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MICHAEL JOSEPH CABANILLA DACANAY

MICHAEL JOSEPH CABANILLA DACANAY

ARCHITECT
Binan City

Summary

Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

KDDI Philippines
06.2025 - Current
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Team management
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.


Notable projects / Client :


-Ikea Philippines

-JCB Philippines

-Mitsubishi Motors

-kewpie Philippines

-Japan Tobacco International

-Ajinomoto Philippines

-Denso Philippines

-Hanatour Philippines

-Kyocera Philippines

-Yamaha Music Philippines


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Project Manager

KDDI Philippines
03.2020 - 05.2025
  • Space Acquisition and Feasibility Studies
  • Site Inspection
  • Design Development
  • Cost Proposal Control
  • Tender Submission Coordination
  • Contract Document Supervision and Review
  • Local Government Submission supervision
  • Construction Supervision
  • Post construction Supervision

Project Supervisor / Project Manager

Vogue concepts inc.
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Overseeing all Store Construction and off site Fabrications
  • Principal Coordination
  • Supervision of all project officers on their respective project
  • Heading Pre tender conference
  • Planning of construction timeline
  • Construction Progress Monitoring
  • Site Inspection and Instruction
  • Vendor Selection and Awarding


Shop brands :

-Levis

-Parfois

-Evernew

-Yves Rocher

-Triumph

Senior Interior / Architectural Designer, Project Manager

Thinkz Design Pte. Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2019
  • Location feasibility Studies
  • Attending Preliminary Briefing
  • Submission of Pre Construction Requirements
  • Meeting with clients for Design intention and Information
  • Design Development, concept and sketch conceptualization
  • Presentation on clients for initial proposal, Mood boards
  • 3d drawing and visual presentation.
  • Material board selection and Samples.
  • Preparation of Construction Drawings / Tender drawings
  • Site Management and Inspection for progress report, Schedule of works
  • Coordination with Suppliers, contractors and those involve with in the Project.
  • Preparation of detail / architectural drawing for submission and contract documents.
  • Site Supervision and Instruction
  • Construction Progress Monitoring


Clients :


-Wing Joo Loong

-Scape Underground

-Sharp

-Philips

-LG

-Mustafa

-Goldheart

-CAT

-Delsey


Architectural Interior design assistant / Detail coordinator

DHR Pte Ltd.
03.2008 - 06.2010
  • Schematic design for Interiors.
  • Preparation of Tender Documents
  • Preparation Interior Elevations, Details, Shop drawing Coordination.
  • 3d Visuals and Presentation
  • Preparation of Construction drawings
  • Site and office Coordination
  • Site evaluation for approval of variation order.

Senior Store Designer

Newtrends International Corporation (TIMEX)
10.2005 - 02.2008
  • Design conceptualization for shops for various malls and display modules.
  • Feasibility studies for marketing Strategy
  • Preparation of schematic Design and Conceptualization.
  • Store Construction site inspections and supervisions in implementing the designs.
  • Bid supervision and Evaluation of vendors
  • Preparation and coordination Pre Construction Requirements Permits, Bonds and Legal documents.
  • preparation of shop drawings and specifications
  • Preparation of 3d and 2d presentation to principal
  • Principal coordination
  • Store planning management and maintenance


Shop Brands :

-Timex

-nixon

-Cross

-Swiss military

-Police

-Esprit

Construction Supervisor / Junior Architect

MPDG + Construction
02.2005 - 08.2005


  • Liaising and Preparation of necessary permit prior to construction
  • Construction Supervision and Preparation of shop drawings.
  • 3d and 2d presentations
  • Architectural Shop Drawings and Details.
  • Costing and Quantification of materials
  • Site Supervision
  • QC/QA on site

Construction Supervisor / Junior Architect

Architectural Apprentice under Arch. Zenaida V. Dacanay
02.2004 - 02.2005
  • Site inspections and supervisions in implementing the designs.
  • Architectural Design, Structural, Mechanical, Landscaping
  • Doing 2d presentations in cad.
  • Costing and Quantification of materials.
  • Site inspections and supervisions in implementing the designs.

Education

B.S. Architecture -

Mapua Institute of Technology
01.2004

Secondary - undefined

Colegio San Agustin
01.1999

Primary - undefined

Colegio San Agustin
01.1996

Skills

Design Conceptualization

Educational Attainment

Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines, B.S. Architecture, 2004, Colegio San Agustin, 1996-1999, Colegio San Agustin, 1991-1996

Affiliations

  • United Architect of the Philippines, Manila Corinthian
  • Lodge St. Andrew 1437 S.C.

Workshops Seminars Attended

  • Apply workplace safety and health construction Site, 04/18/19
  • Course on Basic Concept in Construction Productivity Enhancement, 05/17/17
  • Req. for Environmental Sustainability in Building & Green Mark Scheme, 12/04/15

Locations

  • Blk.3 Lt.27 United Estates Townhomes, Sto.Tomas, Binan City, Laguna
  • #2254 Kampri Building, Chino Roces Ave., Makati City, Philippines
  • #37 Tannery lane, Tannery house, #05-03, Singapore, Singapore, 347790
  • #540 Sims Ave Centre, Singapore, Singapore, 387603
  • 2254 Pasong Tamo, Makati City, Philippines
  • #10, 8th St. Pacita Complex 1, San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines
  • Lacson st., Antipolo City, Philippines

Sibling Name

Christian Phillip C. Dacanay

Daughter Name

Murielle Louella Abalos Dacanay

Lily Marguerite Abalos Dacanay

Personal Information

  • Age: 43
  • Height: 5’ 5”
  • Weight: 150 Lbs.
  • Citizenship: Filipino
  • Father's Name: Luis V. Dacanay
  • Mother's Name: Edna C. Dacanay
  • Spouse's Name: Lovely joy Cinco Abalos
  • Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
  • Date of Birth: 12/16/82
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Roman Catholic

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

KDDI Philippines
06.2025 - Current

Project Manager

KDDI Philippines
03.2020 - 05.2025

Project Supervisor / Project Manager

Vogue concepts inc.
10.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Interior / Architectural Designer, Project Manager

Thinkz Design Pte. Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2019

Architectural Interior design assistant / Detail coordinator

DHR Pte Ltd.
03.2008 - 06.2010

Senior Store Designer

Newtrends International Corporation (TIMEX)
10.2005 - 02.2008

Construction Supervisor / Junior Architect

MPDG + Construction
02.2005 - 08.2005

Construction Supervisor / Junior Architect

Architectural Apprentice under Arch. Zenaida V. Dacanay
02.2004 - 02.2005

Secondary - undefined

Colegio San Agustin

Primary - undefined

Colegio San Agustin

B.S. Architecture -

Mapua Institute of Technology
MICHAEL JOSEPH CABANILLA DACANAYARCHITECT