Felixberto Palma, Structural Engineer (Construction)

Felixberto Palma

Structural Engineer (Construction)

CTI Engineering International, Inc. / Woodfields Consultants Inc.

Location
Philippines
Education
Diploma, Traffic Engineering and Management
Experience
42 years, 1 month

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Total years of experience :42 years, 1 month

Structural Engineer (Construction) at CTI Engineering International, Inc. / Woodfields Consultants Inc.
  • Philippines
  • My current job since October 2014

Local (Filipino) counterpart for foreign consultant as Structural Engineer in the Consultancy Services for the Construction Supervision of the Flood Risk Management Project for Cagayan, Tagoloan and Imus Rivers (FRIMP-CTI) under JICA Loan No. PH-P253. Assist the Co-Team Leader pertaining to the said project’s implementation and management/ supervision as well as in discharge of other duties and related activities for the success of the undertakings.

Project Manager at Dalgro (SI) Ltd., Solomon Islands
  • Papua New Guinea
  • November 2013 to July 2014

Overall management and supervision of the ADB/AusG/NZ Aid-Assisted Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Wharves and Jetties in Solomon Islands, PMU-DMSP Civil Works, Phase 2 through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, the implementing arm of the Solomon Island Government with the assistance of Snowy Mountaing Engineering Corporation, a consulting firm from Brisbane, Australia. Transfer of knowledge through capacity building/development (i.e. contract management, project management, preparation of CEMP and QA/QC plans, etc.) and the conduct/monitoring of awareness programs (i.e. health and safety, gender, HIV/AIDS, etc.).

Engineer II at Department of Public Works and Highways, Regional Office No. XIII (CARAGA)
  • Philippines
  • January 2013 to November 2013

1. Conduct and Determine the Preliminary Detailed Engineering of projects to be included in the Annual Infrastructure Program.
2. Assist in the evaluation/consolidation of the proposed tourism projects including site inspection/ validation in coordination with the Department of Tourism in line with the DOT-DPWH Tourism Convergence Program.
3. Conduct of site inspections/investigations and see to it that all of the contractor’s work were undertaken and delivered in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications, consistent with sound engineering practices and standards.
4. Validation/Assessment of the contractor’s statement of work accomplishment (SWA) and see to it that they are based on the actual construction schedule of the projects.
5. Monitor implementation of the project construction management plan and recommend necessary actions/measures to expedite construction based on actual field conditions and resources and ensure timely completion within acceptable construction costs and in accordance with contract conditions.
6. Check/Review Plans, Program of Works (POW), Approved Budget Contract (ABC) and Detailed Unit Price Analysis (DUPA) submitted by the DEOs within the Region.
7. Assessment, validation and evaluation of Infrastructure Right-of-Way (IROW)-affected properties and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)-related activities.
8. Assist in the preparation, documentation and processing of IROW claims.
9. Perform such other functions as maybe assigned from time to time.

Engineer I at Department of Public Works and Highways, Regional Office No. XIII (CARAGA)
  • Philippines
  • June 2012 to January 2013

1. Determine the Preliminary Detailed Engineering for projects to be included in the Annual Infrastructure Program.
2. Preparation/Consolidation of Infrastructure Programs and Flood Control Projects submitted by the District Engineering Offices (DEOs) within the Region.
3. Preparation/Consolidation of Regional Development Investment Program/Multi-year Obligations as prescribed by National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).
4. Check/Review Plans, Program of Works (POW), Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) and Detailed Unit Price Analysis (DUPA) submitted by the DEOs within the Region.
5. Conduct of site inspection/validation and see to it that all of the contractor’s work were undertaken and delivered in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications, consistent with sound engineering practices and standards.
6. Perform such other functions as maybe assigned from time to time.

Road Engineer/Civil Work Inspector at Coffey International Development PTY Ltd
  • Philippines
  • March 2011 to May 2012

1.See to it that all of the contractor’s work were undertaken and delivered in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications, consistent with sound engineering practices and standards.
2.Supervise the actual construction of the projects in behalf of the Employer (Provincial Roads Management Facility and Department of Interior and Local Government thru the Provincial Engineering Offices) and to ensure timely completion within acceptable construction costs and in accordance with contract conditions.
3. Monitor implementation of the project construction management plan and recommend necessary actions/ measures to expedite construction based on actual field conditions and resources.
4. Coaching and Mentoring of Provincial Engineering Office counterparts.

Senior Structural Engineer at Woodfields Consultants Inc.
  • Philippines
  • February 2011 to February 2011

1. See to it that all of the contractor’s work were undertaken and delivered in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications, consistent with sound engineering practices and standards.
2. Supervise the actual construction of the projects in behalf of the Employer (Department of Public Works and Highways) and to ensure timely completion within acceptable construction costs and in accordance with contract conditions.
3. Monitor implementation of the project construction management plan and recommend necessary actions/ measures to expedite construction based on actual field conditions.

Project Inspector III at Woodfields Consultants Inc.
  • Philippines
  • October 2006 to January 2011

1. See to it that all of the contractor’s work were undertaken and delivered in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications, consistent with sound engineering practices and standards.
2. Supervise the actual construction of the projects in behalf of the Employer (Department of Public Works and Highways) and to ensure timely completion within acceptable construction costs and in accordance with contract conditions.

3. Monitor implementation of the project construction management plan and recommend necessary actions/measures to expedite construction based on actual field conditions.

Operations Manager at Infra-Tech Management Group Inc.
  • Philippines
  • October 2003 to December 2005

1. Responsible for the overall project implementation and success.
2. Prepare working budgets, organization, reports and monitoring systems.
3. Prepare plans, directions and coordination of technical functions.
4. Responsible for the construction supervision, the enforcement of the approved plans and specifications.
5. Conduct field coordination meetings with field/site engineers and appaise them of the actual status and problems of the project/s for immediate remedial measures based on actual field conditions.
6. Coordinate with other agencies/offices concerned on the aspects of the projects and ensure that key staffs were properly informed and instructed on the actual status of the on-going and future/proposed projects.
7. See to it that necessary materials, tools, labor and equipment are all available ahead of the construction schedule.
8. Check and approve certificate of status of work accomplishment, physical and financial aspect of the project.

Resident / Site Engineer at Phil Koie International Inc. Engineers
  • Philippines
  • December 2002 to August 2003

1. See to it that all of the contractor’s work were undertaken and delivered in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications, consistent with sound engineering practices and standards.
2. Supervise the actual construction of the projects in behalf of the Employer (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) and to ensure timely completion within acceptable construction costs and in accordance with contract conditions.
3. Monitor implementation of the project construction management plan and recommend necessary actions/measures
to expedite construction based on actual field conditions.

Project Manager at Infra-Tech Management Group Inc.
  • Philippines
  • July 2000 to November 2002

1. Responsible for the overall project implementation and success.
2. Prepare working budgets, organization, reports and monitoring systems.
3. Prepare plans, directions and coordination of technical functions.
4. Responsible for the construction supervision, the enforcement of the approved plans and specifications.
5. Conduct field coordination meetings with field/site engineers and appease them of the actual status and problems of the project/s for immediate remedial measures based on actual field conditions.
6. Coordinate with other agencies/offices concerned on the aspects of the projects and ensure that key staffs were properly informed and instructed on the actual status of the on-going and future/proposed projects.
7. See to it that necessary materials, tools, labor and equipment are all available ahead of the construction schedule.
8. Check and approve certificate of status of work accomplishment, physical and financial aspect of the project.

Project Engineer at Infra-Tech Management Group Inc.
  • Philippines
  • January 1999 to June 2000

1. Responsible for the overall project implementation and success.
2. Prepare working budgets, organization, reports and monitoring systems.
3. Prepare plans, directions and coordination of technical functions.
4. Responsible for the construction supervision, the enforcement of the approved plans and specifications.
5. Conduct field coordination meetings with field/site engineers and appease them of the actual status and problems of the project/s for immediate remedial measures based on actual field conditions.
6. Coordinate with other agencies/offices concerned on the aspects of the projects and ensure that key staffs were properly informed and instructed on the actual status of the on-going and future/proposed projects.
7. See to it that necessary materials, tools, labor and equipment are all available ahead of the construction schedule.
8. Check and approve certificate of status of work accomplishment, physical and financial aspect of the project.

Civil / Structural Engineer at Private Practice (Self-employed)
  • Philippines
  • September 1998 to December 1998

1. Prepare structural analysis and design calculations.
2. Prepare sketches of the structural details based on the design result and instruct the draftsman concerned.
3. Prepare estimate of quantities and technical specifications.
4. Responsible for the construction supervision, the enforcement of the approved plans and technical specifications.
5. Conduct field investigation/survey for the projects.
6. Check actual field conditions and implementation, if necessary and make decision for necessary remedial measures based on the actual field condition.
7. Prepare construction methodology and schedule with S-curve, organizational chart, manpower and equipment utilization schedule, construction safety, estimates and other pertinent documents needed for bidding purposes
8. Review final plans and drawings.
9. Sign all structural plans/drawings, estimate of quantities, technical specifications and other related documents.

Engineer III at Department of Public Works and Highways
  • Philippines
  • November 1993 to August 1998

Extends assistance to the Section Chief or acts in his/her absence to the following:
1. Supervision, coordination and planning of all activities of the Section.
2. Developing basic policies, guidelines, standards, criteria and methodologies in the formulation of various programs for various infra and related projects including prioritization of projects, allocation of funds, scheduling of implementation and other resources.
3. Evaluation and determination of the priorities of various infra and related projects considering their relative feasibility and impact on national development and taking into account resource constraint.
4. Conduct of budget consultation with the Regional/Project Management Offices concerned in the preparation of infra programs.
5. Providing technical assistance and support to other agencies and other offices of the Department on matters related to public works and highway planning and programming procedures.
6. Conduct of necessary periodic inspections of actual field projects/activities and see to it that they were implemented in schedule and in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications.
7. Initiation, preparation, review and integration of infra programs indicating among other things, the schedule of implementation, allocation of funds and other resources.
8. Analysis of the distribution of funding requirements per category/region covering the Priority Sector Activities in the Medium Term Public investment Program in different schemes.
9. Analysis/Preparation/Updating of the parameters to be included in the formulation of the “Block Allocation Formula”/other formula used by the Department in the allocation of funds per category/ region/province/district/municipality in different schemes.
10. Preparation of the procedures in the regional/provincial/district allocation of funds based on different schemes as mentioned.
11. Analysis/Preparation/Updating of the economic indicators used in the formulation of infra programs.

Engineer II at Department of Public Works and Highways
  • Philippines
  • July 1989 to October 1993

Extends assistance to the Section Chief or acts in his/her absence to the following:
1. Supervision, coordination and planning of all activities of the Section.
2. Developing basic policies, guidelines, standards, criteria and methodologies in the formulation of various programs for various infra and related projects including prioritization of projects, allocation of funds, scheduling of implementation and other resources.
3. Evaluation and determination of the priorities of various infra and related projects considering their relative feasibility and impact on national development and taking into account resource constraint.
4. Conduct of budget consultation with the Regional/Project Management Offices concerned in the preparation of infra programs.
5. Providing technical assistance and support to other agencies and other offices of the Department on matters related to public works and highway planning and programming procedures.
6. Conduct of necessary periodic inspections of actual field projects and see to it that they were implemented in schedule and in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications.
7. Initiation, preparation, review and integration of infra programs indicating among other things, the schedule of implementation, allocation of funds and other resources.
8. Analysis of the distribution of funding requirements per category/region covering the Priority Sector Activities in the Medium Term Public investment Program in different schemes.
9. Analysis/Preparation/Updating of the parameters to be used/included in the formulation of the “Block Allocation Formula”/other formula used by the Department in the allocation of funds per category/ region/province/district/municipality in different schemes.
10. Preparation of the procedures in the regional/provincial/district allocation of funds based on different schemes as mentioned.
11. Analysis/Preparation/Updating of the economic indicators used in the formulation of infra programs.

Senior Civil Engineer at Department of Public Works and Highways
  • Philippines
  • September 1982 to June 1989

Extends assistance to the Section Chief or acts in his/her absence to the following:
1. Supervision, coordination and planning of all activities of the Section.
2. Developing basic policies, guidelines, standards, criteria and methodologies in the formulation of various programs for various infra and related projects including prioritization of projects, allocation of funds, scheduling of implementation and other resources.
3. Evaluation and determination of the priorities of various infra and related projects considering their relative feasibility and impact on national development and taking into account resource constraint.
4. Conduct of budget consultation with the Regional/Project Management Offices concerned in the preparation of infra programs.
5. Providing technical assistance and support to other agencies and other offices of the Department on matters related to public works and highway planning and programming procedures.
6. Conduct of necessary periodic inspections of actual field projects and see to it that they were implemented in schedule and in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications.
7. Initiation, preparation, review and integration of infrastructure programs indicating among other things, the schedule of implementation, allocation of funds and other resources.
8. Analysis of the distribution of funding requirements per category/region covering the Priority Sector Activities in the Medium Term Public investment Program in different schemes.
9. Analysis/Preparation/Updating of the parameters to be used/included in the formulation of the “Block Allocation Formula”/other formula used by the Department in the allocation of funds per category/ region/province/district/municipality in different schemes.
10. Preparation of the procedures in the regional/provincial/district allocation of funds based on different schemes
11. Analysis/Preparation/Updating of the economic indicators used in the formulation of infra programs.

Civil Engineer / Project Inspector at Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
  • Philippines
  • March 1981 to August 1982

1. Prepare feasibility studies for various proposed sewerage and waterworks projects.
2. Design and prepare plans for the civil structures of sewerage and waterworks projects.
3. Conduct/inspect water leakage test of vitrified clay pipes, aggregate bedding compaction test and soli & base coarse compaction test.
4. Actual field inspection of on-going sewerage and waterworks projects and see to it that they were undertaken/installed in accordance with the approved plans and technical specifications.
5. Review and check field appropriations, expenditures, programs, estimates, specifications and technical reports of all engineering aspects.
6. Check actual field conditions and implementation, if necessary and make decision for necessary remedial measures based on the actual field condition.

Education

Diploma, Traffic Engineering and Management
  • at University of the Philippines
  • October 1989
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • at Far Eastern University
  • March 1981

Specialties & Skills

Project Execution
Microsoft Office
Infrastructure Planning
Project Management
Construction Supervision
MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.)

Languages

English
Intermediate
Filipino
Intermediate

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
  • Member
  • June 1982

Training and Certifications

(Training)
Workshop on Proper Implementation of "Occupational Safety and Health Programs" (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Regional office No. XIII
Date Attended:
October 2013
Duration:
8 hours
(Training)
(Training)
Cities and Climate Change Initiative-Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment (Training)
Training Institute:
UN Habitat (Local Consultants and Asia-Pacific Facilitators and Butuan City Government
Date Attended:
May 2013
Duration:
8 hours
(Training)
(Training)
Seminar on Estimating, Scheduling and Networking (Training)
Training Institute:
MPWH-AMMS
Date Attended:
March 1983
Seminar on Aseismic Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH-Japan Fellows Association (JAFA) and Phil-JAFA
Date Attended:
July 1987
Workshop on Developing the Coaching and Mentoring Skills of the PRMF's Construction Supervision Team (Training)
Training Institute:
Coffey International Development
Date Attended:
May 2011
Traffic Engineering and Management - 21st Training Program (Training)
Training Institute:
University of the Philippines, National Center for Transportation Studies (formerly TTC)
Date Attended:
June 1989
Seminar/Training on the Operationalization of Project Identification and Programming System (PIPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Planning Service and National Capital Regional Office
Date Attended:
March 1990
Seminar/Training on the Operationalization of Project Identification and Programming System (PIPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Planning Service and Regional Office VIII, Candahug, Palo, Leyte
Date Attended:
March 1990
Seminar/Training on the Operationalization of Project Identification and Programming System (PIPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Planning Service and Regional Office VII, Cebu City
Date Attended:
March 1990
Reorientation Course (Validation Test) (Training)
Training Institute:
MPWH-AMMS
Date Attended:
January 1983
Seminar/Training on the Operationalization of Project Identification and Programming System (PIPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Planning Service and ICC-MIS
Date Attended:
January 1990
Seminar on Infrastructure Planning and Programming Procedures (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Planning Service and Regional Office XI, Davao City
Date Attended:
July 1991
Seminar/Training on the Operationalization of Project Identification and Programming System (PIPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Planning Service and Regional Office X, Cagayan de Oro City
Date Attended:
February 1990
Seminar/Workshop on Mt. Pinatubo Volcanic Disaster Mitigation & Debris Flow Control (Training)
Training Institute:
Department of Public Works and Highways and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Date Attended:
June 1992
Seminar on Introduction to Basic Programming Language (Training)
Training Institute:
Ministry of Public Works and Highways - AMMS
Date Attended:
June 1983
Seminar of Graphics and D'Base III Plus (Training)
Training Institute:
University of the Philippines, Transport Training Center
Date Attended:
April 1988
Seminar/Training on the Operationalization of Project Identification and Programming System (PIPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH Planning Service and Regional Office I, San Fernando, La Union
Date Attended:
March 1990
Seminar on Highway Planning Procedures (Training)
Training Institute:
MPWH-AMMS
Date Attended:
January 1983
Seminar on River and Sabo Engineering & Flood Control and Forecasting (Training)
Training Institute:
Department of Public Works and Highways and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Date Attended:
February 1989
Seminar/Training on Project Identification and Programming System (PIPS) (Training)
Training Institute:
DPWH ICC-MIS
Date Attended:
January 1990
Course on Instructional Techniques (Training)
Training Institute:
Department of Public Works and Highways CO-AMMS
Date Attended:
June 1991

Hobbies

  • Infrastructure planning, construction supervision & contract/project management. Playing chess, etc.