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Ma Cristina Calip
Project Manager
Summary
Resourceful and patient Project Manager with 16 years of combine experiences in organizing engineering operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to construction schedule and budget, managing construction team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, monitoring budget and financial management. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Determined to adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Accountable for planning, implementing, and monitoring works schedules in accordance to master and detailed construction programs.
- Planning and deployment of resources such as manpower, machinery, equipment, and material.
- Preparation of management reports and attending company management meeting for company project updates.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on critical contributing factors causing delays or any related challenges.
Project Manager
Mingda / CREC Construction Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Accountable for planning, implementing, and monitoring works schedules in accordance to master and detailed construction programmes ensuring that main contractor schedule for the ground works/substructure and precast installation for Wafer Fab, CZ Building, Central Warehouse, Chemical Warehouse and CUB building will be met.
- Liaises with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and government authorities on project related issues.
- Planning and deployment of resources such as manpower, machinery, equipment, and material. Management reports and attending company management meeting for company project updates.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- To ensure that the installation sequence is based on approved target zoning completion by Main Contractor and Developer (Client).
- Day and Night programming of works and delegation of tasks to all my Project Engineers and Site Engineers.
- Training for Engineers to carry out the works based on quality and integrity of the project scope.
- Coordination works for Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Sanitary and Plumbing works for all the buildings that CREC is involve.
- Ensures inspections and checking on site works such as Excavation, Pile cap rebar and casting works, backfilling, etc. have been conducted by all Site and Project Engineers Day and Night shift.
- Implementing Project Quality Plan and Environmental, Safety and Health Plan for the wholistic approach towards the project completion.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on critical factors causing delay to overall construction program.
Project Manager
Koon Construction & Transport Co Pte Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Accountable for planning, implementing and monitoring works schedules in accordance to master and detailed construction program.
- Liaises with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and government authorities on project related issues.
- Training for Engineers to carry out the works based on quality and integrity of the project scope.
- Accountable for the completion of project within specific time and meets all clients and quality, environmental, health and safety requirements.
- Accountable for preparation of monthly progress report, construction Method Statements and technical proposal.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Accountable for settlement of project disputes/clarifications during the execution of the project.
- Ensures inspections and checking on site works have been conducted by all Site Engineers.
- Plans and sequences of the construction operations according to the Project Management Plan
- Support Quantity Surveyor (Projects) and Engineers in verifying progress payments and claims.
- Building and Construction Authority Productivity Innovation Project preparation, Mechanization Scheme and BIM Funding
- Author of Koon Construction BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
Project Engineer
Tritech Consultants Pte Ltd
04.2010 - 03.2016
- Assist the Qualified Person (QP) in preparing calculations, reports or other assignments given from time to time to the satisfaction of the client, Public Utilities Board of Singapore (PUB).
- Responsible for conducting the quality and timely completion of consultancy works i.e. civil/structural works.
- Preparation of Tender documents, Tender drawings and coordination.
- Liaison with government authorities on submission matters.
- Carry out submissions to government authorities in clearing the proposed works.
- Communicated with the main contractor or builder to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
- Liaise positively with contractors' manager, engineers, drafters and authorities to meet the target progress on time.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to support and push the main contractor / builder to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures for Super Intending Officer and Client review and approval.
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
- Promote and safeguard the reputation and positive image of the project team.
- To follow-up ISO Procedures.
Civil Engineer
Lyon Associates Inc.
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Prepares Civil Works Design such as Grading Plan, Site Development, Site and Utility Layout Plan, Drainage Plan, Sanitary Plan, Plan and Profile along Defined Alignment and necessary details for design and construction.
- Prepares Conceptual Sewer Design Analysis and Sewer Utility Plan.
- Prepares Drainage report for Existing, Proposed and Future Discharge of the project.
- Developed and implemented solutions to maintain and improve client infrastructure at existing sites.
- Integrated known material stress factors into construction planning to support safe and lasting buildings and infrastructure.
- Assessed construction and demolition operations for compliance with safety rules and environmental regulations.
- Managed and participated in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Provided technical and professional engineering support services in design, construction and traffic engineering.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
CAD Operator
Filipinas Dravo Corporation
10.2006 - 05.2008
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
- Prepares Structural Drawings of Steel and Concrete Structures located along expressway such as Administration Building, Depot, Rest Area and Toll Plaza’s.
- Prepares Sanitary Drawings of Steel and Concrete Structures located along expressway such as Administration Building, Depot, Rest Area and Toll Plaza’s.
- Work Monitoring of Parcellary Survey and identifying the locations having the Maximum Flood Level.
- Prepares Detailed Design and Drawings for the Main Alignment, Interchange and Overpasses Plan and Profile of the Expressway using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Review Civil/Structural/Sanitary Plans coming from Iraq and Afghanistan. Sees to it that the drawings they have posted for review are conforming to the International Codes and Standards.
- Prepares Quality Assurance Plan for various projects in Iraq using the latest International Codes and Standards as references.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff United Kingdom 08.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Sta. Mesa Manila Philippines 06.2001 - 05.2006
Specialist Diploma - Specialist Diploma in Construction Productivity
BCA Academy
Singapore 07.2020 - 12.2020
Skills
Project planning and development
Interests
Playing badminton
Timeline
Project Manager
Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Mingda / CREC Construction Pte Ltd
08.2021 - 12.2022
Specialist Diploma - Specialist Diploma in Construction Productivity
BCA Academy
07.2020 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Koon Construction & Transport Co Pte Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2021
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University
08.2015 - 07.2017
Project Engineer
Tritech Consultants Pte Ltd
04.2010 - 03.2016
Civil Engineer
Lyon Associates Inc.
06.2008 - 04.2010
CAD Operator
Filipinas Dravo Corporation
10.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
06.2001 - 05.2006
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