Edgar Chew
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator at SWP Commercial Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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SWP Commercial Ltd
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New Zealand
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
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Jun 2016 - Present
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QA Administrator
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
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Site Manager
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
My duties and responsibilities as site manager:• consult with building professionals, architects and clients• work out building programmes with building planners• co-ordinate supplies of materials and machinery• liaise with subcontractors• plan and establish efficient health and safety systems and monitor these constantly• work with quantity surveyors to ensure costs are kept within budget• ensure construction work meets all requirements, and is done on time• keep records of staff and materials• edit “as built” plan and shop drawing details if necessary• set out and markings of all opening and penetrations• organize and directing site labour on a day to day activities
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Project manager
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Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
I previously worked in a team of three civil engineers, 11 contractors for Golden Haven Memorial Park, Inc – a subsidiary of one of the well-known property developers in the Philippines. During this period, I have worked on constructing a project worth NZD 23M and developing three memorial parks. My main responsibilities on these projects included: • editing detailed drawings of planned structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software• preparing sketches, plans and designs for civil engineering works• preparing plans for construction including costings and timetables• writing detailed process instructions • preparing a schedule of quantities (which involves measuring and estimating material and labour costs) used in the tendering process• preparing reports before and during building projects showing costs of the project• inspecting project sites to monitor progress• preparing monthly project summary status
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Technical Head
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Oct 2005 - Oct 2012
My role as technical head at Golden Haven Memorial park gave me an opportunity to develop three memorial parks worth NZD 11M. Given the minimal amount of budget, I was still able to deliver the projects within its’ specifications without compromising health and safety and quality. My responsibilities included:• editing detailed drawings of planned structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software• preparing sketches, plans and designs for civil engineering works• studying the architects’ and engineers’ building plans• writing detailed process instructions • preparing a schedule of quantities (which involves measuring and estimating material and labour costs) used in the tendering process• visiting project sites to monitor progress• preparing monthly project summary status• drafting annual executive milestone overview
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Project Engineer / Technical Services department head
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Feb 2004 - Oct 2005
Camella Homes Incorporated is another subsidiary of MB Villar Group of Companies. My responsibilities as project engineer/technical services department head included: • editing detailed drawings of planned structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software• preparing sketches, plans and designs for civil engineering works• studying the architects’ and engineers’ building plans• preparing a schedule of quantities (which involves measuring and estimating material and labour costs) used in the tendering process• establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities• acting as arbitrator in case of dispute between the executive team and contractor• visiting project sites to monitor progress• preparing monthly project summary status
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Project Engineer /Technical Services department head
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Jan 2001 - Mar 2002
Crown Asia, a subsidiary of MB Villar group of Companies, aims to offer homes that feature world class themes and designs. As project engineer/technical services department head of the company, I was given an opportunity to deliver various residential projects within the Philippines. My responsibilities included: • editing detailed drawings of planned structures using computer-aided design (CAD) software• preparing sketches, plans and designs for civil engineering works• studying the architects’ and engineers’ building plans• preparing a schedule of quantities (which involves measuring and estimating material and labour costs) used in the tendering process• acting as arbitrator in case of dispute between the executive team and contractor• visiting project sites to monitor progress• establishing detailed programs for the coordination of site activities• preparing monthly project summary status
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Liaison Officer
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Jan 2001 - Mar 2002
My responsibilities as liaison officer included:• facilitates construction permits, such as building, electrical, and sanitary permits• coordinating with electric company with regards to power installation in one of the residential projects of Crown Asia Properties Incorporated
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Project Engineer/Site Engineer
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Sep 2000 - Dec 2000
My responsibilities as project/site engineer included:• estimating material costs• facilitating procurement of construction materials• supervising civil, electrical, and plumbing works• inspecting civil engineering works My responsibilities as project/site engineer included:• estimating material costs• facilitating procurement of construction materials• supervising civil, electrical, and plumbing works• inspecting civil engineering works
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Logistics Officer
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Jun 2000 - Aug 2000
My responsibilities as logistics officer included:• coordinating with suppliers• preparing delivery schedule• assisting in product presentation My responsibilities as logistics officer included:• coordinating with suppliers• preparing delivery schedule• assisting in product presentation
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Education
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University of the East
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering