ANCEL TORRES FIRME
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Engineer with over 15 years of experience in managing large-scale engineering projects in Underground Metro Railway Transit System, Data Centre, Hospital, Mixed Development (Condo, Office and Retails). Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, delivering projects on time and within budget, while ensuring strict compliance with industry standards. A strategic thinker focused on process optimization, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration to achieve project excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER / STATION MFH MANAGER
SOLETANCHE BACHY INTERNATION (NZ) / LINKALLIANCE
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Karanga-A-Hape Station, https://www.cityraillink.co.nz/karanga-a-hape-station
- Directed the integration of MEFH systems, ensuring compliance and timely delivery
- Led site meetings to enhance stakeholder communication and project progress
- Managed project budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and financial efficiency
- Coordinated with subcontractors to maintain adherence to local codes and standards
- Executed safety audits to identify hazards and improve site safety protocols
- Directed design and installation of MEFH systems on-site, ensuring compliance with all testing protocols
- Managed integration of complex MEFH systems, ensuring timely project delivery
- Successfully managed the integration of complex MEFH systems, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delivery time
- Defined and implemented safety protocols to enforce compliance with regulations
- Karanga-A-Hape Station, https://www.cityraillink.co.nz/karanga-a-hape-station
PROJECT MANAGER
GAMMON CONSTRUCTION
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Siglap, Marine Terrace and Bayshore Station, https://landtransportguru.net/siglap-station/
- Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources
- Generated cash returns by recycling scrap items
- Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders
- Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables
- Managed project budget and oversaw expenditures to keep costs controlled and within budget parameters
- Monitored project performance metrics to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Led meetings to detail project milestones, brainstorm ideas and determine appropriate techniques to manage tasks
- Defined and implemented safety protocols to enforce compliance with regulations
- Siglap, Marine Terrace and Bayshore Station, https://landtransportguru.net/siglap-station/
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (MEFH)
GAMMON CONSTRUCTION
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Global Switch Data Centre, https://www.aurecongroup.com/projects/data-and-telecommunications/global-switch-singapore-woodlands
- Reviewed engineering designs submitted by contractors for accuracy before implementation onsite
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on assigned projects
- Utilized CAD software to develop 3D models of engineering components and assemblies
- Developed and implemented project plans, schedules, budgets and performance requirements for engineering projects
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects across multiple disciplines
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress against goals and objectives set forth at start of project
- Assessed engineering drawings and plans for design, installation, and construction
- Defined and implemented safety protocols to enforce compliance with regulations
- Global Switch Data Centre, https://www.aurecongroup.com/projects/data-and-telecommunications/global-switch-singapore-woodlands
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (MEFH)
TRANS EQUATORIAL ENGINEERING
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Marina One Residences, https://marinaoneresidences.co/
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on assigned projects
- Created detailed technical drawings to support project design and development efforts
- Reviewed engineering designs submitted by contractors for accuracy before implementation onsite
- Utilized CAD software to develop 3D models of engineering components and assemblies
- Developed and implemented project plans, schedules, budgets and performance requirements for engineering projects
- Monitored progress of projects against established milestones and timelines, addressing any issues
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects across multiple disciplines
- Defined and implemented safety protocols to enforce compliance with regulations
- Marina One Residences, https://marinaoneresidences.co/
PROJECT ENGINEER (MEFH)
BINTAI KINDENKO PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2010 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: HOSPITAL, RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE AND RETAIL, A&A, https://www.singhealth.com.sg/SCH/our-hospitals/outram-community-hospital/about-och
- Developed detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans
- Collaborated with team members to define scope, timeline, deliverables and resources needed to complete each task effectively
- Assessed project requirements and determined project goals and objectives to ensure successful completion of projects
- Utilized problem solving skills to troubleshoot any technical difficulties encountered during the course of the project
- Developed and managed budgets for projects according to client requirements
- Assessed engineering drawings and plans for design, installation, and construction
- Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could impact the success of the project
- Directed and supported installation teams during start-up, testing and system commissioning
- HOSPITAL, RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE AND RETAIL, A&A, https://www.singhealth.com.sg/SCH/our-hospitals/outram-community-hospital/about-och
PROJECT ENGINEER
SYKES ASIA
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: DATA CENTRE AND OFFICE SPACE
- Developed detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support completion on time and within budget
- Prepared reports and delivered presentations to communicate engineering results or recommendations
- Reviewed or approved designs, calculations or cost estimates
- Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could impact the success of the project
- Created comprehensive training materials for users on how best utilize new systems or applications designed by engineering team
- DATA CENTRE AND OFFICE SPACE
PROJECT ENGINEER
MEGAWORLD CONSTRUCTION
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: DATA CENTRE AND OFFICE SPACE
- Developed detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates and resource plans
- Collaborated with team members to define scope, timeline, deliverables and resources needed to complete each task effectively
- Coordinated with clients to develop design specifications to meet needs
- Conducted regular progress meetings with team members to identify and resolve issues
- Assessed engineering drawings and plans for design, installation, and construction
- DATA CENTRE AND OFFICE SPACE
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Batangas State University
Batangas, Philippines06-2006
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks
- SCADA
- BMS
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Microsoft Project
- Stakeholder Coordination and Negotiation
- Advance Electrical System
- Team Leadership and Mentoring
- Advance Mechanical
- Hydraulic and Fire System
- Quality Management
- Site management
- Design review
- Environmental regulations compliance
- Project closeout
Certification
- Registered Electrical Engineer, Philippine Regulatory Commission
- Confined Space and Gas Detection, 17599, 18426, 25510
Affiliations
Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineer – Philippines and Singapore Chapter
Personal Information
Visa Status: Resident
Timeline
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER / STATION MFH MANAGER
SOLETANCHE BACHY INTERNATION (NZ) / LINKALLIANCE
01.2023 - 02.2025
PROJECT MANAGER
GAMMON CONSTRUCTION
02.2019 - 09.2022
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (MEFH)
GAMMON CONSTRUCTION
05.2018 - 02.2019
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (MEFH)
TRANS EQUATORIAL ENGINEERING
03.2015 - 03.2018
PROJECT ENGINEER (MEFH)
BINTAI KINDENKO PRIVATE LIMITED
12.2010 - 03.2015
PROJECT ENGINEER
SYKES ASIA
12.2009 - 12.2010
PROJECT ENGINEER
MEGAWORLD CONSTRUCTION
11.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Batangas State University
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