Andrew P.

Experience

• Structural Engineer DPWH Region X · Full-time Apr 2019 – Present 7 yrs 7 mos Philippines Structural review, verification and quality assurance for government-funded bridge, highway and flood-control projects across Northern Mindanao.
  
  • Perform structural review of steel and reinforced-concrete bridges and national road structures: checking plans, member sizes, reinforcement details and design assumptions against specifications and applicable codes.
  • Evaluate structural design discrepancies and unforeseen site conditions; develop engineering solutions, revised details and drawing markups with supporting calculations, in coordination with designers and contractors.
  • Review structural and shop drawings for RC and steel elements (reinforcement, connections, formwork and erection); prepare and verify as-built drawings.
  • Verify structural quality on site: concrete, reinforcement, steel fabrication and erection, plus drainage, slope-protection and flood-control structures.
  • Assess structural quantities, progress and variation orders across multiple concurrent projects.
  
  Tools and standards: STAAD.Pro, ETABS, AutoCAD, ACI, ASTM, British Standards, DPWH Standard Specifications.
• Structural Designer, Structural Designer, · Full-time Dec 2013 – Dec 2019 6 yrs Structural Designer, Structural design and engineering for blast-resistant control buildings on the ADNOC LNG project, Das Island, offshore Abu Dhabi.
  
  • Structural design and engineering of blast-resistant control buildings, from design basis through construction and commissioning interfaces.
  • Developed and checked structural calculations, analysis models and AutoCAD drawing packages; coordinated engineering approvals with ADNOC LNG representatives and consultants.
  • Applied Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, material verification and nonconformance control to design and construction deliverables; supported FAT/SAT, inspections and HSE compliance.
  • Coordinated specialist subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams through design changes, change control and schedule risk.
  
  Tools and standards: STAAD.Pro, ETABS, AutoCAD, ACI, ASTM, British Standards.
• Project Manager Al Dhabi Contracting LLC · Full-time Apr 2010 – Nov 2013 3 yrs 7 mos Al Dhabi Contracting LLC Project Management and technical coordination for the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) Emergency Operations Center and the ADNOC Housing Project, Abu Dhabi.
  
  • Led construction of the ENEC Emergency Operations Center and associated civil works, overseeing specialist subcontractors, procurement coordination, resource allocation and scheduling in line with approved engineering designs.
  • Managed technical submissions, method statements, material approvals and site inspections to uphold structural integrity, workmanship standards and compliance with project specifications.
  • Coordinated with client representatives, engineering consultants and subcontractors on construction challenges, contractual variations and project risks, supporting cost control and on-time milestones.
  • Coordinated Estidama sustainability requirements, risk assessments and site compliance measures for a safe, environmentally responsible project.
  
  Tools and standards: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, ACI, ASTM, British Standards, Estidama.
• Project Engineer Shimizu Corporation · Full-time Feb 2007 – Mar 2010 3 yrs 1 mos Shimizu Corporation Structural construction engineering for a G+16 high-rise building development on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
  
  • Led on-site execution and supervision of reinforced-concrete structural works for G+16 high-rise buildings, including reinforcement installation, formwork systems, slip-form operations and concrete placement, in strict compliance with approved structural drawings and specifications.
  • Optimized construction sequencing, manpower deployment and resource coordination across multiple structural work activities, working with multinational engineering teams, specialist subcontractors and QA/QC personnel to meet critical structural milestones.
  • Coordinated structural inspections, material verification, quality documentation and site safety assessments to identify deficiencies and maintain compliance with quality and HSE requirements.
  • Resolved reinforcement, formwork and construction interface issues with consultants, subcontractors and project management, keeping structural construction on schedule.
  
  Tools and standards: AutoCAD, ACI, ASTM, British Standards.
• Resident Engineer DPWH - X · Full-time Feb 1996 – Jan 2007 10 yrs 11 mos Northern Mindanao, Philippines Construction supervision and technical administration of government roads, bridges, mid-rise buildings and public works, with involvement in more than 100 public infrastructure projects.
  
  • Supervised site activities, quantities, technical compliance and construction records for roads, bridges, mid-rise buildings and public works.
  • Reviewed structural and construction drawings, estimates and construction methods before and during implementation.
  • Supported progress assessments, as-built documentation and project close-out.
  • Resolved design discrepancies, site constraints and quality issues with contractors, consultants and government stakeholders while minimizing disruption to project implementation.
  • Enforced construction quality and contract compliance through systematic site inspections, workmanship verification and proactive risk identification.
  
  Tools and standards: DPWH Standard Specifications, ACI, ASTM.