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CHRISTIAN ALA
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Port Moresby,NCD, Papua New Guinea
Summary
Building and Construction Manager A high-performing civil engineer who has considerable experience and knowledge of working in high-rise building structures, small to large-scale multi-purpose warehouses, structural design, telecommunication buildings, school buildings, renovations, and maintenance projects. Possesses a strong desire to work on exciting and diverse projects that make a difference in people’s lives. Committed to providing a high-quality service delivery to every client and project worked on, and is currently looking for employment in an open, friendly and professional environment where ideas are shared, opportunities seized and chances of self-improvement are available.
Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 7-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Seasoned Project Manager with more than 7 years of construction management experience. Hands-on with previous positions which include Contract Administrator and QA/QC Engineer. Highly skilled in all project phases, including pre-construction or development. Successfully managed more than [Number] diverse projects, ranging from residential, commercial offices, industrial complexes and medical facilities. Proactive leader skilled in managing and inspiring project team to provide value to client by delivering quality projects on time and within budget.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate
3
Languages
Work History
Associated Builders and Contractors LimitedPapua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
Building and Construction Manager
06.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Construction of Two (2) X 72mX18m Warehouse Facilities (2 X 1,296 m², Baruni Road, POM
- Repair Works of Two (2) X 72mX18m Warehouse Facilities (2 X 1,296 m²) – Baruni Road, POM
- Construction of 2-Classroom Block for Port Moresby International School – Boroko, POM
- Construction of Cable Landing Station for PNG Submarine Cable Project – Kavieng, NIP
- Construction of Mezzanine Floor for Badili Hardware Warehouse – Napa-Napa, POM
- Refurbishment of New PNG Olympic Committee Haus (formerly Lahara Lodge) – POM
- Re-Roofing works of Police Head Quarters Building – Konedobu, POM
- Refurbishment of Staff Amenities for Laga Industries – Laga Industries, Lae, Morobe
- Construction of Parliament House’s Motorized Main Gate for APEC – Waigani, POM
- Construction of Cable Landing Station for PNG Submarine Cable Project – POM
- Demolition of 2-Storey Building at Granville Hotel – 6 Mile, POM
- Joinery Works for UNICEF PNG – UNICEF 4th Floor, Deloitte Tower, POM
- Duties/Responsibilities:
- Engineering & Construction: Managing projects from conception, and mobilization through to completion
- Focal point between engineering and construction
- Attending weekly meetings with clients, all discipline engineers and Operation Manager to resolve any outstanding issues and take corrective action wherever required, site change and drawings modification, proposal sketches, as-built drawings, technical queries, method statements, quantity surveying, and bill of quantities
- Materials: Prepares material submittal, quantification, and cost budget for every project
- Overseeing quality check of materials to be procured, ensuring compliance to project plans, specifications, and all applicable standards
- Prepares material procurement plan as required per construction schedule, and coordinates with procurement team to ensure availability of materials ahead of time
- Monitoring of actual materials consumption of every site, keeping wastage at minimum as much as possible
- Planning: Prepares and plans day-to-day activities, effective manpower schedule, and allocation of all required work trades in every project, to deliver projects on time but with controlled labour expense
- Tracking progress of all activities, advise construction team about work schedules and priorities
- Assuring that all works and progress are coordinated among all engineering disciplines and other related trades
- Quality Assurance: Monitors all site activities relating to engineering, building construction, and other related trades, to ensure their conformance with client requirements, project specifications and plans, particularly those relating to health and safety, quality and conformance with approved construction documentation
- Prepares and follow-up with non-conformance notices, in particular with on-site activities relating to resolution of non-conformances..
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Promoted adherence to safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper handling and operation of materials and equipment.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids and identified most qualified and economical candidates, establishing advantageous contracts and cutting costs.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Prepared specialty subcontractor bug packages, materials for project management and estimation processes.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
- Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 7 years.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Digitally archived weekly progress and technical knowledge base photographs of all assigned projects.
- Improved process efficiency and workflow by implementing productivity initiatives and proactively identifying and resolving problems.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Managed hiring for certain roles and actively coordinated talent management and recruitment.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labour and maintenance needs.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion
Associated Builders and Contractors LimitedPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea, NCD, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Contracts Administrator
11.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Accomplished development, evaluation, and negotiation of project contracts on behalf of the company
- In charge in ensuring that all parties concerned are complicit with terms of contract, as well as ensuring that all contracts comply with legal requirements, proper documentation, specifications, and government regulations
- Safety: Act as role model by demonstrating safe work behaviour
- Ensure adherence and a “zero tolerance” attitude on all projects in relation to WH&S Management Plan, and that a safety-first culture permeates all activities
- Reporting: Preparation of monthly management reports
- Establish robust project phase reports on key performance indicators, progress and measures
- Present at management meetings as requested
- Leadership/People Management: Assisting Project Manager for management of all industrial relations requirements for their project
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice
- Construction – Quality, Program and Budget:
- Attend company tender/ project handover/ regular project meetings
- Managing shop drawing approvals, samples of construction materials to be approved by client or client’s representative as per contract requirements
- Responsible for developing schedule, budget schedule and quantifying of materials according to project requirements and timeframe, especially those that needs procurement from overseas
- Monitoring of procurement and distribution of projects’ materials, tools, equipment and other supplies to respective projects sites, to meet the construction program or as directed by the Project Manager
- Attend periodic meetings with project construction teams to review and monitor project performance, and to highlight important issues regarding head contract and subcontract status
- Responsible for documentation and processing of all projects’ monetary claims and payments as scheduled per contract
- Monitoring projects’ construction expenses, ensuring that all are within acceptable budget margin
- Maintain detailed and organized audit file for each contract which will include original contract, project documentation, all correspondence, changes/variations, amendments, clarifications and payments
- Setting up and maintaining project registers including material supply and contract administration registers
- Continually assessed changes between contract documents and amended construction documents during the course of the project, to allow all changes to the project scope of works be captured for the preparation and submission of variations
- Disseminate project information and updates to the Operations Manager and all appropriate Project Managers regarding contract and project status, contract changes/deviances, amendments and clarifications
- Preparation of thorough scope of works and procurement schedule for all subcontracts and materials that will be contracted out, ensuring that all subcontracts are let to meet construction program schedule considering lead times for all trades
- Review and assess of tenders from subcontractors, then prepare all subcontracts ready for execution by the Project Manager / Construction Manager
- Project handover and defects liability period: Administer project finalization to ensure internal defects inspection and rectification is undertaken to achieve defect free completion and that retention monies are claimed and released as per the terms of the contract
- Manage the preparation of all certifications, warranties, as-built and operation manuals and submit to the client
- Manage the rectification of defects over defect liability period.
- Coordinated changes to agreement which might occur during contract lifetime.
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, contract modification and billing.
- Determined final quality and acceptance of contractor work and operations.
- Gathered information on subcontractor pricing for project development.
- Administered 20 new contracts ranging in value from PGK50,000 to PGK11,000,000.
- Initiated contracts and addressed necessary negotiations and adjustments.
- Liaised with financial managers to facilitate business development initiatives.
- Provided administrative support for several projects valued at PGK5,000,000.
- Researched laws and regulations potentially impacting company policies and procedures.
- Reduced supply chain expenses by more than 15% by sourcing new vendors and negotiating key contracts.
- Coordinated and attended meetings as company's main contact to review contractual obligations.
- Prepared compliance reports and disseminated to upper management.
- Double-checked plans and specifications of contract work for company compliance.
- Oversaw full contract administration processes for over $PGK25,000,000 in yearly service and material purchases.
- Reviewed quotes from contractors to obtain best pricing and service for organization.
- Created policies and procedures meeting regulatory guidelines and compliance standards.
- Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS LTDPort Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea
Administrator
11.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Construction of 2-Storey TISA Branch Office Building – Preston White Street, Alotau, MBP
- Badili Hardware Trade Centre (2 Warehouses) – 27 Machdui St., Lae
- Civil works for Puma Fuel Depot – Jackson’s Airport, POM
- Demolition Works for Melanesian Hotel – 495 Second Street, Top Town, Lae
- Construction of 6x Exec
- Houses for Torokina Estates Housing Project –Madang
- Maintenance Works for Steamships Downtown Plaza – Downtown, POM
- Refurbishment of PNGOC’s 4 x Residences – Islander Village, POM
- PNGF008-17 PNG-IPA Main Hall Refurbishment – Waigani, POM
- TN23-07 Construction of 6 Hauswins and Replacement of Fencing for UPNG Waigani and Taurama Campuses – UPNG Waigani and Taurama Campus, POM
- Refurbishment of Australian Defense Staff Married Quarters 19 & 34 – Igam Barracks, Lae
- Refurbishment of Australian Defense Staff Married Quarters 20 & 33 – Igam Barracks, Lae
- Demolition of Intermediate Ward 39 (Asbestos-related) – Angau Hospital, Lae
- Refurbishment of Lifeline Refuge Centre – Waigani, POM
- 57m x 3.8m High Block Fence for Paradise Foods Ltd – Gordons, POM
- Proposed 80MM thick Paving Blocks at Paradise Foods Property – Gordons, POM
- Design and Build of Exercise Pukpuk 2017 Kitchen Facility and Training sheds for ADF – Taurama Army Barracks, POM
- Construction of Murray Barracks Electrical Section Room & Battery Charging Room for ADS – Murray Barracks Workshop Facility, POM
- Main Gate Replacement and Construction of New Front Fence for Paradise Foods Ltd – Gordons, POM
- NAC Relocation of Carry-on Baggage Security Screening Machines for Jackson’s Airport Domestic Terminal – Jackson’s Airport, POM
- UPNG Taurama Medical School Library Re-Roofing Works – UPNG Taurama, POM
- TISA Haus Exterior Repainting Project – Waigani, POM
- TN23_07 Asbestos Decontamination for PNGIPA Goada Building – Waigani, POM
- Hitron Storage Room Construction – Waigani, POM
- New Office Fitout Works for Teachers Savings & Loan Society & TISA Community Finance– WESPAC Compound, Waigani, POM
- Construction of Alotau Temp
- Market – Alotau, Milne Bay Province
- TN36 Roof Refurbishment for Governor General’s House – Konedobu, POM
- Fit-out out works for UNICEF PNG Office – Deloitte Tower, POM
- Matupi Fencing Works – Torokina Estates, Madang
- Concreting of PUMA Alotau Terminal – Alotau
- Re-painting & Re-sealing of Exterior Wall at Windward East Apartments (14 Storey Building) – Ela Beach, POM
Moondragon Constructors CorporationGreenfield District, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer
11.2014 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Zitan Project, 35-Storey Condominium Complex Building, Personally, managed quality assurance and quality control of associated civil and structural works of the Zitan Project, a high rise reinforced concrete condominium complex building, since the final stage of the 13.0m deep excavation for the basements and building foundation, until the completion of structural works at the 4th level of the tower building structure
- Supervised required field soil tests, reinforcing steel fixing and the actual 2-day continuous concrete pouring for the massive mat foundation for the main tower structure
- Total volume of concrete poured was 2,200+ m3
- Supervised and completed all associated civil and structural works for basements B-3, B-2, B-1 (floor area ≈ 3,380 m2 / level) and the main tower structure from Ground Floor level up to the 4th Floor level (floor area ≈ 890 m2 / level)
- Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for QA/QC management as per Project Quality Plan, Quality Manual, project plans and specifications
- Ensuring implementation of the quality assurance system in the project by using forms including Inspection and Work Requests, Concrete Pouring Request, Request for Information; preparing/establishing logs of submittals for method statements, material testing results and reports; and maintaining proper registers of project documents such as Site Instructions, materials requisition and delivery records, Non-Compliance Reports, NTC and other important QA/QC documents
- Monitored incoming materials and conducting systematic collection of each material sample (i.e. concrete test sampling, reinforcing steel bars, aggregates, soil and concrete samples, etc.)
- Ensuring effective implementation of all required laboratory testing, ensuring adherence to all standard testing procedures
- Accept or reject materials based upon results
- Coordinated directly with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Architects and Field Engineers (Formworks, Rebar, Concreting, Geodetic Engineer) regarding site progress, schedule look ups, pending items and holdups, assuring that all pending items and issues encountered were solved immediately
- Constantly coordinated with the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection subcontractors regarding construction implementation and work progress, ensuring that theirs and the general contractor’s respective works are in line with each other, avoiding delays and construction issues
- Reviewed plans & specifications for the proper construction and quality implementation at construction site
- Performed pre-inspection on site for survey and layout, formworks, steel fixing, electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, etc., ensuring that all materials and workmanship are within the standard in conformance to applicable drawings & specs
- Conducted final inspections with the consultants prior to concrete pouring and other succeeding work activities that required step by step inspection and testing procedures (ITP)
- Supervised all concreting activities, concreting tests (slump test, segregation check and temperature test), concrete sampling, actual concrete pouring and appropriate concrete finishing, and ensured workmanship and methodology was in acceptable quality and conforms with approved method statement.
- Performed quality control audits on pre-production supply chain, verifying continuity of raw materials.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections.
- Integrated diagnostic automation to accelerate and sharpen post-production testing.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Directed technical and administrative staff involved in quality control tasks.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Adhered to federal guidelines for quality control inspection.
- Established key performance metrics and detailed corrective scenarios for failures.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Drove continuous improvement in manufacturing tasks by effectively communicating diagnostic findings to illicit production changes and encourage iteration.
- Presented technical and diagnostic results, detailing problematic factors and possible remediation efforts.
- Designed and performed product audits to verify quality control parameters were maintained across multiple production runs.
- Developed and audited practices, programs and reporting system metrics for optimal efficiency.
- Utilized calibration software to detect and adjust variances in customer-facing products within prescribed tolerances.
- Used statistical process control (SPC) methods to detect and analyze manufacturing process data and apply process changes.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
- Escalated concerns about project and process quality, referring discovered issues to engineering manager for correction.
- Demonstrated product and quality expertise in product inspections.
- Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary defect reviews to discern and address root causes.
- Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
- Developed training protocols in alignment with company quality standards and ISO 9000 regulations.
- Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects.
- Executed operational audits and assessed company operations, compliance and other associated risks.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
Education
Technological Institute of The Philippines, Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City, Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
06.2010 - 10.2014
University Overview
- Member of PICE QC Student Chapter - June 2010 - October 2014
Skills
Autodesk AutoCAD
Affiliations
Professional Engineers Registration Board
Registered Engineer - Reg. No. 5479
Institution of Engineers PNG Inc.
Member - Reg. No. 10213
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Performance Excellence Award Associated Builders & Contractors Limited National Capital District, Papua New Guinea September 30, 2017
Software
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk AutoCAD
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint)
Bentley STAADPro
Certification
Performance Excellence Award
Timeline
Performance Excellence Award
09-2017
Contracts Administrator
Associated Builders and Contractors Limited
11.2016 - 06.2018
Administrator
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS LTD
11.2016 - 06.2018
Building and Construction Manager
Associated Builders and Contractors Limited
06.2015 - Current
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer
Moondragon Constructors Corporation
11.2014 - 06.2015
Technological Institute of The Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
06.2010 - 10.2014
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