Lesson No. 4 The Selection of Civil Engineer

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The selection of
the civil engineers
Manual of Professional Practice for Civil Engineers
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc, 3rd Edition 2nd Printing
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The autonomy in the workplace makes

the works of a civil engineer unique from
others. This lesson discusses
recommendations for engineers to be
selected.


5.1 The Basis for Selection:
The primary move for a client in selecting an engineer is to define the scope of works in a
project. The client determines performance requirements. The following are factors in the selection
process for the private sector:
1. Reputation of the civil engineer as referred by the previous clients.

2. Validity of registration from PRC.
3. Qualifications and expertise in performing services.
4. Ability to assign a qualified staff on site to take charge of the project.
5. Possession of financial and business resources to accomplish the assignment.
For government projects, EO 164 and PD 1594 as amended apply to procurement of consulting
services and selection of contractor for construction.

1. Reputation of the civil engineer as referred by the previous

clients.
Attitude?
History Work Ethic?
Pros Cons

2. Validity of registration from PRC.
Is your license still valid?

3. Qualifications and expertise in performing services.
Graduate Engineer – right out of University until 4 years after graduation from Uniersity. Will normally
have limit responsibility and will be instructed daily by a more experience engineer
Intermediate Engineer – between 2 to 5 years after graduation from University. Independent engineer
which moderate guidance from the senior engineers
Engineer – between 5 to 10 years after graduation from University
Senior Engineer – 10+ years after graduation from University
Principal Engineer – 15+ years after graduation from Uni after working on multiple projects


4. Ability to assign a qualified staff on site to take

charge of the project.
Management skills?

5. Possession of financial and business resources to

accomplish the assignment.
Connections

Executive Order No. 164

Presidential Decree No. 1594

5.2 Client’s Selection Committee
In big organizations, the person designated to select the civil engineer should be
familiar with the project requirements and should be free from pressure -
internal or external.
The committee should comprise of three individuals, one of which is a professional civil
engineer. The individuals should demonstrate objectivity. Additionally, at least one
should be thoroughly familiar with civil engineering practices.

5.3 Qualifications-based Selection (QBS)

Procedure

Step 1 – Statement of:
1. The General nature of the project
2. Services required
3. Request Statements
4. CE qualifications and experience [refer to 5.1 2.]

Step 2 – Prepare a budget expected from

potential employees

Step 3 – Evaluate Statements
Select top 3 civil engineers or Firms.

Step 4 – Correspondence with the Chosen engineers
A. Describe the project in detail including:

a. Scope of the Project
b. Services required
B. Proposal for the Engineer to describe:

a. Plan for managing f. Office Location where services will
b. Plan for performing the required be performed
services
g. Financial Standing
c. Assigned personnel
h. Present Workload
d. Proposed Schedule
i. References
e. Experience with similar projects

Step 5 – Interview and discussion

Step 6 – Check with recent clients of each engineer about

the performance of services

Step 7 – List the engineers of preference

Step 8 – The best qualified engineer is invited to develop a

detailed scope

Step 9 – The engineer’s proposed compensation should

be taken into account

Step 10 – If negotiations fail, inform the first civil engineer

through a termination letter, and then proceed to the
second preferred engineer

Final Step – When an agreement has been reached, a final

written contract will then be finalized

5.4 Selection Procedure for “Level of effort” Contracts
Bidding may sometimes be unsuitable for the project

thus consulting civil engineers opt for level of effort. After
furnishing all necessary data, negotiation in this type
proceeds like steps 9-11 in QBS system.

5.5 Two Envelop System
As its name denotes, two submittals are required in a sealed form. One
will contain the technical proposal and the other is the price proposal. The client
will then open the technical proposals and checks which is best suited his
purpose. After choosing the best technical proposal as he deems fit for the
project, he opens the price proposal (second envelop).
The second envelops of those unchosen bidders will then be returned

unopened.

Reference List
Executive Order 164. (2003, January 10). Tarriff Commissions of the Philippines.
http://www.tariffcommission.gov.ph/eo-164
Lazo, S. K. (2019, September 11). 5.0 THE SELECTION OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER. Plain and Civil.
https://sknlazoce.blogspot.com/2019/09/50-selection-of-civil-
engineer.html?fbclid=IwAR1xmjfWZlSwmDgXLwBl2ukJqOAoBkZRA9xyV88hcj73Nx7-yDNHrb9kmPw
P.D. No. 1594. (1978, June 11). LawPhil. https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1978/pd_1594_1978.html

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EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

VIRTUE EXCELLENCE SERVICE

The autonomy in the workplace makes

VIRTUE EXCELLENCE SERVICE

VIRTUE EXCELLENCE SERVICE

5.1 The Basis for Selection:

1. Reputation of the civil engineer as referred by the previous clients.

5. Possession of financial and business resources to accomplish the assignment.

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1. Reputation of the civil engineer as referred by the previous

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2. Validity of registration from PRC.

Is your license still valid?

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3. Qualifications and expertise in performing services.

Engineer – between 5 to 10 years after graduation from University

Senior Engineer – 10+ years after graduation from University

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4. Ability to assign a qualified staff on site to take

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5. Possession of financial and business resources to

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Executive Order No. 164

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Presidential Decree No. 1594

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5.2 Client’s Selection Committee

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5.3 Qualifications-based Selection (QBS)

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Step 1 – Statement of:

1. The General nature of the project

4. CE qualifications and experience [refer to 5.1 2.]

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Step 2 – Prepare a budget expected from

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Step 3 – Evaluate Statements

Select top 3 civil engineers or Firms.

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Step 4 – Correspondence with the Chosen engineers

A. Describe the project in detail including:

B. Proposal for the Engineer to describe:

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Step 5 – Interview and discussion

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Step 6 – Check with recent clients of each engineer about

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Step 7 – List the engineers of preference

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Step 8 – The best qualified engineer is invited to develop a

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Step 9 – The engineer’s proposed compensation should

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Step 10 – If negotiations fail, inform the first civil engineer

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Final Step – When an agreement has been reached, a final

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5.4 Selection Procedure for “Level of effort” Contracts

Bidding may sometimes be unsuitable for the project

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5.5 Two Envelop System