Highlights:A highly experienced Senior Site Architect and Lead Construction Supervision Consultant with nearly 15 years of international project exposure across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. Skilled in post contract project delivery—Construction Supervision Consultancy, Construction Management, Construction Administration, and Project CloseOut/Turnover—for diverse, large-scale developments. Project portfolio includes 5-star beachfront and high- rise hotels, corporate commercial offices, data centers, British curriculum schools, cultural and heritage museums, royal palaces and villas, wildlife parks, marine laboratories, recycling and manufacturing facilities, medical warehouses, mid-rise housing, gated communities, smart cities, landscaped public parks, mosques, and educational facilities (K-12, vocational, and higher education). Experience also covers specialized marine works—dredging, revetment, breakwater construction, marina/boat berthing, helipad, beach sand reclamation, and boardwalk development. Professionally trained by Parsons Corporation (USA), a global engineering leader supporting U.S. defense, cybersecurity, intelligence, aerospace/space missions, and critical infrastructure programs associated with the U.S. Department of Defense, Pentagon, NASA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and major international government-funded initiatives. Served as Resident Construction Engineer–Architect, representing the municipality/client authority in monitoring compliance, contractor performance, and successful delivery of capital projects. Strong multidisciplinary coordination expertise across architectural, structural, civil, MEPF, interiors, fire & life safety, façade engineering, sustainability/lean construction, ICT, acoustics, vertical transportation, signage & wayfinding, landscaping, marine works, and other specialist packages ensuring quality assurance and constructability code compliance to local municipalities, NFPA, ADA, IBC, LEED, and PMP. Complemented by additional technical background in Heavy Civil Construction (roads and bridges), Construction Operations Management, Airport Engineering, and comprehensive Hospital Facility Design (Levels1–3). Holds training certifications in CMAA Standards of Practice, OSHA 10-Hour, LEED Green Associate preparation, PMP knowledge modules, and other continuous professional development programs

Skills:BIM Application for Building Design & Construction, BIM Application for Roads & Transportation Design, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Assemble, Autodesk Infraworks, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Aconex, Navisworks Manage, BIM360, Microsoft Office Suite

Goal:To find a US based employer who would like to utilize my knowledge and experience in architecture, engineering, and construction and who is willing to provide O1 or H1B or EB3 sponsorship.

Membership:United Architects of the Philippines, National Master Plumber Association of the Philippines, Construction Management Association of America, Saudi Council of Engineer

Certification:Licensed Architect (Philippines), Licensed Master Plumber (Philippines)

Honor:Received the Honorary Recognition Letter of the California State University Fresno President's Office in achieving the academic excellence GPA of 4.0 in SY 2021, Recieved the Honorary Recognition Letter of the Lyles College of Engineering (Fresno State) being an Academic All Star upon achieving the 4.0 GPA in SY 2021

Senior Site Architect 07/2024 - 01/2025
GHD, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Industry: Architecture & Construction
Achievement: Completed single handedly the review & approval of all submittals & inspections related to Architectural & Interior Design Fit Out Scope of Works Package including the Handover of various Design Build Projects.
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review & approval of submittals and inspections, Obtaining local authorities NOCs, Construction Permit, Utilities Connection Approvals, Environmental Assessment--
Senior Site Architect (Lead Construction Supervision Consultant) 01/2023 - 07/2023
Woods Bagot, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Architecture
Achievement: Authored the 200-page Comprehensive Monthly Site Progress Reports for Site Supervision Package worth of 2% of entire site supervision package professional fee charged to the Client as per signed project contract ($85,000 USD/Month from July 2022 - July 2023) Partly does the review & approval of assigned submittals & inspections related to Architectural & Interior Design Fit Out Scope of Works Package.
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review & approval of submittals and inspections, drafting of weekly & monthly site progress report--
Senior Site Architect (Lead Construction Supervision Consultant) 10/2023 - 05/2024
Pascall + Watson, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Industry: Architecture & Interior Design
Achievement: Completed single handedly the review & approval of all submittals & inspections related to Architectural & Interior Design Fit Out Scope of Works Package including the Handover.of Luxury Royal Mansion/Villa of the Grand Daughter of the President of the United Arab Emirates (HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan)
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review & approval of submittals and inspections, Obtaining local authorities NOCs, Construction Permit, Utilities Connection Approvals, Environmental Assessment--
Resident Construction Project Engineer (Lead PMCM) 06/2019 - 08/2021
Parsons Corporation, Riyadh, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Industry: Engineering & Construction
Achievement: Completed single handedly the review & approval of assigned submittals & inspections related to Architectural, Interior Design Fit Out, Facade, Landscaping Package and MEP Coordination in Royal Commission of Yanbu and King Abdullah Financial District Area 2 projects.
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review & approval of submittals and inspections--
Senior Site Interior Design Architect (Construction Supervision Subconsultant) 12/2016 - 10/2017
Aedas Interiors Dubai Rep, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Architecture & Interior Design
Achievement: Completed single handedly the review & approval of all submittals & inspections related to Interior Design Fit Out Scope of Works Package Only supporting the ID Associates & ID Director Traveling to Muscat Oman coming from Dubai UAE on bi-weekly basis for 35 consecutive weeks via Oman Air, Emirates & Fly Dubai Airlines to reach the project site.
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review & approval of submittals and inspections related to Interior Design Fit Out Package--
Senior Site Architect (Lead Construction Supervision Consultant) 10/2015 - 06/2016
CH2M, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Engineering & Construction
Achievement: Completed single handedly the review & approval of all submittals & inspections related to Architectural & Interior Design Fit Out Scope of Works Package. of the Etihad Museum project in a fast pacing program / Schedule
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review & approval of submittals and inspections, Obtaining local authorities NOCs, Construction Permit, Utilities Connection Approvals, Environmental Assessment--
Site Architect (Lead Construction Supervision Consultant) 02/2012 - 09/2015
National Engineering Bureau, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Architecture & Construction
Achievement: Assisted the fulfillment of review & approval of all submittals & inspections related to Architectural, Structural/Civil, MEP, & Landscaping Scope of Works Package. supporting the Senior Site Architect, Senior RE, and Client Representative Handed over the completed construction of 14 Storey 250 Guestrooms 5 star beach front hotel project to the Client/Hotel Operator up to date of official soft opening of the fully operational hotel
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Review & approval of submittals and inspections, Obtaining local authorities NOCs, Construction Permit, Utilities Connection Approvals, Environmental Assessment--
Architect Partner 05/2008 - 08/2008
Angayan + Barrot Architects Partnership, Davao, Davao Del Sur Philippines
Industry: Architecture Design & Build
Achievement: Commissioned / awarded to design & build and Handed over various residential, commercial buildings, and Interior Design & Fit-Out of Offices
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Prepared Design Development Drawings, Specification for architectural & ID finishes including Bill of Quantities or Estimates, IFC Drawings, Shop Drawings, Assist Clients in canvassing & procurement of materials, inspect & monitor site progress--
Architect Coordinator 10/2008 - 11/2010
Kele Contracting LLC, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Achievement: Supported the Project Managers, Design Managers, and Construction Managers in coordinating and delegating all the submittals and inspections that needs to be reviewed by the appropriate consultants team or discipline. Handed over completed construction of various High Rise Mixed Use Residential & Commercial Towers, Mid-Rise Apartments, Staff Accommodation Buildings,
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Prepares all the submittals and inspections subject for Review & approval by Consultants & Client--
Engineering Assistant 04/2006 - 04/2008
Davao City Water District, Davao, Davao Del Sur Philippines
Industry: Water Utility
Achievement: Prepares the design drawings for tendering purposes, construction drawings for execution of works at project locations from Sump Pumps, Water Wells, Water Pump House Station Structures, Satellite Billing Offices, updates As-Built drawings for records purposes and future verification of existing water lines and other water facilities. Coordinates with the Quantity Surveying Team, Project Engineers, and Surveyors in issuing drawings and project specifications.
Key Responsibilities & Duties: Prepared Concept 3D Models & Renders, Drafting of Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Details, Drafting of General Arrangement Floor Plans, Room Finishes & Specification for Head Office Renovations and Expansion.--

Ateneo De Davao University 06/1998 - 04/2004
Davao, Davao Del Sur, Philippines
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:BSc in Architecture
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE Earned GPA: 3.5 A 5-year Bachelor’s Degree Program in Architecture that focuses in Architectural Design 1-10 (Concept, Schematic & Design Development Stage), Drafting and Visualization, Construction Methodologies, Engineering Design and Construction (Concrete, Steel, Timber), Estimates, Specification Writing, Materials and Mood Boards Presentation, MEP Systems, Building Codes, Final Thesis Presentation

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