Jan Richard Noble, Contract Technician/ Quantity Surveyor

Jan Richard Noble

Contract Technician/ Quantity Surveyor

Jacobs Engineering

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Experience
24 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 4 Months

Contract Technician/ Quantity Surveyor at Jacobs Engineering
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since May 2015

Contract Administrator for the EPC of Well Field Package having a capacity of 57, 000 M3/ Day (Lump sum Turnkey - 170 Million USD) awarded to Al Khodari. The Work comprised of 62 KM of 900 dia. GRV (glass reinforced vinylester) single transfer pipelines, well field piping collection network (from 24 wells), Collector pipeline from wells to well field buffer storage tank, Single Buffer storage tank, Single fully equipped booster pumping station, Single Transfer pipeline to site, Graded roads within Well Field area, Main road from Well Field area to Umm Wu’al plant, Road crossings of raw water piping existing Aramco roads, Fibre optic cables, Fully Equipped Main Substation (1off), Concrete foundations for pumps, tanks, skid-mounted equipment, vessels etc., Pipe supports / sleeper ways and Well field fencing & security. My responsibility is to administer the contract with the tutelage of Contract Manager. I am also responsible for the evaluation of variation orders, interim invoices and closing out of contract. Also, I am responsible in keeping and updating Contract Administration Log, e.g., Mobilization Checklist, Key Deliverablse Submittal, Correspondence Log, Variation Order Register, Invoicing & payment register, Back charge Register, Forecast Contract Price, Potential Claims Register, etc.

Contract Administrator for the EPC of Water Treatment Plant package designed to receive sanitary effluent discharges of approx. 1, 450 personnel (Lump sum - 5 Million USD) awarded to Tech Universal. The Work comprised of Engineering, Procurement and Construction of WWTP package comprised of Sewage Treatment Package, Tertiary Filter Package, Chlorination Package, Sludge Thickening Package and Sludge Storage Tank and corresponding CMEI works. My responsibility is to administer the contract with the tutelage of Contract Manager, responsible for the evaluation/ processing of variation orders, interim invoices and closing out of contract. Also, I am responsible in keeping and updating Contract Administration Log, e.g., Mobilization Checklist, Key Deliverablse Submittal, Correspondence Log, Variation Order Register, Invoicing & payment register, Back charge Register, Forecast Contract Price, Potential Claims Register, etc.

Contract Administrator for the Sourcing, Fabrication, Conservation and Delivery of Structural Steel (Unit Rates - 43 Million USD) awarded to Hidada. The Work comprised of design and detailing of connection details, detailing and preparation of shop drawings, procurement of materials, fabrication, anti-corrosion treatment and supply and delivery to Ma’aden site. My responsibility is to administer the contract with the tutelage of Contract Manager. I also responsible for the evaluation/ processing of variation orders, interim invoices and closing out of contract. Also, I am responsible in keeping and updating Contract Administration Log, e.g., Mobilization Checklist, Key Deliverablse Submittal, Correspondence Log, Variation Order Register, Invoicing & payment register, Back charge Register, Forecast Contract Price, Potential Claims Register, etc.

Quantity Surveyor - Piping & Mechanical for the EPC of Infrastructure and Utilities package (Re-measurable - 600 Million USD) awarded to Sinopec. The Work comprised of Material Handling Buildings, Substations & shelters, Underground and aboveground pipelines, Pipe racks, Steel Shelters/ Structures and Foundations for Tanks, i.e., Cool Water, Raw Water and Waste Water. My responsibility is to evaluate/ check /re-measure the IFC drawing qty's (under Piping, Mechanical equipment, painting and pipe insulations), evaluate/ process interim invoices, evaluate/ process Variation orders and close out of final re-measured quantity.

Quantity Surveyor at Petrofac International (UAE) LLC
  • Oman
  • August 2014 to May 2015

Quantity Surveyor for the Construction Management of Central Processing Facility for the Khazzan Gas Project in Oman (500 Million USD Re-measurement) awarded to CCC. The Work is comprised of the Construction (CME&I)of Process Trains 1&2 / Liquid process Train / Sludge Catcher & Export Gas Compression, Utilities / Water Treatment / Fire Water, Power Generation, Flares and Condensate Areas. Responsible for the management of all Quantity Surveying works, which includes Pre-qualification of 2nd tier Subcontractors, MTO, progress measurement, Invoice evaluation & processing, Variation Order Request evaluation, etc., all in accordance with project standard and procedures.

Contract Administrator Support - assigned at Corporate Office - Sharjah from August 2014 to February 2015 to support main contract administration & quantity surveying works for the EPC & Commissioning Support of the central processing facility (CPF) for the Khazzan Gas Project in Oman (1.2 Billion USD Convertible Lump Sum), e.g., Variation Order administration, evaluation & preparation including pricing, etc.., Subcontractors Invoice evaluation & preparation, Bidders Pre-qualification review and development of Bidders List, participate in Contract clarification meetings and other task assigned from time to time.

Quantity Surveyor at PETROFAC INTERNATIONAL (UAE), LLC
  • Turkmenistan
  • September 2011 to August 2014

PROJECT: EPCC of Galkynysh Gas Development Project (3.4 Billion USD - Lumpsum)
A “turn key” project designed to produce 20 BCMA of sales gas from 25 well heads using Four (4) gathering facilities (Gas Treatment Unit), infield pipelines, a central processing facility (CPF) complex (processing 10 BCMA of production for sales gas) and 56” Gas export gas pipeline (90km). Also comprises of various infrastructures/ facilities, e.g., industrial base complex, power plant, 220 KV switch gear, rotation camp accommodation, railways, substations (6 nos), vehicle & pipe bridges, permanent roads.
POSITION: Quantity Surveyor
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the IFC drawings’ measurement from quantity forecast up to final measurement, Interim Invoices Evaluation & Processing, Variation Order Evaluation & Processing, etc., of Package 3B - Flow lines & Trunk lines (Civil and Structural). Also assigned/assist from time to time, to other packages, e.g., Construction of Central Processing Facilities/ Offsite Utilities & Infra, EPC of Vehicle Bridge and Construction of Export Gas pipelines & EPC of Industrial Base and Rotation Camp for plant operators/ personnel.
• Assist the Subcontract Manager for the administration of Subcontracts, i.e., PK3B - Construction of Flowlines & Trunklines, PK6 - Construction of 4 Nos. Gas Treatment Units and Construction of Plant and Service Roads.
• Perform other tasks such as preparing ITB packages, bid evaluation, prepare fair price estimate, etc..
• Prepare and administer short form subcontracts, e.g., equipment hiring, earthworks, road works, repair works, fencing works, etc.
• Responsible in maintaining record and tracking Subcontract close out.
• Responsible in administering, maintaining record & tracking back charges/ cost recovery to Subcontractors.
• Responsible in tracking Petrofac owned equipments. Update whereabouts of these equipments and liaising with head of departments.
• Assist Subcontracts Manager in preparing correspondences.
• Attending weekly Subcontractors’ meeting & record minutes, as required.

Subcontracts Administrator at KELOGG BROWN & ROOT
  • Algeria - Annaba
  • September 2009 to September 2011

PROJECT: EPC of New Skikda LNG Train Project for the facilities to produce 4.5 Million Metric Tons of LNG annually (2.4 Billion USD - Lumpsum-Reimbursable)
Comprise of a LNG Train, Tank Farm,

POSITION: Subcontracts Administrator / Quantity Surveyor
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing and compiling ITT packages from developing Bidders list and identifying qualifications, attending bid clarification meetings, liaising with concerned departments. Preparation of technical and commercial bid tabulation. Prepare fair price estimate.
• Evaluation and processing Subcontractor’s change orders.
• Evaluate, compute and negotiate new rates.
• Evaluation and estimation of cost/ rates from extra work due to RFI’s, NCR’s and PDN’s.
• Evaluate and processing Subcontractor’s Interim invoices for M.E.I Subcontract.
• Responsible for the Preparation and updating Subcontracts Department Monthly report, e.g., Narrative Report Summary, Reimbursable & Lump sum Subcontracts Forecast report, Change Order Log, Projects Status Report, Quarterly Report, etc. Compilation of Report attachments such as SAP log, NOCR log, Subcontracting Plan, Potential Claims Report, etc.
• Attend weekly subcontractors meeting and record minutes.

Lead Quantity Surveyor/ Planning Enginner at Promer Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2008 to July 2009

• Evaluate Client’s Site Instruction for cost and time implication. If any, prepare material take-off, cost estimate, EOT analysis/ justification and compile variation order package.
• Updating and compilation of Monthly Project report package, e.g., Narrative Summary, Manpower Histogram, Planned, Predicted & Actual Progress, Financial S-curve, Invoice Report, Site key issues and concerns, etc.
• Verification and measurement of actual progress at site and prepare of interim payment request to Client.
• Participate in site meeting and take minutes.

Quantity Surveyor/ Contracts Administrator at RED SEA HOUSING SERVICES CO.
  • Ghana
  • June 2005 to July 2008

Pre-contract Responsibilities:
• Review and evaluation of ITT package. Preparation & compilation of proposal bid package. Review SOW, drawings, specs, Client’s purchase procedure and draft agreement and its annexes. Responsible in preparing material take off, liaising and coordination with other concerned departments, request quotation from suppliers, determine price/ unit rates, submit bid clarification and other documents required by the ITT package. Assist in preparing preliminary project schedule (Level 1), preliminary manpower schedule and cash flow. Assist the Contract Manager in answering clarifications to Client and final negotiations.

Post-contract Responsibilities:

• Contract administration.
• Evaluation of Client’s Site instructions for cost and time implication and if so, responsible in preparing and compilation of cost variation package and its corresponding support documents such as material take off and pricing, EOT analysis and justification, etc.
• Interfacing with Client for the contract requirements and deliverables.

Quantity Surveyor/ Site Supervisor at GABAS GULF GEN. CONT. EST.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • December 2002 to February 2005

• Coordinate w/ Site Engineer/ Foreman for the implementation of works in accordance with Project Specifications, plans and construction schedule.
• Prepare proposal bid package including price breakdown and any prices/ cost details.
• Prepare preliminary project cash flow and preliminary project schedule.
• Prepare material take-off, cost analysis, bill of quantities and cost comparison from various suppliers.
• Prepare cost variation for additional works and change orders.
• Prepare weekly progress report and monthly field payroll report.
• Also Perform Permit Receiver for SABIC companies & SCECO.

Project Engineer at FILINVEST LAND INC.
  • Philippines
  • August 1999 to November 2002

• Monitors and evaluates work implemented by contractors.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of construction plans for implementation and to see to it that plans and specifications are carried out by the contractors during implementation.
• Evaluate subcontractors change orders.
• In-charged of repair and maintenance of completed housing units and assist the turn over to owner.
• Prepares materials take-off supplied by owner. Evaluates and prepares requisition of these materials indicating delivery dates in accordance with the work program of the project.
• Coordinates with survey department as to line and grade, etc.
• Evaluates and prepares reports of accomplishment of contractors for monitoring and billing purposes.
• Conducts weekly meeting with contractors.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • at Western Institute of Technology
  • October 1998

Specialties & Skills

Tender Process
Subcontracting
Estimating
Bid Analysis
Quantity Surveying
Driving

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
  • Regular Member
  • October 1998

Training and Certifications

Certificate of Completion (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2011
Valid Until:
May 2011
Certificate of Attendance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2009
Valid Until:
April 2009
Certificate of Attendance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2009
Valid Until:
June 2009