Resume of Maximo M. Aton Jr. 160508

Resumē of Maximo M. Aton Jr. Page 1
Professional project manager having twenty four years of experience in multidisciplinary projects using
principles from master’s degree and 33 units of doctoral studies in management
Name: Maximo M. Aton Jr., BSCE, MCONSTMGT (UNSW)
Nickname: Max
Age: 48
Email Address: maximoaton@aim.com
Contact Numbers: +63 917 8909773
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project management including (1) project conceptualization, (2) design peer review and value engineering, (3) simultaneous
projects implementation (troubleshooting, hiring and training of project managers and staff), (4) cost management (cost planning,
variation control, life cycle analysis, NPV analysis, change order valuation and claims settlement), (5) contract management
(contract documents review, bidding, and negotiation), (6) project documentation with E reengineering, (7) risk management, (8)
quality management, (9) time management (planning, monitoring and controlling productivity), (10) project audit, (11) system
integration, project commissioning and turn over, (12) information and knowledge management, (13) lean construction systems
and procedures, and (14) project stakeholder management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1) Position : Project Manager
Company: Shang Properties Realty Corporation
Manila, Philippines
Work Description: I joined them last February 2013. My task has been to provide project management for Shangri La Plaza
Mall Redevelopment Project which includes the following:
a. Introduce project management system upgrades for the implementation of the project to attain higher level of efficiency;
Conduct assessment of project metrics and identify areas for improvement.
b. Coach, mentor, and support the career growth of managers and project engineers; Assess performance of project
management staff; Make sure roles and responsibilities are defined, understood and accepted.
c. Plan project and program goals and milestones; Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, changes in
project scope, potential crisis and devise contingency plans.
d. Review contract documents to protect the interest of the company; Ensure projects’ regulatory compliance, governance,
and security requirements.
e. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (project management teams, design consultants, quantity surveyors, contractors
and engineering/ marketing team) to ensure everybody on the same page about the project.
f. Organize and lead a team of managers, project coordinator and project engineers; Guide project team in developing and
managing project schedules, Gantt charts, action plans and improve communication processes to ensure alignment of
involved departments while inspiring them to deliver flawless execution.
g. Provide summarized status for major projects to the executive team; Establish and develop tools to ensure consistent
approach to planning and tracking across various work packages; Develop and implement methods and procedures for
monitoring and measuring project success.
h. Encourage learning by documenting lessons learned and sharing the information with the rest of the team.
i. Manage third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary; Act as point of escalation for both technical and
administrative issues related to the project; Function as the team's lead problem solver utilizing critical-thinking skills
and offering effective and efficient solution.
j. Establish policies to prevent corruption and remind contractors to refrain from doing any form of corrupt practices.
k. Promote harmonious and productive working relation with consultants, designers and other project stakeholders.
Date of Employment: 2013 - present
2) Position : PMO (Project Management Office) Director
Company: Asiaphil Manufacturing Industries Incorporated
Manila, Philippines
Work Description: Last 2010, I was initially engaged for the joint venture of Romago and Asiaphil to manage simultaneously
their transmission line and load end substation project. With the successful project management, Asiaphil invited me to
provide project management for their multiple projects. My responsibilities in Asiaphil are as follows:
a. Provide tactical direction for all projects in collaboration with key stakeholders; Participate in discussions regarding
evaluation of potential projects; Understand the organization’s strategic goals to adapt more appropriate strategy.

b. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PM, design, engineering, marketing) to provide services including planning,
scheduling, cost-estimating and risk assessment.
c. Organize and lead a team of project managers, project coordinators and project engineers; Guide project teams in
developing and managing project schedules, Gantt charts, action plans, etc. and improve communication processes to
ensure alignment of involved departments while inspiring them to deliver flawless execution and exceptional service.
d. Provide summarized status for major projects to the executive team; Establish and develop tools to ensure consistent
approach to planning and tracking across various projects; Develop and implement methods and procedures for
monitoring and measuring project success.
e. Develop and consolidate best practices across all roles in the project lifecycle, and streamline the delivery model in
collaboration with other project stakeholders; Encourage learning culture by documenting lessons learned and sharing the
information with the rest of the company
f. Plan project and program goals and milestones; Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, changes in
project scope, potential crisis and devise contingency plans.
g. Review contract documents to protect the interest of the company; Ensure projects’ regulatory compliance, governance,
and security requirements.
h. Introduce project management system upgrades for the implementation of the projects of the company to attain higher
level of efficiency; Conduct assessment of enterprise metrics as well as the project metrics; Lead project post mortems
and identify areas for improvement.
i. Coach, mentor, and support the career growth of project managers; Assess performance of project management staff;
Make sure roles and responsibilities are defined, understood and accepted.
j. Manage third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary; Act as point of escalation for both technical and
administrative issues related to the project; Function as the team's lead problem solver utilizing critical-thinking skills
and offering effective and efficient solution.
k. Troubleshoot projects to be brought back to within schedule; Provide direct project management of the project when
needed to regain proactive control; Conduct regular inspection of projects.
l. Promote harmonious and productive working relation with consultants, designers and other contractors, and making sure
that the client would be satisfied with the service of the company.
Date of Employment: 2010 - 2012
3) Position : VP – Operations / General Manager
Company: Romago, Inc.
Manila, Philippines
Work Description: I was first employed by this construction company from 2000 to 2002 as VP for Operations. I was
overseeing the implementation of electro mechanical projects of several high rise buildings. In 2009, Romago was bidding on
projects in Saudi Arabia and Guam. I have been tapped to be the General Manager for their possible international projects.
While working in this construction firm, I have done the following:
a. Prepare business plan with financial projections to ascertain the feasibility of business expansion.
b. Prepare bid documents including Bill of Quantities (BOQ), resource scheduling, budgeting, analyses of cost data,
canvassing and sourcing of materials and equipment, and submitting the BOQ.
c. Direct, oversee, monitor and control the implementation of several projects of the company to check compliance with
quality, schedule and profit targets.
d. Review contract documents to protect the interest of the company.
e. Implement E-reengineering to enhance further the productivity level of staff and project teams.
f. Introduce project management system upgrades for the implementation of the projects of the company to attain higher
level of efficiency.
g. Coordinate with utility companies and local authorities for compliance with statutory requirements and other regulation.
h. Provide project leadership and management training for the staff to increase efficiency in dealing problems in their
respective projects.
i. Troubleshoot projects to be brought back to within schedule. Provide direct project management of the project when
necessary to regain proactive control.
j. Establish culture of learning by documenting lessons learned and sharing the information with the rest of the company.
k. Represent the company in negotiation for the change orders valuation and prepare required documents.
l. Interact with owner representatives, local and foreign project consultants, contractors and suppliers.
m. Conduct regular inspection of projects and oftentimes, do hands on approach if necessary.
n. Preside over the weekly meetings of the company attended by the executive officers and project managers. Critical issues
have been discussed in the meeting to come up with an action plan from ideas gathered.
o. Prepare turn over documents as per contract requirement and conduct simulation test for all services installed prior to
turn over of the system.

p. Promote harmonious and productive working relation with consultants, designers and other contractors, and make sure
that the client would be satisfied with the service of the company.
Date of Employment: 2000 – 2002, then 2009 - 2011
4) Position : Project Director
Company: Armadillo Holdings Incorporated
Manila, Philippines
Work Description: I directed simultaneous implementation of several projects like hotels, student dormitory, commercial and
industrial buildings. My responsibilities included the following:
a. Conduct bidding of work packages, factory inspection of suppliers and contractors, and evaluate capabilities of
consultants, contractors and suppliers.
b. Promote harmonious and productive working relation with consultants, designers and other contractors using positive
conflict resolution approach.
c. Initiate business solutions for the company to be more efficient such as CDM projects.
d. Interact with owner representatives, local and foreign project consultants, contractors and suppliers involved in the
projects to formulate dynamic adjustment for the projects.
e. Conduct regular inspection of projects and oftentimes, provide hands on approach when necessary.
f. Remove corrupt and inefficient employees to increase the productivity of the teams.
g. Formulate overall strategies to be able to gain proactive control over the projects.
h. Introduce project management system upgrades for the implementation of the projects of the company to attain higher
level of efficiency.
i. Direct, oversee, monitor and control the implementation of several projects of the company to check compliance with
quality, schedule and profit targets.
j. Review contract documents to protect the interest of the company.
k. Coordinate with utility companies and local authorities for compliance with statutory requirements and other regulation.
l. Provide project management training for the staff to increase efficiency in dealing problems in their respective projects.
m. Troubleshoot projects to be brought back to within schedule.
n. Representing the company in negotiation for the change orders valuation together with the preparation of the required
documents.
o. Initiate cost savings by installing energy saving devices and assessing innovation and inventions that would benefit the
company.
p. Increase the level of intrapreneurship, innovation and creativity in the organization. Intrapreneurs are entrepreneurs
inside the company who identify innovative and creative ideas, lead the implementation, and provide project
management to convert ideas into realities.
Date of Employment: 2003 – 2008
Company: Trans Asia (Phils), Inc.
Makati City, Manila, Philippines
Work Description: As a project manager in this multi- national project management consultancy firm, I had been performing
the duties below:
a. Troubleshoot projects that required enhancement in project management to have proactive control.
b. Provide over-all project management including contract management, value management, cost management, time
management, quality management, coordination of different project stakeholders (like design consultants, quantity
surveyor, contractors, international and local suppliers, local authorities, owner and others), design peer review, value
analysis, system analysis, information management, risk management, and procurement of materials/equipment for the
project.
c. Hire and train project management staff and make sure that they would be producing results.
d. Review budget requests, project cash flow and make final presentation to the owner for approval.
e. Prepare schedule using computer software after getting inputs from several parties.
f. Conduct value engineering for the projects.
g. Conduct bidding and submit recommendation to the owner with cost analysis to give the owner the value of his money.
h. Coordinate with utility companies and local authorities for compliance with statutory requirements and other regulations.
i. Plan, monitor and control the project in a proactive manner, in order to be on time, within budget and complying with
quality standards.
j. Set up the proactive controls and strategic action plan for the projects.
k. Preside over regular meetings with the owners, contractors and suppliers to address issues immediately.
l. Conduct regular inspection of the project and perform hands on project management if necessary.
m. Review plans to insure well-coordinated implementation of different trades including integration of systems and
conducting simulation test to check the performance against design intent.

n. Review change order claims by the contractors to protect the interest of the owner.
o. Turn over projects to the owner together with the required documentation.
p. Evaluate performance of the contractors and imposed liquidated damages when necessary.
q. Prepare project documentation for turn over or for possible settlement of any issue.
Date of Employment: 1996 – 2000
6) Position : Project Consultancy and other Short Term Employment
Work Description: From time to time, I have been involved in several projects in short term basis. To list a few, I have:
a. Prepared financial feasibility study for ESD (Energy Saving Device) for presentation to possible investors.
b. Engaged in the preparation of a gypsum plant feasibility study for Uni Pro, a sister company of Phinma. I did the
evaluation/assessment of the data and presentation of the findings to Uni Pro.
c. Participated in the pre development study of several projects cement plant project, EVG factory project, tile production
plant, and aggregate plant. I provided technical inputs through research, liaison with foreign investors, developers, local
authorities, and collation of data for the preliminary feasibility study of the projects being proposed.
d. Prepared Project Execution Plan for projects such as Hwanam Seafoods Cannery Project and ATI Semiconductor Plant. I
was working for the contractor engaged in the two projects.
e. I have been involved also in a short term employment with other companies. One case is the troubleshooting of projects
including management systems and technical problems for Cebu Holdings Incorporated.
f. Provided project management consultancy for construction companies.
Date of Employment: 1993 – present
Employer: Robin Maule - Consultant
Company: Isla Communications Co., Inc.
Makati City, Manila, Philippines
Work Description: As the project manager of the developer responsible for the project management of cellular project for
Luzon area, I had to do the following:
a. Review contract documents to protect the interest of the company.
b. Conduct bidding and negotiate with the bidders for a good price to stay within the budget.
c. Coordinate with different local and foreign contractors, suppliers and designers, managers and department heads
involved in the project.
d. Organize the project management training for all managers in order to increase their management skills and their output.
e. Troubleshoot the expensive causes of delays of the project and implemented immediate actions.
f. Inspect projects located in several locations and do hands on when it was necessary.
g. Prepare project budget, schedule, reports and project documents for Environmental Clearance Certificate.
h. Monitor and control project progress and make corrective action promptly.
i. Coordinate / negotiate with local authorities for permits and clearances.
Date of Employment: 1995 - 1996
8) Position : Construction Manager
Employer: Jack Gaisano
President
Company: VICSAL Development Corporation,
Cebu City, Philippines
Work Description: As the construction manager of the developer, I had been doing the following:
a. Provide over-all project management including contract management, value management, cost management, time
management, quality management, coordination of different project stakeholders (like design consultants, quantity
surveyor, contractors, international and local suppliers, local authorities, owner and others), design peer review, value
analysis, system analysis, information management and risk management
b. Conduct bidding, award contract, coordinate with different suppliers, and monitor the procurement of major items.
c. Coordinate with utility companies and local authorities for compliance with statutory requirements and other regulations.
d. Review and revise contract documents to protect the interest of the owner.
e. Conduct value engineering for the projects and review plans so that all trades have been considered.
f. Hire and train project management staff and making sure that they would be producing results.
g. Do hands on approach of the project when it was necessary.
h. Visit factories and conduct simulation tests to check the performance of the product prior to installation.
i. Plan, monitor and control the implementation of the project in a proactive manner, in order to be on time, within budget
and complying with quality standards.
Date of Employment : 1992 - 1993

WITH THE POSITIONS I WAS HOLDING, I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL PROJECTS. I WILL ONLY LIST DOWN SOME
MAJOR PROJECTS WHERE I SPENT MORE OF MY TIME.
1) EDSA Shangri La Mall Redevelopment Project (2013 - present)
Location: EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Cost Directly Managed: 46.8 million US$ (@ 47 PhP to 1 US$)
We were able to generate cost savings by reviewing design during construction. The main problem encountered has been
managing the works during night time. Operations has been able to generate income since there was never major interruption
during the course of the project. Project has been substantially completed and below budget. A total of 7.5 million man hours
has been spent without any productivity lost due to accident.
2) 69 KV Transmission Line and 100 MVA Substation Project (2010 - 2011)
Location: Philippines
Owner : Clark Development Corporation
Project Cost: 14.4 million US$ (@ 43 PhP to 1 US$)
I was providing project management simultaneously for both Romago and Asiaphil in this project. The challenge with this
project has been the delivery schedule of 165 days including engineering and construction. This should have been 240 to 300
days for construction alone. I was tasked to take the management of the transmission line and the load end substation. I ended
up travelling several times to Jakarta to expedite the production of the 4 units of 100 MVA transformers for both sending end
and load end substations. There were several nationalities involved in this project that enhanced further my skills in dealing
with different cultures. The project is now operating and we are now in the post construction stage. My contract management
expertise has been very useful in protecting the interest of the company.
3) Armadillo Holdings Projects (2003 - 2008)
Location: Philippines
Owner : Wyden King
As part of the owner/developer company, I was overseeing several simultaneous projects including hotels (like Legend Villa -
http://www.legendvillas.com.ph/and Mabuhay Manor -http://www.mabuhaymanor.com.ph/guestrooms/index.html), student
dormitory (http://www.myplace.com.ph/), ballroom, public markets and other special projects. These projects included
several work packages like wastewater treatment and RO systems, civil works, electro-mechanical works, CCTV, voice and
data network using structured cabling, architectural works including interior finishing with furnishings, system integration
and commissioning. My major contribution was the elimination of corruption and reducing the project cost by introducing
innovative technologies.
We implemented several energy cost savings projects that included CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) projects of
biomass fired boilers that resulted to 80% savings in fuel. We were conducting feasibility study for a 10MW rice husk power
plant when I left the company.
4) RCBC Building Project – Office Building (2000 - 2002)
Location: Ayala Avenue, Makati, Philippines
Owner : RCBC
As part of a construction firm, I took over the project management for the electro-mechanical fit out contract in order to
recover the delay that was incurred. We have been able to expedite all works within three months and have acquired 50%
accomplishment.
The original contract was 60 million PhP and we had 54 million PhP total change order claims. This required a lot of
documentation where my expertise in information management and contract management had been useful.
5) Nestle Administration Building Project – Office Building (1999 - 2000)
Location: Rockwell Center, Makati, Philippines
Owner : Rockpenro Incorporated
Cost Directly Managed: 46.87 million US$ (@32 PhP to 1 US$)
As part of the project management consultancy firm, I was engaged to take over the construction management in order to
recover the delay that has been incurred. We were able to expedite mostly of the works from May 1999 to September 1999
when most contract packages acquired 65% progress for five months from take over. The project included civil architectural
works, electro-mechanical works, CCTV, structured cabling, precision air-conditioning system, passenger and freight
elevators, BMS, glass walls, monumental stair, office system furniture, granite walls and 3.5 MW emergency power.
One of the project management tools we were using was the multiple activity chart. This tool has been very effective in
monitoring and controlling overlapping activities with space restriction. System integration and commissioning works were
done without much problem due to proper sequencing of activities and coordination.

6) Post Construction Audit for Manila Polo Club (1998)
Location: Manila, Philippines
Owner : Manila Polo Club
We were engaged to do the Post Construction Audit for the projects implemented by Manila Polo Club to sort out the
required documentation left by several project managers engaged by them.
We were able to submit our report to the Oversight Committee of the Manila Polo Club informing them of our findings in our
Post Construction Audit. One of our findings was the lack of control on strategic processes that led to several problems.
7) Prime Block Project – Commercial Building (1996 - 1998)
Owner : Tutuban Properties Incorporated
Cost Directly Managed: 32.14 million US$ (@28 PhP to 1 US$)
I was engaged from the bidding until turnover phase of this project. Prime Block Project is composed of 45,384 square meters
commercial building. The construction included the pile driving, structural works, architectural works, elevator and escalator
installation, mechanical works, electrical works, plumbing sanitary works and fire protection works. The tight schedule and
the volume of work made this project very challenging. We were able to cut down the cost by 111 million PhP after two
months of value engineering.
8) Carpark Building Project (1996)
Owner : Tutuban Properties Incorporated
This is a 20,658 sq m building that started March 1996 and completed October 1996. The owner wanted to use the building
by December 1996. The works included pile driving, construction of eight levels carpark building with the services like the
fire suppression system and computerized carpark management system. I was doing the project management for the owner for
the whole duration of the project. The main problem with this project was the very tight timetable. But we were able to finish
the project as scheduled and spared the owner from expensive lawsuits filed by the tenants if the project had been delayed.
9) Cellular Network Project (1995 - 1996)
Location: Luzon, Philippines
Owner : Islacom
This is a construction of several cell sites on existing buildings or newly constructed towers and the installation of the
equipment. The distance between the sites was making this project tricky. The coordination of different agencies in each
location was causing delays that have to be corrected immediately. I was doing the overall project management of this
project. We were able to turn on 20 cell sites and another 20 cell sites under construction when I left the company.
Negotiating with local authorities and other interested parties have been one of my contributions in this project.
10) Feasibility Study for Gypsum Processing Project
(270,000 MT Annual Production - 290 Million PhP) - 1995
Location: Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
Owner : Uni Producer (Subsidiary of Phinma)
This is an evaluation of the feasibility of putting up a Gypsum Processing Plant to supply pelletized gypsum to different
cement plants owned by Phinma. As a hired consultant, I did the study including the data collection from different agencies
(like Philphos and Planters, Inc.), preparation/assessment of the project feasibility and coming up with a report submitted to
Uni Producer.
11) Annex Building Project - 1993
Location: Corner Nueva & Balintawak Sts, Cebu City, Phils
Owner : VICSAL Development Corporation
I was in charge of the overall project management. The project included demolition of an existing old building, sheet piling,
excavation, concreting using pumpcrete, scaffoldings using steel and lumber, electrical and mechanical installation The
project is located in a very busy place in Cebu where project scheduling of works have to be properly planned. The presence
of squatters/sidewalk vendors compounded the space problem.
12) Warehouse Project – 1992 - 1993
Location: Sabellano St., Labangon, Cebu, Philippines
Owner : VICSAL Development Corporation

This project included the demolition of existing old building, elevating the ground elevation by 1.15 meters for the entire
7,400sqm floor area (this required the hauling of big volume filling materials), concreting using pumpcrete, office
construction, installation of racking system, thermal insulation, water proofing, electrical installation, water supply
installation, perimeter paving and drainage.
I was the one doing the overall project management of the project. One of my contributions to this project was to convert the
additive claim of the contractor into a deductive after double- checking the calculation that the contractor thought would not
be done due to its length.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used Experience
Word Expert Currently used 14 years
Excel Expert Currently used 14 years
Power Point Expert Currently used 9 years
Microsoft Project Expert Currently used 9 years
Primavera Intermediate Currently used 5 years
Adobe Acrobat Pro Intermediate Currently used 5 years
AutoCAD Novice Currently used 1 year
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1) University of Phoenix
Arizona, USA
Course : Doctor of Management
Second Year Student
2) University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Course : Master of Construction Management
Date Graduated : May 1992 (EMSS Scholar)
3) University of San Carlos, Cebu City
Course : Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Date Graduated : March 1989 (cum laude)
PRC License No: 0058099
4) Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary /
University of Bohol, Bohol, Philippines
Course : Secondary
Date Graduated : March 1984 (Outstanding
Seminarian-Mathematician of the Year, Special Honor
for Academic Excellence, Cadet of the Year, Mercury
Award for Excellence in Mathematics)
SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Description Year Conducted By
1) Mind Mapping – Creative Thinking for Leaders 2008 Buzan – Salt & Light Ventures
2) Finance Management Seminar 2007 Armadillo Holdings Incorporated
3) Business Management Seminar 2006 Armadillo Holdings Incorporated
4) Vertical Leap 2005 Al Hollingsworth – BOSS the Movement
5) Strategic Marketing Implementation 2004 Mansmith and Fielders Incorporated
6) Good to Great Seminar 2003 Asian Institute of Management
7) Financial Management 1998 University of Asia and Pacific
8) Visual Basic Programming 1998 Informatics
9) Microsoft Project Training 1997 Trans Asia Philippines Incorporated
10) Team Building Workshop 1996 Trans Asia Philippines Incorporated
11) Cellular Project Management Seminar 1995 Islacom
12) Strategic Planning Workshop 1995 Islacom
13) Export Financing Seminar 1994 Asian Institute of Management
14) Development Planning and Grantmanship Seminar 1994 GSBE De La Salle University
15) PICE Regional Technical Consultation Seminar 1993 PICE Cebu Chapter
16) Total Quality Seminar 1992 PRC / VICSAL Development Corporation
17) Building Materials and Technology Seminar 1991 University of New South Wales, Australia
18) Statistics for Manager 1991 Dr Murti, UNSW, Sydney, Australia

REFERENCES
1) Mr. KC Koay
Senior Project Director
Shang Properties Incorporated
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Tel No 63 918 804 1219
2) Mr. Michael Law
Project Director
Kerry Properties
Hong Kong
Tel No 852 97521606
3) Mr. Don Tiong
Senior M&E Manager
Shangri La International Management Ltd.
Hong Kong
Tel No 852 98656099
3) Mr. Franz Ziebert
Managing Director
Design Coordinates, Inc.
Makati City, Philippines
Tel No 63 917 801 8472
4) Mr. Melquiades J. Castillo
President
Excell Contractors &Developers
Makati, Philippines
Tel No 63 917 887 2187

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