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Joel Anthony Pontanares,

Joel Anthony Pontanares

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, CIVIL ENGINEERING

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 3 months

July 2017 - Present

July 2017 - Present

as a procurement and logistics volunteer at Bible Society Dubai

Bids Engineer

May 2018 - March 2020

IMDAAD LLC

United Arab Emirates

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May 2018 - March 2020

• Achieved awarded facilities management contracts for the company as a result of submitted competitive bids.
• Produced revenue for each successful tender by diligent valuation of offer and effective negotiation with long time and potential business partners.
• Produce competitive bids commercially and technically, ensuring that proposals are in compliance with the Company's standards and as per client’s requirement.
• Suggesting cost saving methods and value-added ideas to ensure a competitiveness of the tender and considering the favourable profit that the company would gain.
• Communicate with clients, review tender documents and arrange site visits essential in shaping a competitive offer.

Priced IFM Tenders that received the Contract Award
1. Dubai Taxi Corporation (Al Qusais, Dubai) 2.Nakheel - Nakheel Mall (Palm Jumeirah)
3.MERAAS - Al Khawaneej Last Exit Mall (Al Khawaneej, Dubai) 4.MERAAS - Leisure and Entertainment Assets (Al Wasl Road, Dubai) 5.Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority - Semmer Villas Complex (DSOA, Dubai) 6.Dubai World Trade Center - Expo 2020 Villages
Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Engineering

ASST

January 2017 - May 2017

ravel agency broker and logistics personnel at Anasia Travel Tourism

January 2017 - May 2017

Job role:
Administration

Cost and Contracts Officer / Quantity Surveyor

September 2012 - August 2016

Tafawuq Facilities Management LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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September 2012 - August 2016

• Added revenue to the company through value engineering measures such as bundling services as possibly as it could be, to recognized business partners.
• Achieved 10-15% cost saving by improving supply chain process and effective negotiation and diligent valuation.
• Responsible in the facilitation, commercial evaluation and awarding of bids, procurement of services and contract administration.
• Working with Process Owners and Customers in the quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Constituted precise yearly budget valuation to forecast a promptly financial flexibility and enable timely issuance of payment.
IFM Contracts Tendered and Administered
1. IFM Services for Marina Square Community (Reem Island, Abu Dhabi)
2. IFM Services for City of Lights Community (Reem Island, Abu Dhabi)
Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Tender and Estimation Engineer

November 2011 - June 2012

INCO International FZCO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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November 2011 - June 2012

• Attained contract award by producing competitive bid and cost optimized proposition.
• Achieved cost saving through value engineering measures.
• Determine proposal feasibility by checking customer RFQs; Align and adapt means
that meets the requirements of customers’ business goals.
• Handled complex proposals supported by risk assessment, cash flow, scope of supply definition, responsibility matrix and project schedule.
• Communicate with clients and owners with regards to the commercial and technical issues.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Quantity Surveyor

November 2007 - October 2011

Parsons International Limited

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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November 2007 - October 2011

• Produced cost saving and achieve budget target through value engineering methods, value additional works, site instructions, variations and daywork applications and preparing cost estimates and proposals.
• Identify potential problem areas, particularly those that are likely to give claims. Check claims from Contractors and negotiate ‘star rates’ with subcontractors where necessary. Check Contractor’s valuations.
• Survey and measure work in progress and check subcontractor’s interim payment
applications and assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Conduct final measure on work executed and prepare and agree final accounts and liaise with Department in financial matters as required.
• Assist the Senior Quantity Surveyor and subcontract administrator in the analysis and resolution of subcontractor’s claims. Review and maintain knowledge of Terms and Conditions of all subcontracts assigned to.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Cost Engineer

October 2006 - October 2007

East Metro Construction

Manila, Philippines

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October 2006 - October 2007

• Achieve cost saving by performing earned value calculations relative to cost and schedule. Provide overall performance measurement and related forecasting.
• Recognise areas for improvement and communicate it to senior management to ensure continual improvement.
• Responsible for the Work Package Management Process and the production of associated performance reports.
• Assist in the preparation and negotiation of cost for additional work on the project including tracking Time & Material work. Assist and prepare cost performance management data. Assist Project Managers & Project Engineers with producing EAC (estimate at completion)
• Maintain & Control Cash flow Forecast based on Value of Work Perform or Work in Place
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer

August 2004 - October 2006

Ramcrete Development Corporation

Quezon City, Philippines

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August 2004 - October 2006

• Meets target dates set on projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Achieve cost and time saving by developing project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management. Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates. Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors. Adhere with project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards. Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements. Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

August 2001 - February 2004

Mohd. Ali Al-Swailem, Co. Ltd.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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August 2001 - February 2004

• Assist quantity surveyors in costing projects at all stages from planning to completion;
• Estimate quantities and costs of materials, labour, plant, taxes and the likely maintenance costs for a project;
• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals;
• Measures the work that has been completed and keep detailed records of all measurements;
• Calculate actual costs based on completed measurements.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Technical Service Engineer

July 2000 - July 2001

Sta. Lucia Ready Mix and Construction Corporation

Rizal, Philippines

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July 2000 - July 2001

- Controlled the stocks of aggregates, cement, admixtures and other requirements on the batching plant to provide continues delivery of concrete supplies to customers;
- Achieved weekly production target of 5, 000m³ of concrete released;
- Maintained the integrity of material samples assuring the quality of product rendered.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Assistant Project Engineer

March 2000 - June 2000

Marikina

Manila, Philippines

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March 2000 - June 2000

Achieved advanced completion of works on site;
- Limited construction work delays by ensuring adequate supply of materials on site.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

December 1999

December 1999

Bachelor's degree, CIVIL ENGINEERING

Philippines

GPA (percentage): 74%

GPA (percentage): 74%

courses: LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER · PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS COMMISSION

Skills

Customer Relations
Expert
Customer Relations
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Contract Administration
Expert
Contract Administration
Expert
Procurement
Intermediate
Procurement
Intermediate
Cost Estimation
Expert
Cost Estimation
Expert
Tender and Estimation
Expert
Tender and Estimation
Expert
Commercial Valuation
Expert
Commercial Valuation
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Customer Relations
Expert
Customer Relations
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Project Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Contract Administration
Expert
Contract Administration
Expert

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Personal Website
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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Filipino
Native Speaker

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers

Member

March 1997

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Quantity Surveying
Oct 2020
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Digital Marketing - Module 1
Aug 2020
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Hobbies

  • Sports
  • Book Reading
  • Internet
  • Drawing