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Gladys Mae Chavez

Gladys Mae Chavez

Dubai, AE

 

About 

Exceptionally accomplished and reliable Architect with a strong client satisfaction record across a wide variety of residential and commercial building projects. Adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously with the highest degree of accuracy and professionalism. Able to explain complex building concepts and processes clearly and intelligibly.

Employment 

EMAAR, Dubai, AE, Site Architect

Duties and responsibilities are focused on Community Owners Association Management, Community Events Planning, Customer Service, Home Owner Association Management, Site Coordination, Team Management and Correspondence.

Ensures all rules and regulations of the Strata Title Law are adhered to.
Ensures all relevant documentation and records are submitted to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in time.
Conducts regular inspections/audits of the assigned community and drive proactive resolutions to ensure the standards are maintained at all times.
Reviews work schedules, service level agreements, reports and scope of works to ensure the best of standards are maintained at all times.
Organizes regular meetings with service providers to drive overall site management.
Ensures all statutory requirements are fulfilled and up to date.
Manages crisis and emergencies at any/all times of incident and reporting the same to respective authorities, whilst escalating the same through established policies and processes.
Manages all vendors (contractors, suppliers, service providers etc.) who transact with the OA.
Provides updates to customers via various channels of communication such as circulars bulletin boards and door drops.
Organizes and supervises the team onsite.
Ensures staff in community adheres to assigned job roles.
Supervises team activities to ensure required/expected standards are met.

Jun 2019 - current
 

Roche Bobois, Dubai, AE, Site Supervisor (Interior Fit-outs)

Improving the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organization's mission. Supporting better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. Playing a significant role in long-term planning, including initiatives geared towards operational excellence of facility management.

Assisting in development and maintenance of pre-construction, construction, and closeout execution plans.
Being aware of all safety hazards and precautions and ensuring all traders are instructed before they start work.
Regular site inspections to assess various safety hazards and determine the likelihood of an accident occurring.
Motivating, mentoring, and in some cases disciplining staff.
Dealing with staff and sub-contractors and ensuring quality is met.
Managing client interaction and promoting positive relationships.
Gathering information and providing daily reports.
Assisting in the evaluation of subcontractor and supplier invoices.

Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
 

Jorge Yulo Architects and Associates, Makati, PH, Junior Architect

Contribute to and support architectural projects. Help prepare designs, complete construction documents, write up building 3dsMAX plans, meeting with clients and suppliers, site supervision/managing and assist in the presentation of materials.

Create proposals and complete construction paperwork for buildings in order to ensure that projects follow legal specifications and company procedures, ensure all required documents are submitted before the construction progress is started.
Conducting preliminary studies of proposed projects to obtain information as to space and design requirements, obtaining measurements and making sketches preliminary to the preparation of drawing.
Communicate with contractors to monitor the progress of a project, responsible for communicating with clients as well, noting their requests, answering their questions and sending project updates.
Analyzes space utilization effectiveness and changing demands for space needs. Recommend actions to meet new requirements.
Reviews shop drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction material recommendations submitted by outside Suppliers and Contractors to ensure adherence to contract and notifies Architect of discrepancies.
Reviews work of Contractor, verifying specified materials are being used, dimensions are as drawn and quality is according to contract document.
Set costs and project fees according to budget, research and decide on materials and products sourcing, produce sample and mood boards for client presentation.

May 2016 - Jul 2018
 

RO Ferrer Architects, Manila, PH, Intern Architect

Prepares 2D and 3D design materials for client or project team review. Performs product research; assists project designers and project architects with material selection and system research. May assist team in the construction administration phase.

Prepare and modify architectural documents at the direction of the Project Designer or more Senior Design Professionals, ensuring alignment with design intent and firm standards.
Develops solutions to technical and design problems.
Integrates sustainable design solutions into projects.
Prepares 2d and 3d design materials for client/project team review.
Performs product research, assist Project Designers and Architects with material selection and system research.
May assist team in the construction administration phase.

Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
 

Education 

MANUEL L. QUEZON UNIVERSITY, Manila, PH, BArch, Architecture

Nov 2012 - Mar 2016
 

Areas of Specialization