Ricky Hermeno

Results-driven and highly analytical Project Engineer and Cost Estimator with over a decade of comprehensive experience steering civil engineering projects, structural construction, and high-precision digital quantity takeoffs. Proven track record of delivering residential and commercial developments safely, on schedule, and strictly within budget parameters. Adept at managing subcontractors, optimizing procurement lifecycles, and ensuring high-quality compliance from site preparation to final project completion.

Independent Construction Supervisor at Independent Construction Supervisor (Freelance) (2016-02 – 2025-05)

Local residential/commercial houses and apartment buildings. Comprehensive Project Portfolio available upon request.

• Directed daily on-site construction, demolition, and renovation operations for 12+ private residential units, multi-project developments, and structural works.
• Supervised workflows to maintain strict schedule adherence, managed site logistics, and coordinated multi-tier subcontractors to eliminate project delays.
• Managed project budgets up to ₱7 Million, consistently delivering 90%+ of projects under or on budget.

Project Engineer at POWERONE CONSTRUCTORS LMTD. CORPORATION (PCLC) (2015-05 – 2016-01)

• Operations Coordination: Managed multi-disciplinary project phases, maintaining cross-functional alignment with defined scope, structural engineering specifications, and corporate timelines.
• Resource Optimization: Developed comprehensive project schedules, critical path milestones, and resource allocation models utilizing data-driven project tracking tools.
• Financial Controls: Monitored project burn-rates, audited scope variations, and maintained the technical risk register while formulating accurate financial forecasts for prospective change orders.
• Procurement Engineering: Supervised technical documentation reviews and seamlessly coordinated engineering procurement activities for critical project materials and services.
• Fit-out: Spearheaded the architectural finishing of the BPO office, iQor site 2, Robinson's place Pala-pala, start to turn over.
• Paint job/work: Oriented the workers with job scopes and directed the day-to-day paint job in Strattford Makati.

Estimator (Remote / Outsourced) at R & D Metal Fabricators INC. (2013-10 – 2014-10)

• High-Precision Takeoffs: Executed detailed and accurate material quantity takeoffs from structural, architectural, and MEP PDF blueprints using advanced Excel modeling.
• Bid Optimization: Formulated organized, structured cost estimates and proposal sheets to drive competitive bidding strategies for high-stakes US-based commercial tenders.
• Database Maintenance: Systematized and regularly updated internal unit cost databases, local US production rates, and historical project benchmarks to enhance future estimation accuracy.
• Long Beach City College Building GG (Long Beach, CA): Generated comprehensive structural steel and architectural material takeoffs from PDF blueprints.
• UCLA Life Sciences Building (Los Angeles, CA): Formulated detailed structural steel material takeoffs to support high-stakes commercial bidding via PDF blueprints.
• Gateway Towne Center Developments (Compton, CA): Managed precise structural steel quantity surveying for PetSmart, Pad 7, Marshalls, and Majors C-E Shell Buildings.
• Whittier Pumping Station (Pico Rivera, CA): Conducted structural steel and technical database alignment for specialized civic infrastructure.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila (2013-02)

High School Diploma – Saint Augustine School, Tanza, Cavite (2005-01)