Nasser Salik
Professional Senior Civil Engineer
Taguig, Metro Manila
Summary
Results-driven Construction Project Manager experienced in large-scale projects, including mixed-use developments, residential facilities, and industrial buildings. Achieved project completion on time and within budget through strategic planning, quality assurance, and effective communication. Focused on delivering high-impact outcomes while fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Aboitiz Construction, Incorporated
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Guide on-site leadership to enable team members in achieving strategic objectives while managing complex projects within schedule and budget.
- manage all aspects of interconnected activities to ensure program alignment with strategic objectives
- Oversee and implement project execution plan (PEP) along with critical documents throughout project lifecycle.
- Defined project scope to align objectives with stakeholder expectations. Developed detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) to enhance project clarity and organization. Collaborated on baseline schedule to ensure timely project delivery.
- Maintain constant availability of resources and materials while ensuring compliance with contract and specifications.
- Tracked productivity and executed strategies to enhance labor efficiency and cost effectiveness throughout project lifecycle.
- Updated client and stakeholders on current trends, site issues, and daily progress to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Recognized construction constraints and established measures to mitigate schedule delays.
- Facilitated weekly progress and internal meetings to evaluate work performance and address trends and relevant issues.
Project Manager
M7 Group Philippines
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Interfacing directly with clients to define project requirements, prepare the scope of work, project deliverable resources requirements, supply chain, cost estimate and budget, project schedule, quality, and HSE control and risk identification.
- Conducted review and revisions of drawings, designs, and specifications with the design review group.
- Prepared, reviewed, assessed, and evaluated the adequacy of contract agreements, letters of awards (LOA), and notice to proceed (NTP) provisions along with their required annexes and attachments for the assigned project.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Improved project workflows through strategic resource allocation and risk management.
- Facilitated value engineering discussions and identified cost-saving opportunities for project implementation.
- Oversee, facilitate, and participate in the conduct and discussion of value engineering and the identification of cost-saving items for the implementation of the projects.
- Identified and secured necessary permits for project construction., clearances, and certifications required during project construction & post-construction stages.
- Lead in the preparation of the risk management plan and monitor compliance of the project with its mitigating actions.
- Supervised contractor activities and reported on project progress. on the contractor’s progress against the expectations of their contracts from all perspectives.
- Achieved all project milestones, including cost schedules, quality and safety targets, and client expectations.
Construction Manager
AECOM (Philippines)
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Ensuring that all projects’ milestones, including cost schedules, quality and safety targets, and client expectations, are achieved.
- Directed and controlled performance of project management team to maximize profitability and returns.
- Directing and controlling the performance of each project management team set of objectives to maximize profitability and returns.
- Led project teams in planning and executing large-scale construction projects efficiently.
- Developed project schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet tight deadlines.
- Reported project milestones, challenges, and opportunities, detailing corrective and preventive actions taken to mitigate impacts on company performance in ESH, QA, commercial, and personnel areas.
- Ensured achievement of project milestones, including cost schedules, quality and safety targets, and client expectations.
- Provide commercial and technical support to Estimating in closing or negotiating Contracts with Clients.
- Organizing the project management team (PMT) and initiating project start-up immediately.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and align project objectives.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction through effective communication and delivery of results.
- Supervised team of [Number] construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
- Collaborated closely with clients to ensure project objectives were met, maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
- Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Managed procurement processes for timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to confirm fair pricing and quality service.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Reduced construction costs through diligent budget management and effective negotiation with suppliers.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Coordinated permit acquisition and ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements throughout each stage of construction.
- Mentored junior staff members in various aspects of construction management, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Contributed innovative ideas during design phase discussions that led to cost-effective solutions while maintaining desired aesthetic appeal.
- Maintained strong lines of communication with all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring transparency and collaboration towards shared goals.
- Reviewed architectural designs and provided valuable feedback for improving functionality or reducing costs without sacrificing quality.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards early in the planning stages, mitigating delays or complications.
- Enhanced team performance through comprehensive training programs targeting skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Managed budgeting and financial reporting for projects, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, implementing innovative construction techniques that elevated project quality.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of materials and minimizing downtime.
- Streamlined onsite processes to maximize productivity, focusing on effective labor management and scheduling.
- Adapted project plans in response to unexpected challenges, maintaining project momentum and minimizing delays.
- Spearheaded community engagement initiatives to address concerns and foster positive relationships during construction.
- Drove completion of projects ahead of schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated with architects and engineers to troubleshoot design challenges, ensuring projects met all specifications.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing high-quality materials within budget constraints.
- Implemented cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditures without compromising quality.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in construction management and safety protocols.
Senior Project Engineer
Bruce Shaw International Limited
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Reviewed KAUST existing utilities network and relevant documents to integrate new residential housing project site, identified tapping points for required utilities (potable water, sewerage, electricity, IT, fire water supply, storm drainage, chilled water, irrigation), and provided actionable recommendations.
- Ensure that the company standard specification & procedures are adhered to during site execution up to the handover of the entire project.
- Ascertain that contract conditions are adequately reviewed to check for provisions on entitlement to cost and time extensions against any impediments by the client.
- Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans, conferring with the higher management.
- Establish & evaluate deviations to contract technical specifications & regulatory requirements to ensure that such deviations shall be processed in accordance with the project’s procedure & properly documented.
- Review of proposals and deliverables, construction milestone schedule, shop drawings, project quality plan (PQP), method statements, and HSE requirements.
- Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
- Monitor of accurate project implementation and ensuring compliance with the IFC drawings, specifications, and relevant contract documents.
- Managed engineering and project initiatives at KAUST-E&PM.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project management methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency and stakeholder communication.
- Facilitated risk assessment workshops to identify potential project challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
- Oversaw quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skills development and promoting best practices in project execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and enhance project outcomes.
- Streamlined reporting processes for project status updates, improving transparency for stakeholders.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives that increased operational efficiency across multiple projects.
- Identified potential risks early in the process, allowing proactive mitigation measures to prevent delays or setbacks.
- Reduced project completion times for increased client satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Navigated challenging situations through creative problem-solving abilities which often resulted in expedited resolutions.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations, resulting in a safe work environment with minimal incidents throughout project duration.
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
- Mentored junior engineers to develop their skills, resulting in a more knowledgeable and versatile workforce.
- Delivered high-impact presentations for key stakeholders, showcasing project progress and highlighting achievements at critical milestones.
- Optimized resource allocation for cost-effective project management, ensuring projects stayed within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of various components in large-scale engineering projects.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation that could drive future success in the engineering field.
- Developed accurate technical drawings to direct successful engineering projects.
- Led development of innovative solutions that addressed complex technical challenges, contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Established strong working relationships with clients to ensure clear communication of expectations and requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Spearheaded [Number] [Type] projects through project planning and design.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Enhanced team productivity with regular progress meetings, thorough task allocation, and prioritization of tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Developed comprehensive documentation that captured essential technical information, facilitating knowledge transfer among team members and providing valuable reference materials for future projects.
- Managed procurement processes to obtain necessary resources in a timely manner while maintaining strict compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
- Visited sites to plan equipment placement and interconnection to site's existing [Type] systems.
- Implemented energy-efficient design strategies that reduced environmental impact without compromising performance or functionality.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that led to enhanced workflows and overall operational excellence within the organization.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance checks to guarantee product reliability and adherence to industry standards.
- Planned and implemented large-scale [Type] engineering changes to achieve team objectives.
- Reduced project waste through efficient designs, resulting in [Number]% cost reduction.
- Cultivated a culture of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams by fostering open communication and mutual respect.
Lead Project Engineer
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF)
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Worked with the project management team (PMT) to support and accelerate the construction phase project in supervising and monitoring the EPC contractor/s daily work performance.
- Review of EPC contractor’s submittals, i.e., Shop Drawings, Materials Approval Request (MAR), Red lines / As-Built Drawings, Method Statements, Material Samples, including Inspection Test Plan (ITP) to ensure in compliance with the design drawings, specifications, and project quality mgt. & Information system (PQMIS).
- Oversee the construction of Transport Conveyor Structures (7.3km), Jetty (31m x 300m), Ship Loader Structures, Mechanical / E&I’s Support Structures, Sulfur Storage Building (1,200 mtd storage capacity), Coke Storage Building (6,300 mtd storage capacity), Operation & Maintenance Building, Substation /Transformer Building, Pelletizer Building, RMCC’s Pad Foundations, Skid Mounted Rotating Equipment’s Foundation, Security & Supports Building, A/G & U/G Piping Support Structures.
- Prepared project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends to inform project stakeholders.
- Assessed EPC contractor’s request for information (RFI’s) and recommended corrective resolution.
- Ensure the construction interfaces scoping activities with interconnecting packages were managed efficiently, facilitating the prompt resolution of any technical queries onsite.
- Work interfaced among other trade disciplines of various teams and departments on issues relevant to the work packages.
- Identified and escalated potential problems to senior project engineer that could trigger delays or cost deviations, safeguarding project schedule.
- Maintained logs & records of site activities and prepared progress highlights reports daily, weekly, and monthly to track project advancement.
- Establish & monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure quality performance in different areas of work development and various project phases.
- Monitor EPC contractor’s manpower, materials, and equipment resources to ensure availability on site and effectively utilized in accordance with the contract requirements.
- Manage MCC walkthroughs throughout the project as per the Project Pre-Commissioning schedule and follow up on EIL’s/MCC consolidation, closure, and handover processes.
- Managed project close-out activities, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and on time., including the post-MCC items and final assets handover.
- Yanbu Export Refinery Project
- Led multidisciplinary teams in executing refinery projects, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.
- Developed project scopes, schedules, and budgets to optimize resource allocation and minimize delays.
Senior Civil Engineer
Saudi Aramco NGL Program
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Worked with Saudi Aramco in assisting the project’s management team for work packages execution phases.
- Perform proactively by conducting field surveillance works, observing and analyzing the contractor’s work progress, material handling/storage, and preservation to ensure all works comply with the project’s specifications, quality requirements, and effective implementation of Quality Management Information System (QMIS).
- Manage the construction site activities that will deliver the project in accordance with the agreed-upon target milestone schedule, safety, quality, and follow up on procurement issues to avoid any delays to the project.
- Ensure that the site meets its operational goals of constructing performance indices of quality and safety performance at the least cost.
- Review contractor’s submittals, i.e., shop drawings, materials samples, work method statements, and respond to technical site queries (TSQ) for both civil, structural and architectural disciplines.
- Review and process contractor’s change orders (C.O.), contractor’s daily activities reports, and Saudization reports for Saudi employees.
- Attend periodic safety meetings with the Safety Department and Loss Prevention Department.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPI) to assess quality performance across various work development areas and project phases.
- Monitor contractor’s manpower, materials, and equipment resources to ensure availability on site and effectively utilized in accordance to the contract requirements.
- Oversaw ongoing activities according to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, procedures, specifications, and relevant guidelines.
- Prepared weekly reports highlighting work accomplishments, progress photos, proactive notifications, focus assessments, and lessons learned.
- Utilize a quality management information system (QMIS), an e-log SAP module to verify RFI’s, record inspection findings, and test results, in compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements.
- Oversee the construction of perimeter fencing/gates, installation of CCTV cameras in all perimeters and access points to be monitored 24/7 by CCTV.
- Oversaw installation of exterior lighting in utility and facilities areas to enhance visibility at perimeters and access points.
- Installed Electronic Access Control System (EACS) across all project facilities to enhance security measures.
- Installed intrusion alarms to ensure continuous monitoring of remote locations and critical infrastructure protection.
- These Intrusion alarm systems are monitored 24/7.
Senior Site Civil / Structural Engineer
SSH International Consultants
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Supported site construction team with daily activities, focusing on civil and structural works to ensure project adherence.
- Proactively, identify & bring to the attention of the Resident Engineer any potential problems that could trigger the delay & cost deviations, and harm the milestone schedule.
- Reviewed document submittals, including shop drawings, method statements, material samples, red line drawings, as-built drawings, and related test reports, and provided comments for approval.
- Perform pre-pour inspection and post-concrete surveillance to ensure all construction requirements in particular, to 'hot-weather concreting' are being followed on site.
- Monitor contractor’s manpower, materials, and equipment resources to ensure they are available on site.
- Participated in weekly progress meetings, quality meeting, safety meeting, and communication meeting.
- Attend to the weekly progress meeting, quality meeting, safety meeting, and communication meeting.
- Review the Inspector's daily diary and general assessment of daily site activities, including guidance to the inspector’s daily site routine inspection of the contractor’s workforce activities.
- Provide professional input to the training of local graduate engineers in preparation for their future career endeavors.
Project Manager
Kirby Building System
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Led the team in the control and supervision of the project in accordance with the approved construction documents.
- Manage and monitor the structural erection works in terms of time and quality to achieve project targets.
- Manage and coordinate the site team for the proper implementation of safety and quality of workmanship.
- Coordinated site team to ensure adherence to safety standards and quality of workmanship.
- Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise onsite.
- Resolved unexpected technical difficulties and onsite challenges to maintain project progress.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with subcontractors to discuss project updates and challenges. with subcontractor/s to check work progress, manpower, equipment, and materials availability onsite.
Resident Engineer
KEO International Consultants
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Provide a high level of technical sufficiency within the team, including the identification and promotion of innovative and practical design solutions.
- Assist the construction manager in dealing with the team relevant to civil/structural inspections, assessments, implementation of contract documents, and effective site supervision.
- Assisted construction manager with civil/structural inspections, assessments, implementation of contract documents, and site supervision to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Represented and acted on matters in the absence of the Construction Manager, including the allocation of resources and monitoring costs.
- Review the contractor’s quality plan and have comments/recommendations as necessary, including regular checking of health, safety & environment (HSE) requirements on site.
- Administered correspondence and informed construction manager on valuation, variations on bill of quantities (BOQ), payments, liability, and claim submittals to facilitate timely decision-making.
- Monitor contractor’s manpower, materials, and equipment resources to ensure availability on site.
- Reviewed main contractor’s monthly payment certificates to verify alignment with work progress and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Senior Project Engineer
ILF Consulting Engineers
08.2004 - 09.2006
- Construction of a Sanitary Sewer Mainline System in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The said project was executed by way of both the conventional open trench method, tunneling, and micro-tunneling.
- Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures, work control of technical documents, and standard quality of workmanship.
- Facilitated communication with key representatives of the main contractor and eleven subcontractors to coordinate site activities effectively.
- Interpret correctly the contract documents, specifications, and the client’s requirements in association with the head office to ensure the client and the contractor have the same understanding of the terms and conditions.
- Review/check shop drawings and other document submittals and recommend approval in compliance with the contract design drawings and related project’s specifications.
- Respond to contractor/s' raised technical site queries (TSQ) of site-related issues and recommend for resolution.
- Strictly enforced all provisions of the contract documents from conventional excavation, thrust boring, micro-tunneling, pipe laying, testing, backfilling, until reinstatement of disturbed road surfaces.
- Monitored contractor work progress against construction baseline schedule, advising project manager of potential delays to project milestones.
- Monitor contractor’s manpower, materials, and equipment resources to ensure availability on site and effectively utilized in accordance with the contract requirements.
- Coordinated MCC walkthroughs per Project Pre-Commissioning Schedule, ensuring timely consolidation, closure, and handover processes.
Resident Engineer
Solaiman Abdullah EL Khereiji
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Administered construction contract works and facilitated prompt exchanges of correspondence with the concerned contractors.
- Orient, assign, and supervise construction inspection staff daily to ensure comprehensive coverage of contractor activities.
- Respond with appropriate and necessary levels of construction supervision to provide quality assurance in accordance with contract documents.
- Coordinate the interface of the construction work with other contractors on site.
- Orient discipline engineers to verify that the contractor is following their approved site Health & Safety plan.
- Review the contractor's progress at all times.
- Monitor the material incorporated in the work, the materials stored at the site, and the contractor's manpower and equipment.
- Presided over weekly progress and essential meetings at the site, identifying constraints and recommending corrective measures.
- Reviewed inspector's daily reports and prepared the engineer's daily diary while overseeing the inspector's activities, including work assignments and on-site performance.
- Coordination with the contractor's supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence, and method of work.
Senior Project Engineer
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
02.1992 - 10.2001
- Reviewed/checked documents, submittals, and recommended approval, i.e., shop drawings, material samples, test records, equipment, machines, calibration records, method statements, and others.
- Reviewed/checked documents, submittals, and recommended approval, i.e., shop drawings, materials samples, test records, equipment, machines, calibration records, method statements, and others.
- Strictly enforced all provisions of the contract documents and specifications.
- Coordinate all engineering details with other disciplines and keep aware of the interface in services and other technical matters.
- Responded to contractor’s technical site queries (TSQs) regarding site issues, providing timely resolutions to minimize project delays.
- Attend weekly progress meetings with both the presence of the client representative and the concerned contractor/s to discuss progress of work, potential project difficulties, identify apparent lapses in the schedule, and recommend necessary resolutions.
- Evaluated and conceptualized designs for Saudi Aramco’s General Engineering Services (GES) contract packages on projects A to F.
- Review the contractor’s interim payment requests prior to issuance of payment certificates based on work progress percentage.
Civil Project Engineer
ABV ROCK GROUP (EPC Contractor)
02.1990 - 01.1992
- Constructed asphalt pavement for four lanes over 50 Km, including pavement structures, earthworks, one interchange, five wadi bridges, ten box culverts, twenty-five RCPC, slope protection works, new jersey barriers, pavement markings, and traffic road signs.
- Reviewed project plan, construction schedule, and resource allocations to ensure alignment and readiness for site work execution.
- (Civil & Infrastructure Division)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP)
USASkills
Project management
Project strategy
Team collaboration
Project tracking
Relationship building
Risk management
Project development
Project scheduling
Affiliations
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
- Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE)
- Gulf Engineering Council (GEC)
- Project Management Institute Arabian Gulf Chapter (PMI-AGC)
- Assn. of the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE-AGS)
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
- Philippine Project Managers Association (PHILPMA)
- Philippine Council of Engineers & Architects (PCEA)
- Philippine Safety Practitioners League (PSPL)
Personal Information
- Passport Number: P9711762
- Nationality: Filipino
- Driving License: (KSA-2304822485/2016), (KUWAIT-262090803615/2018), (PHILIPPINES – N02-91-174714/2024)
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: P9711762
Contact Numbers
09950029996, 09155317706
Email Addresses
- Aphio62@gmail.com
- Nash2000apo@yahoo.co
Drivers License
2304822485/2016, 262090803615/2018, N02-91-174714/2024
Timeline
Project Manager
Aboitiz Construction, Incorporated
01.2024 - 03.2026
Project Manager
M7 Group Philippines
02.2021 - 12.2023
Construction Manager
AECOM (Philippines)
06.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Project Engineer
Bruce Shaw International Limited
03.2015 - 04.2018
Lead Project Engineer
Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF)
05.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Civil Engineer
Saudi Aramco NGL Program
04.2011 - 05.2013
Senior Site Civil / Structural Engineer
SSH International Consultants
04.2010 - 03.2011
Project Manager
Kirby Building System
10.2009 - 03.2010
Resident Engineer
KEO International Consultants
09.2006 - 09.2009
Senior Project Engineer
ILF Consulting Engineers
08.2004 - 09.2006
Resident Engineer
Solaiman Abdullah EL Khereiji
01.2002 - 08.2004
Senior Project Engineer
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants
02.1992 - 10.2001
Civil Project Engineer
ABV ROCK GROUP (EPC Contractor)
02.1990 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP)