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
04.2023 - 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
09.2021 - 03.2022
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
08.2019 - 06.2021
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
02.2005 - 05.2016
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
05.2004 - 02.2005
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
05.2003 - 04.2004
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
09.2001 - 04.2003
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
06.1982 - 03.1987
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
04.2023 - Current
Asst Construction manager
China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Co. Ltd.
09.2021 - 03.2022
Sr. Civil Engineer
Salfo & Associates SA
08.2019 - 06.2021
Sr. QA/QC Project Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Qatar W.L.L.
02.2005 - 05.2016
Project Engineer
National Wheel J&P LLC.
05.2004 - 02.2005
Site Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Qatar WLL
05.2003 - 04.2004
Site Engineer
Joannou & Paraskevaides Saudi Arabia Ltd.
09.2001 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Northeastern Philippines
06.1982 - 03.1987
Microcadd Technologies
Similar Profiles
Gener MercurioGener Mercurio
Senior Mechanical Engineer - MEP at Salfo and Associate SASenior Mechanical Engineer - MEP at Salfo and Associate SA