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Dario Pantua, Quantity Surveyor

Dario Pantua

Quantity Surveyor·Parsons - Qatar

Qatar

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 11 months

Quantity Surveyor

September 2021 - Present

Parsons - Qatar

Doha, Qatar

September 2021 - Present

1. Successfully managed two contracts with two contractors, coordinating commercial
activities, submissions, and compliance to ensure seamless delivery across both packages.

2. Reviewed, assessed, and approved final measurement submission worth QAR 500M,
safeguarding client interests.

3. Processed and certified QAR 25M+ in monthly payments via Ashghal APMS with 100%
accuracy.

4. Evaluated contractor claims and new rates, providing robust commercial assessments that
led to cost savings of up to 10% on disputed items.

5. Supported the Senior QS in resolving high-value claims, contributing to fair settlements
that prevented disputes and safeguarded project timelines.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

Project Quantity Surveyor

November 2019 - July 2021

PETROSERV

Doha, Qatar

November 2019 - July 2021

- Prepared and certified monthly and subcontractor payments valued at over QAR 40M, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.

- Managed subcontractor accounts and final settlements, successfully resolving claims without escalation, protecting Petroserv from additional exposure.

- Supported preparation of EOT and additional money claims, securing Petroserv’s entitlement to extensions and compensation.

- Prepared and submitted monthly Interim Payment Applications (IPA) with complete documentation, coordinated with the Main Contractor for certification (IPC), and performed accurate quantity take-offs for material requirements.

- Administered RFIs, MRIs, and shop drawing submissions to ensure compliance, quality, and timely client approvals.

- Monitored project progress, prepared weekly reports, and provided commercial and technical support to the Senior Cost Engineer and Commercial Director.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

January 2019 - August 2019

BOREKCI GROUP QATAR WLL

Doha, Qatar

January 2019 - August 2019

- Prepared and submitted monthly Interim Payment Applications (IPA) with complete
documentation, coordinated with the Main Contractor for certification (IPC), and
performed accurate quantity take-offs for material requirements.

- Administered RFIs, MRIs, and shop drawing submissions to ensure compliance, quality,
and timely client approvals.

- Monitored project progress, prepared weekly reports, and provided commercial and
technical support to the Senior Cost Engineer and Commercial Director.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

PROJECT CONTROL ENGINEER

April 2018 - November 2018

SOLB26 STEEL STRUCTURE

Doha, Qatar

April 2018 - November 2018

• Coordinate and discussed with Engineering Team with regards to execution of design works
• Develop an overall planned schedule of the project from the engineering, procurement, production to site erection and track the progress from day to day basis
• Prepare an budget cost line for the overall project and maintain the cost within the budget
• Prepare and apply monthly interim payment to client and track and coordinate the progress of evaluation and certification of Client QS.
• Monitor and track the progress of production/fabrication of materials and coordinate with factory manager in case of slippage on the schedule to determine the right of action to mitigate the delay.

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

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

October 2016 - November 2017

DOMOPAN QATAR W.L.L

Doha, Qatar

October 2016 - November 2017

Prepare Quantity takeoff for materials required at site and provide to the supplier for procurement.
• Prepare valuation statements for Interim Payment.
• Estimate Cost of variations.
• Assess and prepare recommendation for Subcontractor’s monthly Interim Payment application.
• Assess, prepare and issue Notice for Variation for claim/s submitted by the Subcontractor.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities.
• Prepare and settle the Final Closeout and Final Accounts with Subcontractor.
• Benchmarking requirements for Clients Owner Supplied materials.
PROJECT ASSIGNED

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

CONSULTANT - QUANTITY SURVEYOR

October 2015 - August 2016

RUSTANS SUPERCENTRE, INC.

Makati City, Philippines

October 2015 - August 2016

• Plan and control all costs associated with all types of construction and renovation projects and packages from initial cost estimation, execution, and completion.
• Conduct negotiation with tenderer. Prepare documentation to confirm adjustments to the tender sums. Prepare recommendations to the Head of the Department.
• Responsible in ensuring that the best possible job and packages are secured at best possible price to help that projects stay on the budget.
• Sourcing contractors and suppliers for quotation, procurement and tendering.
• Prepare recommendations for interim payment to the Contractor.
• Review and check accuracy and validity of insurances and bonds of the contractor prior to commencement of work
• Preparing the Bill of Quantities

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Engineering

PROJECT QUANTITY SURVEYOR

July 2014 - October 2015

MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Manila, Philippines

July 2014 - October 2015

• Responsible in Quantity take-off for the Architectural Works based on the schematic plan.
• Responsible in Quantity take-off for the Structural Works based on the elemental parameters.
• Liaise with subcontractor and supplier for quotation, procurement and tendering.
• Input all the evaluated & acceptable cost of the corresponding items with quantities in the Bill.
• Advise on the best possible job and packages are secured at best possible price to help that projects stay on the budget.
• Check tender submissions for errors, omissions, exclusions, inconsistencies etc.
• Evaluate Technical Bid submitted by the Bidders and prepare Technical Evaluation Report to be forwarded to Procurement/Bidding committee for Contractor who have qualified for the Financial Bid.

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

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

January 2011 - March 2014

BOOM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Doha, Qatar

January 2011 - March 2014

Prepare quantity takeoff for upcoming projects in BOQ Form for the purpose acquiring the initial project cost and for ongoing for
material requirements.
• Prepare and submit the Site Inspection Form (RFI) as per Kahramaa requirements for ongoing project to be inspected.
• Prepare attachment and RFI for the monthly valuation to be check and approved by KM site Engineers.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers for the daily and weekly update of the construction progress of site assigned for monitoring and
report submittal to the Project Manager.
• Prepare monthly valuation/billing for completed works and arrange and coordinate to the Kahramaa Engineers for approval of
GTC 346/2010 and GTC 386/2010
• Prepare Monthly Report of the Status of Project which is submitted to Kahramaa everymonth.
PROJECTS COMPLETED:
1. GTC 346 / 2010 - Extension of Distribution Network at Doha & Vicinity (Phase IV)
2. GTC 386 / 2010 - Three Years Call-off Contract for Service Connections for 15mm to 400mm In Existing
Distribution Network

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Engineering

WORKS ENGINEER

June 2005 - November 2010

JAMES C. LIM AND ASSOCIATES

Quezon City, Philippines

June 2005 - November 2010

Coordinate and report with the Principal Architect and Design Engineers concerning designs in conflict with actual
implementation and revision of layout.
• Prepare meeting minutes report for the construction management meeting for the discussion of all technical verification and approval
of design concerning with the Architect, Design Engineers and Owner.
• Responsible in evaluating and recommendation of payment to Contractors for periodically billing.
• Evaluate and recommend change orders and additional works submitted by the trades or contractors.
• Inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specification and schedule.
• Provide technical recommendation for defective installation or improper implementation of works by contractors.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

April 2014

April 2014

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Philippines

Skills

Cost Analysis
Expert
Cost Analysis
Expert
Benchmarking
Expert
Benchmarking
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
DISEñO DE LA DISPOSICIóN
Expert
DISEñO DE LA DISPOSICIóN
Expert
MICROSOFT WORKS
Expert
MICROSOFT WORKS
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
PROGRESS
Expert
RFI
Expert
RFI
Expert
BILLING
Expert
BILLING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
VALUATION
Expert
VALUATION
Expert
Cost Analysis
Expert
Cost Analysis
Expert
Benchmarking
Expert
Benchmarking
Expert

Languages

English

Intermediate

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyor - Qatar Chapter

Associate Member

November 2016

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineer - Qatar Chapter

Regular Member

January 2020

Institute of Civil Engineer (ICE)

Graduate Member

March 2025

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Registered Civil Engineer Grade A
Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME)
May 2019 - May 2028

Training
PICQS Think Tank Training (P3T) – Batch 5
PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PICQS)
Mar 2017