Key skills and expertise

With 26 years of experience in civil engineering, the expert specializes in quality assurance, testing, and construction management. They have led large-scale projects including international airports and hydro energy plants. Proficient in quality management systems and standards such as ASTM and ACI, they have managed teams across various countries, ensuring project compliance and excellence. Responsibilities have included driving project quality initiatives as a QA/QC Manager, resulting in successful completions in infrastructure and energy sectors. Career highlights include leadership roles such as Deputy QA/QC Manager and Board Director for a professional engineering chapter.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the Millennium Challenge Corporation on the Mongolia Wastewater Recycling Project, providing quality management and technical assistance. This project, executed in Ulaanbaatar City, focused on infrastructure development under a design and build contract. The expert ensured the implementation of quality systems and compliance with project requirements, contributing to international development cooperation in the infrastructure sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing extensive experience across key sectors such as construction, water, transportation, and energy, the expert has held roles including QA/QC Manager and Deputy QA/QC Manager, focusing on quality assurance, testing, and construction management. Their expertise spans infrastructure projects like international airports and hydro energy plants, with a geographic scope covering Mongolia, the Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Responsibilities have included implementing quality management systems and ensuring compliance with international standards, contributing to successful project outcomes in various regional contexts. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in infrastructure projects, enhancing their capability to manage complex international projects effectively.

Languages and education

With a background in civil engineering, the expert is proficient in Arabic, English, and Filipino. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across multiple countries including Mongolia, the Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and international projects. The expert holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the Technological Institute of the Philippines, with ongoing capstone project work, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Eastern Visayas State University, formerly known as Leyte Institute of Technology, in the Philippines.