ANGEL CRIS SAMAR

Responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a wide range of construction projects. Managed the complete tendering process from document review to bid submission while ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.

Project handled: Tender projects for Industrial Buildings, Hangar Buildings, Precast, Villas, Accommodation buildings, Hotels and Oil stations across the GCC region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and analyzed tender drawings, technical specifications, scope of work, and contract documents to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Prepared detailed cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and estimation worksheets for tender submissions.
• Performed accurate quantity take-offs using PlanSwift, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel.
• Coordinated with design and engineering teams to ensure estimates aligned with project requirements, specifications, and industry standards.
• Prepared tender queries (RFIs) and sought clarifications to resolve technical and commercial ambiguities.
• Compiled bid packages and issued requests for quotations (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluated and compared supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure technical compliance and cost competitiveness.
• Prepared comprehensive cost comparison analyses and recommended the most cost-effective procurement options.
• Developed and implemented value engineering proposals to optimize project costs without compromising quality or functionality.
• Attended pre-bid meetings and coordinated with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the tendering process.
• Managed multiple tenders simultaneously, consistently delivering high-quality submissions within strict deadlines.
• Ensured accuracy, efficiency, and compliance throughout the estimation and bidding process to support successful project acquisition.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Delivered accurate quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and detailed cost estimates for industrial buildings, precast structures, villas, accommodation buildings, hotels, and oil stations, supporting successful and timely bid submissions.
• Conducted comprehensive commercial evaluations of subcontractor and supplier quotations, contributing to cost-effective procurement strategies and competitive bid pricing.
• Successfully managed multiple tender submissions simultaneously while consistently meeting strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

Managed both pre-tender and post-tender activities for construction projects. Oversaw the complete tendering process, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and commercial management to ensure projects were delivered within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Project handled: Pre-tender and post-tender projects for Oil stations, Villas, Mid-rise buildings, High-rise Buildings

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed the full tendering process, including review of tender documents, quantity take-offs, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, pricing, and compilation of tender submissions.
• Attended pre-tender meetings and site visits to assess project requirements and identify potential commercial and technical risks.
• Prepared tender queries, clarifications, and other bid documentation to ensure complete and compliant tender submissions.
• Issued requests for quotations (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers, evaluated commercial proposals, and incorporated competitive pricing into project estimates.
• Handled post-tender commercial activities, including cash flow forecasting, quantity measurement, interim payment applications, and project documentation.
• Managed project cost control by monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, forecasting costs, and analyzing profit and loss performance.
• Reviewed and approved Purchase Orders to ensure compliance with project budgets, procurement plans, and contractual requirements.
• Led procurement activities for major work packages, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, finalizing subcontract agreements, and monitoring procurement schedules.
• Prepared and evaluated variation claims for clients and subcontractors, ensuring accurate valuation and compliance with contract terms.
• Assessed tender documentation for completeness, identified discrepancies and commercial risks, and recommended appropriate solutions.
• Maintained effective communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to support successful project execution and commercial performance.
• Ensured all commercial, procurement, and cost management activities were completed accurately and within project timelines.

Key Accomplishments

• Successfully secured oil station projects by preparing accurate, competitive, and fully compliant tender submissions that met client requirements and project specifications.
• Managed both pre-tender and post-tender activities for awarded oil station projects, ensuring a seamless transition from bid submission to project handover.
• Successfully managed multiple tenders and ongoing projects simultaneously, consistently meeting tight submission deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality.

Led the tendering process for major infrastructure and commercial projects, including subways and railways, train stations, road tunnels, warehouses, factories, and fit-out works. Managed the estimation team throughout the bidding process, ensuring accurate quantity take-offs, competitive pricing, and timely submission of high-quality tender proposals.

Project handled: Tenders for Subway/railway projects, Train Stations, Road tunnels, Warehouse, Factories and Fit-out projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Led a team of estimators during the tendering process by developing tender schedules, assigning quantity take-off responsibilities, and monitoring progress to meet submission deadlines.
• Reviewed and verified quantity measurement sheets, tender clarifications, and drawing demarcations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyzed drawings, technical specifications, scope of work, and other tender documents to develop comprehensive and accurate cost estimates.
• Prepared Bills of Quantities (BOQs), detailed cost estimates, and project pricing for tender submissions.
• Developed detailed unit rate analyses based on labor, materials, equipment, productivity, and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepared tender packages and issued requests for quotations (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluated and compared subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure technical compliance, cost competitiveness, and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and management teams to resolve technical and commercial issues during the tendering process.
• Prepared and presented tender cost analyses, commercial evaluations, and BOQ summaries to senior management for review and approval prior to bid submission.
• Ensured all tender submissions complied with client requirements, contractual obligations, and company procedures while maintaining accuracy and meeting strict deadlines

Key Accomplishments

• Successfully contributed to secure 3 Metro stations of Manila Subway Project stations, supporting the preparation of competitive technical and commercial proposals for a major rail infrastructure development in the Philippines.
• Supported the successful acquisition of various industrial warehouse and factory projects in the Philippines by delivering accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates, BOQ preparation, and competitive tender pricing.
• Led and coordinated the estimation team during the tendering process, ensuring efficient task allocation, accurate measurements, comprehensive cost analysis, and timely submission of high-quality bids.

Provided pre-tender and post-tender support for mass housing and land development projects, contributing to quantity surveying, contract documentation, construction planning, and site coordination. Prepared detailed project documentation to support accurate estimation, procurement, and project execution.

Project handled: Pre-tender and Post-tender for Mass Housing and Land development projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepared Bills of Quantities (BOQs), Schedules of Materials, and contract documentation for residential and land development projects.
• Produced detailed measurement sheets for civil, structural, and architectural works, including Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) for reinforced concrete elements.
• Performed accurate quantity take-offs and measurements in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Prepared construction method statements outlining work procedures, sequencing, safety considerations, and quality requirements.
• Developed AutoCAD detailing and technical drawings to support construction method statement presentations and project execution.
• Conducted site visits and inspections to verify site conditions, monitor work progress, and ensure compliance with project specifications and contract requirements.
• Coordinated with project teams to resolve technical issues and support the successful delivery of pre-contract and post-contract activities.
• Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and engineering standards.