Alma Lina Jalayajay, Quantity Surveyor

Alma Lina Jalayajay

Quantity Surveyor

Surbana Consultants, Pte. Ltd.

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Quantity Surveyor at Surbana Consultants, Pte. Ltd.
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since July 2014

• Evaluate and recommend Interim Payment Application of Main Contractor which includes monthly construction progress, variations and material on site to the Project Management.
• Assessment of Contractor's Variation Order (CVO) and recommend for approval to the Project Management.
• Prepare cost estimates for Potential or Proposed Variation Order (PVO) due to design changes proposed by Client, PM, Design team, and Contractor and advice the cost implications.
• Coordinate with the Inspectors for project work accomplishment in preparation for interim Payment Application.
• Conduct site inspection in anticipation of Interim Payment Application.
• Prepare change order/variation register and update regularly

Quantity Surveyor at Samsung C & T Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2011 to July 2014

• Handles account of major subcontractors for Detailed and Engineering Services and Diaphragm Wall and Earthworks Excavation and all Manpower Supply. In charge of evaluating progress billings, valuation of variation works, back charges and preparation of payment certificates
• Verify Subcontractor’s submission of required bonds and bank guarantees in accordance with the contract agreement prior to processing payments.
• Prepares reports of subcontract payment status and coordinates with accounting section with regards to release of payments.
• Prepare interim payments and final payment certificates in line with all Conditions of Contract including final accounts/close outs in consultation with my Function Manager;
• Conduct site inspection for payment processing and monitor actual progress needed for the preparation of claims to the client;
• Assessment, certify and evaluation of claims submitted by Sub-contractors.

Quantity Surveyor at Obayashi Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2008 to November 2011

• Overall in charge in preparing payment certificate for all sub-contractors in Scaffoldings covering 27 Dubai Metro Red Line Stations and 20 Dubai Metro Green Line Stations
• Analyze, evaluate Payment Certificate, prepares detailed quantities for every Change Order; & necessary documents for execution of payments;
• Prepares Contractor’s Instruction to Subcontractor’s (CIS) form the additional/omission of works from the scope of work of Subcontractor;
• Prepare Back charged Report for monthly senior management meeting;
• Coordinates with the Engineer’s in charge in the site for the accomplishments or progress of the project;
• Evaluate and Review Sub-Contractors submission against variation instruction and discuss/agree variations with Sub-Contractors’;
• Prepare Final Account documentation, and Interim certificate applications and following up from certification to payment.
• Undertakes cost comparison and preparation of Purchase Orders; receives and verify invoices from various suppliers and process for payments.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Technological Institiute of the Philippines
  • March 1997

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office 98
Microsoft Office
Civil Works
Civil Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Knowledge of Autocad
Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Quantity Surveyors
  • Member
  • January 2008

Training and Certifications

Construction Management & Structural Engineering (Training)
Training Institute:
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering (PICE)

Hobbies

  • Into Indoor Sports (Badminton)
    Grand Slam Champion for 2011 & 2012 Badminton Ladies Doubles for level A in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (Filipino Community)