BERNARDO GARCIA, Construction Manager

BERNARDO GARCIA

Construction Manager

Mannvits Construction

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Experience
20 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 6 Months

Construction Manager at Mannvits Construction
  • Philippines
  • January 2017 to June 2018

Responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of works which includes civil, structural, land development works, electrical works, mechanical and refrigeration system, plumbing and fire protection system, cold storage refrigeration Pu Panels system, warehousing and racking system and overall safety.

Contract administration and progress monitoring based on plans & specifications;

Managing conflicts between different trades for efficient implementation & completion of the project;

Overall in-charge of construction operation.

Project Manager - for the construction, installation & commissioning of PP electrical equipment at MERALCO Industrial Engineering & Services Corporation
  • Philippines
  • May 2015 to February 2016

Represent the Company (MIESCOR) as the Project Manager who is task to lead, administer and manage the overall installation of Electrical Equipment including commissioning of the Coal Fired Balingasag 3x55 MWe Power Plant in the town of Balingasag, Misamis Oriental in Northern Mindanao.

Maintains good relations and coordination with the Client, Works Engineer, and the public in general.

Primary responsible for the implementation and success of project scope, schedule and cost including periodic monitoring.

Contract Representative - Contract Administration at Saudi Electricity Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2013 to February 2015

Contract Administration involving the review, evaluation and preparation of tender documents (Bid Packages) for Contractors to participate in bidding.

Prepare invitation letters and send to listed Contractors/Bidders. Evaluate the commercial status of the Bidder prior to issuance of SADAD (confirmation receipt).

Present and explain in the JOBEX Meeting (Job Explanation Meeting) the overall content of the Bid Package where a fair bid competition is exemplified.

Evaluate the commercial tenders during post bid stage.

Prepare the whole contract for signing by the signatories both from the client (winning bidder) and the owners.

Senior Quality Civil Engineer - for High Voltage Electrical SS at ABB Contracting Co. Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • January 2008 to June 2013

Preparation of PQP and ITP’s

Conduct regular inspection and surveillance of all items involving subcontractors’ program of works conforming to the requirements of the PTS, Clients Specific Standards, and Company Protocols on works & Good Engineering Practices.

Accompany the Client’s representative in the Inspections of Works,

Inspection of delivered materials and equipment on site before they are incorporated to the project. -

Non conforming materials are separated from approved materials.

Witness testing of materials and provide reports to the Client.

Issue NCR immediately when a Non Conformance is discovered on materials and works. 7.0) Conduct

Weekly Quality Tool Box Meeting on all issues involving Quality,

Supervise Quality Control Engineers’ performance at work.

Evaluate submittals of subcontractors involving materials, installers, specialty contractors and guaranteed equipment before they are submitted to the Client for approval.

Sr. Quantity Surveyor for Oil and Gas Projects in Mesaeed, Qatar & Khurais, Riyadh, KSA at Astaldi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2006 to October 2007

Responsible as a Sr. Quantity Surveyor reporting directly to the Project Control Manager to Quantify the factual value of work done in terms of Monitorial Component

Establish the accomplishment curve against the planned curve

Provide progress forecast periodically and

Quantify the value of Change of Work for processing.

Senior Civil Engineer - for heavy engineering works at Guam Construction Co. Ltd
  • United States
  • January 2004 to August 2006

Overall site management of the project in all aspects inherent of the position to include but not limited to the general direction, supervision, administration, engineering, site safety and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) with the end in view of bringing the completion of the total work with the original cost budget and gain profits to the company.

See to it that the construction schedule and program of works are adhered closely in terms of quality, productivity& timely delivery.

Project Manager for High Rise Buildings at LM Maxco
  • Philippines
  • January 2003 to November 2003

Responsible for managing the day to day project operation in constructing the high rise building project in BGC, Taguig (20 Storey Twin Tower Bonifacio Ridge Project)

Review and approve for transmittal to the Owner the proposed Changes in Program of Work, construction schedules & engineering drawings as requested

Maintain good relations with the Owners Representatives, the Engineers, Designers and the Public in general.

Project Manager for High Rise Buildings & Townhouses at PYRAMID Construction Engineering Corporation
  • Philippines
  • November 1995 to September 2002

Company’s representative in the project in so far as the Contract is concerned.

Signs in behalf of the company involving letters and other forms of communications, contract agreements emanating from the client.

Review, evaluate and approve for transmittal to the Client proposed changes in Programs of Work, construction schedules and change orders,

Maintains good relations and coordination with the Client, Works Engineer, and the public in general.

Primary responsible for the implementation and success of project scope, schedule and cost including periodic monitoring.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • at Adamson University - Manila, Philippines
  • April 1984

Member of the top 20 % of the class. Loyalty Award Public Speaker Active Participant in School Government Scholarship Grantee

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Contract Administration
Senior QA QC Engineer
Construction Management
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project Management - Implementation
Quantity Surveying
Quality Control QA/QC
Contract Management
Microsoft Office
Project Monitoring and Supervision
Construction Management

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - International Chapter 001
  • Active Member - Interpellator
  • January 2009
Saudi Council Of Engineers
  • Regular Member
  • February 2012

Training and Certifications

QA/QC Inspection - Emerging High demand, Performance Specifications ETC (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
November 2012
Duration:
8 hours
Upgrade your Concrete Batching Plant (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
July 2012
Duration:
8 hours
Space Frames and General Applications (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
March 2012
Duration:
8 hours
Thrust boring – Horizontal Directional Drilling” and “Concrete – From Plant to Site" ETC (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
July 2011
Duration:
8 hours
MS Excel for Engineers Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
January 2013
Duration:
8 hours
Lecture Seminar on “Aluminum Curtain Wall & Glazing on Modern Buildings, ETC (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
March 2013
Duration:
8 hours
Technical Seminar on “Thrust boring – Horizontal Directional Drilling” and “Concrete – From Plant (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
July 2011
Duration:
8 hours
Lecture Seminar on “Extruded Polystyrene: An Optimal Solution for Building Insulation” and “Basic (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
November 2010
Duration:
8 hours
Lecture Seminars on Oil & Gas Processing and Special Types of Concrete (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE Intl Chapter 1-01 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia - Al Khobar
Date Attended:
June 2010
Duration:
8 hours
Seminar on Construction Project Time Management (Training)
Training Institute:
DTI-CMDF Dept of Trade & Industry/Const. Manpower Dev. Foundation
Date Attended:
June 2001
Duration:
16 hours
Human Relations Seminar for Construction Project Managers (Training)
Training Institute:
Construction Manpower Development Foundation
Date Attended:
March 2000
Duration:
16 hours
Structural Steel Design, Rock Anchoring and Post Tensioning of High Rise Building (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE - Quezon City Chapter
Date Attended:
June 1998
Duration:
8 hours
Construction Productivity Facilitators (Training)
Training Institute:
CIAP - Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines, CMDF and JICA
Date Attended:
September 1997
Duration:
24 hours
Seminar on Earthquake Engineering (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE - Quezon City Chapter
Date Attended:
August 1997
Duration:
8 hours
Technology Forum on: Beyond CAD and Project Management, Satellite Technology and Geodesy, ETC (Training)
Training Institute:
Phil. Contractors Association Inc
Date Attended:
November 1996
Duration:
16 hours
Seminar on Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
The Executive Development Academy
Date Attended:
April 1996
Duration:
72 hours
Certified Construction Project Manager after passing the Certification Examinations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2000
Valid Until:
March 2000

Hobbies

  • Cooking - For Family feast and gatherings
    Occasional only
  • Morning Exercise - Brisk Walking and Jogging
    Maintaining a healthy body resulting to active life