CESAR D. SIMBE

Tel: +971 501043372

Email: [email protected]

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

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 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 D. SIMBE

Tel: +971 501043372

Email: [email protected]

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

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 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