Donna Belle Calijan Pongase
Kardinya,Australia
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in Construction Project Management for civil works, buildings, and government infrastructure projects, adept in project supervision and critical thinking. Excelled in student engagement and mentoring post-graduate and undergraduate students in Architecture, achieving a 27% profitability increase and maintaining a zero-accident safety record. Expert in delivering high-impact projects and fostering stakeholder relationships. Knowledgeable lecturer with robust background in higher education and curriculum development. Proven ability to design engaging coursework and foster inclusive learning environment. Demonstrated expertise in student mentorship and academic advising.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University Instructor
University of San Carlos
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed and delivered project management and construction curricula, aligning with industry standards
- Facilitated discussions with stakeholders, enhancing student understanding of sustainable urban management and real-world project integration
- Key Achievements: Collaborated with local governments on watershed management projects and contributed to water resilience frameworks
Construction Project Manager
818 Planning, Design & Construction Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led civil and commercial infrastructure projects, ensuring full compliance with safety standards and project timelines
- Managed site logistics, traffic management, and material handling to ensure smooth site operations
- Key Projects: Delivered key infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation and drainage installations
Construction Project Manager
Virlo Construction Dev. Corp.
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed the full project lifecycle for civil works, including flood control and road widening projects
- Regularly inspected subcontractor work to ensure compliance with QA standards
- Managed subcontractor procurement and scheduling, contributing to a 27% increase in profitability
Lead Professional in Construction Management
DC Pongase Architects and Realty
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised government construction projects, ensuring materials were procured on time and trade contractors adhered to project schedules
- Coordinated multiple projects, including two multi-purpose buildings, achieving 100% on-time completion
- Delivered key projects, including: Two Workshop Buildings (AUD 128,781.74), Multi-Purpose Buildings in Sorsogon and Cebu (AUD 52,629.54 each)
General Manager
Virlo Construction
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led building construction services for government infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time completion within resource and budget constraints
- Directed procurement processes from pre-bidding through to project turnover, while strictly adhering to technical specifications, safety, and environmental regulations
- Supervised engineers and trade subcontractors to ensure project execution aligned with plans
- Acted as the primary liaison with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, effectively managing site logistics, safety protocols, and resource allocation
- Key Achievements: Maintained a zero-accident safety record
- Delivered high-impact civil and building projects on time and within budget: Sanitary Landfill (AUD 941K), Road Widening and PCCP (AUD 492K), Road Rehabilitation by Asphalting (AUD 231K)
Education
Advanced Diploma - Building And Construction (Management)
TAFE Queensland
Eagle Farm, QLD10-2025
Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment TAE40122
The Gordon TAFE
Geelong, VIC10-2025
Master of Science - Urban Environmental Management
Asian Institute of Technology
Pathum Thani, Thailand05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of The Philippines, Diliman
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines11-2005
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Course Planning
- Online Teaching
- Subject matter expertise
- Assessment creation
- Project Supervision
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Workshops and Seminars
- Peer Collaboration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Research Writing
- Mentoring students
Accomplishments
- Managed a construction budget of more than $2M AUD.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 50 to 100 staff members.
- Led multi-million dollar worth of projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
Affiliations
- United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)
- Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
- Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (pursuing)
- WA Driver's License
- First Aid Certification: Provide CPR (HLTAID009), Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID010), Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Thai
Elementary
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Cebuano
Native or Bilingual
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Software
Primavera
MS Project
AutoCAD
MS Office
Microsoft 365
Salesforce
CRM
Interests
Gardening
Travel
Photography
Pets (Dogs & Cats)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
University Instructor
University of San Carlos
01.2020 - 01.2023
Construction Project Manager
818 Planning, Design & Construction Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Construction Project Manager
Virlo Construction Dev. Corp.
01.2016 - 01.2017
Lead Professional in Construction Management
DC Pongase Architects and Realty
01.2014 - 01.2016
General Manager
Virlo Construction
01.2013 - 01.2014
Advanced Diploma - Building And Construction (Management)
TAFE Queensland
Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment TAE40122
The Gordon TAFE
Master of Science - Urban Environmental Management
Asian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of The Philippines, Diliman
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