JOVITA NONATO
B.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CHIEF ESTIMATOR/ESTIMATING MANAGER
ABOITIZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.
TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES
02.2024 - Current
- Mitigated financial risks by implementing robust risk management strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive cost analysis for resource allocation and project budgeting.
- Liaised effectively with subcontractors, maintaining smooth workflow at all times.
- Led contract negotiations, leading to beneficial terms for the company.
- Lead in developing and implementing latest estimating templates for all Business Development and Engineering team members.
- Lead in developing scope of works templates for the different projects and ensure its implementation and effectiveness during estimates.
c.
Update and provide the most efficient productivity data to be used by gathering actual and reasonable from Operation Teams
CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR
TAISEI CORPORATION
MAKATI CITY , PHILIPPINES
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Led contract negotiations, leading to beneficial terms for the company.
- Mitigated financial risks by implementing robust risk management strategies.
- Evaluated bids from contractors and subcontractors to ensure value for money.
- Assessed tender documents for accuracy whilst identifying potential issues or discrepancies.
- Analyze, review, and clarify uncertainties in tender documents received from clients or consultants.
- Evaluate technical and commercial proposals from subcontractors and suppliers.
c.
Oversee the preparation and collection of all necessary documents and information for inclusion in tender submissions.
Quantity surveyor
TURNER AND TOWNSEND QATAR W.L.L.
DOHA , QATAR
11.2013 - 07.2019
- Assessed tender documents for accuracy whilst identifying potential issues or discrepancies.
- Facilitated effective communication between different stakeholders within projects.
- Conducted comprehensive cost analysis for resource allocation and project budgeting.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers resulting in favourable negotiation outcomes.
- Managed primary deliverables, including payment processing, variation management, and cost reporting.
- Monitored and controlled the financial budget for building and infrastructure projects, along with overseeing facility management services.
- Provided advice and addressed contractual issues, including the cost implications of anticipated changes or variations.
- Assisted clients in identifying and evaluating alternative sources of funding.
- Prepared necessary documents for the final account of projects.
SURVEYOR
KHATIB AND ALAMI/ROYAL HASKONING
DOHA, QATAR
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Ensured compliance with environmental guidelines during site assessments.
- Accomplished successful negotiation of land acquisition deals by utilising excellent communication skills.
- Performed detailed site inspections to ensure construction adhered to project plans.
- Established clear lines of communication with clients, keeping them informed about progress.
- Verified and certified Contractor’s Variation Order Requests.
- Prepared complete Bill of Quantities for each work component required for additional work scope.
- Maintained proper logs of Contractor’s Claims, Variation Orders, and related tasks.
- Provided necessary information required for the submission of potential claims.
- Reviewed the commercial sections of the Contractor’s Contract.
Quantity surveyor
COWI AS/ROYAL HASKONING JV
DOHA, QATAR
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring excellence in all aspects of delivery.
- Advised on procurement strategy which was instrumental in successful contract attainment.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining work processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during all stages of construction projects.
- Responsible for measuring and valuing work, assessing interim payments, and managing the final account.
- Examined, validated, and reconciled change orders.
- Regularly evaluated and monitored the contractor's work progress to confirm assessments against the Earned Value Report
QUANTITY SURVEYOR HEAD
TAISEI PHILIPPINES CONSTRUCTION INC.
MAKATI, PHILIPPINES
12.1995 - 03.2009
- Contributed significantly towards achieving sustainability goals through effective waste management strategies on-site.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing project status, resources utilised, and projected completion dates.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during all stages of construction projects.
- Optimised resource utilisation by deploying strategic planning techniques.
- Responsible for preparing site budget and assessment of subcontractor's payment application.
- Involved in the preparation of cash flow statements and monthly cost reports.
- Provided commercial and technical input for variations and keep track of project's progress and coordinated with Project Managers.
- Liaised with the Consultant/Client regarding Claims and Variations.
- Prepared variation order request initiated through site instructions and changes in design of master plan.
- Responsible for the review and validation of quantity estimates of staffs.
- Full coordination with site engineers to assess the value of the completed works.
- Monitoring and controlling Financial Budget of the project and maintained project quantity management program and updated monthly cost reports.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING -
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN
CALAPAN CITY, PHILIPPINES 06.1990 - 03.1995
Skills
A dedicated Quantity Surveyor/Cost Controller with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry My skills in Procurement and Tendering and Cost Management are further supported by the technical and problem-solving expertise I have gained through extensive fieldwork These attributes combine to deliver high-quality construction solutions on time and within budget
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
CHIEF ESTIMATOR/ESTIMATING MANAGER
ABOITIZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.
02.2024 - Current
CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR
TAISEI CORPORATION
10.2019 - 01.2024
Quantity surveyor
TURNER AND TOWNSEND QATAR W.L.L.
11.2013 - 07.2019
SURVEYOR
KHATIB AND ALAMI/ROYAL HASKONING
06.2011 - 10.2013
Quantity surveyor
COWI AS/ROYAL HASKONING JV
04.2009 - 05.2011
QUANTITY SURVEYOR HEAD
TAISEI PHILIPPINES CONSTRUCTION INC.
12.1995 - 03.2009
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING -
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN
06.1990 - 03.1995