Darwin Graciano

Professional with over 25 years of experience in both vertical and horizontal construction, specializing in planning, scheduling, and project supervision. Skilled in developing and managing baseline programmes in accordance with client standards and project specifications. Ensures project schedules accurately reflect the full scope of work, performs schedule updates, analyses delays, and provides practical, data-driven mitigation strategies.

Proficient in producing cash flow forecasts, detailed work schedules, manpower loading, and equipment loading for a wide range of structural projects. Prepares look-ahead schedules covering civil works, structural works, pre-cast operations, construction methodologies, and sequencing of major activities. Generates comprehensive projection and actual accomplishment reports to support performance monitoring and executive decision-making.

Experienced in assisting with schedule preparation and generating cost proposals for both proposed and ongoing projects. Conducts on-site investigations to support pre-planning activities and ensure accurate project scope.

Planning Manager - Shimizu-Fujita-Takenaka-EEI Joint Venture(SFTE-JV) - Philippines

(2020-06)

• Responsible for managing and maintaining the project schedule in full compliance with the client's standards, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Continuously monitors project timelines, identifies potential risks or delays, and provides regular status updates to the project team to support informed decision-making.
• Participates in corporate and client meetings to report on project progress, cost performance, cash flow projections, and the preparation and submission of progress claims.

Planning Manager - Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co. Ltd - Singapore

(2014-05 - 2020-04)

• Develop the baseline programme in accordance with the client's standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor the project schedule and provide regular status updates to the project team.
• Attend corporate and client monthly meetings to present cost reports, cash flow projections, and progress claims.
• Monitor the progress of both Station and Tunnel works and accurately integrate updates into the Baseline Programme.
• Prepare detailed weekly and monthly progress reports, ensuring that all schedules reflect the correct scope of work.
• Develop clear and user-friendly methods for communicating schedule information to the wider project team.
• Attend client and consultant progress meetings to provide updates on project status and ensure that progress is accurately reflected in formal reports.
• Produce and submit detailed progress documentation, including progress bar charts, summary bar charts, S-curves, and the 3-month rolling programme.

Planning Engineer - Cooperativa Muratori Cementisti Ravenna(CMC) - Singapore

(2012-05 - 2014-04)

• Establish the Baseline Programme for the project in accordance with client requirements and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to obtain progress feedback and update the construction programme accordingly.
• Conduct on-site inspections to validate actual progress, document findings with photographic evidence, and incorporate updates into the Baseline Programme.

Planning Engineer - Ssangyong Engineering & Construction - Singapore

(2010-05 - 2012-04)

• Perform both office-based and site-based duties, preparing programmes for project operations and activities based on inputs from the operations team.
• Provide the operations team with updates on progress status, material procurement status, method statement submissions, and shop drawing submission status to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor overall project progress and compile accurate data for progress reporting.
• Update schedules, charts, and graphs, and coordinate closely with the Client/Engineer to align programme updates.
• Collect sub-contractors' programme information and incorporate it into the integrated master programme.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and weekly rolling programmes to track and maintain progress visibility.
• Monitor the procurement schedule and advise the Project Manager and QS Manager regarding critical and long-lead items to mitigate potential delays.

Planning Engineer - Taisei Corporation - Singapore

(2008-09 - 2010-04)

• Serve as a Site/Office Planning Engineer for Taisei Corporation's MRT Circle Line Project (Stage 4) under the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
• Assist the Planning Manager in preparing project schedules, progress curves, and other planning documents for structural and architectural works covering four stations, including associated tunnels.
• Monitor project progress on a weekly and monthly basis and recommend corrective actions to recover delays or maintain schedule compliance.
• Coordinate and interface with the client, project team, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of project and site progress.
• Prepare detailed forecasts and actual productivity/output reports, including weighted progress charts for all disciplines.
• Conduct site inspections to verify actual work status for both tunnel and station areas and ensure accurate reflection of progress in planning documents.

Site / Planning Engineer - Datem Construction Inc - Philippines

(2001-06 - 2007-08)

• Prepare look-ahead schedules for civil and structural works, precast activities, construction methodologies, and overall work sequencing of the project.
• Incorporate schedules and material procurement requirements from other trade contractors into the integrated project programme.
• Generate weekly and monthly projection and actual accomplishment reports to track progress and performance.
• Supervise and implement civil and structural works ensuring compliance with project plans, standards, and specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in managing manpower allocation and resource planning to ensure efficient project execution.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for structural materials used on site to support planning, costing, and procurement activities.

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - University of Eastern Philippines (2000-04)