Jonathan Philip Espiritu, Cost Estimation Engineer

Jonathan Philip Espiritu

Cost Estimation Engineer

Lootah BC Gas LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
10 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :10 years, 11 Months

Cost Estimation Engineer at Lootah BC Gas LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2012 to February 2018

Key Job Responsibilities: Estimation Engineer
• Experienced a Commercial Department which is considered a multi tasking job opportunity mainly to Tender and Estimation department links to Construction, Procurement, Operations and Accounting departments from a start to handover of a contractual projects.
• Responsible to generate and prepare a competent bid/costs/proposals for SNG / NG / LPG system based on Project specifications of GCC clients, Developer and Contractors (MEP) under a General Manager's approval.
• Prepare Commercial Proposals for projects requiring Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning for Gas System projects.
• Analyze and review of Tender and projects-on-hand Enquiries from Main Contractors, (MEP) Electro-mechanical Contractors and Sub-contractors.
• Generate a Project Cost/Price based on the project Scope-of-work and Specifications.
• Review and analyzed of Value Engineering for nominated projects.
• Correspondence with the procurement department and suppliers.
• Negotiate with Clients for Project close-out deal.
• Assist in Contracts review based on FIDIC terms and conditions.
• Liaised for procurement team on schedule for materials deliveries.
• Review of Material Submittals and Method of Statements for Consultants approval.
• Develop and derive Unit rates and Breakdowns in comparison to Main Contract with Variations for Management approvals gaining a high profitable margins.
• Manage approvals with Construction Manager for project schedules and handover documents upon award of Project.

Quantity Surveyor at KETTANEH Construction Saudi Arabia Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • July 2010 to April 2012

2nd Project joined
Name of the Project : Civil Works & Building Works of Jubail Export Refinery, Package-3, and Aromatic Units. (Estimated 37M USD)
Main Contractor : SAMSUNG ENGINEERING SAUDI ARABIA
Client : SATORP- (Saudi ARAMCO Total Refining & Petrochemical Plant)
Position : Cost Control Engineer / Quantity Surveyor
Duration : July 2010 - April 2012

Key Job Responsibilities: Quantity Surveyor
• Responsible for a contract estimates of civil works and underground piping utilities based on Projects Bill of Quantities (BOQ) from mobilization and de-mobilization. (Excavation, Backfilling, Sand fill, Concrete, Pre-cast and Cast on Situ, Scaffolds, Pavement (base, sub-base, concrete, asphalt), Protective Paints and PE sheets, Structural PE coated Re-bar, Anchors, Connectors (High Grade Bolts, Structural Sleeves, Steel Plates for columns, beams, slab and walls), Fence, Ladders, Fireproofing materials).
• Prepares and detailing of Re-Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) of massive foundations of structural equipments and medium rise structures, Silo / Vessel structures, Supports, Platforms, and Fireproofing materials (estimated 4, 000 tons re-bars, 40, 000m³ concrete, 100, 000m³ excavations/backfill).
• Prepares BOQ in CAD presentation for billing purposes attachments includes Bar Bending Schedule (BBS). Submit BBS to Project Manager for cut-out and fabrication.
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items, record details and monitoring the day works process, assisting in preparing variation works and in evaluating claims and present to the Technical/Contracts Manager for review and approvals.
• Reconcile of Unit Rates with Main Contractor for Monthly progress of works invoices.
• Check and record measurements of actual completed progress works includes Site inspection and investigation for work progress.
• Assist in the preparation of Final Account with all supporting documentations.
• Review of As-built plans and final documentations for hand-over.

Quantity Surveyor / Site Engineer at KETTANEH Construction Saudi Arabia Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • June 2009 to July 2010

1st Project joined
Name of the Project : Civil & Building and U/G Works of Saudi Kayan HDPE Project
(Estimated 50M USD)
Main Contractor : DAELIM Saudi Arabia
Client : Saudi Kayan Petro-Chemical Plant, Jubail, Saudi Arabia (SABIC)
Position : Quantity Surveyor / Site Engineer
Duration : June 2009 - July 2010

Key Job Responsibilities: Quantity Surveyor (1st Half Time Duration of Project)
• Responsible in estimation of civil works and underground systems based on BOQ excavation-finishing materials.
• Review of Project Standards manual versus Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
• Prepares quantities CAD presentation for billing purposes attachments includes bar bending schedule (BBS).
• Prepares BOQ in CAD presentation for billing purposes attachments includes Bar Bending Schedule (BBS). Submit BBS to Project Manager for cut-out and fabrication.
• Quantify Structural Anchors and Connectors, CS Plates Fence, Ladders for Fabrication and Installations (estimated 1, 000 tons zinc coating).
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items, record details and monitoring the day works process, assist in preparing variation works and in evaluation of claims and present to the Technical/Contracts Manager for review and approvals.
• Weekly Site Inspections and Investigations of work progress for billing.

Key Job Responsibilities: Site Engineer (2nd Half Peak Time Duration of Project)
• Due to this project complexity of works of massive petro-chemical structures, assigned for site works as Site Engineer.
• Supervise for construction of pre-cast concrete structures prior for installation on site structures such as lighting poles pedestals, Petrochemical plant underground manholes, instrument & cable trenches duct-banks and paving concrete structures.
• Handle manpower and direct labors for day-by-day civil works activities. (Foreman, Steel Fixer, Masons, Scaffolders, Carpenters and Painters estimated 100 manpower).
• Monitoring of Excavators, Cranes and other heavy Equipments for use of cost efficient duration strategic planning.
• Attend daily Health and Safety inbox meeting for daily activities and work permits.
• Check Schedule and Prepare daily, weekly, monthly work plan submitting to Construction Manager and give Site Instructions and meeting to Foreman.
• Preparing (RFI) Request for Inspection documents & attachments for QA/QC inspection and other related field works.
• Verify with a Surveyor with location of bench marks and coordinates before proceed.
• Attend QA/QC Site Inspection date for punch list's works and rectifications if needed.
• Provide documents and attend monthly construction meetings for work progress.
• Liaised for procurement team on schedule for materials deliveries.
• Manage project related tasks to achieve the objectives on time and within the cost target by strictly enforcing quality, safety, and main contractor's satisfaction throughout the entire duration of the project.

HSE Job Related Responsibilities:
• Attend QHSE Trainings and orientations guidelines for proper project executions.
• Comply with the organization’s QHSE policies and procedures at all times.
• Work safely at all times and exercise a personal duty of care for own health, safety and welfare for all subordinates.

Assistant Technical Field Engineer at MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MDC)
  • Philippines
  • November 2008 to May 2009

Name of the Project : City Center Phase 2&3 Taguig, Manila, Philippines (92M Php)
Main Contractor : Makati Development Corporation
Client : BCDA- Fort Bonifacio
Position : Assistant Technical Field Engineer
Duration : November 2008 to May 2009


Key Job Responsibilities:
• As novice engineer works, estimates and other related office works. Generate and prepare documentations, CADD drawings and project archives. Assigned at Land Development projects approximately 10 hectares field preparing for city high rise structure basements w/c include maximum 30m wide and 50km paving roadways, streetlights and sidewalks, 34.5UDS, Electrical system, drainage culverts, water, sewer and other future use auxillary connections.
• Assist in preparing (RFI) Request for Inspection documents & attachments for QA/QC inspection and other related field works.
• Attend QA/QC Site Inspection date for comments and rectifications if needed.

Sales Engineer (Sales Representative) at PUYAT STEEL CORPORATION (PSC)
  • Philippines
  • June 2007 to November 2008

Client : Diverse Locations of Residential and Commercial Establishments
Position : Sales Engineer (Sales Representative)
Duration : June 2007 to November 2008

Key Job Responsibilities:
• Provide a satisfactorily services for Clients and Owners of residential, commercial and mix used establishments requiring Pre-painted Roofing materials.
• Prepare BOM (Bill of Materials) for specialized Pre-painted Roofing Materials.
• Site visit and investigations against given drawings for proper truss measurements.
• Present structural design and analysis (Timber and Steel) for trusses required for Residential buildings with no drawing available mostly for renovation jobs.
• Attend pre-bid meetings includes Product presentation and technical queries for material specifications.
• Estimate and Prepare and submit quotations as per the Client requirements.
• Negotiate contracts with Clients as per company sales terms and conditions.
• Collect and complete bank transactions of advance and full payments mostly for a remote areas and locations.
• Facilitates delivery of ordered materials from Production head office to Project Site.
• Provide solutions and handle difficult situations like client's complaints and queries.
• Take in-charge of complete installation from start to handover of a project.
• Role as a Project Engineer considering a work and decisions independently taken due to distance and mostly projects handling on a remote areas.

5. PROJECT ENGINEER at PHILIPPINE SEVEN CORPORATION (7-11)
  • Philippines
  • October 2006 to March 2007

Location : Various Locations within the Metro Manila Area
Position : PROJECT ENGINEER
Duration : October 2006 to March 2007

Work Description:
• Experienced an Interior Fit-out design and construct an engineering department, in-charge in estimates, pre-construction planning and supervision which comprises a entire store project finishing materials and equipments - civil works, electrical works and mechanical equipments installations. This projects having a building area maximum of 200 m² convenient store averages minimum cost of 3M Php. per store, construction schedule achieve for a maximum of 30 working days.
• Responsible for attending Pre-bid meetings, coordination meetings, technical clarifications with client for design and estimate proposal.
• Assist in evaluation of sub-contractors bid price for award of a project.
• Supervise, monitoring and controlling the sub-contractors installation.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of St Louis Tuguegarao
  • April 2005

Specialties & Skills

Site Engineering
Cost Control
Engineering Design Software Skills