John Lopes, Site Superintendent

John Lopes

Site Superintendent

EG&G Middle East

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
23 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 2 Months

Site Superintendent at EG&G Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since August 2019

• As Superintendent, I am the highest person on site accountable for Production, Quality and Safety issues. I am responsible for all construction activities for RSLFAC Bases Expansion Project in Dammam which consists of 3 PEMB buildings for a helicopter Hangar, a Warehouse, and for Ground Support Equipment. Additionally, the project encompasses airfield PCC concrete, airfield asphalt works, related external utilities and access roads. The client is the US Army Corps of Engineers and final client is Royal Saudi Land Forces Air Command.
~ Plan, coordinate and supervise the day to day operations for all construction works of the projects as per specifications defined by PMO.
~ Review work progress, ensure that all assigned tasks are well planned and coordinated and respond work delays or unanticipated situations on site
~ Elaborate 3 Week and 3 Month look ahead to coordinate with design team for technical submittals and material delivery.
~ Intercede with procurement for timely delivery of materials and resources to assure delivery of project within schedule.
~ Head weekly coordination meetings with client (USACE) for ongoing activities, look ahead and technical issues.

Construction Manager at Al Bawani Co Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2017 to August 2019

• Construction Manager in a 170M Sar Royal Palace project in Riyadh where I was responsible for site planning which perceives the manpower and equipment forecasting to complete project within budget and schedule. High degree of detail required for luxury finishing by international designer.
• I coordinated technical submittals with respective engineering departments and any required follow-up for Consultant approval.
• I attended regular meetings with Consultant and Client representative for all related matters to site progress and status of material/long-lead items delivery.

Most common functions are:
• Supervision of all works relating to civil works: earthworks/foundations/columns/grade slabs/formworks/reinforcement.
• Analysis of drawings and interfacing with project team
• Planning and coordination of site activities while optimizing the required resources and manpower.
• Interface with client, suppliers, subcontractors and consultant
• Ensure the balance between targets/production/cost.

Sr. Civil Supervisor at Saudi Oger Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia
  • June 2014 to July 2017

Acting manager of business unit for Concrete and GFRC precast facility that supplied company projects. I coordinated the preparation of tendering/quotations for the precast elements and was responsible for preparing fabrication/site installation schedules, with regards to specific project needs and deadlines. Supervised and provided support for mold fabrication. Coordinated supply chain and deliveries for site installation. I provided technical support for drawings preparation and production difficulties. I was responsible for preparation of final cost report for subsequent billing.

Civil Supervisor at Saudi Oger Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia
  • April 2009 to June 2014

Responsible for the planning and supervision of mould fabrication (silicone form or metal), to produce GFRC (Glass fibre reinforced concrete) and concrete precast pieces, used as ornamental elements for building facades, ex.: columns, capitals, windows, cornices, balusters, etc.
Plan the fabrication of plaster models with the use of a CNC machine or gypsum subcontractors and ensure the quality of the workmanship.
Coordinate the fabrication and delivery of formwork (metal or fibreglass casings) between workshop, sub-contractors, and production line.
Manage the use of silicon for the pouring in casings, verify the silicone finish and subsequently forward the finished molds to the production line where the final GFRC or precast pieces are fabricated. Prepare method drawings for molds when drawings are not available.

Field Engineer / Construction Manager at Melta Construcoes Ld
  • Portugal
  • January 2001 to December 2008

Responsible for elaborating cost estimates for projects: residential and industrial buildings.
Accountable for the planning, co-ordination and quality control of the construction projects the company carried out.
Prepared schedule for work/tasks according to project planning and supervised the coordination of tasks between company employees and sub-contractors.
Verified that work is completed according to drawings/specifications and within standards.
Supervised construction of several turnkey apartment buildings from foundations until completion and subsequent approvals.
Recent Projects:
•Construction of 2 residential and commercial buildings for a real-estate development project in the city of Viseu, Portugal, each with 7 floors aboveground: 30 apartments - 32 commercial spaces; and 3 floors underground parking” - Aug. 2006 / Dec. 2008
•Real-estate development project in the city of Viseu, Portugal, comprising all basic infrastructures for 24 construction lots, including a 403-meter underground water aqueduct made of prefabricated reinforced concrete sections 2, 50 m x 2, 00 m. - Nov. 2005/Jan. 2008

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Coimbr
  • October 2000
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Rutgers University
  • May 1998

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Precast
General Construction
civil engineer
DELIVERY
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
PROJECT PLANNING
QUALITY
QUALITY CONTROL
REAL ESTATE
SUPERVISORY SKILLS

Languages

English
Native Speaker
French
Intermediate
Portuguese
Native Speaker
Spanish
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Car / Motorized sports