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Edgar Hidalgo

Senior Architect Engineer

Location:
United Arab Emirates
Education:
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience:
26 years, 2 months

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Total Years of Experience:  26 Years, 2 Months   

June 2014 To January 2016

Senior Architect Engineer

at Al Habtoor Group LLC
Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Project Undertaken : Al Habtoor City Project (Westin, W, St.
Regis Hotel & Habtoor Residence)

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reports to the director of projects.
• Assist and advise the director of projects on architectural related matters.
• Coordinate designs by ID consultants and review design submission for implementation.
• Handles ID design works for St. Regis Hotel, to include material selection and submittal review and approval.
• Attend technical meetings with project consultants
• Issue project brief and required IFC documents to subcontractors and suppliers
• Conduct technical workshops with subcontractors & suppliers for technical clarifications
• Review method statements and coordinate/advise requirements with QA/QC team
• Coordinate and advise architectural requirements across all engineering disciplines
• Review and approve materials and shop drawings submission.
• All other technical functions that may be assigned by the project director
July 2013 To March 2014

Design Manager

at Obayashi Middle East - Doha Qatar
Location : Qatar - Doha
Project Undertaken: Msheireb Downtown Doha Project Phase 3
(QR 2.5 Billion Mixed Use-Residential,
Hotel & Commercial Project)

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reports to the engineering manager
• Lead a team of architects and engineers in the BIM modeling, shop drawings preparation and design coordination with construction team to ensure adherence to design intent
• Conduct design review to ensure compliance with relevant code requirements and supervised preparation of required RFIs
• Attend technical meetings with project consultants
• Issue project brief and required IFC documents to subcontractors and suppliers
• Conduct technical workshops with subcontractors & suppliers for technical clarifications
• Supervise shop drawings schedule preparation based on project construction schedule
• Supervise drawings log preparation and drawings and documents monitoring system
• Supervise review of subcontractors shop drawings and materials submittals
• Review method statements and coordinate/advise requirements with QA/QC team
• Coordinate and advise architectural requirements across all engineering disciplines
• Preside MEP-Civil team coordination meeting
• Ensure prompt submission of shop drawings for consultants review and approval to align with site shop drawings requirements and follow up consultants’ approval
• Prepare and submit required progress reports and updates to management
March 2013 To June 2013

Senior Architect / Senior Design & Sustainability Coordinator

at Obayashi Middle East - Dubai Office
Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Projects Undertaken : Tender preparation for the following projects:
• Msheireb Downtown Doha Project - Phase 3
• Bandaranaike International Airport Project-Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Sheik Khalifa Medical City-Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Al Ain Vegetable Plant Project- Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work closely and report to engineering manager
• Handled a team of architects and CAD technicians in the design drawings and project proposal preparation
• Prepared design scheme for design and build projects proposals
• Participated in the tender preparation - reviewed drawings and specifications to ascertain project requirement to include LEED requirements for sustainability compliance and advised tendering department of technical requirements and discrepancies that requires RFIs
• Conduct architectural design review to ensure compliance with relevant code requirements and supervised preparation of required RFIs
• Assist and supervise preparation of quantity survey for the various critical work items
• Coordinate tender requirements with prospective suppliers and subcontractors
• Assist in the tender preparations for submission
• Schedule and coordinate plant visits
April 2009 To March 2013

Senior Architect/Senior E & M Coordinator

at Obayashi Middle East - Dubai, UAE
Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Project Undertaken : Dubai Metro Project - Red & Green Line
(Over Ground & Underground Stations)

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reports to the design manager and provide technical support/assistance
• Handled a team of architects and CAD technicians in the design coordination and shop drawings preparation
• Prepare shop drawing list for implementation and monitoring system requirements
• Attend MEP-Civil coordination meetings and technical meetings.
• Review and coordinate Architectural shop drawings with MEP coordinated services drawings
• Coordinate Architectural/Civil technical requirement with MEP and construction team to ensure that works do not deviate with design intent requirements
• Review subcontractors’ shop drawings and materials submission for consultants’ review/approval
• Ensure prompt submission of shop drawings for consultants review and approval to align with site shop drawings requirements
• Prepare and submit required progress reports
• Prepare design schemes for proposed changes as required by consultant
• Prepare/review RFIs and FCRs (Field Change Request)
• Collate and review subcontractors’ As Built drawings submission and oversee submission to client as per contract
requirements
November 2007 To March 2009

Principal Architect

at WS Atkins & Partners
Location : United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
Projects Undertaken : Various Qatar Education City Projects:
• West Car Park
• Southeast Car Park
• Central Plant Buildings
• Tram Station

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reports and work closely with the Line Manager/Design Managers
• Lead a team of architects and CAD technicians in the preparation of design development
and contract documents for the various education city projects
• Conduct design review to ensure compliance with the relevant code requirements
• Prepare design concepts and supervise architectural design preparation
• Study and introduce innovative design ideas that can be integrated in the design process
• Conduct design review to ensure compliance with the relevant code requirements
• Provide liaison with all relevant engineering disciplines to coordinate architectural design requirements with engineering design
• Liaise with the proposed materials manufacturers to coordinate specifications requirements
• Attend design review workshops with other engineering consultants
• Provide liaison with the clients’ project manager/consultants to ensure compliance to clients requirements
• Prepare/supervise preparation of deliverables monitoring list and progress charts
• Prepare and submit required progress reports
• Ensure quality design and deliverables for the client’s satisfaction
• Ensure prompt submission of required deliverables as outlined in the project schedule
July 2007 To November 2007

Technical Coordinator/Assistant Engineering Manager

at China State Construction & Engineering Corporation
Location : Philippines
Project Undertaken : Icon Twin Tower Condominium Project
Makati city, Philippines

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager and provide technical support/assistance
• Handled a team of architects, engineers and CAD technicians in the design coordination and shop drawings preparation
• Review prepared shop drawings for consultants review and approval
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of required drawings and submittals
• Attend weekly coordination meeting with project managers and construction team
• Coordinate engineering requirement with the construction team to ensure that construction works do not deviate with design intent requirements
• Provide liaison with project consultants to expedite approval of submittals
• Prepare method statements of critical work items as required
• Review and organize engineering department CAD production set up to improve shop drawings and document submittals output to meet construction requirements
December 2005 To July 2007

Senior Architect

at DCCD Engineering Corporation-MIDMAC LLC
Location : Qatar - Doha
Project Undertaken : Assigned at MIDMAC Contracting Co. on the following projects:
• Qatar Education City - Texas A&M University (Doha, Qatar)
• Cultural Village Project (Katara) - Doha, Qatar
• Quantity survey for the following projects:
Exxon Mobil Housing Project - Doha, Qatar
New Doha International Airport Catering Facility
The Stadium - Doha, Qatar

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reports to the engineering and technical manager
• Review issued drawings and specifications for construction
• Lead a team of architects & CAD technicians in the design and shop drawings preparations
• Review prepared shop drawings for consultants review and approval
• Review subcontractors’ shop drawings submission
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of required drawings and submittals
• Coordinate architectural requirements with construction team to ensure that construction works do not deviate with design intent requirements
• Provide liaison with project consultants to expedite approval of submittals
• Review request for proposal and tender documents to ascertain tender submission requirements
• Prepare quantity survey of the various prospective projects architectural work items
• Liaise with design consultants for design and build projects
October 2005 To December 2005

Architect / Consultant

at EEI Corporation - LRT Line 1 Capacity Expansion Project
Location : Philippines
• Coordinate with the Project Manager
• Evaluate project engineering CAD section setup and provide recommendations to enhance production efficiency
• Review of accomplished shop drawings for consultants’ review and approval
• Liaise with project consultant to expedite submittals approval
January 2003 To October 2005

Architect / Consultant

at Artcraft Systems, Inc. (Advertising Company)
Location : Philippines
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the general manager and marketing manager
• Take charge of all the technical and architectural design aspects of projects undertaken
• Attend coordination meetings with clients’ consultants
• Prepare design scheme for clients’ review and approval
• Supervised design and shop drawings preparation for approval
• Coordinate and follow up consultant’s requirements and prompt approval of submittals
• Supervise installation works
September 2000 To December 2002

Architect / Designer

at DCCD Engineering Corporation
Location : Philippines
Project Undertaken: Light Rail Transit 2 Project (11.3 km.
elevated light rail project)

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the chief architect
• Prepare station entrance design scheme for review and approval
• Supervised CAD design drawings preparations and review
• Review contractors’ shop drawings and materials submission
• Attend technical coordination meeting with project management team and contractors
• Review and respond to RFIs and FCRs (Field Change Request)
• Coordinate design with site works to ensure compliance with design intent requirements
• Coordinate architectural/civil requirements with all relevant engineering disciplines
June 1999 To September 2000

Manager / Proprietor

at Getsemane Trading & Construction
Location : Philippines
Provide design and build services for the following projects:
• Five Storey Residential Apartment Building
(Pedro Gil Street, Paco, Metro Manila Philippines
• Various residential projects

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Prepare design scheme and proposals for clients’ approval
• Prepare construction documents for approval of client and building official
• Overall management of construction works
• Ensure prompt delivery of quality service to clients
March 1997 To May 1999

Vice President - Operations

at Tecphil, Inc
Location : Philippines
Projects Undertaken : Managed the following projects:
• College of Arts & Sciences Building -UP Los Banos
• Pulse Electronic Plant Expansion
• Twin Registry of Deeds Building
• Charles Horne Mansion (Design & Build Project)

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Report directly to the president and provide periodic update of projects status
• Work closely with the project managers and design managers
• Manage design and design & build projects from design concept stage to construction stage
• Confer with clients to ascertain clients’ requirements
• Provide project management service to administered projects
• Ensure prompt delivery of quality service to clients
July 1995 To July 1996

Architect

at Sincerity General Contractors, Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan
Location : Taiwan
Prepared design drawings and shop drawings for the following projects:
• Shihlin Condominium-Taipei Taiwan
• Hsinchu Incineration Plant
• Lungtan Townhouses (50 Units Townhouses
• Chiang Kai Shek International Airport Expansion
March 1989 To July 1995

Head of Production

at Tecphil, Inc
Location : Philippines
Prepared design and design management for the following projects
• Quezon City Hall of Justice Building
• Manila Hall of Justice Building
• Reconstitution of St. Claire Monastery
• Olongapo Hall of Justice Building
• Binirayan Sports complex
• PAL B737 Flight Simulator Building
• PAL Mactan-Temporary Offices & Facilities
• Philippine National Oil Company Building

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the principal architect and coordinate all design production works
• Prepared design scheme and managed design and documents production
• Confer with clients to ascertain clients’ requirements and approval of design schemes
• Provide liaison with relevant engineering consultants to coordinate overall project technical requirements
• Coordinate and expedite approval of construction documents by pertinent government agency

Education

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April 1991

Bachelor's degree, Architecture

at Far Eastern University
Location : Philippines

Specialties & Skills

ARCHITECTURE

ASSETS RECOVERY

CONSULTING

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

MICROSOFT WORKS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Management

Team Supervision

Green Building

General Construction

Architectural Design

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Organization : United Architects of the Philippines
Membership/Role : Corporate Member
Member since : August 1993
Organization : The American Institute of Architects
Membership/Role : International Associate
Member since : February 2016

Training and Certifications

Estidama-Pearl Qualified Professional (PBRS) ( Certificate )

Issued in: March 2013

LEED Green Associate ( Certificate )

Issued in: February 2013 Valid Until: - August 2017

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Reading, internet browsing, fishing, bowling

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