Cesar Simbe

CESAR D. SIMBE

Tel: +971 501043372

Objective:

To be employed in an organization / company, that will provide a clear career path applicable to my qualifications towards personal and professional growth as well as contributing to the company’s success.

Work Experiences:

04 Aug 2015 to Present Romeo Interiors LLC, Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E

Leading firms engaged in interior fit-out, manufacturing and contracting. Specialize in FF&E, Interior Contracting, Carpentry & Joinery Work, Refurbishment, Turkey Solution, Fit-out, Loose Furniture, Soft Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets, Wardrobes, Decoration & Timber Doors

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly Reporting to the Commercial Manager.

· Review tender documents assessing scope, risk involve, tender complexity and provide feedback

to the commercial Manager

· Manage the Tender preparation including raising queries to client/consultants with respect to

document descripancies, administration of sending our enqueiries,

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Delegate activities to the estimators/assistant estimator

· Determine general expenses and provide input onto the margins/fees.

· Manage subcontract enquiries and understand the specification and drawings required

· Coordinate preparation and perform of full detailed quantity take off estimates identifying

inherent risk and opportunities.

· Analyze sub-contractors requirements.

· Develop strategies to create a competitive edge.

· Create reports on detailed Sub-contract and Material adjudication

· Soliciting information from sub-contractors and suppliers.

· Prepare prime cost estimates and Post tender feed out information.

· Pricing change orders/variation orders if required

· Preparation of valuation of major projects

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Variation claims.

· Time Management – multi tendering and budgeting

01 Oct 2014 – 30 July 2015 Manser Saxon Interiors LLC, Dubai, U.A.E

A company producing dynamic turnkey fit-out solutions. A subsidiary of Manser Saxon Contracting Ltd, a Mauritius based contracting company.Fully equipped joinery factory which enables to produce tailor-made solutions for large or small projects.

Position: Senior Estimator / Dept Head

Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Identifies labor, materials and time requirements by studying proposals specification and documents

· Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive inf information

· Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

· Preparing and analyzing, estimating, costing for tenders; using (CCS) Candy Construction Software

· Maintaining and updating Tender Lists and Tender Schedules

· Visiting sites to gather information needed

02 Sept 2012- 31 Aug 2014 Romeo Interiors LLC, Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly Reporting to the General Manager.

· Develop strategies to create a competitive edge.

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Prepare prime cost estimates and Post tender feed out information.

· Determine general expenses and provide input onto the margins/fees.

· Manage subcontract enquiries and understand the specification and drawings required

· Coordinate preparation and perform of full detailed quantity take off estimates identifying

inherent risk and opportunities.

· Analyze sub-contractors requirements.

· Create reports on detailed Sub-contract and Material adjudication

· Soliciting information from sub-contractors and suppliers

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Variation claims.

· Work in a Team Environment

· Time Management – multi tendering and budgeting

05 May 2012- 02 Sept 2012 Ali Moosa & Sons Joinery & Inreriors Division, Sharjah, U.A.E

Joinery & Furniture Industries with soft furnishings and decorative division that produce high quality

Sofa sets, customs build chairs,decoratice curtains, doors and pergolas.

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Review project information, contract conditions, and documents and prepare tender report.

· Prepare Bill of quantities; take off quantities and estimation data.

· Preparing and analyzing, estimating, costing for tenders

· Put sub-contractor packages out to tender and Float enquiries for supplier items.

· Allocating work to subcontractors;

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Variation claims.

· Manage telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills.

09 Nov 2008 – 05 Apr 2012 Khansaheb Civil Engineering – Joinery & Interiors Division, Dubai, U.A.E

Joinery & Interiors company with both a turnkey fit out contractor and a manufacturer of premium quality joinery

Position: Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly reporting to the Estimation Manager

· Preparation of all Quotations / through knowledge of Carpentry &Joinery works and interior fit

outs, including Bill of Quantities

· Take off quantities from drawing, close coordination with production and site.

· Preparing and analyzing, estimating, costing for tenders; using (CCS) Candy Construction

Software

· Allocating work to subcontractors;

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Variation claims.

· Follow any other assignments defined by the management.

· Manage telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills.

27 Nov 2002 – 30 June 2008 Gulf Timber & Joinery Co. WLL , Doha, Qatar

A company with finest Carpentry & Joinery, involved in custom made and contract furniture / interior fit-out

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Preparation of all Quotations / through knowledge of Carpentry &Joinery works and interior fit-out outs

· Conduct site survey

· Take off quantities from drawing, close coordination with production and site.

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Variation claims.

· Meet clients, consultants, and project managers.

· Follow any other assignments defined by the management.

· Process customer orders in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.

· Organize workflow to meet customer deadlines.

· Effectively present and discuss the products and services of the company.

· Manage telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills.

· Attend to customer complaints and concerns immediately, and facilitate satisfactory resolution.

· Understand and follow Quality Policy by the Chairman (CH) in accordance with the requirement of ISO standards

· In addition to the above, to abide by the general standard duties and obligations as mentioned in the contract areement

Position: Draftsman

· Prepare design concepts of Kitchen Cabinets, Wardrobes, Doors, Carpentry & Joinery works pr product and other related works

· Preparation shop drawings, detailing and full sizing.

· Prepare cutting sheets.

01 July 2008 – 06 Nov 2008 Gulf Timber & Joinery Co. WLL, Doha, Qatar

Position: Estimator Head

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly reporting to the General Manager

· Management of estimation department

· Sourcing and coordinating with suppliers

· Organize workflow to meet customer deadlines.

· Scrutinizing and finalizing of contractual agreement.

· Supporting the sales team in securing positive result for the company with its customers

· Verification of invoices for settling accounts with clients and sub-contractors

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Identifies labor, materials and time requirements by studying proposals specification and documents

· Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive inf information

· Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

· Maintaining and updating Tender Lists and Tender Schedules

· Visiting sites to gather information needed

14 Feb 2000 – 31 Aug 2002 White Kitchens & Wooden Furnitures, Dammam, KSA

A company providing custom-made kitchen cabinets, vanities, closets

Position: Designer / Site Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepare design concepts of Kitchen Cabinets, Wardrobes, Doors, and other related works.

· Presentation of concepts, perspectives and discussed with clients to obtain approval.

· Prepare shop drawing including detailing and full sizing

· Accountable for filing of plans and documents

· Supervising & monitoring job sites.

· Conduct site survey as may required

27 Nov 1992 – 27 Nov 1998 Al Joaib Furniture Factory, Dammam, KSA

A company providing our customers the finest custom-made kitchen cabinets, vanities, closets, accordion doors and counter tops.

Position: Designer / Sales Assistannt

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare design concepts of Kitchen Cabinet, Wardrobes, Doors, and other related works.

· Presentation of concepts, perspectives and discussed with clients to obtain approval.

· Accountable for filing of plans and documents

· Prepare job orders.

· Preparation of all quotations concerning wooden and joinery works.

· Conduct site survey as may required

· Meet clients for specification clarification and contract scope.

· Help out walk-in customer in the absence of the salesman.

Personal Information:

· Place of Birth: Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Philippines

· Date of Birth 7 July 1962

· Sex: Male

· Height: 5 ft, 7 inches.

· Weight: 78kgs.

· Nationality: Filipino

Educational Background:

College: 1980 – 1985 MANUEL L. UEZON UNIVERSITY Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Training: May – Aug 1994 AL OTHMAN COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER Sharjah, U.A.E

Compuer Aided Design Auto CAD

Training: Feb 2009 AL FUTTIAM TRAINING CENTER Dubai, U.A.E

CCS – Candy Construction Computer Software C201 – Construction Estimating & Valuation

Training: Oct 2011 SITE POWERS TRAINING CENTER Sharjah, U.A.E

3D Max 2010 Design

Training: Dec 2012 3FOLD EDUCATION CENTER Dubai, U.A.E

Earned Value Management

Progress Measurement and Cost Control

(Based on PMBOK Fourth Edition

Personal Traits:

· Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic and creative environment

· Ability to supervise and motivate personnel to work well.

· Trustworthy, responsible and detail oriented

· Adaptable, methodical and with good initiative

Skills:

· Computer Literate: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

· Can develop estimation worksheet program through spreadsheet/excel file

· Manual Drafting

· Auto CAD Drafting

· 3D Max design

· Driving (UAE Driving License)

Languages:

· English (Speak, Read & Write)

· Filipino / Tagalog (Speak, Read & Write)

· Arabic (Speak 40%)

I hereby certify that the above information are true and correct to best of my knowledge and consent.

CESAR D. SIMBE

Tel: +971 501043372

Email: [email protected]

Objective:

Work Experiences:

04 Aug 2015 to Present Romeo Interiors LLC, Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly Reporting to the Commercial Manager.

· Review tender documents assessing scope, risk involve, tender complexity and provide feedback

to the commercial Manager

· Manage the Tender preparation including raising queries to client/consultants with respect to

document descripancies, administration of sending our enqueiries,

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Delegate activities to the estimators/assistant estimator

· Determine general expenses and provide input onto the margins/fees.

· Manage subcontract enquiries and understand the specification and drawings required

· Coordinate preparation and perform of full detailed quantity take off estimates identifying

inherent risk and opportunities.

· Analyze sub-contractors requirements.

· Develop strategies to create a competitive edge.

· Create reports on detailed Sub-contract and Material adjudication

· Soliciting information from sub-contractors and suppliers.

· Prepare prime cost estimates and Post tender feed out information.

· Pricing change orders/variation orders if required

· Preparation of valuation of major projects

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Variation claims.

· Time Management – multi tendering and budgeting

01 Oct 2014 – 30 July 2015 Manser Saxon Interiors LLC, Dubai, U.A.E

Position: Senior Estimator / Dept Head

Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Identifies labor, materials and time requirements by studying proposals specification and documents

· Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive inf information

· Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

· Preparing and analyzing, estimating, costing for tenders; using (CCS) Candy Construction Software

· Maintaining and updating Tender Lists and Tender Schedules

· Visiting sites to gather information needed

02 Sept 2012- 31 Aug 2014 Romeo Interiors LLC, Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly Reporting to the General Manager.

· Develop strategies to create a competitive edge.

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Prepare prime cost estimates and Post tender feed out information.

· Determine general expenses and provide input onto the margins/fees.

· Manage subcontract enquiries and understand the specification and drawings required

· Coordinate preparation and perform of full detailed quantity take off estimates identifying

inherent risk and opportunities.

· Analyze sub-contractors requirements.

· Create reports on detailed Sub-contract and Material adjudication

· Soliciting information from sub-contractors and suppliers

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Variation claims.

· Work in a Team Environment

· Time Management – multi tendering and budgeting

05 May 2012- 02 Sept 2012 Ali Moosa & Sons Joinery & Inreriors Division, Sharjah, U.A.E

Joinery & Furniture Industries with soft furnishings and decorative division that produce high quality

Sofa sets, customs build chairs,decoratice curtains, doors and pergolas.

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Review project information, contract conditions, and documents and prepare tender report.

· Prepare Bill of quantities; take off quantities and estimation data.

· Preparing and analyzing, estimating, costing for tenders

· Put sub-contractor packages out to tender and Float enquiries for supplier items.

· Allocating work to subcontractors;

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Variation claims.

· Manage telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills.

09 Nov 2008 – 05 Apr 2012 Khansaheb Civil Engineering – Joinery & Interiors Division, Dubai, U.A.E

Joinery & Interiors company with both a turnkey fit out contractor and a manufacturer of premium quality joinery

Position: Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly reporting to the Estimation Manager

· Preparation of all Quotations / through knowledge of Carpentry &Joinery works and interior fit

outs, including Bill of Quantities

· Take off quantities from drawing, close coordination with production and site.

· Preparing and analyzing, estimating, costing for tenders; using (CCS) Candy Construction

Software

· Allocating work to subcontractors;

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Variation claims.

· Follow any other assignments defined by the management.

· Manage telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills.

27 Nov 2002 – 30 June 2008 Gulf Timber & Joinery Co. WLL , Doha, Qatar

A company with finest Carpentry & Joinery, involved in custom made and contract furniture / interior fit-out

Position: Senior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Preparation of all Quotations / through knowledge of Carpentry &Joinery works and interior fit-out outs

· Conduct site survey

· Take off quantities from drawing, close coordination with production and site.

· Cost analysis after awarding the project.

· Preparation of valuation of major projects.

· Variation claims.

· Meet clients, consultants, and project managers.

· Follow any other assignments defined by the management.

· Process customer orders in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.

· Organize workflow to meet customer deadlines.

· Effectively present and discuss the products and services of the company.

· Manage telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills.

· Attend to customer complaints and concerns immediately, and facilitate satisfactory resolution.

· Understand and follow Quality Policy by the Chairman (CH) in accordance with the requirement of ISO standards

· In addition to the above, to abide by the general standard duties and obligations as mentioned in the contract areement

Position: Draftsman

· Prepare design concepts of Kitchen Cabinets, Wardrobes, Doors, Carpentry & Joinery works pr product and other related works

· Preparation shop drawings, detailing and full sizing.

· Prepare cutting sheets.

01 July 2008 – 06 Nov 2008 Gulf Timber & Joinery Co. WLL, Doha, Qatar

Position: Estimator Head

Duties and Responsibilities

· Directly reporting to the General Manager

· Management of estimation department

· Sourcing and coordinating with suppliers

· Organize workflow to meet customer deadlines.

· Scrutinizing and finalizing of contractual agreement.

· Supporting the sales team in securing positive result for the company with its customers

· Verification of invoices for settling accounts with clients and sub-contractors

· Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.

· Identifies labor, materials and time requirements by studying proposals specification and documents

· Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive inf information

· Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

· Maintaining and updating Tender Lists and Tender Schedules

· Visiting sites to gather information needed

14 Feb 2000 – 31 Aug 2002 White Kitchens & Wooden Furnitures, Dammam, KSA

A company providing custom-made kitchen cabinets, vanities, closets

Position: Designer / Site Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepare design concepts of Kitchen Cabinets, Wardrobes, Doors, and other related works.

· Presentation of concepts, perspectives and discussed with clients to obtain approval.

· Prepare shop drawing including detailing and full sizing

· Accountable for filing of plans and documents

· Supervising & monitoring job sites.

· Conduct site survey as may required

27 Nov 1992 – 27 Nov 1998 Al Joaib Furniture Factory, Dammam, KSA

A company providing our customers the finest custom-made kitchen cabinets, vanities, closets, accordion doors and counter tops.

Position: Designer / Sales Assistannt

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare design concepts of Kitchen Cabinet, Wardrobes, Doors, and other related works.

· Presentation of concepts, perspectives and discussed with clients to obtain approval.

· Accountable for filing of plans and documents

· Prepare job orders.

· Preparation of all quotations concerning wooden and joinery works.

· Conduct site survey as may required

· Meet clients for specification clarification and contract scope.

· Help out walk-in customer in the absence of the salesman.

Personal Information:

· Place of Birth: Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Philippines

· Date of Birth 7 July 1962

· Sex: Male

· Height: 5 ft, 7 inches.

· Weight: 78kgs.

· Nationality: Filipino

Educational Background:

College: 1980 – 1985 MANUEL L. UEZON UNIVERSITY Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Training: May – Aug 1994 AL OTHMAN COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER Sharjah, U.A.E

Compuer Aided Design Auto CAD

Training: Feb 2009 AL FUTTIAM TRAINING CENTER Dubai, U.A.E

CCS – Candy Construction Computer Software C201 – Construction Estimating & Valuation

Training: Oct 2011 SITE POWERS TRAINING CENTER Sharjah, U.A.E

3D Max 2010 Design

Training: Dec 2012 3FOLD EDUCATION CENTER Dubai, U.A.E

Earned Value Management

Progress Measurement and Cost Control

(Based on PMBOK Fourth Edition

Personal Traits:

· Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic and creative environment

· Ability to supervise and motivate personnel to work well.

· Trustworthy, responsible and detail oriented

· Adaptable, methodical and with good initiative

Skills:

· Computer Literate: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

· Can develop estimation worksheet program through spreadsheet/excel file

· Manual Drafting

· Auto CAD Drafting

· 3D Max design

· Driving (UAE Driving License)

Languages:

· English (Speak, Read & Write)

· Filipino / Tagalog (Speak, Read & Write)

· Arabic (Speak 40%)

I hereby certify that the above information are true and correct to best of my knowledge and consent.

CESAR D. SIMBE

Cesar Simbe Joinery & Fitout Senior Estimator