Akthar Husain حسين

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.