Rhoderic Abulencia, Consultants / Project Management

Rhoderic Abulencia

Consultants / Project Management

Aecom Arabia Co. Ltd

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh - Al Olaya
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
30 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :30 years, 6 Months

Consultants / Project Management at Aecom Arabia Co. Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2018

November 5, 2018 - Present
AECOM Arabia Co. Ltd (XENEL - AECOM Joint Venture)
Tawuniya Towers, King Fahad Rd Riyadh City, KSA
Consultants / Project Management
Sr. Cost Control Engineer

Duties & Responsibility:

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost controls on a project and provide centralized cost planning on many projects.
• Responsible for the budgeting and cost management of the project.
• Responsible for the commitment & cashflow chart preparation.
• Interfacing with the Procurement, Engineering and Finance Departments, develop and maintain a detailed cost control system.
• Perform analytical reviews and checks of cost reporting documentation, and present cost status and forecast updates to the Project Management
• Coordinate all work on the project, ensuring that objectives are met within budget.
• Establishes a cost schedule for the project and monitors its progress.
• Analyze, evaluate, and forecast the current project status against the baseline schedule, assessing the impacts of design or construction changes to the schedule.

Project Undertaken (brief description):

• Saudi Customs - EPMO Project, Riyadh Kingdom Saudi Arabia - PMO

Saudi Custom is responsible for maintaining & operating all land borders crossing “land ports” between Saudi Arabia and its neighboring countries.

Saudi Customs is also responsible for maintaining and operating custom facilities within seaports and airports.

Saudi Customs is setting up the Entity Project Management Office (EPMO) which is in line with the criteria stipulated in the Kingdom Vision 2030 and the National Project Management (NPMO) regulations.

EPMO main function is to provide Project Management Services including management of the ongoing projects.

Consulting / Project Management at Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
  • Saudi Arabia - Abha
  • March 2011 to November 2018

March 06, 2011 - November 28, 2017
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
Abha, KSA (Headoffice- Jeddah)
Consultants / Project Management
Quantity Surveyor

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of Contract Agreement / Contract Conditions / Bill of Quantities / Specification and Plans.
• Review, check and approve Contractor’s Monthly Payment Application
• Review, check and recommend Contractor’s Variation Orders and Claims
• Coordinate Project Site Team regarding the progress of works / accomplishment. Conduct site inspection
• Directly reporting to Contract / QS Manager related to all information regarding BOQ, Contract, Plans, Specification, Update quantities and cost of the project and Contractor’s contract obligation.
• Prepare estimated quantity and cost for Variation Orders
• Maintain QS Files
• Other task by QS Manager

Project Undertaken:


• King Khalid University - Phase 2, Al Fara’a, Abha Kingdom of SaudiArabia - Construction of Male Medical Campus Project Cost: SAR 2.00 Billion - Phase 2 project includes Civil, Architectural and Electromechanical Works. The Project was composed of One Teaching Hospital and Six Medical Buildings (MM01, MM02, MM03, MM04, MM05, MM06A& MM06B). General Contractor is Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Co.

Senior Contract and Cost Engineer at Vinnell Belvoir Corporation
  • December 2008 to February 2011

December 2008 - Feb 28, 2011
Vinnell Belvoir Corporation
DPC Place Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City
General Construction and Engineering
Senior Contract and Cost Engineer

Main activities and responsibilities

Projects Undertaken
• Cost Controller, evaluation of Contract Condition / BOQ / Plans and Specification. Supervise Cost Engineer in preparation of Claims, Variation Orders and Monthly Billings. Prepare overall Cost Report for Internal Management. Participate in project pre-planning and budget. Coordinate with material department regarding construction materials. Maintain Commercial Files. Control Subcontractors account / billing. Prepare letters / correspondences. Attend Technical meetings.

• Rehabilitation of 20 Storey Alphaland Southgate Tower and Mall (Architectural and Structural Works), Project Cost: Php350Million, Location: Makati City, Philippines - Completed Feb 25, 2010

• Design and Construction of Siruna 9ML Water Reservoir at Siruna Pumping Station (Design, Structural Works and Mechanical Piping Works), Project Cost: Php70Million, Location: Antipolo City, Philippines - Completed Feb 8, 2010

• The Medical City Hospital Expansion Project (Structural, Architectural and MEPF Works, Fit Out Works), Project Cost: Php600Million, Location: Pasig City, Philippines - Completed June 20, 2010

• Aboitiz Headquarters Project (Architectural, Structural, MEPF Works and Fit Out) Project Cost: Php 71Million, Location Cebu City, Phililippines - Ongoing (Target Completion on September 20, 2011)

• 6 Storey Residential Building (Architectural, Structural and MEPF), Project Cost: Php70Million, Location: Quezon City, Philippines - Ongoing (Target Completion on July 2011)


Dates (m-d-y)
Name of Employer
Address
Type of Business or sector
Occupation or position held

Cost & Contract Supervisor at Atllantic Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila Incoporated
  • France
  • June 2007 to June 2008

June 8, 2007 - June 8, 2008
Atllantic Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila Incoporated (AG&P of Manila Inc.)
Noumea, New Caledonia
General Construction
Cost & Contract Supervisor

Main activities and responsibilities

Projects Undertaken
• Directly reporting to Commercial Manager related to all information regarding Project Financial status (revenue versus cost) and Contractual obligation. Supervise Cost Engineer in cost estimating and claims. Prepare Monthly Progress billing and Cash Flow. Maintain Commercial Files

• GORO Nickel Plant, New Caledonia, Project Cost: USD100Million - Completed (Commissioning On-going)

• Laying of HDPE pipe (part of the GORO Project)


Dates (m-d-y)
Name of Employer
Address
Type of Business or sector
Occupation or position held

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor CE at First Balfour Incorporated
  • January 2000 to June 2007

January 2000 - June 2007
First Balfour Incorporated
Benpres Bldg. Exchange Road Corner Meralco Ave. Pasig City
General Construction
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor CE

Main activities and responsibilities

Project Undertaken
• Prepare project budget including cost estimate and quantity take off. Coordinate purchasing regarding construction materials. Prepare Variation Orders, Time Extension request and other claims in accordance with contract. Supervise work progress, update Bar Chart / S-curve. Prepare Monthly Billing. Reconcile Final Contract Sums with Client. Prepare Weekly & Monthly Report for Internal Management


• Laying of 600mm diameter Steel Pipe and Interconnection works along Roxas Blvd, Pasay City
• Pipe Replacement Project at Tondo Manila
• Laying of 500mm diameter Steel Pipe and Interconnection works along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City
• Various Pipe replacement project located at Pasay, Paranaque and Quezon City
• Close out of Various Maynilad Projects
• Architectural Fit Out Works
• Purefoods Expansion Project, Dasmarinas Cavite


Dates (m-d-y)
Name of Employer
Address
Type of Business or sector
Occupation or position held

Telecom Contractor at National Telecommunication Company Limited
  • October 1998 to October 1999

October 1998 - October 1999
National Telecommunication Company Limited
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Telecom Contractor
Quantity Surveyor

Main activities and responsibilities
• General understanding of Bid Plan, contract condition, bill of quantities and specification. Supervise work progress and accomplishment. Prepare daily report. Responsible for work inspection with client Representative and preparation of invoices / billings.


Dates (m-d-y)
Name of Employer
Address
Type of Business or sector
Occupation or position held

Project Coordinator / Estimator at Federal Builders Incorporated
  • Philippines
  • February 1997 to September 1998

February 1997 - September 1998
Federal Builders Incorporated
Evangelista Street, Bangkal, Makati City
General Construction
Project Coordinator / Estimator

Main activities and responsibilities
• Technical support to administration in acquisition of required permits & temporary facilities such as power supply, water and communication lines
Interpretation of plans/specs & contract
Prepare master checklist and sample of materials for approval
Monitoring Materials/Equipments requirements and delivery
Progress of Works, Site inspection. Submission of variation and additional works
Attend management and technical meeting
Keep and maintain record of bid and construction
Keep record of project turn over form
Assist Quantity Surveyor/Cost Engineer in contract close out
Bidding/Awarding of contract to subcontractors & suppliers

Project Undertaken • Pineridge Condominiums in Baguio City Philippines Cost: Php120Million
Dates (m-d-y)
Name of Employer
Address
Type of Business or sector
Occupation or position held

Estimator at Federal Builders Incorporated
  • December 1996 to February 1997

December 1996 - February 1997
Federal Builders Incorporated
Evangelista Street, Bangkal, Makati City
General Construction
Estimator

Main activities and responsibilities
• Prompt submission of proposal for project to bid: Scheduling priority, Assigning target date of completion for
Quantity take off, Quotation. Worksheet on standard form, Proposal
Attend Pre-bid conference
On acquired project ( post bidding)
Make a checklist for scope of works, Consolidate files, Bid plans, Specification, Other Bid Documents

Support for Project Coordinator
Contract obligation, Additional / Variation claims
Quantity take off, Cost evaluation, Joint estimate to owner representative
Maintain copy of updated data on construction pricing
Provide copy of updated construction pricing to operation groups


Dates (m-d-y)
Name of Employer
Address
Type of Business or sector
Occupation or position held

Quantity Surveyor / Office Engineer at New San Jose Builders
  • June 1993 to December 1996

June 1993 - December 1996
New San Jose Builders
Quezon City
General Construction
Quantity Surveyor / Office Engineer

Main activities and responsibilities

Project Undertaken
• Supervise the construction works of building in accordance with accepted standard construction procedures
Implement standard specification in building construction such as concreting, tile works, waterproofing, wood works, etc.
Monitoring of daily works activities and work accomplishment
Responsible for the checking of quality of civil works in the job site and determines the quantity of each item of works accomplished.
Responsible for the preparation of subcontractors progress billing
Prepare list of manpower and work schedule for each work activity based on the general construction schedule.


• GSIS Metrohomes Medium Rise Building (Structural, Architectural and MEPF Works)
• BCDA Medium Rise Building

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Technological Institute of the Philippines
  • March 1992
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  • March 1987

Specialties & Skills

Quantity Surveying / Cost Engineering
ARCHITECTURAL
AUTO CAD
BILLING
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
PROGRESS
SURVEYOR

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert

Memberships

Registered / Member: Saudi Council of Engineers # 140088
  • Member