Quantity Surveyor
Al Haboor-Leighton Group
Total years of experience :19 years, 3 Months
Project Assignments:
1) HLG Tendering/Estimating Department (Aldar Building, Abu Dhabi, UAE); from 6th of May to 25th of September, 2012 (reported to Estimating Manager)
• Prepare complete quantity take-off (BOQ) for structural, architectural and fit out works.
• Study and examine the scope of works as per Client’s requirements, drawings, specifications, and other tender documents issued.
• Ensure that all drawing, specifications, addenda (if any) and all necessary documents are available at hand.
• Prepare subcontract / supplier enquiry register.
• Collate necessary documents and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ).
• Receive and respond to subcontractor queries.
• Prepare cost breakdowns / comparisons based on supplier quotations.
2) Dusit Hotel, Development of Plot No. P-9 Sector E-25 (Hotel, Residential and Commercial Complex - Abu Dhabi, UAE); from 12th of December 2011 to 26th of April 2012 (reported to Commercial Manager)
• Handle variation orders for both main contract and subcontracts for scopes such as finishing works, fit-out works, MEP.
• Assure that the items are priced as per the original BOQ and in accordance with the specifications required by the Client.
• Produce BOQ/quantity take-off for re-measured items such as ceilings, partitions, and other fit-out works.
3) Midfield Terminal Building, Expansion of International Airport (Abu Dhabi, UAE); from 29th of September to 11th of December, 2011 (reported to Commercial Manager)
• Review documents, specifications and drawings for detail and scope of work.
• Measure built-up area for preliminary cost of tender.
• Assist in the preparation of the Tender BOQ in terms of quantities measurement based on tender drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of various Submittal Forms and ensuring that they are strictly in accordance with the Client’s requirements.
4) Zayed University Project - HMR 828 (Abu Dhabi, UAE); from 14th of October 2008 to 28th of September 2011 (reported to Commercial Manager)
• Handle various accounts of subcontractors for architectural/fit-out works, scopes such as Supply and Installation of Blinds/Curtains; Supply of Ironmongery/Architectural Hardware; Supply and Installation of False Ceiling & Partitions; Supply and Installation of External Pavings.
• Accomplish monthly payments and variations for subcontractors, including accurate assessment of quantities and costs claimed.
• Maintain a Cost Report at the end of each month for Commercial Manager’s approval and record.
• Accomplish Final Accounts for each subcontractor at the completion of the project.
• Trained in Masterbill Ellite and QSCad - softwares for measurements (copy of certificate is available upon request).
• Re-measure/estimate structural and architectural/fit-out quantities using Masterbill Ellite for BOQ production and QSCad for measurements.
• Assisted Mr. Paul Watkins (Masterbill Sales & Marketing Director/Trainer) in the trainings of other QS’ within the company as needed.
5) Landmark Tower Project - HCJV1000 (Abu Dhabi, UAE); from 27th of November 2007 to 13th of October 2008 (reported to Commercial Manager)
• Monitor Sub-Contract Control Schedule.
• Prepare Variation Order Templates of the joint venture and its subcontractors.
• Involved in the architectural/fit-out re-measurement of the whole building, based on changes in the Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
Key Accountabilities
• Source Contractors / Consultants for new projects and initiate Pre-Qualification if not listed with us.
• Liaise with Project Managers and agree procurement strategy and selection of vendors.
• Receive and act on Procurement Requests (PR) or Job Instruction (JI) or Approved Memorandum being raised by the Project Management Department.
• Prepare, maintain and track procurement schedules.
• Prepare, send out and receive tender enquiry documents.
• Attend and lead in tender opening (if applicable) and prepare Tender / Commercial assessment of the received tenders.
• Prepare Contractor / Consultant commercial comparison sheets, evaluate tender for high rates and other rates where we can achieve discounts and cost savings.
• Award recommendations in compliance with the Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Review Contractual Tender Qualifications and report / submit to Sr. Commercial Manager for advice.
• Prepare suites of Contract such as Letter of Appointment, Consultancy Agreement, Lump Sum Construction Contract, Minor Works Contract, Purchase Order etc. for review and execution of the concerned parties.
• Review High Level Budget Estimates created by the Technical Department based on Concept / Schematic drawings for approval.
• Manage and liaise with the Consultants in their tendering supervision stage by reviewing the tender documents prepared by the Consultants and ensuring that the Consultants are following the procedures and the timescale allocated for the tendering (if a Consultant is involved in a project).
Skills and Knowledge Acquired
• Conditions of Tender / Tendering Procedures.
• Good procurement strategy and the ability to identify the right Subcontractor / Contractor / Consultant for a specific project.
• Analyzing or evaluating rates.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach towards work with ability to avoid conflicts with other parties.
• Ability to quickly review and identify irregularities between drawing/specifications/BOQ/scope of works etc.
List of Significant Projects Completed
Civil / Architectural / MEP Works
1. Construction of Community Clinic, Fire Station, Guard House and Service Yard at Zaabeel - Dubai, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 50, 000 sq.ft
2. Construction, Completion and Maintenance of Various Villa Projects in Al Lissailli - Dubai, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 20, 000 sq.ft
3. Construction of Water Distribution System in Al Qaffay Island - Dubai, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 4, 400 sq.ft
4. Construction of Sheikha Al Jalila Cultural Centre - Dubai, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 85, 000 sq.ft
5. Demolition & Reconstruction of Late HHS Rashid Bin Saeed Mosque in Merashid - Fujairah, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 24, 000 sq.ft
6. Construction of Store at Za'abeel Facilities - Dubai, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 78, 000 sq.ft
7. Construction of Luxury Villa for Client 210190 at Jumeirah-1st - Dubai, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 95, 000 sq.ft
8. Interior Decorations (ID) Finishes & Fit Out Works and Supply & Install Light Fittings of Gym, Renovation of Main Palace & Spa at the Old Beach Palace at Sufouh - Dubai, UAE
9. Supply and Installation of Light Fittings including Associated Civil and MEP works, for the Newly Constructed Asphalt Road in Nakhali Palace - Dubai, UAE
10. Construction of Stormwater Trunk Main for the Baniyas Residential Development - Abu Dhabi West, UAE
11. Demolition and Reconstruction including External Works of the Late HHS Rashid Bin Saeed Mosque in Al Salihiya - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; BUA of approximately +/- 5, 500 sq.ft
12. Maintenance and Refurbishment Works Late HHS Rashid Bin Saaed Mosque in Al Safia - Ajman, UAE
13. Maintenance of Masjid for Late HHS Rashid Bin Saeed in Al Rahma - Sharjah, UAE
14. Maintenance of Masjid for Late HHS Rashid Bin Saeed Mosque in Kharan - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
(See attached CV for more projects completed and other details)
Project Assignment: Ayala Center Cebu Expansion Mall (Cebu City, Philippines)
• Assigned in Post Contract Department as Project Leader. Practiced cost planning, value engineering, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, valuation and cost estimation and other Post Contract scope of works.
• Visit the site assigned to me which is located in Cebu monthly and accomplish progress billings of the General Contractor and its Nominated Sub-contractors.
• Negotiate and reconcile with the General Contractor of the evaluated variation orders in terms of quantity and cost.
• Accomplish Financial Statement on a monthly basis in order to monitor the Employer’s financial status.
• Coordinate with the Mechanical and Electrical supports for same matters.
Projects Handled: Bellagio 1 (39-storey), Grand Eastwood Palazzo (38-storey), One Orchard Road (28-storey), One Central Park (15-storey), California Garden Square Tower 1, 2 & 3 (10, 12 & 8-storey)
• Coordinate with Architect/Consultant for the technical information, bid plans and specifications required to conduct bidding.
• Prepare and distribute bid documents including invitation to bid, bid schedule, instruction to bid, bid proposal form, bid plans and specifications.
• Preside bid conference, issue bid bulletin and receive bid submittals.
• Check completeness of proposal documents, conduct technical clarification of bids and negotiation.
• Prepare endorsement of Award of Contract and Notice to Proceed.
• Administer the drafting and finalization of Construction Agreement.
• Follow-up and coordinate with Corporate Management Division for the review of the Performance Bond, Surety Bond and Construction Agreement.
• Prepare endorsement of down payment of the approved Construction Agreement.
• Canvass and prepare Purchase Order of installation work items and other small items needed to complete the project.
• Monitor Suppliers’ and Contractors’ delivery, mobilization and demobilization at the project site until full completion of work.
• Involved in the awarding of Civil/Structural Works, Architectural Finishes, and others such as doors and jambs, steel windows, etc.
• Supervised 10-15 subordinates and monitored the total number of TLN (Transformer Location Number) digitized by my team on a daily basis.
• Securing of itinerary sketches that is to be digitized.
• Plotting of itineraries submitted by the meter readers.
• Ensuring the completeness, accuracy and legibility of the given itinerary sketches.
• Graduated as Dean’s Awardee • General Average of 1.89, 1.00 being the highest GPA • School year June 2000 to July 2004 (completed the course in 4 years only, instead of 5 years) • Academic Scholar by maintaining an average of 2.0 and above every semester • INTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT – Civil Engineering Graduating Class (4th Quarter 2004) – Organized internal activities for the graduating class such as seminars and coordinated with Office of Student Affairs for the graduation ceremonies • Miss Civil Engineering 2003 (1st Runner-up)
