Narciso Mapalo, Projects and Engineering Manager

Narciso Mapalo

Projects and Engineering Manager

Manarah Shada Holding Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Doctorate, Business Management
Experience
39 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :39 years, 9 Months

Projects and Engineering Manager at Manarah Shada Holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since June 2016

1. Reporting to the President and CEO.
2. Manage and supervise the Technical Department (Projects and Engineering).
3. Manage and supervise all MSHC projects.
4. Review and approve engineering design submittals.
5. Responsible for all technical issues.
6. Attend management meetings in relation to any technical issues the company is at hand.
7. Manage, Develop, Plan, Coordinate and Direct the execution of all phases of MSHC projects from concept to completion along with commissioning and acceptance.
8. Supervise all phases of project execution, recognize cost savings and schedules improvement.
9. Establish a project implementation plan that will satisfy the requirements of the projects.
10. Check and approve the strategic planning and scheduling of the Subcontractor.
11. Manage and ensure project safety in terms of occupational health and safety environment of all the employees.
12. Monitor and control the quality of supplied materials and construction implementation of activities.
13. Check and approve project implementation plan complete with schedule, project organization, and subcontractor’s procurement strategy.
14. Check and monitor the sourcing, procurement and deliveries of services and materials.
15. Check and approve project required documents such as Non-Material Requirements (NMR’s), Spare Parts Data Packages (SPDP’s), Material Tracking Reports and any procurement related reports.
16. Monitor and control the Daily & Weekly Construction Activities.
17. Check and approve the Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Accomplishment Reports, and etc.
18. Respond to day to day issues requiring design engineering, including safety modifications.
19. Communicate well through periodic reports and review with the project team, in particular the project administration.
20. Manage changes and conflicts in the contracts executions.
21. Check and approve the recovery schedule if needed.
22. Formulate strategies in coordination with the subcontractors in overcoming issues and impediments in executing the measures to recover.
23. Check and approve monthly progress estimation report for the purpose of billing.

Business Development Manager at Arabian Consulting and Engineering Centre
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • December 2015 to May 2016

1. Report to the Deputy Managing Director, Owner and Operations Manager.
2. Research constructions and engineering related events, publications, and announcements.
3. Locates or proposes potential business deals particularly in Saudi Arabia by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
4. Introduce ACEC capabilities to potential EPC and LSTK contractors along with Saudi Aramco, Khafji Joint Operations, Royal Commission Jubail & Yanbu, Marafiq, SCEC, SWCC, SATORP, SADARA, SABIC & affiliates and other big companies operating in the Gulf countries.
5. Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.
6. Develop and maintain a long lasting healthy business relationship to clients.
7. Screens potential engineering design business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities.
8. Process Request for Quotation (RFQ) by forwarding to the Proposal Manager for manhour estimation (MHE) as well as pricing.
9. Monitor the RPQ updates from the designated Proposal Coordinator along with the Chief Engineers for their individual discipline MHE inputs.
10. Closes Engineering Design and Project Management Consultant (PMC) business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
11. Protects ACEC organization's value by keeping information confidential.
12. Updates engineering and communication knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations such as PICE and Toastmaster Club.
13. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
14. Maintain the qualities of Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer Needs, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, and Professionalism.

Sr. Projects Manager at Nassir Bin Hazza Al Subaei & Bros. Co. Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • July 2012 to October 2015

1. NBH (Company) representative to Saudi Aramco KAUST & Thuwal Flood Control Project, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
2. Lead the group during weekly progress meetings with Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT)
3. Attend and responsible for NBH action items during weekly management meetings.
4. Develop, Plan, Coordinate and Direct the execution of all phases of the project from concept to completion and customer acceptance, plus commissioning and acceptance.
5. Analyze various options for all phases of project execution, cost savings, schedules improvement and establish a project implementation plan within the Management.
6. Manage project cash flow and supervise the preparation of monthly progress payment report.
7. Responsible in strategic planning and scheduling of the daily construction activities.
8. Manage project safety in terms of occupational health and safety environment of all the employees.
9. Manage and maintain the quality of supplied materials and construction implementation of activities.
10. Prepare a project implementation plan complete with schedule, contribute to project organization, and contract procurement strategy.
11. Manage and monitor the sourcing, procurement and deliveries of services and materials.
12. Manage and supervise the preparation & transmittal of the project required documents such as Non-Material Requirements (NMR's), Spare Parts Data Packages (SPDP's), Material Tracking Reports and any procurement related reports.
13. Manage and supervise the preparation of Daily & Weekly Construction Activities, Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Accomplishment Reports, and etc.
14. Respond to day to day issues requiring design engineering, including safety modifications.
15. Communicate well through periodic reports and review with the project team, in particular the project administration.
16. Manage changes and conflicts in the contracts executions.
17. Manage and supervise the preparation of recovery schedule.
18. Formulate strategies in overcoming issues and impediments in executing the measures to recover.
19. Monitor the cause of slippage and speculate possible immediate solutions

Vice President - Projects at Hamad H. Al Zamih Contracting Est
  • Saudi Arabia
  • January 2011 to July 2012

1. Reporting directly to the President.
2. Consultant in the Organizational Development and Strategic Planning.
3. Manage in securing projects and business development.
4. Manage engineering, planning, and control, procurement, and construction personnel in a matrix organization to accomplish project objectives.
5. Responsible in the management of big projects including but not limited to Contracts Implementation, Documentations, Project Control, Coordination and Communications.
6. Direct the implementation of schedules involving procurements, contracts, and project executions.
7. Responsible in allocating manpower and other resources needed in the executions of every contract/project.
8. Responsible in the projects financial allocations, cash flows, and budgeting.
9. Review and approved monthly progress report purposely for progress payment billing.
10. Responsible in the selection of projects management team and staffs in the execution of each project.
11. Manage the sourcing and procurements of materials, equipment, machineries and all requirements related to all projects.
12. Responsible in the implementation of project safety in terms of occupational and environmental health of projects personnel, craftsmen and skilled/non-skilled workers.
13. Impose the compliance of the contracts plans and schedule agreed with the client.
14. Resolve any problems and issues pertaining to the projects planning and scheduling downfalls and ambiguities.
15. Resolve issues and coordinate activities by serving as the focal point between the engineering, project team, and contractors.
16. Manage any contracts conflicts, change orders, and settlements.
17. Reinforce the project management team in the project operation and support them in their coordination meetings if required.

Chief Operation Officer at Retaj Al Arabia Trading and General Contracting Est
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • July 2009 to January 2011

1. Reporting directly to the CEO.
2. Consultant in the Organizational Development and Strategic Planning.
3. Manage the operation of the company, such as human resources, sourcing, estimation, procurement, construction, project finance & budgeting, trading and etc.
4. Seek and secure Projects/Jobs possible for contract signing.
5. Manage projects financial allocations, financial status (Cash flow and budgeting.
6. Direct the preparation of projects budgets and financial apportionments for projects.
7. Conducts management monthly communication meetings.
8. Review and approved monthly progress report purposely for progress payment billing.
9. Responsible in the preparation of the monthly progress billings.
10. Manage engineering, planning, and control, procurement, and construction personnel in a matrix organization to accomplish on-going project forecast.
11. Responsible in strategic planning and implementation in order to achieve company goals, forecast, and objectives.
12. Consultant in resolving any problems and issues pertaining to the projects planning and scheduling downfalls and uncertainties.
13. Manage project safety in terms of occupational and environmental health for both company staffs and projects personnel.
14. Manage the recruitment of manpower resources, and procurement/rental of equipment and machineries.
15. Manage the allocation of manpower, equipment, and other resources needed in the executions of every contract/project.
16. Responsible in the selection of projects management team and staffs in order to execute the project smoothly and just in time.
17. Reinforce the project management team in the project operation and support them in their coordination meetings if required.
18. Manage changes and conflicts in the contracts executions including change order negotiations.

Project Manager at Mohammed Faleh Al-Hajri Contracting Est
  • Saudi Arabia
  • September 2008 to June 2009

1. M. F. Al Hajri (Company) representative to Saudi Aramco Install Gas Dehydration System Project at Abqaiq Plants.
2. Lead the group during weekly progress meetings with Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT).
3. Develop, Plan, Coordinate and direct the execution of all phases of the project from concept to completion and customer acceptance, plus commissioning and operating the project.
4. Analyze various options for all phases of project execution, cost savings, schedules improvement and establish a project implementation plan within the Management.
5. Manage project cash flow and supervise the preparation of monthly progress payment report.
6. Responsible in strategic planning and scheduling of the daily construction activities.
7. Manage project safety in terms of occupational and environmental health of all the employees.
8. Manage and maintain the quality of supplied materials and construction implementation of activities.
9. Prepare a project implementation plan complete with schedule, contribute to project organization, and contract procurement strategy.
10. Manage and monitor the sourcing, procurement and deliveries of services and materials.
11. Manage and supervise the preparation & transmittal of the project required documents such as Non-Material Requirements (NMR’s), Spare Parts Data Packages (SPDP’s), Material Tracking Reports, Hydro-test Packages and etc.
12. Manage and supervise the preparation of Daily & Weekly Construction Activities, Daily & Weekly Accomplishment Reports along with the Monthly Accomplishment Reports.
13. Respond to day to day issues requiring design engineering, including safety modifications.
14. Communicate well through periodic reports and review with the project team, in particular the project administration.
15. Conduct 2 to 3 times monthly project plans and progress reports presentation to Saudi Aramco Management.
16. Manage the preparation of bidding for the change orders and other related documents.
17. Manage changes and conflicts in the contracts executions.

Branch Manager/ Projects Manager at Rafid Steel Industries
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • November 2004 to July 2008

1. Reporting directly to the CEO and Managing Director.
2. Manager and Department Head of Rafid Steel Industries, Al Khobar Branch Office, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia.
3. Responsible for all the Projects and Sales entered in the Eastern Province Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq.
4. Manage administrative and related works in the Al Khobar Branch Office.
5. Attend monthly company sales and projects progress review meetings.
6. Manage the sourcing of materials included in the scope of works aside from Space Frame.
7. Manage the purchasing of all necessary materials for all projects in the Eastern Province.
8. Manage the preparation of all necessary documents pertaining to the technical submittal and commercial bidding documents for project under bidding.
9. Manage and supervise the preparation & transmittal of the project data sheets prepared by the Sales/Project Engineer to ensure that it contains the complete design data, specifications, contract drawings, schedules, payment terms, sub-contracts agreement (if already signed by both parties) and other pertinent documents.
10. Finalize the contract agreement and arrange the signatures of both parties.
11. Manage and supervise the preparation of all necessary submittals such as QA/QC, Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Welding Procedures, and other non material requirements submittals.
12. Manage and plan the preparation of projects schedules for all Eastern Province Branch including Saudi Aramco projects.
13. Monitor daily, weekly and monthly progress of all projects under the EP Brach office.
14. Coordinate with the factory regarding the material delivery schedules.
15. Manage and monitor the deliveries of materials from other sources outside RSI factory during the execution or construction period.
16. Manage the projects execution and implementation of quality and safety as per Saudi Aramco and international standards acceptable to the client.
17. Manage the executions of all projects in the Eastern Province from design to final handover.
18. Manage projects up to completion and handover for all Saudi Aramco projects anywhere in the Kingdom.
19. Manage every conflict in the contracts executions.
20. Manage any changes in the contract and negotiations for change orders.
21. Manage the progress invoicing and collection of progress payments.

Projects Manager/Sales Engineer at Rafid Steel Industries
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • March 1995 to October 2004

1. Introduce Rafid Space Frame System in the market by encouraging Engineering Designers to use the system.
2. Serve as Technical Consultant by providing technical assistance to Engineering consultants & Designers starting from the space frame geometry, supports locations, allowable loadings, supports reactions, and budget cost for projects under design.
3. Review and prepare proposals to inquiries.
4. Draft the space frame geometry proposals and negotiate with the client.
5. Quantity Surveyor for other materials included in the scope of works aside from Space Frame.
6. Prepare all necessary documents pertaining to the technical submittal and commercial bidding documents if the project is under bidding.
7. Prepare and transmit the project data sheets with complete design data, specifications, contract drawings, schedules, payment terms, sub-contracts agreement (if already signed by both parties), and other pertinent documents after securing the project.
8. Prepare the draft of contract agreement for review and approval of the General Manager as well as the client representative.
9. Finalize the contract agreement and arrange the signatures of both parties.
10. Prepare all necessary submittals such as QA/QC, Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Welding Procedures, and other non material submittals.
11. Follow up the submittals until approval.
12. Supervise projects up to handover especially to all Aramco projects.
13. Mediator during conflicts in the contracts executions.
14. Purchaser for materials needed especially for projects under execution.

Area Manager at Prudentialife Group of Companies
  • Philippines
  • June 1993 to March 1995

1. Search, potential Area Sales Managers and then provide adequate training and motivation while supervising their sales activities.
2. Continuous recruitment of qualified Sales Advisors to reach the sales quota for the group.
3. Forecast sales quotas, set goals for the group for a yearly program.
4. Conduct seminars, sales clinics, and meetings every month to overcome problems in selling.
5. Submit a production forecast monthly, quarterly, semi annually and annually to AVP Marketing for evaluation.
 Review the results of sales production monthly, quarterly, midyear and annually.

Regional Manager at Guaranteed Education Incorporated
  • Philippines
  • January 1990 to May 1993

1. Recruit, train and motivate Associate Area Managers and monitor their sales activities.
2. Prepare monthly coverage plan and sales goals forecast every month.
3. Continuous recruitment of qualified Sales Consultant to reach the sales quota for the group.
4. Forecast sales quotas, set goals for the group every year.
5. Conduct seminars sales rally and meetings monthly and when need arises.
6. Review sales production monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually.
7. Develop a strong direct sales structure to back up the group sales.
8. Conduct sales presentations to companies or group of individuals.
9. Conduct product knowledge and sales strategies seminar to possible Sales Consultants.
10. Lead and support the group in any sales presentation needed.
11. Formulate a continuous motivation program for the group.
12. Develop camaraderie and close relationship for every member of the group.

Project Engineer/Structural Designer/Estimator at O. L. Quimpo & Associates
  • Philippines
  • July 1987 to December 1989

1. Design building structures for low rise buildings.
2. Manage the ongoing project and site supervision.
3. Monitoring daily activities and purchase materials for ongoing projects.
4. Estimates and prepare Material Take Off (MTO) or Bill Of Quantities (BOQ).
5. Quantity surveying and prepare necessary documents in participating biddings.
6. Plan and schedule the procurement of building materials as per the BOQ of the project
7. Coordinate and negotiate with suppliers.
8. Procure building materials needed in the construction activities.
9. Prepare daily and weekly accomplishment report for project evaluation.
10. Prepare monthly progress report for billing purposes.

Project Estimator/Supervisor (Steel Works) at Techniks Groups Corporation
  • Guinea
  • April 1986 to June 1987

1. Member of the estimation crew preparing commercial bids for projects under bidding.
2. Prepare cutting list of steel reinforcements and structures subject for fabrication.
3. Supervise both installation and fabrication of steel reinforcement and structure at jobsite.
4. Prepare and submit daily and weekly accomplishment report.
5. Supervise four (4) buildings under construction regarding installation and fabrication of steel reinforcement and steel structures at the same time.
6. Fully responsible for the overall activities pertaining to steel works at four (4) jobsite.
7. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly accomplishment reports.
8. Prepare request for overtime for all steel activities needed.
9. Reports and receive instruction from the Project Engineer.

Project Engineer at Mascor International Development Corporation
  • Philippines
  • August 1983 to May 1985

1. Review and implement the Project Schedule of Activities.
2. Propose a revision of the Project Schedule if necessary.
3. Supervise and prepare daily schedule of activities at jobsite.
4. Give instructions to Foremen everyday regarding activities to be done.
5. Monitor the project development and progress.
6. Prepare and submit the monthly progress report which will be use for billing purposes.
7. Follow up invoices for progress billing from the client.
8. Purchase construction materials especially those needs urgently.
9. Coordinate with consultant and client representative.
10. Evaluate daily and weekly reports of the Foreman and make comments and solutions.
11. Coordinate with the main office regarding the necessities and project requirements.
12. Fully responsible in the completion and handover of the project.

Education

Doctorate, Business Management
  • at Philippine Christian University
  • April 2014
Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Philippine Christian University
  • January 2007

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Far Eastern University
  • April 1983

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Project Management (Construction)
Quantity Surveying, Sourcing and Procurement
Operation Management
Construction Materials
Sales and Marketing Management
Progress Billing and Reporting
Project Engineer
Contract Management

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc
  • Life Member
  • January 1990
Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc
  • Board of Director
  • August 2013
Al Andalus International School
  • Board of Trustees
  • January 2008
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - EPSA
  • President (2001-2002)
  • October 1999
PICE EPSA and Friends Toastmaster Club
  • Vice President Public Relation
  • May 2012
International Philippines School in Al Khobar
  • PTAC President and SGB Member (2004-2005)
  • June 2000
All Filipino Dammam Al Khobar Sports and Cultural Association (ALFIDASCA)
  • Chairman (Y2002-2003) & VP Government Affairs (Y2003 – 2005),
  • July 1995
ASEAN Engineering Register
  • ASEAN Engineer
  • November 2016
Environmental Planners
  • Registered Environmental Planner
  • July 2017

Training and Certifications

Computer Aided Structural Design (Training)
Training Institute:
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Inc.
Date Attended:
May 2012
Duration:
48 hours
Computer Aided Project Planning & Scheduling (Training)
Training Institute:
Philippine Institute Of Civil Engineers Inc.
Date Attended:
May 2012
Duration:
48 hours
Certificate of Attendance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2014
Certificate of Attenndance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2014
Applied Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
3 Fold Education Centre
Date Attended:
August 2014
Duration:
40 hours
Applied Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
3Fold Education Center
Date Attended:
August 2014
Duration:
40 hours
Computer Aided Project Planning and Scheduling (P6) (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE EPSA
Date Attended:
May 2012
Duration:
64 hours
Computer Aided Structural Design (Staad Pro) (Training)
Training Institute:
PICE EPSA
Date Attended:
May 2012
Duration:
64 hours