Contract Engineer
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Mobile: +639178552275
Professional Summary:
Experience in tendering practices of high value EPC / Procurement Tenders which broadly covers preparation of tender documents/purchase order, sound knowledge on Incoterms, techno – commercial evaluation of bids, negotiation skills and preparation of award recommendation. Ability to draft and understand all aspects of highly complex contracts and to work in a diverse cultural environment. Demonstrated knowledge of commercial practices, legal principles, negotiation skills contract development and administration in the oil and gas industry of high value projects. Strong interpersonal skills, able to work independently with minimum supervision and provide solid support to the project team in all contract and procurement matters. Driven and commitment to deliver, methodical and organized. Excellent planning, organizational and team player, ability to interface effectively with people of all levels. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Far Eastern University Manila, Philippines 1989
Employment history:
Amec Foster Wheeler E&C (Malaysia) SDN BHD
Contract Engineer – Administration
HRC EURO IV (M) Project – (Jan 2018 – April 2018)
Demonstrated contract development, tendering practices and administration capability in the oil and gas industry of high value project which broadly covers preparation of tender documents viz. Schedule of Rates, Preambles, Scope of work document for Contractor and Sub-contractor. Compiling of drawings, specifications, procedures etc. for RFQ preparation by interacting with various departments.
Sound knowledge of commercial practices, legal principles and negotiation skills, commercial evaluation of bids, Conducting Tender exercises including preparation of potential bidders list based upon the existing data regarding contracts maintained in a data bank and ensure prequalification status. Review and check on Tender Documents prepared by clients.
Selection of bidders, tender documentation, evaluation of tender submission and award recommendation in a confidential manner. Draft contract documents, interpret contractual obligations and assist in the administration of approved contracts.
Review and report on contractual deviations in bids. Participate in commercial bid evaluations. Develop and prepare price schedules in line with agreed contracting strategies.
Managing contractors claims review, analysis, defense and extinguishing of contractors claims. Preparation and negotiation of revised contract rates and prices in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts
Risk assessment and claims mitigation, analysis on disputed areas & effect claim resolution and provide regular review and issue correspondence and summaries for claims and disputes. Familiarization with arbitration procedures and administration.
Negotiate contract changes to ensure that the agreements with Contractors meet the client contracting requirements
Commercial administration of subcontracts including cost reporting, preparation and negotiation of claims, rate escalations and other associated issues.
Amec Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd. – UAE
Contracts Engineer – PMC
MAB1 KNPC Clean Fuel Project (Mar 2015 – October 2016)
Understand the contract obligations and mechanisms under all contracts and ensure the administration of all Contracts and Sub-contracts is following the Conditions of Contracts contain therein at all times. Advise the Management of contractual matters and ensure all notices and correspondence of contractual nature are served and responded in an appropriate and timely manner.
Claims mitigations, analysis and resolving of contractual claims on disputed areas & effect claim resolution and provide correspondence and summaries for claims and disputes between Client and EPC Contractor.
Support all project phases from tender to post hand-over in coordination with other department for the identification, pre-qualification and selection of suitable contractors/suppliers to meet all Project needs.
Responsible for conducting reviews and considering legal aspects of contract award & administration also responsible for preparing and drafting commercial bids and tenders ensuring that the costs are controlled
Monitor change request and possible variation claims by EPC contractor and advice Client/PMT.
Provide correspondences to Client and EPC contractor on contractual issues. Analyze letter trends and chase disciplines for late responses and provide analysis and charts for PMC and Contractor’s correspondence and ensure that all contractual letters from Client/Vendors/Subcontractors are replied in a timely manner
Confirm compliance by EPC Contractor to PQ process and manage Subcontract PQ process and maintains register of applications.
Evaluation and review of cost proposal and provide recommendations to Client/PMT.
Monitor key dates against dates defined in the main contract and any subcontractors and advice Project Management team.
Co-ordinate for reviewing and updating Insurance policies, bid bonds, performance bank guarantees and other letters of contractual importance.
Foster Wheeler International Corp. – Thailand (Feb 2010 – Oct 2014)
Contract Engineer – Contract Administration
Propylene Oxide, Sadara Chemical Project (Oct 2014 – Oct 2014)
EIPSA Project, Thai Oil Refinery (Nov 2012 – Oct 2014)
Propylene Glycol (PG), DOW Chemical Group (Nov 2011 – Oct 2012
Propylene Oxide (PO), DOW Chemical Group (Feb 2010 – Oct 2011)
Prepares subcontract strategy documents identifying services required, bidding strategy and time lines;
Reviewing Bid Waiver (Single/Source Justifications) as required in conjunction with technical disciplines for Non-Competitive tendering;
Manages the pre-contract process of bidder qualification, preparation and administration of tenders, evaluation, negotiation & award of various types of subcontract (site, onshore, offshore, consultancy and HR Agency Agreements) for the Project.
Responsible for the security of bid receipt and administration of Technical un-priced and technical priced distribution and security protocols;
Responsible for completeness of bid clarification requests, bid clarification meetings and key correspondence; Formally responding to Tender clarification requests in respect of Tender documents;
Reviewing Commercial Evaluation and maintaining in enquiry file, evaluating bids based on price, commercial exceptions, guarantees, previous experience, sub-suppliers, and delivery terms;
Preparing Recommendations to Award including Commercial Bid Tab, Technical Bid tab, summary of all Tender Bulletins, development of the joint Technical and Commercial recommendation in conjunction with the Requestor;
Chairs kick off meetings and agrees communications schedule with business and subcontractors;
Performs post award admin including; invoice checking, query resolution and recording and raising call off orders;
Carries out commercial audits of subcontractors in conjunction with Project Support Services;
Demonstrated contract development and administration capability in the oil and gas industry of high value projects. Knowledge of commercial administration of subcontracts, legal principles and negotiation skills.
Experience in review, analysis, defense, resolution of contractors claims and claim settlement procedures and administration and prepare response to such claims and agree with subcontractor on all claims and variation orders
Ensures that all subcontractors comply with Prime Contractual obligations and that Prime Contract conditions where applicable are clearly communicated to the subcontractors. Identifies, evaluates and monitors risks to the project.
Control and monitoring of project claims and back charges on subcontractors.
Review and endorse subcontractor’s monthly valuation for payment and final account.
Ensure that proper minutes of meeting are taken with subcontractors where commercial and contractual matters are discussed and the minutes are timely distributed.
Issuance of contract close-out letter and transfer all project drawings catalogues/manuals for Owners record.
Previous Experiences:
Makati Development Corporation – (July 2009 to Jan 2010)
Property Developer/Building/Malls /Site Development
Electro-Mechanical Lead – QS/Subcontract Engineer
Romago Incorporated – (May 2007 – Mar 2009)
Electro-Mechanical Contractor/Fit Out
Electro-Mechanical Lead/Proposal/Estimating/QS Engineer
First Balfour Incorporated – (Feb 2007 – Apr 2007)
St. Lukes Hospital Global City, Taguig
MEP – Quantity Surveyor
Kentech Kazakhstan Technical Services – May 2006 (1 Month)
Tengiz Second Generation Project and Sour Gas Facilities
E&I – Site Quantity Surveyor
Manages and coordinates proposals and subcontract work process and supervises team for the development of Estimates/Subcontract pricing for Construction.
Establishes subcontract/proposal procedures, systems, metrics and methods. Interim and final proposal must be professionally presented to management.
Plans and works pro-actively with the other functional departments to identify priorities and expedite estimate input data to achieve the planned completion date and quality.
Provides training and guidance to assigned personnel in the preparation, revision, and production of proposal/subcontract and reviews the work of subordinate personnel.
Reviews material takeoffs for mathematical and technical consistency.
Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
Develops labor cost rates and productivity ratios for projects, accumulates, evaluates and documents historical cost data and construction procedures and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
Manage/monitor/report on all commercial aspects of projects and produce cost control document using information from final agreed contract pricing documents. Participate in identifying areas of risk/scope and develop/monitor with the project team.
Produce valuations/applications/claims in line with contract requirements. Identify and secure reimbursement of variations to the contracted scope of works.
Develop and maintain accurate cost reporting/monitoring/forecasting for: Building works, Engineering works, Preliminaries Design cost/performance, Increased cost/market trends Cash Flow.
Draft subcontracts. Raise subcontracts/purchase orders to project schedule and ensure subcontract documents are executed.
Ensure payments to subcontractors are made within the framework of the Contract. Attend site meetings as necessary (internal, client and subcontractor meetings) Flexibility to work within and understand commercial Quality Procedures.
Providing advice on contractual claims. Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations. Enabling clients to initiate construction projects Essential Strong track record in Process / Construction projects.
EEI Corporation – (Jan 1992 – Apr 2006)
Engineering Supervisor – Field Engineering, Cost Control and Quantity Surveying
Field Assignment to different projects
Major projects handled during my employment
Pacific Mall Commercial Bldg.
Pacific Plaza Twin Tower
Petron Bataan Refinery (GODU)
Shuaiba Desalination Plant
Shell Refinery, Electrical & Instrumentation Works
Caltex De-Bottlenecking Project
1x450MW Mauban Coal Fired Power Plant
2x600MW Sual Coal Fired Power Plant
Training/Seminars
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Workshop on Contract Terms and Conditions
Fundamentals of Project Management as Applied to Construction
Management by Objectives
Developing Negotiating Skills