A dedicated, dynamic and highly motivated project and structural engineering professional
Last Updated: 22nd August 2018 (over 4 years ago)
Summary
Education
Masters in Project Management
Dec 2000
— Dec 2002
Meet the priority needs of the business and institutional sectors, taking into account the essential requirements of the country in the implementation of projects that allow for cost-effective and sustainable development.
Civil Engineer, with two (2) specialities: Structures and Roads & Highways
Oct 1968
— Apr 1976
Experience
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER for Non-Process Infrastructures
Jul 2017
— Jul 2018
• Planning, reviewing and scheduling project contributing to overall on time project completion.
• Conducting field work such as observation, recording existing conditions and verifying measurements.
• Overseeing design and draft activities and producing drawings/sketches for designers and drafters.
• Conducting research on design options, reviewing IFC drawings and ensuring best possible constructional and maintenance-oriented design.
• Liaising with departments, including Operations, Mining and MEP, to ensure a joined-up approach to project work and clear channels of communication.
• Proactively contributing to meetings to resolve issues, liaising closely with clients and stakeholders and building and maintaining robust working relationships with the all parties.
STRUCTURAL PROJECT LEADER ENGINEER
Nov 2016
— Jul 2017
• Completing structural design and analysis calculations to ensure compliance with all governing codes, safety standards and engineering formulas and identifying any areas for improvement.
• Liaising effectively with other departments, including architectural, mechanical and electrical, to ensure a joined-up approach to project work and clear channels of communication.
• Conducting field work such as observation, recording existing conditions and verifying measurements.
Resident Engineer
Jun 2015
— Jun 2016
• Supervising all elements of the planning and construction phases by subcontractors to ensure optimal efficiency and quality.
• Ensuring on time project progression in line with time, cost and quality requirements and resolving any issues as they arise to keep project on track.
• Collaborating effectively with construction subcontractors to ensure ongoing facility safety and the on time, in full and on budget completion of the project as per public and corporate safety regulations
• Calculating requirements and identifying key factors in planning and construction civil work tasks to ensure obstacles can be overcome and delays minimised.
• Managing project financial aspects, including preparing cost forecasts, quantities, engineering equipment budget and labour requirements for all assigned building projects.
PROJECT ENGINEER CONSULTANT III
May 2008
— Feb 2015
• Responsible for all aspects of the project’s civil and structural engineering, including devising and implementing effective plans, designs, layouts and project specifications and proposals
• Successfully managing all phases of multiple projects and civil detailed engineering works across various sites and projects
• Calculating and developing accurate cost estimates and evaluating proposed changes to approved plans and specifications
• Identifying client requirements, in English and Spanish, through comprehensive consultations to gain a full understanding of expected outcomes and deliver a highly cost efficient solution
• Creating structural calculation spreadsheets for equipment foundation, pipe rack and containment wall
• Providing comprehensive technical structural engineering support to other departments and clients
• Leading and managing personnel, engendering a culture of high motivation, positive engagement and providing the support required to ensure the delivery of optimal performance
• Planning, reviewing and scheduling project tasks contributing to overall on time project completion
• Completing structural design and analysis calculations to ensure compliance with all governing codes, safety standards and engineering formulas and identifying any areas for improvement
• Overseeing design and draft activities and producing drawings/sketches for designers and drafters
• Conducting research on design options, reviewing fabrication shop drawings and ensuring best possible maintenance-oriented design
• Liaising effectively with other departments, including architectural, mechanical and electrical, to ensure a joined-up approach to project work and clear channels of communication
• Using computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering design documents, including SAP and RISA 3D
• Conducting field work such as observation, recording existing conditions and verifying measurements
• Maintaining a complete and up to date knowledge of all the latest industry practices, codes and trends through proactively contributing to various industry events
DISCIPLINE PROJECT LEADER (STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT)
Jan 2006
— Aug 2008
• Supervising all elements of the planning and construction phases by design engineers, project engineers and CAD technicians to ensure optimal efficiency and quality
• Ensuring on time project progression in line with time, cost and quality requirements and resolving any issues as they arise to keep project on track
• Developing maintenance instruction manuals to add clarity and accuracy and delivering articulate and engaging presentations and simplifying instructions as requested
• Collaborating effectively with construction contractors to ensure ongoing facility safety and the on time, in full and on budget completion of the project as per public and corporate safety regulations
• Calculating requirements and identifying key factors in planning and designing civil work specifications to ensure obstacles can be overcome and delays minimised
• Researching, testing, measuring and analysing patterns on various elements and other environmental conditions to provide assessments on civil engineering factors and planning
• Managing project financial aspects, including preparing cost forecasts, quantities, engineering equipment budget and labour requirements for all assigned building projects
• Playing a key role in the acquisition of new engineering business features, promoting the organisation and leading teams effectively
EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Mar 2005
— Apr 2008
• Supervising in house and external project engineers and subcontractors and providing support and direction as necessary
• Proactively contributing to meetings to resolve issues, liaising closely with clients, contractors, major asset owners and stakeholders and building and maintaining robust working relationships with the parties
• Applying technical expertise and experience to facilitate and support the continuous development and training of junior engineers, monitoring performance and providing constructive feedback
• Tracking project works to ensure full compliance with agreed drawings, specifications and maintenance
• Preparing comprehensive method statements and guaranteeing design quality assurance and regularly conducting inspections to eliminate errors
• Utilising complex mathematical and scientific concepts in the application of practical construction
Discipline Project Leader (Structural Department)
Dec 2004
— Jan 2006
o Control buildings and industrial buildings design & inspection in Oil & Gas pumping plants, civil structures design for gas control installations, pumping stations & gas dehydration plants,
• Delivered various engineering projects from feasibility stage through to detailed design and site implementation
• Liaised with stakeholders, negotiated modifications and conducted technical and feasibility studies
• Ensured projects were completed within budget, on-time and in compliance with safety and quality standards
• Managed day-to-day project operations including meeting work schedules in terms of HSE and quality
Project Manager
Jan 2003
— Current
• Supervised new projects and conducted technical research to be implemented into projects
• Coordinated project operations such as job site organization, schedule development and quality control
• Planned and executed strategic construction teams that expedited construction work and cut down costs whilst maintaining quality and contractual requirements
Structural Project Leader and Project Coordinator
Sep 1996
— Jan 2003
• Identified, costed and processed contract variations and tracked activities against detailed project plans
• Reviewed and approved all bidding projects and documentation and maintained proper documentation
• Coordinated project supervision and inspection teams including all subcontractors
• Provided project support for all related project elaboration and construction site activities
Worksite Manager/ Construction Superintendent
Apr 1993
— Jul 1996
• Civil Works Superintendent for subcontractors of the Oil Industry, like MUSCAR Plant Ampliation (Procalco), OSAMCO I P.L.C. Refinery (System Optimizing Storage of Raw East, for Proycca), OSAMCO II (System Optimizing Storage of Raw East, for Den Spie), Localizations Construction in Quiamare (ASTRA), and finally, Ø 4” Pipeline System for Domestic Gas, at Intercommunal Avenue, Barcelona-PLC.
• Provided project support for all related project elaboration and construction site activities
• Identified, costed and processed contract variations and tracked activities against detailed project plans
• Planned and executed strategic construction teams that expedited construction work and cut down costs whilst maintaining quality and contractual requirements.