out all inspection subject to the daily NFI/WIR/submitted by contractor.

Responding to Contractor’s RFI-request for information.

Monitor site progress; make sure that the work carried on site is as per approved SG specification and QC procedures. Notify the Contractor of any necessary revisions.

Leading the Architectural Team in ensuring accurate and timely review of project submittals and coordination with other disciplines; includes interior shop drawings and materials.

Reviewing the contractor payment and compare the percentages submitted by the contractor with the actual on site. Raise any discrepancies to the Contractor for action.

Reviewing Contractors Daily, Bi-weekly and Monthly progress report.

Liaise with the Design Architect for directions on project issues or clarifications.

Reviewing Architectural As-Built drawings as per as-per as-built on site.

Reviewing Architectural BIM models and Schedule of Materials parameters as per As-Built on site.

Issue letters, site FOR-Field observation report, SI-site instructions and NCR-Non-Compliance report to the Contractors.

Contribute in reviewing the Contractor's QA/QC plan, especially inspection test plan (ITP) and related check list (ICL) for the different activities before implementation and advise the accurate procedure of installation.

Projects: Port of Duqm – Construction of Roads, Infrastructure and Building at the

Commercial Pre-Gate, Gates and Inspection Operational Zone Areas.

The Port of Duqm (IP2-site only) site is located in Duqm City about 575 kilometers away from Muscat City, (Capital City) of Sultanate of Oman. And lies on approximately 890,000. Sq.m(Zone 3 & 4 only) The Complex comprises of Terminal Administration Building, Training and Amenities Center, PDC Emergency and Fire Fighting Center, 7 Electrical Sub-Station, 7 Oil Water Separator, 3 Gates Houses, Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT)Warehouses and Offices Building, 4 Multi-purpose Terminal (MPT) – Workshop and Maintenance Building, RORO Terminals, Bulk-Container Terminal, Navy Terminal, Fuel Station and Sewerage Treatment STP.

June 2015 to May 2017: ARCHEN NGINEERING CONSULTANT – Riyadh K.S.A.

Project: South Border Housing Project

Client: Ministry of Civil Defense, Riyadh K.S.A

Position: Senior Architect

Role & Responsibilities:

Review the Architectural Design drawings, Specifications, Contract documents, to ensure compliance with Government codes, Laws and Regulations.

Review preliminary designs, submitted working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project.

Advises Contractors and Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans recommend changes when necessary.

Provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures, systems and construction safety codes.

Review contractors and subcontractors shop drawings to ensure compliance with the approved specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guidelines.

Review product literature, analyzes materials and determines and appropriateness for application to project.

Provides finish selections including color palettes, carpet and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections

Provide/advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions.

Conduct weekly on site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.

Contribute in reviewing Contractor's QA/QC, HSE plans and reports.

Check and evaluate works' mock-ups.

Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction

Attending Progress and Coordination Meetings as needed upon prior notice from the concerned Project Manager.

Contribute in reviewing the Contractor's QA/QC plan, especially inspection test plan (ITP) and related check list (ICL) for the different activities before implementation and advise the accurate procedure of installation.

Conduct final inspection for hard and soft landscape works based on the approved lists.

The Southern Border Housing Complex site is located 67 km from Jizan City, part of the Kingdom, Al Ardah & Al Harth at Abu Arish area and lies on approximately 2.2 Km2. The Complex comprises of Residential Buildings (Apartments and Villas) of about 1700 units, Administration Buildings, Preliminary and Secondary schools for boys and girls, Main Masjid, Civil Defense Building, Male and Female sporting and Social Club Buildings, Hospitals and Clinic, Shopping Center, Playgrounds, Military Police Building, Desalination Station WTP, Fuel Station & Car services and Sewerage Treatment STP. The Project cost values is about 2.6 Billion Saudi Riyals

April 2012 to May 2015: EHAF ENGINEERING CONSULTANT – Doha Qatar

Project: V.I.P Golf Villas, Shangri-La, Rotana & Mariotte Hotel

Client: PEO Doha, State of Qatar

Position: Senior Site Architect

Role & Responsibilities:

Review the design and related IFC drawings prior to the Project's commencement to verify its consistency and raise any related ambiguities for discussion with the Project Manager.

Review the Project's Specifications and checks its consistency with the Design.

Get acquainted with QCS-2010 as part of the specification references.

Review the Project's Permit Drawings in relation to the IFC drawings.

Review the submittals (shop drawings, vendors, materials, method statements, proposals, mock-ups, as built and etc.

Contribute in reviewing Contractor's QA/QC, HSE plans and reports (daily, weekly and monthly)

Review and correct any action/s taken and/or written by one of my team as far as necessary.

Check and evaluate works' mock-ups.

Liaise with Design Department thru the Project Manager for any design related clarification; in case of design by other firms; addressing queries via RFIs will be applicable.

Attending Progress and Coordination Meetings as needed upon prior notice from the concerned Project Manager.

Contribute in reviewing the Contractor's QA/QC plan, especially inspection test plan (ITP) and related check list (ICL) for the different activities before implementation and advise the accurate procedure of installation.

Inform the Design Department of any modifications when required, for the purpose of proper coordination to avoid unnecessary implications.

Regularly report to the Project Manager for all issues under my scope.

The VIP Golf Villa and Majlis Project site is located 7 km northwest bay, Doha at Lusail area and lies on approximately 65,000 sm. Of prime land adjacent to the Golf Club and comprises of Buildings and external open areas. This project is Intended to be a high-end Luxurious & Unique Product with Exceptional Quality, equivalent to a 7-Star Hotel.

The main components of the projects are:

Main Villa, located in the central area of the site, positioned to face the Golf Course and is partially constructed with a Basement, Ground and First floor for a total of 6,000 sm BUA roughly. The project cost value of about QR 450,000,000.00

2). Doha City Center Expansion Phase II & III

The project is Doha City Center Expansion 5 high rise Hotel Towers of 54 Floors and Basement (three floors) parking areas, with 2 full-area connecting buildings of 8 FLOOR PODIUMS, Hotel under the names: MARRIOT COURTYARD, SHANGRI-LA, ROTANA, MERWEB, built on about 460,000 square meters, with an approximate cost value of about QR 3 Billion.

3). Al – Messila Executive Villa Project

The Executive Villa’s site is Located in Al Messila Executive Village at Al Rahyan, The first package is composed of three (3) Villas, each Villa constructed with Basement, Ground, First and penthouse with the total area of 2120 sm. The project cost Value of about QR 165,000,000.00

June 2010 to Oct. 2011: SAUDI OGER LTD. Amman, Jordan

Project: Mixed Used Luxury Residential Bldg. Complex

Client: AMMAN Boulevard/Govt.

Position: Senior QA/QC Engineer (Finishing Works)

Role & Responsibilities:

Coordinating all Site inspections with the Sub-contractors and

Witnessing and sentencing of all site Inspectors within their

Disciplines.

Ensuring that all inspection reports are accurate and that all attached documents are the current Status. And assisting Site QC manager to maintain and control of quality system.

Also ensuring all works is correctly prepared prior to any inspection being undertaken and reviews all inspection reports for compliance.

Assisting the QA/QC manager and construction manager in resolving any discrepancies and ambiguities.

Review work procedure and Method statements for compliance with good work practices and the issuance of Nonconformance report in conjunction with the QC Manager.

Visit site factories and suppliers to ensure quality will be achieved and prepare site factory visit report.

Review and inspection of materials and suppliers to ensure required standards.

Sept. 2009 to May 2010: TAK Architectural Int. & Landscape Consultant – Dubai UAE

Project: Meydan Modern Horse Racecourse with Hotel Facilities.

Client: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum

Position: Project Coordinator

Role & Responsibilities:

Provide and supporting the Design Manager in achieving the completion of project design / production to time and budget.

Review all general contract and sub-contract documents, drawings, specification and estimates to ensure that all are properly relate.

Responsible for coordinating, organizing and maintaining contract information and close out documents for the project.

Project managing and co-coordinating Coordinating to all discipline of all subcontractors, ensuring that all the assigned task will be finished on the time manner.

Call job meeting, prepare and distribute minute. Minutes include the current information reflecting the status of material deliveries, as well as the shop drawings and assure that all material will be on the site at the proper time.

Established and responsible for maintaining appropriate records for all vendors file relating to contract billing and Record of Material cost.

the work of contractors and controlling the project from start to completion.

April 2007 to Sept. 2009: BURT, HILL Arch, Int. & Landscape Consultant, Dubai UAE

Project: Dubai Motor City Luxury residential Projects, Hotel

And Commercial Complex.

Client: Dubai Municipality

Position: Site Architect

Role & Responsibilities:

Review/Check and Evaluate Contractors shop drawing against the BH approved final drawings. Coordination to Gen. Contractor’s, Site Mngr., Project Mngr. and QA/QC Engr.

Conduct Inspection on site before they start all Architectural and finishing works like, Block works, Plastering, Stud wall partition, Ceiling works, Floor, Kitchen and Bathrooms

Conduct spot-checking on site activities as per General Specification and Approved Method Statement, and issued NCR for non-compliance of work and FIC field instruction to correct their improper fixture or non-alignment works.

Directly report and submit weekly accomplishment repot and site photograph to our Senior Resident Engineer regarding site progress condition even Civil and Architectural works.

Evaluate and analyze the contractor monthly progress billing, daily and weekly accomplishment report with regards to percentage of works they submit.

May 2006 to April 2007 CSHK ENGINEERING, Dubai UAE

Project: EMAAR Golf Tower 3 and Sentinel Twin Tower

Client: EMAAR

Position: Architectural Engineer

Role & Responsibilities:

Raise RFI after liaison with RE for clarification of discrepancies and Liaise with Specialist Contractor and Coordinate the details proposed by each subcontractor at the Design interface.

Supervise preparation of architectural shop drawing as specified in the contract.

Check and evaluate subcontractor shop drawings against consultant design and DM approved drawings.

Reports progress of work during design stage & solve problems to ensure completion on time.

Provide technical advice to MEP team for wall and slab openings.

Oct. 2004 to May 2006: Al Rawaq Engineering Consultant, Sharjah UAE

Project: G+M+19 Commercial Buildings and Residential

Apartment

Client: Husham Al-Kateeb

Position: Resident Architect

Role & Responsibilities:

Prepare Design concept and Space planning for Commercial

And Residential Building according to UAE Building code

Regulation.

Prepare Architectural Plan, Elevations, Sections, and Materials Specification as per approved finishing.

Choosing the Materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the project.

Review and inspection of materials submissions and suppliers to ensure compliance.

Meet with the Client and discuss the client expectations.

Review progress and coordinate resolution of technical issues

Responsible for design approval to Sharjah Municipality.

Adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction.

Feb. 2002 to March 2004: Al DIWANIAH DÉCOR, Al Hassa Hofuf, K.S.A.

Project: Al Hassa Medical Hospital and Al Hassa Chamber of Commerce

Client: Al Hassa Municipality

Position: Interior Designer

Role & Responsibilities:

Prepare Interior Design for Hospital Main lobby, offices, Department stores, Residential and Shop interior.

Prepare Materials Specification and Conduct project inspection on site Construction.

Prepare Furniture design (sofa, wardrobes, dining set, bed &

Headboard,

Curtain, And Ceiling design using gypsum powder.

Prepare Material list and schedule of manpower for the project.

Attend weekly progress meeting on site.

Jan 1990 to Jan 2002: TOBISHIMA Engineering & Construction, MAKATI CITY PHILIPPINES

Project: Factory and Factory Office, Warehouses

Client: Cavite Export Processing Zone (CEPZ)

Position: Site Architect

Role & Responsibilities:

Conduct Site Visit to all Tobishima projects in C.E.P.Z. (Cavite Export Processing Zone) Rosario, Salinas Cavite City.

Prepare weekly progress report and submit it to Makati main Office.

Attend bi-weekly Consultant and Client meeting in Makati main office.

Conduct Site meeting to all Sub-contractor Engineer’s and Material Supplier.

Prepare manual sketch detail for sub-contractor references.

Responsible for securing all permits (e.g. Building permit,

Electrical permits, Sanitary permits, Temporary electrical

permit) inside C.E.P.Z Office compound and in Cavite

Municipality.

Responsible for Laboratory test (Concrete sample test, Rebar's Elasticity test and Blocks capacity test In University of the Philippines Laboratory test center.

July 1989 to Jan 1990: GOLDEN DONUTS Incorporated Quezon City PHILIPPINES

Project: All Dunkin Donuts Shops in Manila.

Client: GDI, Philippines

Position: Shop Designer / Draftsman

Role & Responsibilities:

Prepare Interior Design for DUNKIN DONUTS shops (e.g.

Ceiling design, Wall design, furniture design and Floor tiles

Layout Design)

Prepare furniture layout plan, for office, and dining area for shops.

Prepare Architectural drawing from Floor plan, Elevation,

Section, and Detailed Shop drawing. Also sanitary pipe plan

and Electrical layout plan.

Prepare Specification of Materials and conduct project inspection on Site.

Prepare interior and exterior perspective.

Conduct construction site inspection and coordination to Contractors and sub-contractors.

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