PETRONIO D VILLAREAL
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-orientated with 20+ year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Manager
Salfo & Associates SA
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
2023.04 - Current
- Etisalat Data Center - Al, Edgnex Data Centers, Dammam & Riyadh, KSA
- Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Led management of site quality assurance in conjunction with QA Manager.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
- Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
Asst Construction manager
China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Co. Ltd.
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
- Liaised with project manager to address third party, environmental and public relations issues.
- Reported on progress, problems and information requirements.
- Promoted best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
Sr. Civil Engineer
Salfo & Associates SA
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
2019.08 - 2021.06
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Tested sites and materials to assess strength and quality.
- Evaluated project compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
- Supported quality standards by verifying premium quality of on-site construction materials.
- Conducted walk-downs with contractors to plan approaching work and ascertain quotes as required.
- Supported on-time and under-budget project completion by proactively communicating challenges and updates.
- Enforced project-wide compliance with internal and external standards and procedures.
- Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
- Managed construction flow and timetable, liaising with architects and management teams to resolve technical issues.
Sr. QA/QC Project Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Qatar W.L.L.
Doha , Qatar
2005.02 - 2016.05
- Supervised and inspected work of 60 workers + contractors across construction sites.
- Crafted project documentation including work order cards, method statements, construction plans and risk assessments.
- Assessed costs of labour and materials for each project, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
- Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
- Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
- Introduced initiatives to improve process flows and reduce waste.
- Checked client requirements and generated solutions from identified needs.
- Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to minimise accidents and injury.
Project Engineer
National Wheel J&P LLC.
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
2004.05 - 2005.02
- Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
- Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
- Completed construction goals safely on budget and to desired deadline.
- Assessed costs of labour and materials for each project, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
- Crafted project documentation including work order cards, method statements, construction plans and risk assessments.
- Supervised and inspected work of 50 workers + contractors across construction sites.
- Followed established organisational processes for work and task completion.
- Monitored and escalated project risks reducing effects on project deliverables.
- Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
Site Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Qatar WLL
Doha , Qatar
2003.05 - 2004.04
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
- Outlined construction schedules, equipment and labour requirements using Gantt charts.
- Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents.
- Wrote down work schedules and communicated changes to crew members and clients.
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials.
- Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.
Site Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Saudi Arabia Ltd.
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
2001.09 - 2003.04
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
- Outlined construction schedules, equipment and labour requirements using Gantt charts.
- Minimised project risks, conducting structural monitoring to ensure maximum safety and stability.
- Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
- Interpreted contract design documents supplied by clients or architects.
- Suggested process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency.
- Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Northeastern Philippines
Philippines 1982.06 - 1987.03
Microcadd Technologies
2001
Skills
- Building inspection coordination
- Contractor management
- Construction material procurement
- Construction contract negotiation
- Construction project tender submission
- Construction management
- Construction safety compliance
- Excellent customer relations
Affiliations
Member, Philippines Institute of Civil Engineers, Makati City Chapter
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Construction Manager
Salfo & Associates SA
2023.04 - Current
Asst Construction manager
China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Co. Ltd.
2021.09 - 2022.03
Sr. Civil Engineer
Salfo & Associates SA
2019.08 - 2021.06
Sr. QA/QC Project Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Qatar W.L.L.
2005.02 - 2016.05
Project Engineer
National Wheel J&P LLC.
2004.05 - 2005.02
Site Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Qatar WLL
2003.05 - 2004.04
Site Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Saudi Arabia Ltd.
2001.09 - 2003.04
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Northeastern Philippines
1982.06 - 1987.03
Microcadd Technologies
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