Technical Director
WSP International -Qatar
Total years of experience :36 years, 8 Months
Manage the contract and commercial aspects of the Programme Management Consultant for Doha West Area with estimated construction value of QAR41 billion comprising over 60 projects. The projects are at various stages of development phases such as design, tender, under construction and maintenance period. The specified duties and responsibilities such as:
• Manage Commercial Team of Doha West Area which is responsible for commercial and contract aspects of the project as Programme Management Consultant from preliminary cost estimates to final account and final payment.
• Review and approve Tender Documents for floating to market.
• Review and recommend payment certificates for Consultants and Contractors.
• Review variation orders and claims prepared by Consultants and recommend to Public Works Authority for approval.
• Review and signed off an Extension of Time prepared by the Planner.
• Review and approve various commercial report prepared by the Consultants.
• Representing the PMC for contract and commercial meetings with the Public Works Authority, Consultants and Contractors.
• Review and response to Audit findings and queries.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Review and approve interim and final payment certificates prepared by Consultant.
• Review and validate Consultant recommendation for Contractors’ claims.
• Review and verify variation orders submission from Consultant.
• Administer and coordinate with other internal departments to resolve all Contractual and Commercial issues related to the project.
• Provide advice to Consultant on the company internal procedure for payments, variations,
claims, etc.
• Attend meetings with Consultant/Contractors as Employer’s representative.
The Projects Involved
a. A'Seeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System Main Collector Sewer - Contract 2
Awarded contract price is OMR 54, 971, 596.200
b. A'Seeb Coastal Strip Vacuum Sewer Networks & Ancillary Works - Contract 3
Awarded contract price is OMR 86, 904, 894.771
c. A'Seeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System at Al-Mobelah Gravity Sewer Network-Contract 4
Awarded contract price is OMR 58, 531, 567.197
d. A'Seeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System at Al Khoud Gravity Sewer Network - Contract 5A
Awarded contract price is OMR 63, 710, 400.770
e. A'Seeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System at Al Khoud Gravity Sewer Network - Contract 5B
Awarded contract price is OMR 63, 710, 400.770
Note: Sultanate of Oman Standard Documents for Building and Civil Engineering Works (based on provisional Quantities) is the Conditions of Contract used for the above Contracts. This Conditions of Contract is merely FIDIC Red Book.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for day to day operation of Sanitary Engineering Projects Section, Cost Engineering Directorate and assisted with seven (7) Quantity Surveyors from various nationalities.
• The job scope covers all aspects of Quantity Surveying functions from pre-contract to post contract including contract administrations for all the new sanitary projects and maintenance of the existing sanitary establishments within the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Responsible for all aspects of Quantity Surveying functions for new township namely North Bahrain New Town and assisted by three (3) Quantity Surveyors until April 2008.
The detail scope of works comprising:-
Review and provide advice to sub-ordinates on the terms of reference (ToR) for Consultancy Services, measurement of quantities, preparation of tender documents, tender advertisement, letter of invitation, tender report, letter of award, contract agreement, interim payment certificate, variation order, claim and final account for in-house projects.
Review and provide advice to the Consultants on their submissions of preliminary and final estimates, tender documents in particular BOQs and conditions of contract, tender report, interim and final payments, variation and claim.
Participate in price negotiation for award of in-house and Consultant managed projects.
Administer and advice to resolve the contractual and commercial issues.
The Projects Involved for Sanitary Engineering
At the end of employment:
a. Forty (40) numbers of tenders at various stages of tendering process for new sanitary projects and maintenance of existing sanitary establishments with a total value of BD 211.50 million.
b. Fifty four (54) number of on-going projects for new sanitary projects and maintenance of existing sanitary establishments.
Some of the projects as listed below:
Saar Sewerage Scheme - Phase I. Awarded Contract Sum is BD2, 434, 196.
Hidd Sewerage Scheme. Awarded contract sum is BD7, 666, 500.
North Sitra STP Upgrading. Awarded contract sum is BD4, 844, 797.
East Riffa'a Sewerage Scheme, Area E3. Awarded contract sum is BD2, 598, 998.
Al Eker Sewerage & Stormwater Drainage Scheme. Awarded contract sum is BD4, 528, 938.
Abu Saiba & Shakhura Sewerage Scheme. Awarded Contract Sum is BD2, 050, 000.
Muharraq Northern Villages Sewerage Scheme, Phase 3, Al Dair. Awarded contract sum is BD1, 747, 016.
Saar Sewerage Scheme Phase 2. Awarded contract sum is BD1, 875, 416.
Al Seef Sewerage and Stormwater Drainage Scheme Phase 1. Awarded contract sum is BD1, 977, 753.
East Riffa Sewerage Scheme - Area E5. Awarded contract sum is BD3, 302, 145.
Sanad Sewerage Scheme. Awarded contract sum is BD3, 511, 192.
Ma'amir and North Refinery Industrial Area Sewerage, Stormwater Drainage and Roadworks. Awarded contract sum of BD7, 897, 511.
c. Furthermore, there are eleven (11) numbers of sanitary projects at Final Account stage with total value of BD33.90 million.
Note: The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain Standard Form of Agreement and General Conditions of Contract for Civil Engineering Works (Remeasured) is the Conditions of Contract used for the above Contracts. This Conditions of Contract is merely FIDIC Red Book.
The Projects Involved for North Bahrain New Town
a. The whole development covers an area of 1, 000 hectares and is planned to be developed for a period of between ten (10) to fifteen (15) years by Government and private investors. The government is responsible to develop all the infrastructures, utilities and social housings and the estimated development cost for government works is BD1.20 billion.
b. As of April 2008, the consultants have been appointed for various design packages, various
construction packages have been tendered and construction works are scheduled to start soon.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for variation claims to Government and Sub-Contracts Administrations.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the Claim Section comprising one (1) Secretary and three (3) Quantity Surveyors.
• Prepare variation claim including justification and submit to Government.
• Negotiate and attend clarification meetings with Government and Government’s Project Manager.
• Manage and guide the Consultant on the variation claims amounting to RM550 million.
• Manage day-to-day duties of seven (7) Quantity Surveyors in relation to the sub-contract packages and attend meetings and negotiations with sub-contractors.
• Review and approve progress payments to sub-contractors.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with sub-contractors.
The Project Involved
a. The Design, Construction, Completion, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrified Double Track Rail Project Between Rawang and Ipoh (Infrastructure Works).
Awarded contract amount is RM2, 579.920 million.
This Conditions of Contract used for this project is modified FIDIC Yellow Book.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage and co-ordinate with other internal department for execution of contractual obligation (Preliminary Items) of the project.
• Attend monthly progress meetings with Client.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claim and agree with Client on the value of interim payment certificate.
• Manage the Claim Section of the company.
• Prepare, submit, negotiate and agree on the quantum of variations and claims.
• Advice and brief the company management on financial position of the project (actual profit against anticipated profit).
• Execute cost control aspects of the project.
The project involved
a. The Design, Construction, Equipping, Commissioning and Maintenance of Hospital Sungai Buloh (620 Beds) and The College of Allied Health Sciences at Hospital Sungai Buloh, Selangor Darul Ehsan for Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Awarded contract amount is RM993.436 million.
The Conditions of Contract used for this project is FIDIC Yellow Book.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage post contract obligation of the project as team leader of four (4) Quantity Surveyors for one of the work section.
• Prepare and conduct overall review of the procurement of trade packages. In conjunction with these trade packages, I was responsible with tender issue, tender evaluation, tender report, tender interview, sub-contract documentation, sub-contractor’s interim payment certificate, final account and back charges.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claim to client and attend relevant meetings to agree on the value of the Interim Payment Certificate.
• Review variation works, submit claim and provide justification in accordance with the FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Design and Build) include relevant notices as stipulated in the Contract and defend the claims with Client’s Cost Consultant.
The Project Involved
a. Design and build contract for Railway Central Station, Depot and Related Infrastructure Works for Messrs Kuala Lumpur Sentral Sdn. Bhd. Awarded contract amount is RM713.748 million. The Conditions of Contract used for this project is modified FIDIC Yellow Book.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the Post contract duties of quantity surveying works for the project comprising: -
• Monthly reconciliation between cost and income of the project.
• Preparation of monthly progress claim and submission to client.
• Preparation of progress certificate for sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Preparation of tender and contract documents for sub-contract works.
• Conduct study on the value engineering and propose to the management of possible savings.
• Contract managements.
• Negotiation with client and consultant on the extra works and costs.
• Preparation and submission of contractual claims.
The Projects Involved
a. Proposed design and build Putra Mosque for Messrs. Putrajaya Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
Awarded contract amount is RM285.00 million.
The Conditions of Contract used for this project is FIDIC Yellow Book.
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for the Post Contract duties of quantity surveying works for the project comprising:
• Prepare monthly progress claim and submit to client.
• Evaluate and prepare monthly progress certificate for sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate with client and consultant on the extra works and costs.
• Prepare and submit of contractual claims.
The Project Involved
a. Kuala Lumpur Light Rail Transit System, Phase Two, Section 2B/2C from Damai Portal to Gombak Terminal i.e. 12 KM.
Awarded contract amount is RM500.00 million.
This Conditions of Contract used for this project is FIDIC Red Book.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Overall responsible for running of Quantity Surveying Section and report to the General Manager.
• Liaise with authority, etc. on the implementation of contract works.
• Negotiate on the award of sub-contract works and prepare sub-contract agreements.
• Evaluate and process interim payment certificate for sub-contract works.
• Negotiate with Client/Consultant on the tender submissions and claims.
• Prepare and monitor the budget and budget control of projects.
• Overall contract managements for projects undertaken by company.
The Projects Involved from Pre-contract to Post-contract
a. Piling work for Proposed Kuala Lumpur Light Rail Transit System- Hang Tuah Sub-Station and Ampang Depot at Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Awarded contract amount is RM2.85 million.
b. Bored piling for Proposed Seremban Parade Mixed Development, Seremban, Negri Sembilan.
Awarded contract amount is RM3.20 million.
c. Earthworks, pre-cast concrete pile and pile caps for Proposed Commercial Development on Lot PT. 6084, Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur. Awarded contract amount is RM4.50 million.
d. Pre-cast concrete pile for Proposed 2 Units Factory at Lot 2637, Jalan Balakong, Mukim Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Awarded contract amount is RM 195, 700.00.
e. Pre-cast pile for Proposed Aircraft Factory at Batu Berendam, Melaka for Composite Technology Research (M) Sdn. Bhd. Awarded contract amount is RM 2.450 million.
f. Proposed 4-storey Office Building with Basement on Part of Lot 1326, Mukim Batu, Daerah Gombak, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Awarded contract amount is RM 151, 057.00.
g. Earthworks, bored pile, pilecaps and anchored earth wall to the Proposed 2 blocks Condominium and Ancillaries Building on Lot 3077, 3078, 3069 and 3098 for Messrs Pinggir Kiara Sdn. Bhd. Awarded contract amount is RM 4.00 million.
h. The construction and completion of earthworks, drainage, roadworks, piling and pilecaps works on Lot 3751, Phase 9, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur for Tetuan TTDI Development Sdn. Bhd. Awarded contract amount is RM 1.50 million.
i. Bored piling for Proposed Hotel Development at Skudai, Johor for Messrs. MBF Properties Sdn. Bhd. Awarded contract amount is RM 1.89 million.
The Projects Involved for Post-contract
a. Piling and pilecaps works for Proposed Shopping Complex at Jalan Kapar and Jalan Meru, Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Awarded contract amount is RM 4.20 million.
b. Piling and pilecaps works at Pandan Mewah Heights, Mukim Ampang, Daerah Ulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Awarded contract amount is RM 3.00 million.
c. Piling and pilecaps works for Proposed Condominium and Office Development at SS 6/2, Kelana Jaya, Darul Ehsan. Awarded contract amount is RM 2.90 million.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for overall Quantity Surveying duties in connection with the Hotel Development at Teluk Datai, Langkawi, Kedah.
• Prepare sub-contract documents.
• Prepare interim and final claims.
• Contract managements and manage the workforce on site.
• General administrative of the site office i.e. liaison with local authority, etc.
• Prepare budget and perform budget control.
• Liaise with design team and negotiate on the extras and contractual issues.
The Project Involved
a. Proposed 120 rooms super Deluxe Hotel at Teluk Datai, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman. Awarded contract amount is RM52.00 million.
The Conditions of Contract used for this project merely FIDIC Red Book.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Prepare of budget cost, cost estimate and cost plan.
• Formulate procurement method and issue of tender.
• Contract services i.e. cost control, claim, interim payment valuation and final account.
• Prepare fire insurance for completed property.
The projects involved
a. Civil engineering projects i.e. car parks and roadworks. Total cost of the projects is UK £7.00 million.
b. Building projects i.e. factory units, housing and office development. Total cost of the projects is UK £10.20 million.
c. Refurbishment projects i.e. conversion of old building to office, factory and housing. Total cost of the projects is UK £ 5.90 million.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare development budget and proposal to Treasury for funding.
• Prepare of client’s brief for Design Team to execute design.
• Monitor and advice the Consultant for preparation of tender and contract documents.
• Prepare scoring points for pre-qualification of tender and invite pre-qualification.
• Prepare of tender report and present to Tender Committee.
• Attend site and co-ordination meeting with the Design Teams/Contractors.
• Negotiate and agree on the claim and variation order values.
• Check and approve claims and payments to contractors.
• Advice Consultant on the award of the contract.
The Projects Involved
a. Proposed drainage and site works for Alor Setar and Batu Pahat Polytechnics.
Total costs of the projects are RM8.00 million.
b. Proposed new campus for Alor Setar and Batu Pahat Polytechnics.
Total costs of the projects are RM59.00 million.
c. Proposed new campus for nine vocational school in Peninsular Malaysia under Asian Development Bank Scheme (ADB-1)
Total costs of the projects are RM145.00 million.
This course is sandwich course awarded under Central National Academic Award (B.Sc (CNAA) in Quantity Surveying)