MARK JOHNEL BITAS ORPILLA, Senior Architect

MARK JOHNEL BITAS ORPILLA

Senior Architect

Al Jabal Engineering Consultancy

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
Experience
11 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 7 Months

Senior Architect at Al Jabal Engineering Consultancy
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since May 2017

 Efficiently reviewed Material submittals, Weekly & Monthly Report of the project from the Contractor & Suppliers.
 Monitored changes /variations & respond to contractor’s RFI/s.
 Identify & Report site issues and Coordinate with the Contractor and Client
 Established formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client
 Ensured all Shop drawings, installations and construction works met the specifications by completely managing inspection of materials and quality of work.
 Collaborate closely with engineers to review schedules and support resolution of challenges to ensure milestones achieved (Primavera).

Architect at Retouche
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2016 to May 2017

 Accomplished Interior Design Projects from Scratch to turn over.
 Liaised and worked closely with vendors and external contractors, establishing productive relationship.
 Competently complete all relevant paperwork and administration, such as contracts, and change orders.
 Liaise and coordinate with relevant agencies to secure permits pertaining to projects.

ARCHITECT at UNITED POWER SYSTEM PHILIPPINES INC.
  • Philippines
  • October 2015 to March 2016

 Delivered high standards in efficiency, quality and team management of construction engineering and MEP. Coordinating, scheduling, directing and motivating, personnel and subcontractors. Closely monitoring costs to ensure that budgetary targets were maintained, consistently delivering completed projects on time
 Collaborate closely with engineers to review schedules and support resolution of challenges to ensure milestones achieved.
 Led field teams including foremen in the construction of construction engineering projects. Proficiently liaised between Construction Manager, Project Manager and Contractors and inspectors during inspection process.
 Ensured all materials, installations and constructions met specifications by completely managing inspection of materials and quality of work, promptly identifying issues, and present reports and recommendations to senior project managers.

ARCHITECT / JOB CAPTAIN at C.LAMIRA DESIGN-BUILD
  • Philippines
  • March 2013 to October 2015

 Proficiently supervised construction of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.
 Efficiently reviewed project plans daily with team to identify tasks, monitor progress and proactively identify/resolve potential issues.
 Reviewed and monitored building schedules and priorities to ensure projects progressed at expected pace.
 Managed Scheduling of labor, materials and equipment deliveries to ensure optimal productivity and cost efficiency.
 Assessed project requirements to determine requirements and scheduling to ensure timely completion.
 Directed a team of foremen, ensuring schedules were maintained and work quality met expected standards.

JUNIOR PROJECT IN CHARGE at LABRADOR BUILDERS AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES
  • Philippines
  • March 2012 to June 2012

 Oversaw implementation and adherence to operational and work environment health and safety policies and procedures, consistently monitoring sites to assess additional potential risks and proactively implement risk reduction strategies.
 Work alongside site engineer, general contractor on inspection of projects and preparing reports on areas requiring attention.
 Carefully monitored work quality and scheduling to ensure project completion within agreed time frames.

Education

Bachelor's degree, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
  • at BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY
  • April 2014

Educated in Design, Construction technologies. Digital arts, the humanities, social sciences, aesthetic expression and understanding our natural and built environments with 5 years academic and 2 years apprenticeship (PRC Board Exam Requirement).

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Custom Furniture Design
Space Planning
Urban Planning
Interior Design
SKETCHUP 3D MODELER
AUTOCAD
3D SCALE MODEL
LUMION WALK-THROUGH PRESENTATION
MANUAL DRAFTING
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Languages

Filipino
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER
  • June 2014
INTEGRATED AND ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ARCHITECTS
  • MEMBER
  • July 2015
DUBAI CIVIL DEFENCE
  • DELEGATE MEMBER
  • August 2016
WORLD ARCHITECTURE COMMUNITY
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER
  • March 2017
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
  • LICENSED MEMBER
  • June 2016

Training and Certifications

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2009
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2016
DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2016

Hobbies

  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • VIDEO EDITING