MELANIE QUIBEDO BRIONES
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Electrical Engineer with a strong background in project cost estimation and management, demonstrating expertise in procurement and cost control. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and drive project success through effective communication and leadership. Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, consistently delivering improved efficiency in financial and operational processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Money Room Teller
Brinks's Canada
Central Saanich, Canada
10.2023 - Current
- Processed commercial cash, cheque deposits, and coins for all ATM transactions accurately.
- Works jointly with team members to optimize financial transaction processing.
- Balance inbound ATM residual transactions diligently.
- Operated cash-handling systems to enhance efficiency and ensure precision.
Cost Engineer
Rockwell Land Corporation
Makati city, Philippines
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Engaged in the supplier pre-qualification process by analyzing portfolio data and conducting supplier preference studies.
- Managed supplier communication to guarantee timely arrival of final products.
- Maintained compliance with commercial, legal, and contractual standards in procurement transactions.
- Collaborated with the project management team to address challenges, and maintain timelines.
- Delivered cost management recommendations to project teams as needed.
- Managed and coordinated the scheduling and monitoring of project procurement activities to ensure timely and efficient execution.
- Supported development and upkeep of database centralizing electrical project costs.
- Prepared budget estimates covering electrical and auxiliary works of the project.
- Reviewing bid assessments to ensure accurate cost and quantity alignment for special projects.
Construction Project Engineer - Electrical
D'Consult International Inc.
Makati City, Philippines
12.2011 - 03.2015
- Facilitated the procurement of electrical and auxiliary equipment and materials.
- Assessed contractor-submitted billings and change order claims for accuracy and compliance.
- Executed Value Engineering practices to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitored contractor and supplier compliance for seamless project execution and timely delivery.
- Coordinated and participated in project site staff meetings, technical group discussions, and construction coordination sessions.
- Coordinated timely feedback on various contractor submittals like shop drawings, RFIs, product samples, and data.
- Tracked critical milestones and schedules of contractors to ensure timely project deliverables.
- Conducted daily inspections and acted as QA/QC personnel for electrical and auxiliary works.
Assistant Project Engineer
Phases Electrical Contractor Corporation
Pasay City, Philippines
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Generated comprehensive daily and weekly accomplishment reports.
- Oversaw field operations for electrical installations, collaborating with General Contractor and trades team.
- Coordinated program activities to ensure timely completion.
- Verified compliance of delivered materials with approved specifications.
- Facilitated completion and accuracy checks for shop drawings and as-built documentation.
- Developed comprehensive pre-construction plans aligned with project requirements.
- Prepared and reconciled change orders and job orders.
Estimator
Phases Electrical Contractor Corporation
Pasay City, Philippines
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Evaluated project documentation to calculate costs and material requirements.
- Collaborated with suppliers to obtain material and equipment quotations.
- Drafted comprehensive cost estimates for upcoming project scopes.
- Participated in initial bidding discussions and clarification sessions.
- Evaluated necessary work for inclusion in bid proposals after conducting site visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of The Philippines
Manila03-2008
Skills
- Electrical Project Cost Estimation
- Cost Control
- Bluebeam
- Procurement
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- AutoCAD 2009
- Construction safety
- Value engineering
- Site supervision
Timeline
Money Room Teller
Brinks's Canada
10.2023 - Current
Cost Engineer
Rockwell Land Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2023
Construction Project Engineer - Electrical
D'Consult International Inc.
12.2011 - 03.2015
Assistant Project Engineer
Phases Electrical Contractor Corporation
01.2010 - 06.2011
Estimator
Phases Electrical Contractor Corporation
10.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of The Philippines
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