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Chapter 4 ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STUDY Managing is defined to be the coordination of all people in the business through the

processes of planning, directing, organizing and controlling of all activities in order to attain the stated goal and objectives. This part of the study shows the form of ownership undertaken by construction of the retaining walls, the people who will be part of the project, their job description and specification, functions, and their proper compensation. Also the specific schedules from the preparatory stage of the start of operation are to be made known. The organizational and management feasibility study

includes the people in positions of responsibility, authority and management from pre- operating period to its actual proper implementation. The functions, qualifications, schedules, line authorities and manpower requirements will be determined. In construction, business industry, the type of organizational management used can be the cause of the success or failure of the organization. The efficient use of the material resources of any type of organization depends on how it will be performed by its personnel or manpower that helps to extract the best out of each

86 employee so that they accomplish the tasks within the given time frame. Management and Source of Funding The operation and the management of the project is the responsibility of the City of San Fernando in La Union, headed by Hon. Mayor Pablo Ortega, the administrator together with the Department of Public Works and Highways as the contractor. During the operation, the office of the Department of Public Works and Highways will provide the office of the city mayor a report of the day to day operation of the ongoing construction since the office of the Department of Public Works and Highways will be the head of the technical, administrative supervision subject to the construction operation of the retaining walls. The concrete retaining walls shall be constructed according to the needs of the road users of the Baraoas to Nagyubuyuban road who deserves better and safer roadways.

87 Position, Qualification, and Function at Government Side 1. District Engineer

Function He is responsible in performing engineering duties in planning designing and overseeing construction and maintenance of

building structures. Qualification He should be a licensed civil engineer, at least 5 years of experience in the field, a citizen and a resident of the Philippines and of good moral character. R.A. 1080 (Civil Engineer) Salary The salary of the District Engineer is P 2,442.27 per day.

2.

Assistant District Engineer

Function In the absence of the District Engineer, he is the one to take charge on the responsibility of the District Engineer. Qualification He should be a licensed civil engineer, at least 5 years of experience in the field, a citizen and a resident of the Philippines and of good moral character. R.A. 1080 (Civil Engineer) The salary of the Assistant District Engineer is P 1,938.73 per day.

88 3. Construction Engineer III Function Review/interpret engineering drawings, design documents; understand specifications and design basis other and

project

contractual requirements. Qualification He should be a licensed civil engineer, at least 5 years of experience in the field, a citizen and a resident of the Philippines and of good moral character. R.A. 1080 (Civil Engineer). He should have a minimum experience on field as construction engineer. The salary of the Construction Engineer III is P 2,442.27 per day.

4. Construction Foreman Function A foreman is a skilled worker who acts as an assistant of the supervising engineer. He directs the overall works and supervises areas of work in case the engineer is not available on the project site; he also acts as the head of the whole construction undertakings as advised by the engineer.

89 Qualification Preferably a high school graduate and of good moral character, and should have at least 5 years of experience in buildingconstruction activities. The salary of a Foreman is P678.68 per day.

5. Instrument Man Function He helps in the preparation and operation of light and heavy equipment. Qualification He should have a completion of an elementary school course or must know how to read, write and count and to be able to interpret verbal or written expressions or normal complexity. He should also have a year experience in the operation of light construction equipment used in preparing and mixing concrete, for construction and maintenance. The salary of an Instrument Man is P546.32 per day.

90 6. Material/ Quality Control Engineer Function He is responsible for the research, specification, design and development of materials to advance technologies of many kinds. Qualifications He should have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and should be a Licensed Materials Engineer. He should have 1 year of experience in the control of material and in the operation of quality control materials The salary of a Material/Quality Control Engineer is P1, 539.05 per day.

7. Senior Material Lab Technician I and II Function He conducts investigation for possible source of construction materials. Qualification He should have a completion of 2 year college in chemistry for possible source or other related study. R.A. 1080 (chemical technician) Laboratory Technician. He should have 6 mos. experience in laboratory work.

91 The salary of a Senior Material Lab Technician I and II is P678.68 and P587.32, respectively.

8. Laboratory Aide Function He helps in the work of the Lab Technician for the accomplishment of the project. Qualification He should have a completion of Secondary School Course with about 2 years worked as laboratory custodian The salary of a Laboratory Aide is P508.23 per day.

Position, Qualification, and Function at Contractor Side

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General Manager

Function He sees that their processes operate within specifications and that administrative responsibilities are carried out. Qualification He should have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with a 2 year responsible experience which must have provided familiarity

92 with management principles. R.A. 1080 (Civil Engineer) Supervisor Career Service (Professional) The salary of a General Manager is P2442.27 per day.

2. Project Manager Function He helps the general manager in managing with regards to the accomplishment of the project. Qualification He should have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with a 2 year responsible experience which must have provided familiarity with management principles. R.A. 1080 (Civil Engineer) Supervisor Career Service (Professional) The salary of a Project Manager is P1938.73per day.

3. Heavy Equipment Operator Function He helps in the preparation of heavy equipment Qualification He should have a school course or must know how to read, write and count and to be able to interpret verbal or written instructions or normal complexity. He should know the operation of heavy

93 construction equipment used in preparing and mixing concrete and aggregates for construction. The salary of a Heavy Equipment Operator is P 508.23 per day.

4. Project Engineer Function He is responsible in the supervision of the activities done in the construction site. He checks whether those details in the plans are followed and orders necessary changes in case there will be change items during the construction period. Qualification He should be a licensed civil engineer, at least 5 years of experience in the field, a citizen and a resident of the Philippines and of good moral character. Salary The salary of the Project Engineer is P 1,539.05 per day.

5.

Foreman

Function A foreman is a skilled worker who acts as an assistant of the supervising engineer. He directs the overall works and supervises areas of work in case the engineer is not available on the project

94 site; he also acts as the head of the whole construction undertakings as advised by the engineer. Qualification Preferably a high school graduate and of good moral character, and should have at least 5 years of experience in building-construction activities. Salary The salary of a Foreman is P678.68 per day.

6.

Steel Man

Function He is responsible in the fabrication of the required length of reinforcing steel bars. He is also responsible in the installations of reinforcing steel bars of the whole structure, and gives orders to assigned laborers to do steel works. Qualification He should be of good moral character, preferably a high school graduate and must have at least 5 years experience in steel works and can work with minimum supervision. Salary The salary of a Steel Man is P400 per day.

95 7. Carpenter

Function The person responsible in all wood lumber works in the construction. He is in charge of the preparation, fabrication and installation of all the formworks needed before concreting works. Qualification He should be of good moral character, preferably at least high school graduate and must have at least 5 years of experience in carpentry works. He can work with minimum supervision. Salary The salary of a Carpenter is P400 per day.

8.

Mason

Function He is responsible in the concrete and masonry works of the project such as the lay outing of CHB, plastering, tile setting, concrete mixing and other related masonry activities. Qualification He should be of good moral character, preferably at least high school graduate and must have at least 5 years of experience in concrete and masonry works. He can work with minimum supervision. The salary of a Mason is P400 per day.

96 9. Plumber

Function He is the one responsible in the installation of all plumbing works and detailed in as specified in the plumbing specifications and plumbing detail plan. Qualification He has at least 5 year experience in plumbing lay outing and of good moral character and at least a master plumber. Salary The salary of a Lead Man Plumber is P400 per day.

10. Driver Function He furnishes transport service to personnel. Qualification He must be a licensed driver. He should also have a completion of a relevant vocational course with a valid professional drivers license. The salary of a Driver is P472.77 per day.

97 11. Laborer

Function A worker who helps and does what the skilled workers instruct him to do. He does all basic works on the construction site. Qualification He should be of good moral character, can follow instructions and physically fit. Salary The salary of a Laborer is P409.09 per day.

Organizational Chart The function of the organizational chart entails a significant role in the flow of the responsibilities in monitoring the sequence and smooth flow of the activities as the operation goes on. In effectiveness of organizational structure causes difficulty and delay of works as well as financial disorders due to the discontinuity of the program of work.

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Organizational Chart for the Construction Project (Government Side) Figure 12

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Organizational Chart for the Construction Project (Contractor Side) Figure 13

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