Carlo Buena, Senior Architect

Carlo Buena

Senior Architect

Dar Al Riyadh

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
25 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :25 years, 7 Months

Senior Architect at Dar Al Riyadh
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2012 to February 2018

Responsibilities:
Review project contract documents, contractors drawing and submittals including as-built drawings and OMM.
Prepare and issue site instruction.
Coordinate with other discipline, suppliers and specialized trades and managers to provide support and guidance as required.
Weekly meetings with architectural inspectors for site problems and solutions.
Monitor project development process adherence to construction documents and quality of works.
Factory visit for company and material approval.
Maintain registers of all submittals and testing.
Review and check materials delivery for clarification as per approved materials.
Expedite with contractor testing and commissioning for final turn over .
Keeping site records and daily progress activities including photographs.
Provide general inspection on all Contractors and Sub-Contractor work to assure a safe workman like operation.

Site Architect at Saudi Lebanese Construction Company (SALMOC)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2010 to April 2012

Responsibilities:
Review approved construction drawings.
Attend weekly contractor meeting with other discipline, consultant and contractor suppliers.
Review shop drawings and contract documents.
Coordinate approved drawings to architectural & MEP department.
Site supervision, inspection and implementation of architectural approved drawings.
Review monitor safety aspects when dealing with the installation.

Architect and Graphic Designer at Sulayman Albassam trading Establishment
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2007 to August 2009

Responsibilities:
Prepare preliminary designs and final drawings to the owner.
Conduct site inspection.
Attend coordination meeting in the site prior to implementation of approved drawings.
Attend meeting with the owner for final design presentation.
Monitor and prepare project progress report.
Keeping site records and daily progress activities.

Site Architect at Multi Development and Construction Corporation
  • Philippines
  • August 2006 to January 2007

Responsibilities:
Site workmanship and imlementation of approved drawings and materials.
Site Supervision.
Coordination with Sub-Cons and other trades to discuss related issues.
Attend meeting with the owner for site development and progress report.

Site Architect at Konstruktura Centro
  • Philippines
  • June 2002 to June 2006

Duties and Responsibilities:
.Attend project biddings
.Site Supervision and implementation
.Review approved drawings and contract documents
.Prepares necessary mat'ls, equipment, manpower for preparation of awarded projects
.Coordination with staff, management, engineering and architectural department for final delegation.
.Check site condition with the owner side to discuss the technical related issues and site progress
.Prepares as-bulit plan
.Review materials and cost monitoring
.Evaluate Sub-Cons works for progress billing

Contractor at Free Lance Contractor
  • Philippines
  • February 1998 to December 2001

Projects Responsibilities:
Assess project and lay out specifications, cost estimates, and timelines
Write up proposals and estimates for potential clients
See that all necessary permits are acquired prior to completing any work
Responsible for project oversight, ensuring quality work is completed on time
Source and vet subcontractors to provide necessary services
Source all necessary materials ensuring quality
Provide all necessary equipment, including rentals, so project remains on schedule
Recruit all necessary laborers and crew members for project
Ensure that all inspections are scheduled and conducted in a timely fashion
Work to maintain project budget, communicating status to client regularly
Maintain a safe and orderly work environment

Site Supervisor/ Senior Cost Control at Asiakonstrukt
  • Philippines
  • March 1996 to September 1997

Duties and Responsibilities:
Site supervision.
Review approved plans and materials for site implementation.
Evaluate sub-cons for progress billings.
Attend construction weekly coordination meeting with sub-cons and other trades.
Monitor and prepare cost report for manpower daily, weekly, monthly and equipment use.

Site Supervisor at OP Tecson and Sons Inc.
  • Philippines
  • June 1994 to March 1996

Duties and Responsibilities:
Site supervision
Site monitoring for progress report
Review manpower and equipment use for site mobilization
Coordinate with Sub-cons and other trades for problems and solutions
Evaluate sub-cons for progress billings
Report and discuss directly to the manager

Senior Draftsman at Architect Roberto S. Perez
  • Philippines
  • March 1991 to April 1993

Duties and Responsibilities:
.Prepares preliminary design and construction details
.Perform site visit for progress report
.Estimate materials for costing

Draftsman at DHY Enterprise
  • Philippines
  • June 1989 to January 1991

Duties and Responsibilities:
.Prepares preliminary sketches for farm and factory Irrigation plan
.Perform site visit for progress report

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • October 1994

Specialties & Skills

Design Consulting
Architecture
Construction & Property

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

United Architects of the Philippines ( UAP )
  • Architect
  • April 2016
Saudi Council Of Engineering ( SCE )
  • Architect / Engineer
  • October 2012
Masters Builder Association of the Philippines (MBAP)
  • Architect
  • August 2011

Training and Certifications

Construction Safety Training Site Safety Officers (Training)
Training Institute:
Department of Labor and Employment ( DOLE )
Date Attended:
May 2004
Duration:
32 hours
Green Architecture Seminar,Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design,Value Engineering (Training)
Training Institute:
United Architects of the Philippines
Date Attended:
October 2011
Duration:
8 hours
Social Planning Seminars and Product Presentation (Training)
Training Institute:
United Architects of the Philippines
Date Attended:
August 2016
Duration:
8 hours
Technical Workshop on Designing Cafe's in Middle East (Training)
Training Institute:
United Architects of the Philippines
Date Attended:
February 2018
Duration:
8 hours