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Aldrin Castillo, QA/QC Engineer

Aldrin Castillo

QA/QC Engineer ·IMAR Interiors For General Building Construction W.L.L.

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Architecture

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 3 months

QA/QC Engineer

June 2021 - Present

IMAR Interiors For General Building Construction W.L.L.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

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June 2021 - Present

1. Responsible for the evaluation, review and submission of materials for consultant's/client's approval in reference to BOQ and Project Specifications.
2. Preparing and submitting samples as per approved manufacturer's and material data.
3. Responsible in studying and preparing Work Method Statement to be submitted for approval prior to proceed on mock-up preparation.
4. Checking and submitting mock-up installation or full mock-up for consultant's/client's approval prior to commence work execution at site collectively based on approved materials, shop drawings and details.
5. Responsible in checking and submitting Material Inspection Request for all the materials delivered at site before installation.
6. Monitoring that materials are well stored based on the specified parameters and manufacturer's recommendation.
7. As part of Quality Control, fully responsible in monitoring that the ITP is being observed and that required inspection stages are being carried out through submission of Inspection Request/Notification (so called Checklist).
8. Conducting thorough inspection for the completed work at site as per approved transmittals and shop drawings.
9. Keeping and monitoring complete and comprehensive QA/QC documentation.
10 Responsible in closing consultant-issued JSI and NCR.
11. Responsible in collecting and collating all required material and workmanship warranties, operations and maintenance manuals as parts of project close out.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project Engineer

February 2017 - June 2021

Artecasa

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2017 - June 2021

Projects:
1. Tamdeen Square Residential Towers, Sabah Al Salem
2. FAWSEC Campus Project, Sabah Al Salem
3. Chest Hospital Extension, Shuwaikh
4. Criminal Investigation Building, South Surra
5. Juveniles Housing Care Complex
6. Security Fence and Embassies Protection Station, Mishref


 Monitor and track the progress of the projects and troubleshoot any issue that arise
 Assist the Projects Director and Projects Manager in management, construction administration, planning, budgeting, costing, contract administration, documentation and the like
 Responsible in preparing and overseeing the Contracts as agreed with concerned parties
 Prepare official correspondences technically, contractually and professionally to and with various concerned parties
 Prepare Project Status and daily/weekly/monthly progress reports
 Represents the company in progress meetings in the absence of Project Manager
 Check, verify and submits all necessary project transmittals eg. Material and Shop Drawings base on project tender drawings, BOQ and Specification
 Prepare and submit Work Method Statements, MIR, RFI, and Inspection Checklists etc.
 Follow up material procurement and delivery as per schedule
 Conduct periodic site inspections and new project/s ocular inspections for project execution studies and planning
 Review and check contract documents, technical drawings, BOQ, Specification and CPM etc.
 Check and prepare payments for subcontractors as per contract and actual work progress
 Study and prepare substantial various claims against concerned parties regarding cost and time delays that impact the project

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Project In-charge

November 2015 - February 2017

Adeco Group

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

November 2015 - February 2017

Project:
7. Delta Serviced Apartment Hotel, Sabah Al Salem (5-Storey Twin Building, 96-Units Hotel)


•Review and verify materials and shop drawings submittals for approval as per tender documents, BOQ and project specification
•Manage, check and monitor shop drawings preparation base on approved as-built architectural plans, ID tender drawings, approved materials, MEP plans, and other interior finishing details by other discipline contractors
•Manage overall execution at site as per approved shop drawings, proper coordination with all related discipline and site condition, ensuring quality of works as per project specification
•Site works planning and progress monitoring
•Prepare payment claims/certificates as per actual work progress and contract
•Represent the company and participate in site progress and coordination meetings
•Prepare and/or review estimates and quanitity take off for materials
•Experienced in architectural drywall and ceiling system design and work execution

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Site Architectural Engineer

October 2011 - October 2015

Central International Hotels Co.

Hawali, Kuwait

October 2011 - October 2015

Project:
8. InterContinental Hotel Project, Gulf Road Salmiya (High-rise Hotel, Office and Commercial Complex)

 Visualize and prepare architectural interior design drawings, finishes specifications and related works
 Check and monitor finishing works progress and prepare reports submitted to the IHG Cluster Director of Engineering
 Supervise, monitor and coordinate architectural finishing works and engineering activities primarily at guestroom floors (composed of 20 floors) up to penthouse with various reputable discipline contractors
 Quality check and implementation through InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) standards and specifications, work inspections and comprehensive documentation
 Prepare and close out snag lists as part of quality control
 Receive, check and review tenant’s proposed architectural/engineering working drawings prior to approval for construction and implementation
 Perform a major role as coordinator for the engineering pre-opening operations of the complex under IHG Cluster Director of Engineering

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Construction and Building

QA/QC ENGINEER

May 2009 - October 2011

First Kuwaiti Trading and Contracting Co

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2009 - October 2011

Projects:
9. New Shuwaikh Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant 30MIGPD
10. Kuwait International Airport New Cargo City


•Assure quality assurance requirements of the project concerning the areas architectural/civil/structural/architectural interiors are met and maintained in accordance with applicable codes, standards and procedures
•Conduct civil and architectutal works inspection such as earthworks, rebar, concrete, asphalt, rigid and flexible pavement, water proofing, protective and decorative painting, structural block and block veneer, industrial fire proofing system, rough and finish masonry and interior finishing works with the Consultant and Main Contractor carrying out Inspection and Test Plan systematically
•Consolidate necessary local standards such as of MEW and KIA to international standards for a reliable and guaranteed inspection criterion
•Supervise Field Density Test, Concrete Compressive Strength Test for various grade and verify results as per standards
•Supervise concrete delivery checking, testing, receiving and sampling prior to pouring
•Prepare, file and keep QA/QC dossier updated with standard documents such as Inspection Notifications, Laboratory Test Results, Material Inspection Checklist and others to ensure work quality for each work activity/stage
•Supervise QC Technicians and third party laboratory technicians
•Perform off-site inspection and visit prefabrication site, batching plants and testing laboratory as part of QC procedure
•Coordinate and submit progress and construction intolerable discrepancy reports to the Senior QA/QC Engineer most specially for some cases needed to issue Non-conformance Report (NCR) to concerned person, department and/or contractor

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

QA/QC INSPECTOR

March 2007 - May 2009

First Kuwaiti Trading and Contracting Co

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

March 2007 - May 2009

Project:
11. Kuwait Oil Company Facility Modernization Project (Relocation of U/G Process Piping for GC-01, 02, 09, 10, 11, 19, 20, 22 and BS 170)


•Assist QA/QC Engineer in inspection and systematic QA/QC documentation
•Assist QC Engineers in civil works inspection such as FDT, rebar works, formworks, concrete pouring, concrete compressive tests, pipe fireproofing and waterproofing works
•Directly supervise third party laboratory technicians in on-site and laboratory tests
•Receive and keep all approved for construction (AFC) drawings from project engineering team as primary document and basis for inspection
•Prepare, file, keep and update QA/QC dossier necessary to monitor specific work status and its quality, for future reference and work investigation if problem arises concerning quality assurance and control
•Asphalt and concrete receiving, testing and sampling prior to application or pouring and ensure that proper curing is strictly observed
•Receive, verify and check punch items list issued by the Main Contractor and Consultant and assist Engineers in closing out
•Coordinate and submit actual site progress reports to QA/QC Engineer necessary in evaluating and cross-checking QA/QC Dossier

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

Education

Batangas State University

June 2005

June 2005

Bachelor's degree, Architecture

Philippines

Skills

Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Construction Monitoring
Expert
Construction Monitoring
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
On Site
Expert
On Site
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
SPECIFICATION
Expert
SPECIFICATION
Expert
MICROSOFT WORKS
Expert
MICROSOFT WORKS
Expert
QUALITY
Expert
QUALITY
Expert
BSC
Expert
BSC
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CLOSING
Expert
CLOSING
Expert
CONSULTING
Expert
CONSULTING
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Construction Monitoring
Expert
Construction Monitoring
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
Construction Drawings
Expert
On Site
Expert
On Site
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

United Architects of the Philippines

Member

February 2016

Kuwait Society of Engineers

Member

February 2019

Training and Certifications

Training
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Green International
Sep 2020
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Hobbies

  • Listening to music
    Passed the Architecture Licensure Examination administered by Professional Regulation Commission of the Republic of the Philippines last September 2015 and ranked 2nd Place all over Middle East.