Jeffrey Abaño, Design Architect

Jeffrey Abaño

Design Architect

Al Jazirah Engineers and Consultants

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
8 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 9 Months

Design Architect at Al Jazirah Engineers and Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2017 to August 2019

Projects: - Residential, Office, Commercial, Institutional and Industrial buildings

Key Responsibilities:
- Solely managed to complete required 3D perspectives for over 100 projects.
- Worked as a concept designer exclusively for private villas, office buildings, showrooms, apartments and multipurpose buildings.
- Prepare architectural working drawings, details, as-built drawings and 3D perspectives for Civil Defense submittal.
- Performed in all phases of architectural drawings and assisted the clients throughout the project from schematic conception to final completion.
- Collaborate with various engineering disciplines (structural and MEP) to provide optimized design and engineering solution.
- Review, evaluate, check and implement applicable codes and standards.

Co-Founder / General Manager at Cerrero + Abaño Design and Construction Co.
  • Philippines
  • February 2016 to May 2017

Projects: - THE SKYSUITES TOWER, QC (38-Storey mixed-use building)
- Residential Villas
As passionate architects, together with my friend, we established our own company as a partnership for the design of residential villas and worked as a Subcontractor in general construction project. Unfortunately, due to a lack of network, we decided to cease the operation after a year of hard work.

Key Accomplishments:
- Responsible for managing a small team of design and site professionals.
- Served as a principal architect for the design of five (5) Private Villas.
- Completed a contract agreement between EEI Corporation (Main Contractor) and our company (Subcontractor) in masonry works for 38-Storey mixed-use tower. Contract amount (1, 200, 000 PHP).

Architecture Engineer at Dorat Al Rekab for Contracting
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2013 to December 2015

Projects: - Residential, Offices, Commercial and Institutional buildings

Key Responsibilities:
- Worked closely with Project Manager for the preparation of concept designs, working drawings and 3D perspectives of Private Villas, Showrooms, STC Offices, and other government projects.
- Review, analyze and modify construction plans and prepared details and shop drawings for actual site implementation.
- Prepare quantity estimates and as-built drawings as required.
- Coordinate with the subcontractors’ regarding design and material issues and visit the site if necessary.
- Evaluate and review subcontractors’ accomplishment billings.

Site Architect II at EEI Corporation
  • Philippines
  • March 2012 to July 2013

Projects: - ANCHOR SKYSUITES, Manila (56-Storey mixed-use building)

Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the supervision and work inspection of 20+ groups of masonry subcontractors’ for the construction of all masonry wall partitions from 8th to 56th floor levels, started from 1st layer of blocks to finished plaster.
- Coordinate with other site professionals to successfully manage the project and implement an efficient system of operation.
- Update subcontractors’ accomplishments; provide punch listings, daily monitoring and evaluates subcontractors’ weekly progress billings.

Junior Architect at SJ Construction and Development Corporation
  • Philippines
  • January 2010 to October 2011

Projects: - High-end Residential and Commercial Projects

Key Responsibilities:
- Started as a Junior Architect and grew over the years with increasing responsibilities heading major projects.
- Worked on over 20 projects and have been involved in various stages of project design, from conceptual design until the execution in the site.
- Major role was to prepare concepts, detailed drawings 3D presentations and site inspections. This company widened my perspective and knowledge about the field of architecture.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • January 2009

Best Thesis for the project "Katutubong Filipino Expo"

Specialties & Skills

SketchUp
AutoCAD
Site Management
3D visualization
Architectural Design
Microsoft Office
SketchUp
Adobe Photoshop
Architectural Design
AUTOCAD
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DRAFTING
3D Visualization
V-ray for SketchUp
Site Supervision

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Intermediate
Tagalog
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Registered and Licensed Architect (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2012

Hobbies

  • Playing chess, watching movies, Architecture