Manuelito Zapata
Civil Engineer
Choa Chu Kang
Summary
Highly self-motivated, focused and innovative Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience in construction engineering and management. Have a passion for learning and developing new and existing skills to contribute towards fulfilling company's growth and career goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ENGINEER
Pollisum Fabrication Pte Ltd
12.2021 - Current
- To apply engineering principles and practices towards improving manufacturing processes
- Involved in development and production processes
- Coordinates and liaise with Client and Professional Engineers to achieve project’s requirements, ascertain specific, desired improvements
- Source for various structural materials and components in order to enhance production and remove inefficiencies.
- Assist to plan production schedules and manage productivity
- Plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation and other manufacturing operations for workers’ reference.
- To guide and train workers on fabrication processes whenever necessary
- Analyze and supervise production practices and techniques in order to develop and maintain more efficient fabrication processes
- Identify deficiencies in production process and recommend solutions for best practices
- Daily inspection at shop floor to check fabrication processes and progress
- To analyze and discuss with Supervisor on buckets repair works
- Calculate costs and monitor repair works
- To use computer software like Computer Aided Design (Auto CAD) and STAAD.PRO for technical plans and calculations
- To work on customized products on drawings, calculations and fabrication
- To compile drawings and ensure proper filing system
- Ensure compliance to Integrated Management System
- On site inspection for used lifting frame and other fabrications
- Update and ensure proper filing of documents
- To assist in supervising production and ensure more efficient fabrication processes
SITE ENGINEER CUM QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Hin Lee Contractor Trading Pte Ltd
9 2020 - 12.2021
- Obtaining quotations, liaising and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers
- Responsible for measuring quantities and taking off
- Prepare and finalise outstanding progress claims and final claims including Variation Orders, claims, final accounts, settlement and sub-contractor payments
- Coordinate with Project Manager on all sub-contractor scheduling and material ordering
- Monitor and supervise sub-contractors on the site
- Ensure work site has tools and materials needed for day's task
- Responsible for taking deliveries of materials and supplies; ensures all tools and materials are maintained and safeguarded
- Observe safety policy and practices, and create a positive and encouraging workplace
- Supervising team and ensuring safety and compliance of work on site.
SITE ENGINEER
Baseline Construction Corporation
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Supervise daily site construction activities; ensure that the design and construction work comply with all relevant statutory acts, regulations and engineering code of practice
- Coordinate project review meetings to evaluate the progress and find solutions to problems on site
- Prepare work method statements, drawings and risk assessment for client review; review method statements submitted by subcontractors
- Prepare rebar cutting list and material estimates
- Record and prepare minutes of meeting
- Review shop drawings.
SITE & OFFICE ENGINEER
Universal Robina Corporation
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Managing parts of construction - setting out sites, organizing facilities, and supervising contracted staff
- Create and checking detailed design documentation and advice in the planning, co-ordination and supervision of technical aspects of construction projects
- Providing technical advice, solving problems on site, preparing site reports & filling in other paperwork.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR CUM ESTIMATOR
My Dreamhome Builder Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepare project budgeting and costing report from drawings
- Provide AutoCAD support in the form of sketches, shop drawings or construction drawings
- Cost estimating, quantity take off, claims preparation, variations and final accounts
- General contracts administration, review of contracts, prepare tender & control documentation, tender analyses & reporting, measurement etc
- Monitor project delivery to ensure materials are in accordance to contractual terms and conditions
- Coordination with Sub contractors & Suppliers
- Attend to site visits and clarification meetings
- Review customers claims and materials planning delivery on site.
ESTIMATOR CUM CAD OPERATOR
Architecks Metal System Inc., Philippines
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation and generate layout drawings for given structures (Architectural Exterior Design construction documents/drawings, along with Specifications) to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
SITE SURVEYOR
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Philippines
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Conduct physical site surveys using variety of equipment and tools
- Prepare sketches and notes, and perform electronic data collection
- Coordinate field staff and process field data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technological Institute of The Philippines
Philippines 06.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SITE SUPERVISION
TECHNICAL PLAN EXECUTION
QUANTITY SURVEYING/ESTIMATING/QUOTATION
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
DOCUMENTATION
AUTOCAD
STAAD PRO
SKETCHUP
MS OFFICE
Accomplishments
- LICENSED CIVIL ENGINEER
- Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines; Nov 2016
Timeline
ENGINEER
Pollisum Fabrication Pte Ltd
12.2021 - Current
SITE ENGINEER
Baseline Construction Corporation
11.2018 - 02.2020
SITE & OFFICE ENGINEER
Universal Robina Corporation
05.2018 - 10.2018
QUANTITY SURVEYOR CUM ESTIMATOR
My Dreamhome Builder Inc.
11.2017 - 04.2018
ESTIMATOR CUM CAD OPERATOR
Architecks Metal System Inc., Philippines
01.2017 - 07.2017
SITE SURVEYOR
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Philippines
02.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technological Institute of The Philippines
06.2010 - 05.2015
SITE ENGINEER CUM QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Hin Lee Contractor Trading Pte Ltd
9 2020 - 12.2021