Amando Gallaza

• Collaborated closely with Civil Contractors, railway system engineers, and stakeholders to meet system requirements in 15 Depot Buildings and 3 Underground StationsAssisted the Civil Interface Manager in implementing and enforcing design processes as defined in the Interface Management Plan for system-civil interface management
• Managed coordination between system design and civil package contractors to ensure alignment
• Formalized design information exchanges throughout project phases

• Identified and verified all System-Civil interfaces
• Acted as the primary contact for civil interface-related design items
• Organized and chaired system-to-civil interface meetings
• Monitored and drove progress of System to Civil interfaces
• Maintained comprehensive records of interface agreements, decisions, and resolutions
• Participated in clash detection and virtual design reviews, managing issue closure
• Regularly reported progress on system to civil-related design interfaces to Civil Interface

• Safely managed the civil works of the station box of the Metro Manila Subway Project without loss of time due to accident
• Successfully arranged the underground 'Top-Down' and 'Bottom-Up' civil structure construction
• Managed the excavation works, hauling, site logistics, and disposal of spoil
• Oversaw the installation of struts and waler and its stress monitoring
• Managed the underground flood control and temporary dewatering system
• Coordinated with the team of geologists in ground monitoring
• Ensured that requirements, as specified by the client and senior management, are met
• Prepared work schedules and sequencing on-site tasks
• Collaborated with other construction project stakeholders as required
• Ensured that construction industry safety regulations are followed
• Supervised on-site construction work and relaying instructions from project managers
• Reported any concerns that might negatively impact projected cost and time estimates
• Procured materials, labor, and equipment, as well as third-party subcontractors and suppliers
• Reported to the Site Manager or other senior project managers as required

• Overall responsible for the completion of building works and interior fit-out
• Supervised the construction of architectural works such as blockwork, drywalls, floor tiling, carpet installations, acoustic and fixed ceiling, curtain wall, and painting works
• Teamed up with interior designers concerning the lighting effects, wall designs and signages, and furniture arrangement
• Coordinated the interfacing of works with Data and Auxiliaries, and MEPF
• Hired subcontractors and conducted bidding
• Timely discussed Variations Orders and design revisions with the client
• Prepared site progress and construction billings

• Supervised the façade and building works of mixed-use buildings (R-Block) such as External Wall (STO Render, Stone Cladding, Precast), Internal Wall (Drywall, Stone, Glazing), block wall, Floor (Carpet, Vinyl, Epoxy, Raised Flooring, Floor Hardener), curtainwall, ceramic curtains
• Conducted QA/QC inspections with the consultant
• Monitored the soft and hard landscaping of public areas
• Spearheaded the construction of storm and sewage system
• Prepared and monitored site progress reports
• Teamed up with surveyors, MEP, and engineering department
• Scheduled and monitored construction activities

• Pioneered the mobilization of the project during its initial stage
• Arranged and managed all temporary facilities such as mess halls, workers' rest areas, offices, and material storage
• Managed the installation of temporary electrical utilities, generators, water supply, sewage, and solid waste disposal
• Arranged the requirements of heavy equipment, machinery, and cranes
• Prepared lifting plans and concreting pouring sequence
• Managed the site traffic and site security
• Monitored the delivery of materials and their safe unloading/loading
• Overall client coordinator concerning site arrangement and logistics

• Supervised the civil and architectural works of the interior and exterior of Metro Stations such as floor finishes (ceramic, reconstituted, vinyl, epoxy coating, floor hardener), wall (VE Panel, Glass, Stone Cladding), ceiling (acoustic, fixed board, inner lining, and door hardware), roof cladding and curtain walls
• Monitored daily workforce, materials, and equipment
• Ensured that safety measures were timely adhered
• Prepared site progress reports and billings
• Performed other tasks as advised by the Construction Manager