Arturo Tanael Jr., Sr. Civil Engineer/Project Coordinator

Arturo Tanael Jr.

Sr. Civil Engineer/Project Coordinator

Qatar Olympic Committee

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
30 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :30 years, 11 Months

Sr. Civil Engineer/Project Coordinator at Qatar Olympic Committee
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since December 2009

Acts as Senior Site Representative representing Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) in managing and monitoring the actual implementation of Proposed Projects.

Directs and manage the implementation of Proposed Projects based on the approved Project Management Plan of Qatar Olympic Committee.

Monitors and Control the Progress of works to minimize risk, ensure good quality of workmanship and timely delivery of the Project.

Performs and recommends Integrated Change Control process on Variation Orders submitted by Contractors for Top Management approval.

Reviews and prepare Technical Evaluation Report on technical submittals forwarded by Bidders during the Tender Stage of a proposed project.

Approves all Technical submittals forwarded by the Contractor as per recommendation of Site Supervision Consultant.

Prepares correspondences, recommendations for change order & extension of time (EOT) claims, Monthly & Bi-weekly Reports for Top Management monitoring.

Conducts and approve the Final Inspection, Testing & Commissioning and other processes involve the close out of a Project.

Construction Manager at PROJACS International - Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • November 2007 to November 2009

Acts as Client’s Senior Site Representative in managing and monitoring the actual implementation of work on Project site.

Ensures all technical aspects of the project are strictly complied with and in conformity with Conditions of Contract, Particular Specifications, General Specifications, Contract Drawings and BOQ.

Makes decisions and recommendations on significant engineering problems.

Monitors project budgets and schedules and oversee contractor’s performance to ensure on time, quality and on budget project execution.

Attends regular progress meetings with Client and held co-ordination meetings with contractors to discuss vital issues and problems related to the project in order to study, analyze and recommend effective solutions.

Advises the Client of any foreseen slippage of progress and propose corrective actions.

Coordinates with the design team on all aspects of the design.

Prepares special report to Management to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Work that may generate cost or time impact and present assessment.

Reviews periodic reports as presented by the Contractor and present them to the Client and Management including status of budget, variance/change claims, schedules, disputes, up-coming activities, and safety records.

Assesses change requests as submitted by Contractor and report to Client the recommendation of Management.

Ensures Contractor compliance with its contractual obligations concerning Design changes, Issued Notices, etc.

Ensures that the health and safety requirements are provided and that they comply with the authorities' regulations.

Coordinates and review site staff performance and ensure compliance with the contract requirements and project management good practice.

Project Manager - Supervision Consultant at Royal Saudi Airforce
  • Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
  • September 2002 to July 2007

Acts as Client’s Senior Site Representative in managing and monitoring the actual implementation of work on Project site.

Ensures all technical aspects of the project are strictly complied with and in conformity with Conditions of Contract, Particular Specifications, General Specifications, Contract Drawings and BOQ.

Leads a team that is involved in preparing Project studies which includes planning, design, & estimates for both vertical and horizontal civil works projects.

Reports regularly to Top Management the progress and concerns of all ongoing projects.

Conducts site coordination meeting to address contractor's problems and concerns.

Evaluates and recommends contractors billings, variation order claims, shop drawings, etc.

Participates in the final inspection of the work, review the adequacy and accuracy of punch list, and recommend acceptance of the completed work to Top Management.

Construction Manager at Extraordinary Development Corporation
  • Philippines
  • May 2000 to August 2002

Acts as the senior Company’s Representative in managing the actual implementation of the Project to ensure that the works is being carried out in accordance to Contract Documents.

Conducts progress & coordination meeting to address Contractor’s/Consultant’s problems.

Evaluates and recommends contractor’s valuation/variation orders, design issues, contractual dispute, materials approval, etc.

Monitors contractor's progress and prepare progress reports on a monthly basis for Client and Top Management monitoring.

Coordinates with Contractors, Consultant, Client, and other Government agencies in facilitating all site operations.

Participates the testing and commissioning of all installed building equipment prior to turn-over and acceptance.

Project Engineer at RN Construction Co. Inc.
  • Philippines
  • March 1996 to March 1999

Proactively manages the implementation of proposed project to achieve the required quality, schedule, budget and safety.

Prepares correspondences for Clients, Consultants, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc. Examples of referenced correspondence include, but not confined to the following items: Schedule of Values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals.

Assists Project Manager by preparing all necessary back up documents related to Variation Orders, Progress Report, Valuation Claims, Minutes of Meeting, etc.

Inform management of productivity, cost, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arises which affects quality, budget, progress and safety.

Monitors staffing needs, evaluate performance, and address employee relation issues as warranted for staff.

Ensures that the health and safety requirements are provided and that they comply with the authorities' regulations.

Coordinating and liaising effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients to facilitate all site operations.

Responsible for preparation and timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract requirements.

Assists the Tender Committee in preparing the Bid offer for the Tendered Projects such as; generation of Bill of Quantity and estimates, proposed Work Schedule using Primavera or MS Project, Site Visit, attending bid conference meeting and other documents required by Clients.

Quality Control Inspector at Extraordinary Development Corporation
  • Philippines
  • May 1993 to March 1996

Inspects and approves all stages of works being done by the contractor in the implementation of proposed projects, such as underground utilities (water and drainage system), concrete roads, buildings and houses, swimming pools, elevated water tank, etc.

Prepares weekly status report for Top Management monitoring.

Conducts Materials testing on accredited Laboratories, such as FDT, Soil Analysis, Concrete crushing, Rebars yielding stress, etc.

Evaluates and approves contractors accomplishment billing reports, change orders, shop drawings, etc.

Conducts testing and commissioning for all building equipment prior to turn-over and acceptance.

Site Engineer at AIIAS Construction
  • Philippines
  • July 1990 to September 1991

Supervises the actual construction of Housing Projects.

Accompanies Project Consultant in testing of materials to accredited Laboratories.

Prepares daily, weekly, & monthly accomplishment report of the proposed projects.

Helps the Project engineer in preparing all office documents and paper works such as Billing Report, correspondence, etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Saint Peter's College
  • March 1989

I am a consistent "Dean's List" student which is considered as elite group when it comes to academic performance. I graduated as one of the Top Student in our class and being recognized as one of the Top graduates in our Batch .

Specialties & Skills

Supervisory Skills
Planning
Project Coordination
Project Control
Project Management
Primavera
MS Excel
MS Word
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
MS Powerpoint

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Tagalog
Expert

Memberships

Project Management Institute
  • Active Member
  • July 2011
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
  • Active Member
  • November 2011
AACE - international
  • Active Member
  • November 2013

Training and Certifications

PSP Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2013
Valid Until:
September 2013
LEED Green Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
November 2013
PMP Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2011
Valid Until:
August 2014

Hobbies

  • Photography
    Received an appreciation from Top Management for the photos taken from site and posted on Project Status Report.
  • Playing Chess
    Champion during College Intramurals