Ben Flores, Site  Engineer Civil

Ben Flores

Site Engineer Civil

SAUDI ARABIAN PARSONS LTD (SAPL)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
20 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 6 Months

Site Engineer Civil at SAUDI ARABIAN PARSONS LTD (SAPL)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2015 to February 2020

PROJECT: Consulting Services Contract for Jeddah 3 Industrial City
CLIENT: Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MODON Jeddah 3 Projects for the Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON); Infrastructure Works.

On-Going Project;
Infrastructure project: The project cost is SAR 100 million. The project covered an area of 6 million square meters and includes the construction of 37 km of sewerage and pumping station, 36 km of potable water, 32 km of telecom, 4 nos. ponds and 46 km of storm network.

Completed Project:
Main link road project: The project cost is SAR 120 million. The project includes the construction of 42 km of roads, bridge, two interchange and 5 km box culverts and curbstone.
Collector’s roads project: The project cost is SAR 65 million. The project includes the construction of 21 km of roads.

NATURE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Supporting staff to the Project Manager.
•Responsible in checking the work execution in accordance with the plans and specifications from soil investigation, piling works, girder fabrication (stressing, grouting, launching), construction of approaches, retaining wall, soil wall, utilities, box culverts, etc.
•Responsible in checking/reviewing submittals from contractors, such as shop drawings, and bar binding schedule.
•Responsible in checking Quantity of works Accomplished by the contractor, ensure correctness / completeness of contractor’s payments applications and recommend further action to the Project Manager.
•Closely monitor the daily activities on site, performance of the contractor and recommend action when necessary to the Project Manager.
•Review contractor’s reports and ensure timely completion for weekly/monthly reporting and attends all meetings related to the project.
•Responsible in all quality controls activities at site such as soil sampling, FDT and concrete sampling etc.
•Implements zero accident philosophy ensures that requirements of the Project HSE are adhered too.
•Conduct daily safety tour and report’s findings to HSE Project Manager. Take immediate actions as required.

Site Engineer Civil at SAUDI ARABIAN PARSONS LTD (SAPL)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2012 to July 2015

SAUDI ARABIAN PARSONS LTD (SAPL)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
July 2012 - July 2015
Site Structural Engineer / Bridges & Tunnels

PROJECT: Construction Management and Supervision (CMS)
CLIENT: Jeddah Municipality (AMANAH), KSA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
B4-13009: Construction of Tunnel @ King Abdul Aziz with Palestine & Al Hamra Intersection (Tunnel)
Contractor: China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC)
Start Date, End Date: January 2012 to July 9, 2015

B4-12609: Construction of Bridge @ King Fahad with Hera, a street
Contractor: Sinopec International Petroleum Service
Start Date, End Date: October 2012 - April 2015 (Project Completed)

B4-12607: Construction of Bridge @ Palestine Road, Prince Muteb & Dallah Int.
Contractor: Sinopec International Petroleum Service
Start Date, End Date: October 2012 - May 2015 (Project Completed)

B4-10332: Construction of Tunnel @ Al Madinah Road and Sari Intersection
Contractor: SAFA Construction Company
Start Date, End Date: May 2010 - February 2013 (Project Completed)

NATURE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible in checking the work execution in accordance with the plans and specifications from soil investigation, piling works, girder fabrication (stressing, grouting, launching), construction of approaches, retaining wall, soil wall, utilities, box culverts, etc.
• Responsible in checking/reviewing submittals from contractors, such as shop drawings, and bar binding schedule.
• Responsible in checking Quantity of works Accomplished by the contractor, ensure correctness / completeness of contractor’s payments applications and recommend further action to the Project Manager.
• Closely monitor the daily activities on site, performance of the contractor and recommend action when necessary to the Project Manager.
• Review contractor’s reports and ensure timely completion for weekly/monthly reporting and attends all meetings related to the project.
• Responsible in all quality controls activities at site such as soil sampling, FDT and concrete sampling etc.
• Implements zero accident philosophy ensures that requirements of the Project HSE is adhered too.
• Conduct daily safety tour and report’s findings to HSE Project Manager. Take immediate actions as required.

site engineer civil at MOHAMMED TURKEY/MOTT MACDONALD ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY (MTMM)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2011 to May 2012

MOHAMMED TURKEY/MOTT MACDONALD ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY (MTMM)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
July 2011 - MAY 2012
Site Structural Engineer / Bridges & Tunnels

PROJECT: Construction Management and Supervision (CMS)
CLIENT: Jeddah Municipality (AMANAH), KSA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
B4-10385: Construction of Bridge @ Al Madinah Road with Al Amal Intersection
Contractor: SAFA Contracting Company
Start Date, End Date: June 2011 - May 2013 (Project Completed)
Project cost: 30.8 million USD
Managed and supervised the bridge construction for Al Madinah road and Al Amal Intersection. The 2.290 Km Bridge is the integral part linking Airport and Al Madinah road. The main bridge superstructure is 840m long consist of 12 nos. multi cells post-tensioned girders varies in length (60m, 80m, & 120m) with approached ramps and designed using cast in situ construction. The dual six lanes approaches on either side of the main bridge are 36.1m wide and the ramp structures are 12.8m wide. The substructures consist of 39 piers 5 abutments and 10 retaining walls with total length of 1450m and the height varies from 2.0m to 9.0m constructed using cast in place construction.

NATURE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible in checking the work execution in accordance with the plans and specifications from soil investigation, piling works, girder fabrication (stressing, grouting, launching), construction of approaches, retaining wall, soil wall, utilities, box culverts, etc.
• Responsible in checking/reviewing submittals from contractors, such as shop drawings, and bar binding schedule.
• Responsible in checking Quantity of works Accomplished by the contractor, ensure correctness / completeness of contractor’s payments applications and recommend further action to the Project Manager.
• Closely monitor the daily activities on site, performance of the contractor and recommend action when necessary to the Project Manager.
• Review contractor’s reports and ensure timely completion for weekly/monthly reporting and attends all meetings related to the project.
• Responsible in all quality controls activities at site such as soil sampling, FDT and concrete sampling etc.
• Implements zero accident philosophy ensures that requirements of the Project HSE are adhered too.
• Conduct daily safety tour and report’s findings to HSE Project Manager. Take immediate actions as required.

Site Engineer at E.C. DE LUNA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
  • Philippines
  • April 2007 to July 2011

E.C. DE LUNA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Philippines
April 2007 - July 2011
Site Engineer

PROJECT: Road Development Project
CLIENT: Department of Public Works and Highway - Philippine japan Highway Loan
Consultant: Katahira & Engineers International (KEI)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Philippine Japan Highway Loan Project / Project Management Office - DPWH Contract, MARIKIA - INFANTA ROAD SECTION Km. 091+910.00 - Km. 120+925.00. The construction of 29.015 km. Portland Cement Concrete Pavement from Km. 091+910.00 - Km. 120+925.00, Drainage and Miscellaneous Structure and construction of new road (11.281km) and four (4) bridges under SONA Project in Luzon Urban Beltway located in Rizal, Laguna and Quezon Provinces.

Philippine Japan Highway Loan Project / Project Management Office - DPWH Contract Package IV, GATANGGUIT - CALBIGA ROAD Section Km. 785+341.60 - Km. 849+000.00. The project consists of improvements and widening of shoulder for about 59.33 km. road closely following the existing Portland cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP). It includes the Rehabilitation of deteriorated pavement, patching of cracks on existing PCCP prior to Asphalt Overlay, construction and or upgrading of road shoulders, drainage facilities, slope protection works and furnishing of miscellaneous items. This includes the rehabilitation of seven (7) bridges.

NATURE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervised excavation of RCBC, RCPC, Stone Masonry, Drainages and Slope Protection.
• Supervised installation of Rebar’s and concrete pouring of Bridge, RCBC structures and fabrication of RCPC.
• Supervised all sub-contractors of Bridge, RCBC and RCPC structures, Stone Masonry, Slope Protection and Line Ditches. Also assign in guardrail post, marker post and warning signs.
• Responsible in checking Quantity of works Accomplished by the sub-contractor, ensure correctness / completeness of the sub-contractor’s payments applications and recommend further action to the Project Manager.
• Closely monitor the daily activities on site, performance to ensure that the work progresses in a manner that will result in compliance with the project specification and approved drawings. Recommend action when necessary to the Project Manager.
• Implement safety system of work in accordance with the approved safety procedures.

Site Engineer at CAVITE IDEAL INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CAVDEAL)
  • Philippines
  • May 2005 to March 2007

CAVITE IDEAL INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CAVDEAL)
Philippines
May 2005 - March 2007
Site Engineer

PROJECT: Road Development Project
CLIENT: Department of Public Works and Highway - Philippine japan Highway Loan
Consultant: Katahira & Engineers International (KEI)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Philippine Japan Highway Loan Project / Project Management Office - DPWH Arterial Road Link Development Project, Package II ABUYOG - SILAGO Road Section.
Abuyog - Silago Road section covers the construction of 44.60 km. of road with Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), construction of structures such as RCBC, RCPC, Slope Protection, Stone Masonry, Drainages and twelve (12) Bridges.

NATURE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervised excavation of RCBC, RCPC, Stone Masonry, Drainages and Slope Protection.
• Supervised installation of Rebar’s and concrete pouring of Bridge and RCBC structures.
• Supervised all sub-contractors of Bridge, RCBC and RCPC structures, Stone Masonry, Slope Protection and Line Ditches. Also assign in guardrail post, marker post and warning signs.
• Responsible in checking Quantity of works Accomplished by the sub-contractor, ensure correctness / completeness of the sub-contractor’s payments applications and recommend further action to the Project Manager.
• Closely monitor the daily activities on site, performance to ensure that the work progresses in a manner that will result in compliance with the project specification and approved drawings.
• Recommend action when necessary to the Project Manager.
• Implement safety system of work in accordance with the approved safety procedures.

Site Engineer at HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Co. LTD (HANJIN)
  • Philippines
  • May 2004 to April 2005

HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Co. LTD (HANJIN)
Philippines
May 2004 - April 2005
Site Engineer

PROJECT: Road Improvement Project
CLIENT: Department of Public Works and Highway - Philippine japan Highway Loan
Consultant: Pacific Consultant International (PCI), in association with Design Science Inc. (DSI), Philips Technical Consultant Corporation (PTCC) and International Structures System Inc. (ISSI).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Philippine Japan Highway Loan Project / Project Management Office - DPWH - BCRIP - Bohol Circumferential Road Improvement Project IV, Phase 2 Package 1. Calape - Tagbilaran City - Valencia Road Improvement covers the construction of
82.67 km. of road with Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), construction of structures such as RCBC, RCPC, Seashore Protection, Slope Protection and Ditches.

NATURE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervision and monitoring of construction activities to ensure that the work progresses in manner and recommend action when necessary to the Project Manager.
• Responsible in checking the work execution in accordance with the plan and specification. From construction of structures such as RCBC, RCPC, Seashore Protection, Slope Protection and Line Ditches.
• Ensure that the work carried and conforming the project specification and approved drawings.
• Implement safety and ensure the requirement of the project HSE policy is adhered too.

Site Engineer / Supervisor (Structure) at CAVITE IDEAL INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CAVDEAL)
  • Philippines
  • July 1999 to April 2004

CAVITE IDEAL INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CAVDEAL)
Philippines
July 1999 - April 2004
Site Engineer / Supervisor (Structure)

PROJECT: Road Development Project
CLIENT: Department of Public Works and Highway - Philippine japan Highway Loan
Consultant: Katahira & Engineers International (KEI) Nippon Engineering Consultants (NEC).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Philippine Japan Highway Loan Project / Project Management Office - DPWH Calbayog - Tacloban Improvement Project, Calbiga - San Juanico Bridge Road Rehabilitation Project, Contract Package IV PJHL Assisted Calbiga - San Juanico Bridge Section Rehabilitation Project covers the construction of 46.23 km. of road reconstruction of defective PCCP (Re-blocking), concrete supporting block, installation of RC Pipe Culvert, RC Box Culvert, Reconstruction of 4 bridges, side ditch, RCP Headwall and catch basin, stone masonry, slope protection, and asphalt overlay.

Philippine Japan Highway Loan Project / Project Management Office - DPWH Assisted West Leyte Road Improvement Project, Package XIV, BAYBAY - BATO Road Section covers the construction of 52.12 kilometers with Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) on a 6.10-meter-wide carriageway, 1.5-meter shoulder, 20 cm. thick with guardrails, road signs, and other safety features. The project includes the construction of 24 bridges and installation of RCPC, line ditch, slope protection, improvement of drainage structures and other related works.
NATURE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervised excavation of RCBC, RCPC, Stone Masonry, Drainages and Slope Protection.
• Layout and establish elevation, compute survey data.
• Supervised and check sub-contractor daily activities on-site, performance to ensure that the work progresses in a manner that will result in compliance with the project specification and approved drawings.
• Check and verify the subcontractor's payments to ensure correctness/completeness and recommend further action to the Project Manager.
• Supervised installation of rebars and concrete pouring of RCBC, RCPC Structures.
• Assist the consultant Surveyor in checking the horizontal and vertical elevation in embankment, sub-grade, and sub-base prior to PCCP pouring.
• Monitor and checked PCCP and other structures during concrete pouring.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Eastern Visayas State University
  • March 1999

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Specialties & Skills

Tunnels
Infrastructure
Civil Works
Bridge Construction
BRIDGES
CONSULTING
MICROSOFT OFFICE
MICROSOFT WORKS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SPECIFICATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
MEETING FACILITATION
PHILOSOPHY

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Engineer
  • August 2012
Construction Management Association of America
  • Member
  • February 2014

Training and Certifications

Primavera P6 (Training)
Training Institute:
KnowledgeCore Training Center
Date Attended:
December 2013
Duration:
20 hours