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Romulo C. Gangcuangco

Romulo C. Gangcuangco

Murrieta, CA, US

 

About 

My full name is Romulo Corpus Gangcuangco, a US citizen and currently resident of southern California.

My Bachelor's Degree in architecture combined with extensive experiences in architecture practice and construction project management, prepared me to handle any type and size of architectural and construction projects from schematics to completion. With my ample knowledge, skills and abilities in this industries, I am confident I can be a productive asset to any related organization for their continued success. Overall, I am innovative, design /detail oriented  and accustomed to fast-paced working environment, where projects quality and timely submissions are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is the norm. I have strong leadership, dependable, and an effective team player. I approach my tasks with proficiency, working well under pressure and change. I am proficient user of AutoCAD and knowledgeable use of Revit Architecture/BIM. Irecently completed my formal education in Project Management in support to my manament experience, I am also a certified home inspector associated with (InterNACHI) a respectable home inspection regulating agency.

I can work anywhere in the US, willing to relocate  and can start work within a short notice.

Employment 

RCG Partners, Murrieta, CA, US, Project Manager/Certified Home Inspector

Manage daily business operation and coordination of contracted design, construction document drafting and home inspection services. Lead role in conceiving and development of architectural project designs, space planning, production of construction documents. Conduct home site inspection services for realtors, home buyers and sellers. Develop self-effort for continued training, education, researches and studies for business advancement and promotion.

Jan 2000 - current
 

AXIS3 Architecture, Temecula, CA, US, Project Architect

Lead role in conceiving and development of project designs, space planning and production of construction documents. Provided research and code compliance responses for city plan check comments. Conduct regular project site inspection and general coordination with project consultants. Troubleshoot and provide solutions to discrepancies between design and actual construction conditions.
Projects Accomplishments: Design and CD development of a Yoga studio, conversion of an existing San Bernardino Airport Hangar Structure to a Private Hangar Building, Temecula Mosque, various Retail & Office Buildings, Custom Homes and Multi-Family Residential units.

Jun 2007 - May 2012
 

Casco Corp Architects and Engineers, Irvine, CA, US, Project Architect

Responsible in inspecting, verification and documentation of various tenant improvement projects at nationwide locations. Conceived and developed new project designs in coordination with corporate clients prototype design. Developed construction documents for building permitting. Provided research, code compliance responses and drawing updates per city plan check comments.
Projects Accomplishments: Various “big box” retail projects and other corporate project accounts at different state locations such as Home Depot, Circuit City, Babies/Toys R Us, Petsmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross, ULTA , Chico’s, Sunglass Hut, etc.

Feb 2002 - Jun 2007
 

Ware Malcomb, Irvine, CA, US, Job Captain

Worked directly with the Design Director in conceiving and development of projects designs and schemes. Responsible in preparing and organizing of presentation drawings for in-house deliberation and client approval. Assisted in development and production of projects construction drawings for building permitting and construction.
Projects Accomplishments: Design and construction document production of various ground-up and tenant improvements project complex structures, office building and various Health Care facilities.

Jan 2000 - Feb 2002
 

CHAPINO Construction, Rota, CNMI, US, Project Manager

Provided management leadership of a Design-Build company of 50 construction workers and staffs for over 10 years. Lead role in acquiring projects through biddings and direct negotiations. Lead role in producing project designs and coordination of construction drawing production. Managed daily business operations, developed and tracked project schedules, general coordination, estimating, cost control and budgeting.
Projects: Design and construction of municipal offices, retail and office buildings and numerous residential structures.

Sep 1988 - Oct 1999
 

HYUNDAI Architects&Engineers Associates, Singapore, Architectural Engineer

Was one among the multi-national architects and engineers of the main contractor for the construction of the $1.8 billion Hotel and Commercial Complex project from foundation to completion. Conducted daily site inspection and coordination of the projects architectural, structural and MEP components with different sub-contractors. Responsible in coordinating and getting approval from project consultants, owner’s representative and city inspectors in preparation for concreting of the project sub-structure. Responsible in checking and recording of project discrepancies necessary for revision and as-built drawing documentation. Functioned as Architectural Quality Control during the finishing and completion stage of the project.

Dec 1982 - Feb 1986
 

Erectors International, Manila, PH, Project Architect

Philippines - Responsible in designing and construction document production of various industrial, commercial and government projects. Assigned as Project Architect for the construction of UN Refugee Housing Complex in Palawan Philippines, Restoration of a Landmark historical building and the construction of a 200-room (5 Star) Resort Hotel in Leyte, Philippines.
Saudi Arabia - Assigned as an Architectural Inspector for the construction of the multi-billion USD King Khaled Military Complex in Al Batin Saudi Arabia under the supervision of US Army Corps of Engineers from 7/1981 to 8/1982. Responsible in checking the quality, erection and placement of pre-cast building structures as delivered and installed to various project structures by sub-contractors.

Jun 1977 - Aug 1982
 

Education 

CAD Teacher, San Diego, CA, US, Revit Architecture 2013/Building Information Modeling (complete bundle course)

This studies will prepare me further to the latest Architectural designing and drafting medium with 3D capabilities.

Feb 2013 - current
 

New Horizons Computer learning School, San Diego, California, Project Management for Professional

Under the sponsorship of EDD/Caljobs, I took and completed this management training, in support to my construction project management experiences.

Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
 

FIA Inspection Academy, San Bernardino, CA, US, Home Inspection

Studied Home Inspection concept in preparation for a Real Estate Home Inspection services.

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011
 

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, PH, BArch, Architecture

Studied architecture and received a Bachelors Degree in Architecture.

Jun 1972 - Mar 1978
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills