Senior Quantity Surveyor
Obayashi Corporation
Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months
> Carried out cost management function and become the focal point of construction director and project managers regarding project cost status for SCP GL Elevated and Al Qusais Depot Sections.
> Recovered US$1.4 Million of back charges from subcontractors and design consultants.
> Saved US$ 380, 000 from structural steel cost by cross checking fabrication drawings against subcontractor’s submittals.
> Validated entitlement and quantified/assessed subcontractors EOT and disruption claims which resulted to a reduction on claim amount by US$7.4 Million.
> Closed and issued all Subcontractors Final Accounts within a month after project completion.
> Technical ownership of quantities from measurements based on design drawings and specifications.
> Determined budgets and monitored costs; implemented action plans to overcome cost/schedule concerns.
> Developed bid packages, analyzed/reviewed bids, and awarded contracts.
> Selected vendor and pre-qualified subcontractors who contributed to projects successful completion.
> Produced monthly cost & value reports, quarterly reports & cash flow information.
> Certified payment to subcontractors per verified actual project accomplishment.
> Performed cost analysis and draw up reports on changes to works and subcontractors claims.
> Maintained project trends and change order log.
> Participated in management meetings and gave advice on commercial matters.
> Developed strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
> Managed team of quantity surveyors.
> Increased profits by initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing multiple CAPEX and OPEX projects, incident free, 30 days ahead of time and within budget.
> Effectively managed the maintenance of all company operated service stations across the country which leads to improved customer satisfaction and sales performance.
> Strengthened company's business by leading the implementation of company’s global program on replacement of aging underground storage system/facilities to reduce environmental risks.
> Improved shareholders return by achieving zero incidents zero accidents on all projects handled.
> Conducted a procurement strategy of direct awarding of projects to preferred contractors resulting to a 20% reduction in project cost compared to tenders, streamlining the awarding process without compromising quality.
> Negotiated routine contracts, work orders under master service agreements, cost allocation and settlement agreements.
> Led the initiative in complying with Department of Energy’s reportorial requirements averting penalties of US$100/day for non-compliance and possible closure of site.
> Formulated and implemented energy conservation program initiative thru installation of capacitor banks that increased energy efficiency and yielded a 9% reduction on company operated facilities utility expense.
> Represented the country in the regional coordination meetings with Asia Pacific counter parts held in countries with Chevron operations, such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
> Authored and rolled out standard construction roadmaps and processes increasing efficiency, reducing cost and cycle time.
> Championed the roll out of Management of Change (MOC) to all employees to reduce and control the risk associated with implementing change.
> Trained, coached, mentored new and junior staffs to ensure smooth adaption of the company policies and standards.
> Controlled development budget of an average of US$14M per year.
> Developed an Excel estimating program to improve efficiency in producing estimates for the reimaging project of more than 1000 retail networks across the country.
> Provided technical expertise to project stakeholders to achieve a viable business cases for 170 capital investment proposals.
> Led a team that established approved standard rates for the maintenance of more than 1000 retail networks which yielded a 20% cost reduction on OPEX budget followed by a quicker response time on maintenance calls.
> Performed value engineering which resulted to a 20% reduction on project cost.
> Provided overall project controls leadership for engineering and construction contractors.
> Maintained a central database and other tools for cost estimating.
> Produced bid packages, analyzed/reviewed bids, and awarded contracts.
> Evaluated claims and settled disputes with contractors.
> Participated in the set-up of the cost control system program and its use and applications for the multi-million dollar refinery and communication tower projects.
> Compiled the project work breakdown structure and code of accounts, contributed to the establishment of the budget from the project estimate, monitored cost and quantities against the budget, forecasted costs and flagged early warnings for corrective action.
> Built up man-hour, materials and other direct cost schedule of rates to speed up preparation of cost baseline for the project.
> Coordinated with all disciplines and gather all the necessary information to come up with realistic man-hour requirements used in the development of project’s budget estimate.
> Developed Excel program on man-hour reporting per project work breakdown structure (WBS) resulting to an effective, accurate and easy project controls report preparation.
> Calculated project costs incurred by category including future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates and risk analysis.
> Reviewed of contractor and professional service pay applications and invoices, which includes verifying the mathematical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
> Verified charge codes for requisitions and invoices to ensure proper cost accounting.
> Prepared monthly project reports for management.
> Verified and evaluated subcontractors submitted variation orders, prepared comparative cost analysis and make payment recommendations to management.
> Provided full scope of quantity surveying for the construction of multiple PLDT relay towers from different locations across the country.
Passed the PMI Certification for Project Management Professional
Passed the Philippine Licensure Board for Civil Engineering