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Sheryl Bernaldez

Sheryl Bernaldez

Project Commercial Manager
Doha

Summary

  • A Licensed Civil Engineer and presently a Project Commercial Manager with more than 19 years of solid and extensive experience in general construction engineering to include high rise building construction and project management. A total of more than 21 years’ experience following completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering inclusive of more than 15 years’ dedicated experience in GCC Countries (UAE – Dubai and Qatar) with HLG (Habtoor-Leighton Group) and Gaar Construction.
  • A proactive and goal-oriented construction professional with proven skills and knowledge on the Subcontract Procurement Management, Subcontract Management, Subcontract Final Account Management, Main Contract Management, Cost Reporting Management, maintain strict adherence to the Commercial Management System Audit, report to Senior Managers and worked as a Project Commercial Manager.
  • Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Bicol University - Philippines) and successfully passed the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination in the year 2000 with Registration No. 0088302.
  • Well versed in computer software application such as Auto Cad, MS Excel, MS Word, COINS and ePromis.
  • An aim for continuing professional development to pursue a career in a company where my acquired technical and interpersonal skills through years of experience will be utilized and further grow with a company who provides high level of challenges, responsibilities, and trust.

Overview

21
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years of professional experience
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Work History

Project Commercial Manager

Gaar Construction
Doha
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Subcontract and Supplier’s Procurement Management; negotiates terms and conditions for contracts.
  • Subcontract Management; coordinates project activities with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors and maintain relationships.
  • Main Contract Management
  • Cost Reporting Management
  • Responsible for Commercial Team; created quality management plan, developed and maintained project documentation and oversaw project requirements, identify risk and mitigation strategies.

Project Commercial Manager

Building Infrastructure Contracting W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L. / HLG
Doha
08.2019 - 11.2021
  • Subcontract Procurement Management (Package Analysis for scope, cost and risks, Package Awards and Agreements).
  • Subcontract Management (Contractual Correspondences, Variations, Claims & Disputes, Valuations and Payments).
  • Subcontract Final Account Management (target cost negotiated to maximize project margin).
  • Main Contract Management (Correspondences, Variations, Contractual Claims, Cost Negotiations and Payment Applications).
  • Cost Reporting Management (Cost, Revenue, Risk & Opportunity Analysis, Forecasting and Monthly Reporting/COINS).
  • Maintain strict adherence to the Commercial Management System Audit.
  • Responsible for Commercial Team consisting of Civil and MEP Quantity Surveyors, Procurement Officer and Accountant.
  • Coordination with the Project Consultant/Engineer.
  • Working under the Project Manager at Site and Regional Commercial Manager in the Head Office; Report to Senior Managers; and attends board meeting for Monthly Review Reports.
  • Worked as part of a Commercial Claim Team for an on-going arbitration claim including preparation of final cost claim to the Employer, Subcontract Account terminations and closures.
  • Involvement in recruitment of staff by evaluating and assessing qualification prior to endorsement to the HR Department for employment.
  • Cost benefit analysis through thorough review and study of project’s forecast costs and revenue as well as risks and opportunities.
  • Cost saving initiatives through negotiations with Subcontractors, Suppliers, Consultant and Engineers.
  • Termination of Subcontractors/Suppliers, negotiation meetings, determining Subcontract Accounts and if necessary, preparing a legal case to management to pull-out or encash Subcontractor/Supplier’s bonds/guarantees to recover project losses.
  • Involvement in project closures and handover procedures.

Commercial Manager (Acting)

Building Infrastructure Contracting W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L. / HLG
Doha
02.2016 - 07.2019
  • Responsibilities same as Project Commercial Manager.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Infrastructure Contracting W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L. / HLG
Doha
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Worked with various vendors to select and source construction materials.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Has worked under a Commercial Manager and responsible for all project-based Intermediate Management Level responsibilities.

Quantity Surveyor

Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Qatar W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L.
Doha
05.2009 - 01.2015
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Has worked under a Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor and responsible for all project-based Intermediate Management Level responsibilities.
  • Subcontract Procurement Management; Subcontract Management; Subcontract Final Account Management; Main Contract Management; Cost Reporting Management; Maintain strict adherence to the Commercial Management System Audit.

Quantity Surveyor

Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Co. / Al Habtoor-Leighton Group L.L.C.
Dubai
07.2007 - 04.2009
  • Prepares required documents for Monthly Project Cost Report.
  • Handles Subcontractor’s Account to include preparation of Payment Certificates using ERP System, assessing evaluation of billings from the Engineers, checking requirements prior to processing and monitors status of Subcontractor’s Account to include contract details, specifications and requirements.
  • Prepares Work Orders, Addendums, Variation Orders and monitors project accomplishments and billings.
  • Coordinates related issues to Subcontractors and facilitate closure of contracts through requirement of Final Account Statement and Warranty Certificates and conducts site inspection for quantity verification and re-measurements.
  • Prepares correspondences.
  • Prepares detailed quantity take-off of architectural and structural works and re-measures quantities for comparison to BOQ for reconciliation of Sub-Contractor’s claims.

Quantity Surveyor

Jaca Construction & Management Corporation
Dasmarinas, Cavite
01.2006 - 06.2007

As a General Contractor:

  • Attends pre-bid meetings, coordinates with clients and tender bids. Prepares correspondences.
  • Conducts site inspection for quantity estimation and prepare detailed quantity take-off of architectural and structural works.
  • Supervises construction of on-going civil/architectural project and coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers and monitors project accomplishments and render evaluations, handles Subcontractor’s Account and process billings. And conducts costing and evaluation of variation works.
  • Handles material purchasing.

As a Subcontractor:

  • Prepares detailed quantity take-off of civil, plumbing, mechanical and electrical works.
  • Monitors project accomplishments and render billings.
  • Coordinates with the General Contractor concerning issues related to the project requirements.

Project Engineer and Office Engineer

Philippine Construction Management Specialist Co., Inc. ( PhilCoMSCI )
Mandaluyong, Manila
08.2003 - 12.2005
  • As a Project Engineer: supervises, inspects and evaluates works of the General Contractor and represent the Project Owner/Client in attending technical matters to ensure completion of the project as per the agreed contract and plans specifications.
  • As an Office Engineer: tendering/procurement, attending Client meetings, Subcontract Management and all related office works.

Office Engineer

Arkiton Builders
Paranaque
08.2002 - 07.2003
  • Prepares correspondences. Prepares quantity and cost estimates of various projects. Conducts purchasing of needed materials from suppliers. Prepares accomplishment billings and related documents. Facilitate matters concerning on-going projects and performs duties of an office engineer.

Office Engineer

City Engineer’s Office
Legazpi City, Albay
09.2001 - 07.2002
  • Conducts site inspection on government projects especially public elementary school buildings and roads. Prepares detailed and cost estimate. Prepares pre-qualification papers and documents subject for public bidding and assists in bidding proper of government projects. Reviews papers and documents subject for final inspection and final payment. Approves papers and documents subject for the signature of the Engineering Head.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Bicol University
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
03.2000 - 03.2000

Skills

Residential and commercial projects

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Timeline

Project Commercial Manager

Gaar Construction
11.2021 - 01.2023

Project Commercial Manager

Building Infrastructure Contracting W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L. / HLG
08.2019 - 11.2021

Commercial Manager (Acting)

Building Infrastructure Contracting W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L. / HLG
02.2016 - 07.2019

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Infrastructure Contracting W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L. / HLG
01.2015 - 01.2016

Quantity Surveyor

Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Qatar W.L.L. / Leighton Contracting (Qatar) W.L.L.
05.2009 - 01.2015

Quantity Surveyor

Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Co. / Al Habtoor-Leighton Group L.L.C.
07.2007 - 04.2009

Quantity Surveyor

Jaca Construction & Management Corporation
01.2006 - 06.2007

Project Engineer and Office Engineer

Philippine Construction Management Specialist Co., Inc. ( PhilCoMSCI )
08.2003 - 12.2005

Office Engineer

Arkiton Builders
08.2002 - 07.2003

Office Engineer

City Engineer’s Office
09.2001 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Bicol University
03.2000 - 03.2000
Sheryl BernaldezProject Commercial Manager