Edgardo Jr Fortich, Sr.  CIVIL ENGINEER / BIM Coordinator (REMOTE)

Edgardo Jr Fortich

Sr. CIVIL ENGINEER / BIM Coordinator (REMOTE)

ASTREA GROUP

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
18 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 7 Months

Sr. CIVIL ENGINEER / BIM Coordinator (REMOTE) at ASTREA GROUP
  • Philippines - Cebu City
  • My current job since March 2023

Projects: US Military Base in Middle East (UAE, QATAR, JORDAN and KUWAIT
• Evaluate the Tender Documents, which comprise the Statement of Work (SOW), Preliminary Drawings, and Specifications
• Initiate a Request for Information (RFI) to resolve any inconsistencies or uncertainties between the SOW and Drawings.
• Creating Technical Drawings: Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings, schematics, and plans using software such as AutoCAD, or Revit.
• Modifications and Revisions: Make revisions and updates to drawings as required based on feedback from engineers, architects, or project managers.
• Clash Detection Using Naviswork, Cross-Checking and Quality Control: Verify the accuracy and completeness of drawings, and conduct quality control checks to identify and correct errors or discrepancies
• Work closely with engineers, architects, designers, and other professionals to ensure that drawings align with the design intent and project requirements.
• Prepare drawings for printing or plotting, ensuring that they are correctly scaled and formatted for presentation or construction purposes.
• Oversee the submission of drawings and materials to ensure compliance with the SOW and Preliminary Drawings.
• Establish and enforce standards, guidelines, and best practices for CAD/Revit.
• Provide training and assistance to team members to enable them to use Autocad and Revit software effectively.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all design changes, revisions, and versions.

REVIT TEAM MANAGER at MGS GROUP LLC
  • Philippines - Cebu City
  • April 2022 to February 2023

• Manage and supervise the team of Revit professionals to ensure projects are completed on time
• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements and ensure client satisfaction
• Coordinate and manage the flow of information between team members and other departments
• Creating Technical Drawings: Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings, schematics, and plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Review design specifications, sketches, and other documentation to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Dimensioning and Labeling: Add dimensions, annotations, labels, and other necessary details to drawings to convey critical information.
• Modifications and Revisions: Make revisions and updates to drawings as required based on feedback from engineers, architects, or project managers
• Cross-Checking and Quality Control: Verify the accuracy and completeness of drawings, and conduct quality control checks to identify and correct errors or discrepancies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, architects, designers, and other professionals to ensure that drawings align with the design intent and project requirements.
• File Management: Organize, maintain, and archive CAD files and drawings, ensuring that they are accessible and properly stored.
• Prepare drawings for printing or plotting, ensuring that they are correctly scaled and formatted for presentation or construction purposes.
• Develop and implement Revit standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Provide training and support to team members on the use of Autocad and Revit software
• Provide regular performance evaluations and mentoring for team members

BIM MODELER at FREELANCE
  • Philippines - Cebu City
  • January 2021 to March 2022

• Create, maintain and update 3D building models using Revit software
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to ensure accuracy and completeness of models
• Create and modify drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details
• Ensure models and drawings are in compliance with industry standards and project specifications
• Create and maintain BIM execution plans, project standards and templates
• Assist with the creation of construction documents and permit submissions
• Assist with the preparation of project presentations and visualizations
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met
• Continuously improve processes and workflows to increase efficiency and productivity
• Perform Quality control and quality assurance tasks,
• Keep updated with the latest advancements in BIM technology and incorporate them into work processes

Project Coordinator - Architectural at AMANA CONTRACTING & STEEL BUILDINGS
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2008 to August 2020

• Interfaces with clients, consultants, and authorities to ensure timely approval of drawings and materials in accordance with job requirements and contract.
• Checks and approves compatibility of Architectural, Civil, MEP, and Steel designs, resolving any incompatibilities with relevant parties.
• Reviews and approves subcontractor/supplier shop drawings, comparing them with Architectural and Structural drawings.
• Prepares bid packages for procurement and assists in technical evaluations of proposals.
• Creating Technical Drawings: Produce accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings, schematics, and plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Modifications and Revisions: Make revisions and updates to drawings as required based on feedback from engineers, architects, or project managers.
• Interpreting Design Specifications: Review design specifications, sketches, and other documentation to understand project requirements and objectives
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, architects, designers, and other professionals to ensure that drawings align with the design intent and project requirements
• Conversion and Digitalization: Convert hand-drawn sketches or older paper-based drawings into digital formats using CAD software.
• Plotting and Printing: Prepare drawings for printing or plotting, ensuring that they are correctly scaled and formatted for presentation or construction purposes.
• Maintains a submittal log in coordination with project schedule and planning.
• Checks As-Built Drawings and ensures timely completion as per construction requirements.
• Communicates with project staff to identify potential problems and provide recommendations/solutions.

Office Engineer at DAEWOO ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
  • Philippines - Davao
  • September 2007 to May 2008

- Earthwork/Surface Volume Computation
- Quantifying Road Items/Materials
- AutoCAD lay-outing of road cross-sections, road profiles, bridges drawings, storm water layout, riprapping drawings
- Monitor and update the accomplished works at the site
- Makes Bar Bending Schedule for Bridges & other structures (Pump Stations, Manholes & others).
- Makes detail structural drawing for the Bridges.
- Assist with the development of plans and cost estimate for civil works projects
- Responsible in preparation of as-built plan

Structural Designer/Drafter at TRIANGLE CONCEPTS AND DESIGNS
  • Philippines - Davao
  • July 2006 to August 2007

• Prepare detailed drawings and plans for construction projects, such as buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Work closely with structural engineers and architects to ensure that drawings conform to design specifications and building codes.
• Create 3D models and simulations to help visualize and analyze the structural design.
• Create detailed cross-sections, elevations, and other views of structures to be used in construction documents.
• Update and maintain project files, including drawings, specifications and reports.
• Coordinate with other members of the design team, such as architects, and engineers
• Add dimensions, annotations, labels, and other necessary details to drawings to convey critical information.
• Make revisions and updates to drawings as required based on feedback from engineers, architects, or project managers.
• Cross-Checking and Quality Control: Verify the accuracy and completeness of drawings, and conduct quality control checks to identify and correct errors or discrepancies.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches or older paper-based drawings into digital formats using CAD software.
• Prepare drawings for printing or plotting, ensuring that they are correctly scaled and formatted for presentation or construction purposes.

Civil Designer/Drafter at MLS DESIGN CONCEPTS
  • Philippines - Cebu City
  • January 2006 to June 2006

• Creating detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering projects such as buildings, and infrastructure using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Collaborating with civil engineers and other team members to ensure that drawings and plans meet project specifications and requirements
• Add dimensions, annotations, labels, and other necessary details to drawings to convey critical information.
• Make revisions and updates to drawings as required based on feedback from engineers, architects, or project managers.
• Cross-Checking and Quality Control: Verify the accuracy and completeness of drawings, and conduct quality control checks to identify and correct errors or discrepancies.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches or older paper-based drawings into digital formats using CAD software.
• Prepare drawings for printing or plotting, ensuring that they are correctly scaled and formatted for presentation or construction purposes.

Civil Designer/Drafter at RMANTEDAV ENGINEERING SERVICES
  • Philippines - Davao
  • May 2005 to December 2005

- Creating Civil Plan designs & drawings in accordance with the Standards and specifications of particular Cities and County in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas, USA. Civil Plans.
• Creating detailed drawings and plans for civil engineering projects such as buildings, and infrastructure using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Collaborating with civil engineers and other team members to ensure that drawings and plans meet project specifications and requirements
• Add dimensions, annotations, labels, and other necessary details to drawings to convey critical information.
• Make revisions and updates to drawings as required based on feedback from engineers, architects, or project managers.
• Cross-Checking and Quality Control: Verify the accuracy and completeness of drawings, and conduct quality control checks to identify and correct errors or discrepancies.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches or older paper-based drawings into digital formats using CAD software.
• Prepare drawings for printing or plotting, ensuring that they are correctly scaled and formatted for presentation or construction purposes.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE
  • March 2004

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is a five-year degree program in the Philippines that is concerned with the use of scientific and mathematical principles in the construction of buildings and infrastructures such as roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, airports, and the like.

Specialties & Skills

Technical Specs
Photoshop rendering
Autodesk 3ds Max
Revit Architecture
AutoCAD
RENDERING
COORDINATION
DRAFTING

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

LEED Green Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2018
Valid Until:
April 2020