Samuel Dagante, Senior Architect

Samuel Dagante

Senior Architect

Projacs International

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Experience
34 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :34 years, 2 Months

Senior Architect at Projacs International
  • Qatar
  • My current job since November 2015

Review material submittals and shop drawings in accordance to the project
specification, QCDD requirements, architectural and ID drawing.
* Review, conduct and assist material inspection requests and work inspection
requests done by my junior architect at site.
* Conducts technical meeting with main contractor and designated sub-
contractors.
* Coordinate with MEP personnel for proper site work implementation.
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* At all times reminds the main contractor to ensure site housekeeping and safety
measures.

Senior Architect at Katara – Commercial Plaza & Children’s Mall
  • Qatar
  • November 2013 to November 2013

Review and ensure as much as possible that all architectural, civil/structural,
electrical, communication, mechanical, plumbing IFC drawings are coordinated
and filtered to avoid conflicts. Any discrepancy noticed therein are immediately
advised to the consultant or designer for rectification.
* Review and comment on the architectural shop drawings and filters other
discipline shop drawings to avoid conflict with architectural.
* Review architectural material submittals and recommends some interior finishing
materials subject to client’s approval.
* Manage and supervise architectural site inspector for an effective control in the
implementation of architectural works in coordination with other disciplines.
* Review and comment method statements for architectural works, such as
blockworks, wall plastering, roof waterproofing, false ceiling works, etc.
* Write internal memos, letters to contractor, designer, and client.
* Attends and lead weekly technical meeting with the main contractor and sub-
contractors.
* Resolve site issued in a buildable, cost and time saving effective manner.
* Review and reply to RFIs.
* Liaise with Interior Designer Specialist for the selection, recommendation, and
approval of interior finishing materials.
* Review and comment on the time schedule and monitor the work on site on a
daily basis.

Resident Architect at China State Construction Engineering Corp
  • Qatar
  • July 2008 to November 2008

Projects : Doha 44-Storey High-Rise Office Building
Job Description:
* Review contract drawings and technical specifications and the scope of works of
architectural finishes.
* Review architectural drawings and conduct design discussion on issues raised
(architectural and MEP) as part of the coordination exercises.
* Liaise with the contracts department regarding new design requirements,
drawing comments, or other related issued that will affect the tender drawings
and will cause variations to the contract.
* Check and review shop drawings submitted by sub-contractors prior to
submission to employer’s representation team for approval.
* Initiate and preside coordination discussion between sub-contractors.
* Develops construction details that are buildable and cost effective and resolve
construction details.
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* Prepares correspondence letter to consultants and sub-contractors.
* MEPF installations.
* Revise design drawings and architectural and interior details.
* From time to time, review and check interior and architectural design drawings.

Site Architect at Dar Al Handasa Consultants
  • Qatar
  • November 2008 to October 2008
at Dagante Construction
  • Philippines
  • June 1997 to June 2008
at MMUP : Engineering & Consulting Office Accrediting Committee, Qatar Grade
  • Qatar
  • to July 2002

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Site Architect at Greatearth Construction
  • United Arab Emirates
  • December 1995 to December 1996

Design and build of several medium scale commercial and residential projects,
Metro Manila
* Prepared the conceptual design of Sur Campangihon Beach Resort, Guiuan,
Eastern Samar

Site Architect at Hyundai Engineering & Construction
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 1994 to July 1995
director at Rayan Trading & Contracting Corp
  • August 1991 to August 1992
Architect at Hyundai Engineering Construction
  • United Arab Emirates
  • October 1990 to June 1991

Check the structural and architectural inspection documents prior to submission
to the consultants.
* Issues non-conformance slips for any non-compliance works observed at site and
discuss to production department for immediate solutions for rectification.
* Conduct test and activity witnessing process in the presence of the consultants.
* Conducts with QC personnel the preliminary snagging and clearing works prior
to final inspection and snagging in the presence of the consultant and client
representatives.
* All the time review and check all structural and architectural drawings in
coordination with MEP works for proper implementation at site.

Site Architect at Projects : Asian Development Bank Projec
  • Philippines
  • January 1988 to January 1989

Supervisory works for several architectural finishing works such as fire auto-
door installation, vaults with security locking system, steel door frame and leaves
installation, horizontal and vertical seismic joint assembly installation, suspended
gypsum plaster ceiling, waterproofing, plastering and tiling at toilets, gypsum
board partitioning and granite slabbing.
* Review all architectural construction drawings, technical specifications, and
method statements, and manufacturers manuals for proper implementation of
works.
* Coordinate with MEP department in connection with architectural finishing
works.

Quality Inspector at Hyundai Engineering Construction
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 1986 to August 1988

Architectural quality control supervision of several finishing works such as pre-
cast concrete site boundary fence and steel grilles, suspended acoustic ceiling
framing and board installation, suspended gypsum plaster ceiling, installation
assembly of pre-fabricated steel closets and lockers, installation of wooden door
frames and leaves with ironmongeries, floor screed with traffic coating finish at
car parking and other finishes.
* Coordinate with MEP department in connection with architectural works.
* Issue site instructions/memos to sub-contractors.
* Liaise with the consultants in the inspection of all architectural works.
You One Construction Company

at Arch. Samuel
  • April 1984 to August 1985

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Architect at Hanil Development Co
  • February 1982 to August 1983

Projects : Special Security School
Job Description:
* Conceptually designed the Government Intelligence Department Building.
* Prepared the construction shop drawings for the architectural works.
* Prepared the interior and exterior presentation drawings for client’s approval.
* Conducts ocular site inspections for architectural works
CM Eusebio Construction

Project Architect
  • Philippines
  • August 1981 to January 1982

Project: FY 81 MCP Flight Simulator Project

Draftsman at Capitol Industrial Construction Group
  • Philippines
  • February 1981 to July 1981

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Project at Tailings Dam Project of North Davao Mining Corp. Overseas Construction Corporation
  • Philippines
  • February 1977 to July 1980
project consultant at Projects : National Dental Center & Institute of Health
  • to

Review architectural and interior fit-out construction drawings prior to issuance
to all concerned site personnel and sub-contractors.
* On-the-spot sketches rendered in the presence and approval of the principal
design architect during site walk-about.
* Review/check material samples prior to submission to the consultants/end user
for approval.
* Prepare variation/abortive works documents (including confirmed drawings,
photos, and COW witnessing papers).
* Progressively prepare design/shop drawings (interfacing details in most cases) not
furnished in the contract and tender drawings.
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* Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing departments, COW (clerk
of works), direct and nominated subcontractors in relation to architectural and
structural works.
* Liaise with DPW (Dept. of Public Works) inspectors, end user representatives

Proprietor at Interior design and construction of Standard Chartered Bank
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

Interior design and construction of Philippine Stock Exchange, Tectite Building,
Ortigas
* Interior design and construction of Sogo Hotel, Recto, Manila
* Interior design and construction of Frames and Lenses Optical Shop, Guiuan,
Eastern Samar
* Interior design and construction of Vegetable and Fruits Shop and Restaurant,

Project at General Hospital
  • to

Study/check all architectural drawings and ensure latest revisions are
implemented accordingly.
* Study program and advise/improve where possible.
* Attends weekly coordination meeting with all nominates sub-contractors and
coordinate with them at site.
* Prepare all architectural details based on the actual site conditions and submit
RFI to INDECO consultants.
* Conduct internal inspection of structural works prior to any inspection by
INDECO consultants.
* Receive deliveries of finishing materials on site and ensure all materials are
correct and according to the approved sample and specifications. Follow up
delivery of materials on site from material procurement department. Contact
directly the supplier when necessary.
* Issue site instructions/memos to all sub-contractors. Prepare letter to all sub-
contractors in circulation to all concerned and final signature by the project

at Arch. Samuel Dagante
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

Review architectural and interior design approved shop drawings, materials,
specifications, method statements for proper implementation of works at site.
* Check architectural RFI in coordination with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
(MEP) works to ensure that works are implemented according to approved
materials and workmanship quality standard.
* Manages architectural and interior finishing snagging and clearing works for the
completed apartment units, town houses, retails shops, parking building, and
amenities in preparation for the final handing over to the client.
* Prepares periodic progress and manpower reports.
* Issue site observation letters and non-conformance reports to the main
contractor for any non-complying works observed at site.
* Check monthly billing of the contractor.
* Check at all times that safety is adhered at site.
* Check the quantity and quality of all architectural, interior and external finishing
materials delivery to site.
* Inspect external architectural finishing works such as granite curbstones and
cobblestones for pavements, fountain, and swimming pool mosaic ceramic tiles
and granite tiles, etc.

Quality Control Manager at Arch. Samuel Dagante
  • to

Projects : Petrokemya Housing Project, Jubail

Architect at KSA
  • United Arab Emirates
  • to

Conducts preliminary inspection of reinforcement bars and formworks prior to
the inspection by the clerk of works (government representative).
* Prepare structural shop drawings for reinforcement bars cutting, bending list and
formworks shop drawings.
* Coordinate with MEP works.
* Review all structural design drawings, American standard of reinforcing bars
bending and fixing and structural specifications on reinforcements and
formworks.

Project
  • to

-Charge
Project: Rural Health Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree, Architecture
  • at Cebu Institute of Technology
  • January 1977

Specialties & Skills

ARCHITECTURE
MECHANICAL
MICROSOFT WORKS
PERSONNEL
PLUMBING
FRAMING
GOVERNMENT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
MICROSOFT PROFESIONAL CERTIFICADO