Ernesto IV Oliquiano, Senior Interior Design Architect

Ernesto IV Oliquiano

Senior Interior Design Architect

U+A Architects

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture and Urban Planning
Experience
24 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 2 Months

Senior Interior Design Architect at U+A Architects
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2016

The role primarily site based and included the review of shop drawings and material submittals by the fit-out contractor, general coordination between Client & Stakeholders, the main contractor and sub-contractors, consultancy and supervision of the project, and ensuring Interior Design elements are reviewed and properly executed on the site. The Al Habtoor Polo Ranch - St. Regis Hotel consists of a 3-storey, 126-room hotel and 26 Luxury 2-storey Villas situated in Dubailand, adjacent to the Bypass Road (Emirates Road).
Expected date of completion on the last quarter of 2016.

Senior Design Coordinator at Damac Properties
  • United Arab Emirates
  • March 2011 to January 2016

Primary role is to lead a group of design professionals to develop appropriate and correct design development documentation and coordinate all necessary documentation between Conceptual and project execution.

CAD Professional at dwp design worldwide partnership
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2010 to March 2011

a.) Responsible for the preparation of CAD Documentation for projects.
b.) Prepare CAD Drawings including all necessary information required for design and documentation.
c.) Prepare drawing documentation after signing final design development by client
d.) Setup drawings using using office standard layering and object description.
e.) Maintain files accordingly and assist designers to develop details and cross check relevant documents.

Interior Design Manager at Clifton Interiors LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2009 to March 2010

a.) Leads the studio to develop solutions for design and assume responsibility for all concept and development of designs.
b.) Preparation of documentation for tender and construction and plan and manage personnel and resources work flow.
c.) Manage cost control and personnel man-hours
d.) Reports directly to the General Manager & Owner
e.) train and supervise personnel and ensure working standards are upheld.

CAD Professional at LW Design Group
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2008 to February 2009

a.) Responsible for the preparation of CAD Documentation for projects.
b.) Prepare CAD Drawings including all necessary information required for design and documentation.
c.) Prepare drawing documentation after signing final design development by client
d.) Setup drawings using using office standard layering and object description.
e.) Maintain files accordingly and assist designers to develop details and cross check relevant documents.

Senior Design Manager at V Roque Corporation
  • Philippines
  • January 2008 to April 2008

a.) Develops deisng concepts and prepare documentation for tenders and construction or for client approval.
b.) Assist with planning the project in terms of profitability and deliveries.
c.) Lead the project Team
d.) Prepare necessary documentation for client/corporate presentations and revise design bases from client input.
e.) Prepare specification and quantity take-off.
f.) Do all necessary coordination for design and construction.

Interior Design Manager at Dewan Design and Architecture
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2004 to January 2008

a.) Leads the studio to develop solutions for design and assume responsibility for all concept and development of designs.
b.) Preparation of documentation for tender and construction and plan and manage personnel and resources work flow.
c.) Manage cost control and personnel man-hours
d.) Reports directly to the General Manager & Owner
e.) train and supervise personnel and ensure working standards are upheld.

Junior Design Professional at WV Coscolluela & Associates/Skidmore Owings & Merrill
  • Philippines
  • January 2003 to October 2004

a.) Responsible for the preparation of CAD Documentation for projects.
b.) Prepare CAD Drawings including all necessary information required for design and documentation.
c.) Prepare drawing documentation after signing final design development by client
d.) Setup drawings using using office standard layering and object description.
e.) Maintain files accordingly and assist designers to develop details and cross check relevant documents.

Project Coordinator at JG De Asis and Associates
  • Philippines
  • January 2000 to December 2003

a.) Reports directly to the Principal Architect.
b.) Sets milestones and monitors project progress using all necessary PM Softwares and makes critical decision and contingencies regarding project delivery and satisfying client requirements.
c.) Responsible for obtaining all relevant information, meets with the client, confirm working hours and site man hours for building construction.
d.) Prepares site CAD Drawings and Bill of Quantities for Variation costs for approval.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture and Urban Planning
  • at Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • March 2003

Best Thesis Deliberator - Design 10 Best Thesis - Tagbilaran City Floating International & Domestic Airport

Specialties & Skills

Architecture
Interior Design
AutoCAD
Residential Architecture
Interior Architecture
Interior Design
Photoshop
3D Studio Max
Architecture
Fit-out
Architectural Design
Construction
Construction Management
Design Development
Space Planning
Concept Design
Construction Documents
Residential
Illustrator
Renovation
Hospitality
Adobe Creative Suite
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Retail Design

Languages

English
Intermediate
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

United Architects of the Philippines
  • Member
  • October 2012
American Institute of Architects
  • International Associate
  • May 2014

Training and Certifications

Certificate on Green Building Core Concepts & LEED Rating Systems (Training)
Training Institute:
Society of Engineers – Dubai, UAE
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (Training)
Training Institute:
Chicago Management Training Institute
Date Attended:
March 2013
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) (Training)
Training Institute:
Chicaco Management Training Institute
Date Attended:
March 2013

Hobbies

  • Photography
    2nd and 3rd Place Winner United Architects of the Philippines - Dubai Chapter Digital Photography Challenge - Night Photography