Dennison Arokalim
Project In-Charge
Zamboanga City
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
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Summary
Civil Engineer and construction professional with 10+ years of combined experience in construction estimating, quantity takeoff, project engineering, construction management, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and technical drafting.
Experienced in preparing detailed quantity estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), material requisitions, progress billing, project budgets, and construction schedules, with hands-on responsibility for monitoring project costs, material quantities, deliveries, subcontractors, and actual site conditions.
Strong working knowledge of Planswift, Bluebeam Revu 20, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, and STAAD.Pro, with additional training in Construction Project Estimates & Scheduling using Planswift and Primavera.
Known for a proactive, analytical approach to construction problems—identifying risks early, coordinating with project stakeholders, resolving technical issues, and following issues through to completion rather than simply passing them on.
Target Role: Remote Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – U.S. Residential Design-Build
Overview
3
3
Certificates
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Project In-Charge
Vanderbuild Re Holdings Corporation
10.2022 - Current
- Prepares schedules, coordinates, and monitors the overall project for timely and quality completion.
- Performs overall quality and quantity control of the project (budget, schedule, plans, and personnel) and reports regularly on given project status.
- Cooperate and communicate effectively and efficiently with Construction Head and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support on project-related issues.
- In charge of material requisition and estimates and performs monitoring and control methods for such.
- Gives solutions, instructions, and opinions on major technical concerns raised by the contractors and other parties involved in the project.
- Regularly monitors project schedule, material stocks, material deliveries, material quantity, issuances, cost, and quality through the internal monitoring system.
Assistant Construction Manager
Subic International Management & Consultancy Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Assist the Construction Manager in planning and executing building construction projects.
- Plan and coordinate construction activities on a daily basis.
- Establish a budget and schedule for a construction project.
- Monitor and control expenses within the established budget.
- Recommend cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and productivity.
- Oversee invoice and payment processing in a timely fashion.
- Analyze construction problems and develop immediate resolutions.
- Generate construction progress and expense reports for management.
- Identify slippages or delays in construction and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
- Identify milestones and problem areas and accordingly recommend preventive actions.
- Work with Construction Manager to develop a project, quality assurance, and health and safety plan.
- Analyze RFI responses and monitor and process change orders.
- Provide administrative assistance to Construction Manager when needed.
Site Engineer
Monteone Construction Corporation
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Was responsible for the scheduling and implementation of the Construction Project.
- Prepared and coordinated the work schedule and manpower schedule with the owner.
- Prepared detailed quantity estimates and progress billing for the construction projects.
- Make necessary recommendations that will be encountered during the progress of the work.
- Prepare detailed drawings that were needed during the construction.
- Make necessary as-built plans after the project is accomplished.
Project Engineer
S28 Construction and Supply
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
- Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
- Assign responsibilities and mentor the project team.
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with the project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
Architectural/Structural Draftsman
Al Qatari Engineering Consultant
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Responsible for making Preliminary and Tender Drawings as per Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) Standard.
- Responsible for making Tender Drawings for Final Baladiya Approval, Owner Approval & Construction.
- Responsible for making Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for Architectural & Structural Drawings.
- Responsible for preparing a proposed design for Presentation to the client.
Draftsman I
Office of the Municipal Engineer
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Responsible for making detailed mechanical or technical drawings and drafting legal documents.
- Done designs to satisfy technical specifications.
- Responsible for the overall conduct of drafting detailed architectural plans utilized in different types of buildings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
05.2013
Skills
Excellent negotiation skills to procure cost-effective subcontractors and suppliers
Ensure Job sites meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements
Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
Experience in relaying detailed instructions to onsite construction teams
Experience with on-site construction observation and management
Extensive experience in a deadline-driven environment
Experience with common field tests and specification
Proactive and willing to take on new challenges
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Certification
Civil Engineering Licensure Examination - PRC
License/Certificate Number
0181667
Date Taken
2022-05-01
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Project In-Charge - Vanderbuild Re Holdings Corporation
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Construction Manager - Subic International Management & Consultancy Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022
Site Engineer - Monteone Construction Corporation
07.2020 - 12.2020
Project Engineer - S28 Construction and Supply
07.2019 - 07.2020
Architectural/Structural Draftsman - Al Qatari Engineering Consultant
03.2014 - 04.2016
Draftsman I - Office of the Municipal Engineer
06.2009 - 09.2011
Universidad de Zamboanga - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Universidad de Zamboanga - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering