Uri Quil, Lead Electrical Engineer

Uri Quil

Lead Electrical Engineer

Shimizu-Fujita-Takenaka-EEI JV

Location
Philippines - Iligan City
Education
Bachelor's degree, electronics engineering
Experience
23 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 11 Months

Lead Electrical Engineer at Shimizu-Fujita-Takenaka-EEI JV
  • Philippines - Quezon City
  • My current job since January 2021

Project: Metro Manila Subway Project
Coordinate closely with QS to monitor cost aspect of electrical works. Identifying potential variation orders and work together with QS and QA/QC to expedite submission of monthly valuation.
Analyzing and checking completeness of received design drawings. Ensuring all additional load requirements, power provision and containments of other trades which were added to package were provided.
Studying and ensuring if received drawings had complied to local electrical codes, relevant international standards and informed concerned designers for amendments of design.
Managed production and approval of electrical shop drawings. Coordinate closely with QA/QC team for material technical submittals, method statements and vendors approval.
Evaluated electrical power requirements for various equipment and system for train operation, for trail institute building, warehouses, operation office center, train repair shop, for oil storage, training center and among others.
Attending site issues and pushing for timely completion of every milestone of project plan Overseeing electrical coordination with civil works and other contractors, quality check (QA/QC), ensuring works are within and in accordance to project specification. Coordinate with different package contractors and ensure seamless interface work were carried out as per employer's requirement.
Performed and coordinate with client's representative for various required test (FAT/ SAT) of materials to be used in project. And ensure report and approval documents were obtained for future reference and as basis for further action if needed to comply comments for approval Ensuring contractual documentation, letter, approvals, RFI replies, queries and other documents with contractual values are timely uploaded to project server.

Engineer/Construction Manager/Project Manager at Al Mumeen Construction Services
  • Philippines - Marawi City
  • October 2018 to December 2021

Project: Rehabilitation of Most Affected Areas in Marawi City, Philippines
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Overseeing and managing overall operations of MEP works according to scope
Facilitated and supervised construction of sewer treatment plant (STP)
Installation, hydro-testing of more than 3, 000 meters of sewer and potable water pipes. Inspected completed installations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
Supervised construction and pre commissioning of water distribution system.

Project Manager / MEP Estimator at PSC - JBK Controls
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2015 to October 2018

Project: Proposed 2B+G+5+R Residential Building in Al Khor & Doha Festival City
Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed. Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements. Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines. Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays. Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast
Budget requirements and monitor adherences

MEP Estimation Head at MEP Enterprises
  • Qatar - Doha
  • November 2009 to March 2015

Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Managed projects from technical approvals, procurement of materials, testing & commission and handing over.
Tirelessly pushing to project deadlines without sacrificing either work quality and workplace safety..
Reported regularly to general manager for project budget, procurement of materials, project progress, and technical problems encountered.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients. Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis
Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget. Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and encourage them to succeed.
Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed. Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
Lead junior engineers and draftsmen for material take off and reviewing their works to ensure nothing were missed including consumables and materials not readily seen from drawings but needed by actual works.

MEP Project Manager / MEP Coordinator at International Electro-Mechanical Services Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2007 to October 2009

Projects: The Address Hotel; Al-Tayer Residential Building in Al Barsha
Managed production and approval of electrical shop drawings. Monitoring closely QA/QC team for material technical submittals, method statements and vendors approval.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to main contractor and client's engineers.
Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Developed and implemented MEP construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
Developed MEP engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
Coordinated MEP material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Supervised preparation of various project testing and commissioning reports, operation maintenance manual, training to client's representative, handing over reports, etc. Identify potential clashes of various installation above ceilings . And closely monitor approval of coordinated drawings ensuring all trades respect drawing and execute their works in accordance to space they are allocated.
Supervised teams of MEP construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work. Participate in weekly contractor's progress meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards. Coordinated application and obtaining or building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments. Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet objectives.

Electrical Project Engineer / Project Manager at Pioneer Contracting and Trading WLL
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2000 to September 2007

Projects: Doha American School Phase II, Millenium Hotel Doha, Katara (Cultural Village ) & Aspire Sports Academy
Participated in critical pre-installation meeting with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives. Established clearly demarcation line of scope of work. Ensuring every engineers understand fully where limit of our work.
Managed design of electrical system (if project is design and built) and attend various meetings for coordination of works to client's dynamic requirements & understanding each points and demarcate limitation of scope of work.
Read and analyzed design drawings and project specification to develop workflows, strategy and reflects these to shop drawings for client's approval.
Managed production of shop drawings ensuring all works and materials reflected in drawing were within project specification, to local authority regulation, to relevant governing standard of trade, within scope of work, and most importantly if execution of works were within established budget and time constrained.
Manage approval of shop drawings, ensuring timely resubmission of commented drawings. And calls for meeting to client's engineer to understand what were general comments on drawing and how to avoid it from repeating same issue on succeeding drawing transmittal. Discussed and agreed with client's engineers - best way and procedure for fast approval of transmittals.
Ensuring timely submission of material submittal, method statement, and shop drawings and pushed to obtain approval within the allotted time frame in order not to hold the construction team from proceeding & completing works as per plan schedule.
Proposed electrical materials to client which were suitable to their unique requirements and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
Attend coordination progress and technical meetings to ensure every contractor were seamlessly working their own trade and discipline hand in hand in timely fashion in order to open/ handover areas for other contractor to enter and start their specific scope of project.
Maintained healthy communication with main/ civil contractor's engineers/ managers to discussed solutions on every arising site issues and determine who were contractually bound to take action before issues/problem become hindering factor to move forward work progress. Coordinate and maintain close communication with QS team to ensure department were getting current information and updates especially if there were potential commercial impact that could generate variations on both time and money.
Communicate and coordinate closely with QA/QC department for approval of material technical submittals, method statements, vendor's approval and other necessary action needed to be rendered to department for timely approval of project's technical documents. Provide on-site engineering and technical support during installation and closely monitor works if it were in accordance to drawing approvals.
Prepare and submit various technical reports, testing and commissioning reports, compilation of operation and maintenance manual and among other things.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Education

Bachelor's degree, electronics engineering
  • at Cebu Institute of Technology - University
  • June 2000

Passed Electronics Engineering Licensure Exam

Specialties & Skills

Project Estimation
Electrical Engineering
HVAC Controls
Shop Drawing
Electrical Design
microsoft office
Adobe Acrobat
autocad

Languages

Filipino
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines
  • member
  • June 2000

Training and Certifications

degree certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2000

Hobbies

  • shooting
  • Poultry Farming
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