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Akthar Husain Husain, Cost Consultancy - Cost Manager

Akthar Husain Husain

Cost Consultancy - Cost Manager·Omnium International Ltd

Saudi Arabia

High school or equivalent, Quantity Surveying

Work experience

Total years of experience: 10 years, 6 months

Cost Consultancy - Cost Manager

November 2025 - Present

Omnium International Ltd

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2025 - Present

• Performed cost planning, cost estimating, and budget development across concept, schematic, and
detailed design stages.
• Prepared Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost plans, and tender documentation in line with project
procurement strategy.
• Conducted commercial evaluation and tender analysis of contractor bids and supported contract
award recommendations.
• Monitored project cost control, committed cost, and forecast cost-to-complete against approved
budgets.
• Reviewed contractor interim payment applications (IPCs) and verified quantities in accordance
with FIDIC contract conditions.
• Assessed variations, change orders, and claims, maintaining accurate change control and variation
registers.
• Participated in value engineering workshops to optimize project cost and improve budget
efficiency.
• Prepared monthly cost reports, commercial dashboards, and financial forecasts for project
stakeholders.
• Supported final account settlement and commercial close-out with contractors and suppliers.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

January 2025 - Present

China Harbour Engineering Construction

Umm Lajj, Saudi Arabia

January 2025 - Present

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Cost Manager – Cost Consultancy

January 2025 - Present

Omnium International

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2025 - Present

• Take full personal responsibility for allocated post-contract cost management tasks ensuring accuracy and
timeliness of all deliverables, covering cost control, contract administration, and commercial management from
initiation through close-out.
• Administer post-contract services including interim applications, change control processes, variation valuations,
and extension of time (EOT) claims with detailed financial analysis and contractual justification in strict accordance
with FIDIC 1999/2017 and standard form contracts.
• Monitor post-contract costs by analysing actual expenditures, commitments, and forecasted costs to maintain
alignment with approved budgets; review and validate contractor invoices and change orders for accuracy and
contractual compliance.
• Produce accurate and timely cost reports, forecasts, and financial information for clients and stakeholders;
conduct financial reconciliation between contract terms, invoices, and accounting records.
• Interface effectively with clients, contractors, and other consultants to communicate complex financial information
clearly and professionally, identifying and mitigating cost-related risks.
• Support procurement through BOQ preparation, tender documentation, and bid evaluation for multi-disciplinary
packages across civil, MEP, and fit-out scopes.
• Participate in progress meetings, providing authoritative commercial advice and presenting financial updates to
senior project managers and clients.
• Support final account negotiations and commercial close-out in line with contractual obligations.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

January 2024 - June 2026

Alramsat Contracting Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 - June 2026

Project: | Contract
• Managed post-contract commercial administration including interim valuations, variation orders, change control
processes, and final account settlement in accordance with FIDIC and standard form contracts.
• Monitored costs, committed expenditures, and forecast cost-to-complete; produced accurate cost reports and
variance analyses for client and stakeholder review.
• Reviewed and validated contractor invoices and change orders for accuracy and contractual compliance;
conducted financial reconciliation.
• Prepared BOQs, detailed rate build-ups, and cost estimates for multi-disciplinary packages, ensuring accuracy
and completeness.
• Coordinated with consultants, clients, and subcontractors to resolve commercial issues proactively, delivering
high-quality commercial outputs aligned with client expectations.
↳ Project contract concluded upon Emirates NBD HQ handover; secured senior Cost Manager opportunity with China Harbour
Engineering on Red Sea Global giga-project.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

January 2025 - November 2025

China Harbour Engineering Construction

Umluj, Saudi Arabia

January 2025 - November 2025

• Performed detailed cost estimation, BOQs, and bid pricing for Civil, MEP, Fit-Out & Landscaping
packages.
• Supported procurement through estimator-led bid evaluations, value comparisons & negotiation
inputs.
• Managed post-contract cost control, variations, and final accounts ensuring commercial
compliance.
• Prepared financial reporting, risk assessments & value engineering inputs to optimize project cost.
• Ensured contract alignment with FIDIC & project specifications; coordinated stakeholders to
resolve cost issues.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

January 2025 - November 2025

China Harbour Engineering Company

Tabouk, Saudi Arabia

January 2025 - November 2025

Project: | Contract
• Administered post-contract cost management including interim applications, variation valuations, and claims
assessment with full contractual compliance and attention to detail.
• Monitored actual expenditures and commitments against approved budgets; produced detailed cost reports,
financial forecasts, and variance analyses for client and internal stakeholders.
• Reviewed and validated contractor invoices and change orders; conducted financial reconciliation between
contract terms and accounting records.
• Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, and tender pricing for civil, MEP, and fit-out packages; conducted tender
evaluations and procurement support for contractor selection.
• Coordinated effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants to resolve commercial issues and communicate
complex financial information to diverse audiences.
↳ Project contract concluded upon completion of Shurah Island scope; transitioned to current role with Omnium International on
Diriyah Development Programme.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator

January 2024 - January 2025

Alramsat Contracting Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 - January 2025

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

January 2024 - January 2025

Alramsat Contracting Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 - January 2025

• Administered post-contract commercial management including valuations, variations, and final
accounts for Emirates NBD branch upgrades and banking fit-out works.
• Prepared BOQs, rate build-ups, take-offs, and pricing for civil, architectural, MEP, and interior
packages.
• Managed change orders and claims, ensuring documentation compliance and commercial
justification.
• Coordinated with Emirates NBD consultants & stakeholders for technical clarifications, approvals,
and payment applications.
• Supported subcontractor procurement & bid evaluations, comparing technical and commercial
submissions.
• Produced cost reports, budget tracking, and progress billing ensuring controlled cash flow and risk
exposure.
• Facilitated close-out documentation, reconciliation, and contract compliance for final accounts.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

January 2023 - January 2024

Hyundai Engineering & Construction

Colombo 6, Sri Lanka

January 2023 - January 2024

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

January 2023 - January 2024

Hyundai Engineering & Construction

Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

January 2023 - January 2024

• Led pre-contract estimation workflows including consultant RFPs, tender documentation & pricing
analysis.
• Prepared bid summaries & tender recommendations supporting commercial award strategies.
• Reviewed claims, variations & consultant/contractor payments in accordance with FIDIC
standards.
• Performed cost forecasting, reporting & budget tracking, highlighting variances & mitigation
strategies.
• Conducted tender clarification meetings & commercial negotiations with bidders.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

January 2023 - January 2024

Hyundai Engineering & Construction

Colombo 1, Sri Lanka

January 2023 - January 2024

• Delivered post-contract cost management services including interim payment applications, variation valuations,
and extension of time claims evaluation with contractual justification.
• Monitored project costs and produced financial forecasts and variance analyses supporting informed commercial
decisions.
• Reviewed claims, variation orders, and contractor payment applications ensuring contractual compliance and
accuracy.
• Prepared bid analysis reports and tender documentation supporting procurement activities.
↳ Relocated from Qatar to Sri Lanka for international exposure with a major Korean engineering firm; subsequently returned to GCC
for senior-level giga-project opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

September 2018 - December 2022

Modern Touch Contracting

Doha, Qatar

September 2018 - December 2022

Projects: Residential Villas | International School Development
• Produced BOQs, take-offs, and detailed cost estimates; administered interim applications, variation valuations,
and claims documentation maintaining complete contractual records.
• Monitored actual costs and commitments against budgets; prepared cost reports and financial forecasts for
multiple concurrent residential and educational projects.
• Reviewed and validated contractor invoices and change orders; supported final account preparation and
commercial close-out.
• Coordinated with clients, contractors, and consultants to communicate complex financial information and resolve
commercial issues effectively.
↳ Relocated to Sri Lanka following 4+ years of loyal service to pursue broader international experience with Hyundai Engineering &
Construction.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

quantity surveyor

January 2016 - August 2018

Maga Engineering Construction

Matara, Sri Lanka

January 2016 - August 2018

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Birmingham City University

January 2027

January 2027

High school or equivalent, Quantity Surveying

United Kingdom

De Montfort University

January 2024

January 2024

Bachelor's degree, Quantity Surveying

United Kingdom

Pearson College, London

July 2021

July 2021

Higher diploma, Civil Engineering

United Kingdom

Pearson College

July 2021

July 2021

High school or equivalent, Civil Engineering

United Kingdom

Pearson College

January 2021

January 2021

High school or equivalent, Civil And Environmental Engineering

Sri Lanka

CIMS Campus

April 2018

April 2018

Diploma, Quantity Surveying

Sri Lanka

CIMS Campus

January 2018

January 2018

Bachelor's degree, Quantity Surveying

Sri Lanka

CIMS Campus

January 2018

January 2018

Bachelor's degree, Quantity Surveying

Sri Lanka

Skills

CERTIFIED COST CONSULTANT
Intermediate
CERTIFIED COST CONSULTANT
Intermediate
BUSINESS VALUATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS VALUATION
Intermediate
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FIDIC TEMPLATES
Intermediate
FIDIC TEMPLATES
Intermediate
INTERNAL AUDITING
Intermediate
INTERNAL AUDITING
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALISM
Intermediate
ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALISM
Intermediate
HOSPITALITY
Intermediate
HOSPITALITY
Intermediate
LOAD TENDERING
Intermediate
LOAD TENDERING
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PRICING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
PRICING STRATEGIES
Intermediate
QUANTITY SURVEYING
Intermediate
QUANTITY SURVEYING
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Intermediate

English

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
MRICS