A position in Civil Engineering, providing the opportunity to make a strong contribution to organizational goals while achieving continuous development of professional skills.

1. A position in Civil Engineering, providing the opportunity to make a strong
contribution to organizational goals while achieving continuous development of professional
skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
March 26, 2014 to Present
BIC CONTRACTING LLC (formerly: HLG CONTRACTING LLC / HABTOOR LEIGHTON
GROUP)
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Department
■■ PROJECTS:
RTA: R1011/1 – UPGRADE JUNCTIONS AT AIRPORT ROAD (Package 1)
Road and Transportation Authority (RTA) – (15 Nov. 2017 to Present)
Original Contract Value: 137,177,456.54
The project consists of upgrading 2 junctions along Dubai Airport Road.
- Casablanca Road Junction will be upgraded by constructing a new single lane bridge
from Airport road to Casablanca Street (Garhoud).
- 30th Street Junction will be upgraded by constructing two flyover bridges (3 lane dual
carriage way) in the direction of the Airport road.
The scope of works also includes the provision of street lighting, crossing ducts
for different utilities, relocation and / or protection of existing services.
RTA: R989 – ACCESS TO BLUEWATERS ISLAND PROJECT
Meraas / Road and Transportation Authority (RTA) – (26 March 2014 to Present)
Original Contract Value: 474,929,153 AED
The project involves the construction of a multi span bridge, which connects Bluewaters
Island to interchange 5½ on Sheikh Zayed Road. The main viaduct bridge (25m wide)
provides the electrical, telecommunication, potable water, and irrigation and sewerage
services to the island; 3 multi-span bridges 11.4 m wide over Sheikh Zayed Road of
500m length each; Access ramps to and from the bridge; Roadway, signage and
marking; Storm water drainage network; Street lighting; Utility diversion and protection of
existing services (132kV cables, DEWA water main lines, sewerage rising main, Irrigation
and Etisalat services).
Position Focus:
 Main Contract Variation/Contractual Claim preparation/submission
VAN R. HERRERA
E-mail: vanherrera0830@gmail.com
Present Address: Permanent Address:
Flat. 312, Bldg. 90, Street No.4. # Blk 11 Lot 8 Camella, Glenmont Subd.
Discovery Gardens, Dubai, UAE Sauyo Rd., Quezon City, Philippines
Mobile-Dubai: (+971)-58-9991612 Res.no: (+632)-2932554
Mobile: (+63995)-0976606
CAREER OBJECTIVE

2.  Main Contract Payment Applications
 Prepare Monthly Project Cost Report (Cost, Revenue, Forecasting, Cash Flow)
 Subcontract Procurement
 Subcontract Management (Variations, Site Instructions, Valuations and
Payments)
 Prepare Contractual letters to Subcontractor and/or Consultant from time to time.
 Supervise Staff in Re-measurement / Assist in Re-measurement / Subcontract
Administration
 Allocating Budgets for Corresponding Materials, Plants Requisitions
 Assisting in Setting-up Budget for Existing and New Projects
 Allocating corresponding WBS Codes for Project Budgets
 Assisting the Commercial Manager specifically assigned tasks from time to time
Key Accountabilities:
 Main Contract Administration
Project Initiation – Assisting to ensure the correct procedure is adopted for the
identification and administration of key rights and obligations, commencement of
works and the collation of contemporary records.
Variations, Claims, & Disputes – Ensures that correct procedure is adopted to
protect and maximize the contractual entitlement for variations affecting the
contractual works (Time and Money Contractual Claims).
Ensure that Variations and Contractual Claims are sufficiently Detailed to allow
Assessment of the Engineer and the Company does not submit spurious
variation. Ensures the Project Team collates the required contemporary records
required for the processing of all variations and contractual claims.
Establish and Maintain a variation and contractual claim schedule wherein all
identified variations and contractual claims are recorded and controlled and also
incorporated into Monthly Project Report
Assist on answering Contractual correspondence from the Employer, Engineer
and SC's.
Payments and Applications – Ensures that Interim Payment Application are
submitted on time with all necessary substantiation for the Engineer to certify
completed works applied.
Liaise with the Engineer representative for any dispute on quantities certified
against payment application
Follow-up Engineer’s Interim Payment Certificate and Payment when it is due.
All Payment Application Schedules are maintained and included in the Project
Monthly Report.
Bonds and Guarantees – Adopts the correct procedure for the provision of bank
guarantees to Employers, their management, cancellation and associated
charge-out regime.
Project Insurances - Adopts the correct procedure for the administration and
management of all project insurance.
 Project Monthly Report
Cost & Revenue Controls – Adopts the correct procedure in using the basic
methods to control and monitor the current financial position of projects and
accurately manage the cost and revenue on the project.
Project Cash Flows; Flexible Budget Reporting; and Project Forecasting –
Assist the Commercial Manager in completing the Monthly Cash Flow and
Flexible Budget Report and in facilitating the forecasting of the final position of
project at completion.
 Subcontractor and Major Supplier Management

3. Procurement Process – Ensures the correct procedures are adopted for the
identification, selection, tendering, evaluation and negotiation of bids from
Subcontractors to prior to award of the Main Contract.
Subcontractor and Major Supplier Management – In charge of major
Subcontractor and Suppliers from the time of engagement, until finalization of the
Subcontract Account.
Valuation of Subcontractor Interim Payment Certificate; Assessment and
reconciliation of Variations and Subcontract Claims; Final Account assessment
 Project Commercial Finalization
Close out all actions required by the Project Director and authorized nominees, to
finalize all outstanding matter on the project required to bring the project to
completion and to identify and document "lessons learnt".
 Commercial Audit – Ensures that the Commercial Staff comply with the
approved HLG Commercial Policies and Procedures; and with the QHSE Audit
Procedure
December 2007 to January 2014
OBAYASHI CORPORATION
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Department
Car Parks (Red Line)
Depots (Red Line and Green Line)
■■ PROJECT:
RTA - DUBAI METRO PROJECT
Japan-Turkey Metro Joint Venture
Dubai Rapid Link Consortium
The Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro rail network in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. The first phase (worth AED 15.5 billion/US$4.2 billion) covers 35 kilometres (22
mi) of the proposed network, including the Red Line between Al Rashidiya and the Jebel
Ali Free Zone and the Green Line from Al Qusais 2 to Al Jaddaf. A second phase contract
includes extensions to the initial routes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
 Evaluate; Assess; and Prepares Payment Certificate for Subcontractors' Payment
Application;
 Evaluates, assess and issue Subcontractor’s Statement of Final Account;
 Monitor and prepare release of Retention Monies of Subcontractors in
accordance to the Subcontract Agreement.
 Prepares and updates the Monthly Cost Control Report and Cash Flow
Projections for Budget Monitoring;
 Prepare and issue Subcontractor’s Taking Over Certificate in accordance with the
Subcontract Agreement;
 Prepare and issue Defects Liability Certificate in accordance with the Conditions
of the Subcontract
 Prepare and Issue Contractor’s Instruction to Subcontractors (CIS) / Variation
Orders;
 Evaluate & prepare detailed quantification & cost proposal for every CIS /
Variation Order;

4.  Assessment and Reconciliation of Cost Proposals for CIS/Variation Orders; Re-
measurements; and other Claims from the Subcontractor & Client;
 Coordinates with Project Managers; the Design Team; and Site Team regarding
status of Subcontract works and variations orders;
 Conducts timely site inspection for monitoring status of Subcontract works;
variation orders; and items for re-measurements;
 Prepare Requisition Orders / Work Orders / Purchase Orders;
 Assist in dealing with Commercial and Contractual issues and disputes against
Subcontractors and Client
 Prepares and issues notification and/or response letters to Subcontractors, from
time to time.
 Quantity Surveying (Architectural and Structural);
 Responsible in the analysis and comparison between tender drawings and
contract documents against drawing issued for construction
 Participates in the implementation of the Organization’s Environmental,
Occupational Health & Safety Program; and
 Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
■■ TENDERING:
Duties & Responsibilities:
 Review and analyze Tender Documents
 Prepare and issue Request for Quotation to prospect Tenderer's (Subcontractor's
& Suppliers) including Tender Documents.
 Coordinate with the Design team and Planning team for technical information
related to the Tender
 Review and provide suitable response to Subcontractors' & Suppliers' tender
queries;
 Prepare Tender queries to be issued to the client;
 Follow-up requests for quotations in order to meet the tender submission
deadline;
 Review Subcontractors' & Suppliers' tender quotations if it is in accordance with
the Tender Specifications and Standard Requirements
 Compare between Subcontractors' & Suppliers' tender pricings and provide
analysis & recommendation to the Estimation and Commercial managers.
July 2005 to October 2007
SKI CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC.
Makati City, Philippines
Position : Quantity Surveyor
PROJECT:
TRINOMA
North Triangle Commercial Center - Mall
Quezon City, Philippines
The mall is composed of four major levels with two minor ones on ground and on grade.
The mall is characterized by alfresco areas punctuated with water features and landscaping.
These water features flow into pools at the TriNoma Park, an oasis that sits atop the mall.
The TriNoma Park is a two-level park spanning a total of one hectare. It is home to an array
of restaurants offering varied cuisines. The Park also houses a stage, surrounded by pools
of water. The TriNoma Park is linked to the mall's 3rd level.

5. Duties & Responsibilities:
 Quantity Surveying (architectural and structural);
 Responsible in the analysis and comparison between bid drawings, plans, and
contract documents against drawing issued for construction.
 Analyze, evaluate and prepare detailed quantities for every Change Order;
 Coordinates with Field Engineers, Structural and Architectural Designers, Project
Managers & Consultants regarding these change orders;
 Preparation of Cost Proposals for various Change Orders;
 Reconciliation of change orders with project consultants;
 Delivery and requisition monitoring of materials;
 Daily monitoring of construction activities including manpower;
 Weekly preparation of report regarding construction activities such as pouring of
concrete, installation of forms, bars and other architectural finishes (CHB wall,
tiles, doors, etc.);
 Conduct site inspections for monitoring and change orders;
 Preparation of key plan for different architectural finishes for easier
implementation on site;
 Assign Cost Codes to material requests and manpower;
 Coordinates with field supervisors regarding materials needed for their work
schedules;
 Evaluation of billing of different subcontractors and suppliers;
 Monitor field instructions, if followed on-site;
 Participates in the implementation of the Organization’s Environmental,
Occupational Health & Safety Program; and
 Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time
TERTIARY: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Technological Institute of the Philippines, QC (TIP QC)
SY 2001-October 2005 (Graduate)
LICENSED
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
SY 1997-October 2000
SECONDARY:
Ernesto Rondon High School
March, 1997
PRIMARY:
Claret School of Quezon City (March 1993)
■ Adept in MS Excel, MS Word
■ Knowledgeable in other MS Office
■ Knowledgeable in AutoCAD
■ Basic Knowledge in CCS-Candy
■ Basic Knowledge in CADMeasure
■ Experience in using Aconex
■ Proficient in oral and written communication both in English and Filipino
■ Fast and accurate typing skills
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
SKILLS

6. ■ Licensed Civil Engineer
Passed Civil Engineering Licensure Examination, May 2006
License No. 0104917 - Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines
■ CCS-Candy – Construction Estimation and Valuation
Construction Computer Software
Certificate, Al Futtaim Training Center, Dubai UAE, 15-16 July 2012
■ AutoCAD 2006 with Color Rendering Level I and II
Certificate, Microcadd Technologies Co. Inc., 12 February – 9 April, 2006
■ Aconex – Project Wide System for Communication
Training, Dubai Metro Project, December 2007
■ First Honorable Mention, Ernesto Rondon High School, March 1997
■ Various awards and certificates from different Secondary School Level
Mathematics and Science Competitions, and Secondary Schools Press
Conference
■ Consistent honor student (Primary & Secondary Level)
■ 2013 Candy User Post Tender Seminar - CCS-Candy Software
Seminar, 24 September 2013
Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai, UAE
■ CE Talk 2005: “The Filipino Mark in Civil Engineering”
Seminar, Engineering Theatre, Melchor Hall, 19 February 2005
University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC
■ CE Talk 2003: “Technological Innovations in Civil Engineering”
Seminar, National Center for Transportation Studies, 16 August 2003
University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC
■ Technological Institute of the Philippines QC Alumni Association
■ UP Aggregates Alumni Association
■ Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (UAE Chapter)
■ Responsible, Hardworking, and Trustworthy
■ Fast Learner and able to work with a team
■ Good Interpersonal and Leadership skills
■ Works efficiently even under pressure
Nickname: Van
Date of Birth: August 30. 1980
Civil Status: Married
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
GROUP AFFILIATIONS
PERSONAL QUALITIES
ACHIEVEMENTS / HONORS
SEMINARS ATTENDED
PERSONAL INFORMATION
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

7. ■ Licensed Civil Engineer
Passed Civil Engineering Licensure Examination, May 2006
License No. 0104917 - Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines
■ CCS-Candy – Construction Estimation and Valuation
Construction Computer Software
Certificate, Al Futtaim Training Center, Dubai UAE, 15-16 July 2012
■ AutoCAD 2006 with Color Rendering Level I and II
Certificate, Microcadd Technologies Co. Inc., 12 February – 9 April, 2006
■ Aconex – Project Wide System for Communication
Training, Dubai Metro Project, December 2007
■ First Honorable Mention, Ernesto Rondon High School, March 1997
■ Various awards and certificates from different Secondary School Level
Mathematics and Science Competitions, and Secondary Schools Press
Conference
■ Consistent honor student (Primary & Secondary Level)
■ 2013 Candy User Post Tender Seminar - CCS-Candy Software
Seminar, 24 September 2013
Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai, UAE
■ CE Talk 2005: “The Filipino Mark in Civil Engineering”
Seminar, Engineering Theatre, Melchor Hall, 19 February 2005
University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC
■ CE Talk 2003: “Technological Innovations in Civil Engineering”
Seminar, National Center for Transportation Studies, 16 August 2003
University of the Philippines, Diliman, QC
■ Technological Institute of the Philippines QC Alumni Association
■ UP Aggregates Alumni Association
■ Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (UAE Chapter)
■ Responsible, Hardworking, and Trustworthy
■ Fast Learner and able to work with a team
■ Good Interpersonal and Leadership skills
■ Works efficiently even under pressure
Nickname: Van
Date of Birth: August 30. 1980
Civil Status: Married
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Catholic
GROUP AFFILIATIONS
PERSONAL QUALITIES
ACHIEVEMENTS / HONORS
SEMINARS ATTENDED
PERSONAL INFORMATION
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING