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Alaa Madan, Quantity Surveying Executive

Alaa Madan

Quantity Surveying Executive·Naseej Properties B.S.C. (c)

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Quantity Surveying

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 5 months

Quantity Surveying Executive

June 2011 - Present

Naseej Properties B.S.C. (c)

Manama, Bahrain

June 2011 - Present

Responsibilities:
• Manage Pre-Contract qualifications shaped in formation, administration, and execution of projects procurement strategy, tendering documentation and overall procurement of contractors and consultants.

• Manage Post-Contract qualifications and Support the preparations and administration of projects contracts documentation and the certification of applications for payment.

• Manage the preparation of projects Bill of Quantity based on design information available.

• Managing and administrating projects contract variations, change orders, claims or disputes.

• Provide input and recommendations for cost engineering requirements relative to project controls, preparing and analyzing comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between the project forecasts and the budgets.

• Organize, monitor and control project costs and define project needs for cost control in accordance with contractual requirements, objectives and company’s procedures.

• Strengthen the contribution to the company in the areas of zoning regulations, Building Planning permissions, architectural design, LEED, and Site Analysis.

• Overseeing the Architectural aspects of the design development, production of construction documents and specifications. In addition to develop conceptual architectural design drawings, urban planning and 3D rendering.

• Major projects:

1- Public Private Partnership (PPP) Initiative. Bahrain
Role: Quantity Surveyor.
Description: Building more than 4000 housing units for Bahraini nationals in Al Madeena Al Shamaliya and Lawzi as the first PPP project in GCC with the Government of Bahrain represented by the Ministry of Housing. Budget is BD 600 Million.

2- Yasmeenat Saar. Bahrain
Role: Project Manager.
Description: Design and Build 32 Luxury high end villas in a period of 10 months. Villas are to the highest standards and fully equipped with the latest building technologies and contemporary design. Budget is BD 10 Million.

3- Ain Auode Housing Project, Morocco.
Role: Architect.
Description: Building more than 8000 units in south of Rabat, Morocco. In addition to facilities such as schools, mosques, market center, police stations etc). Budget is BD 400 Million.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Corporate Real Estate Officer

April 2008 - October 2009

HSBC Bank Middle East Limited

Manama, Bahrain

April 2008 - October 2009

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete process of all fit out work for the bank’s new branches and head offices including the overall design, budget and construction contract, main contractors and sub-contractors works.

• Manage and improve the safety and security to all areas of support services and develop the interior design fit out to floors, walls, and ceiling, fittings, furniture, and security measures to match the global standard and to further enhancement to achieve and demonstrate a superb customer banking experience.

• Manage the complete process of installing, and branding the bank’s ATM locations from start to finish. In addition to liaise with landlords and all departments to operate and oblige the bank’s aspirations.

• Major Projects:

• HSBC headquarter Office. Bahrain
Role: Project Manager
Description: Build one dedicated office space for HSBC, in one of the prime locations in Bahrain, fully equipped with HSBC global requirements and the highest standards to support the company’s operations and growth. Budget was BD 17 Million.

• HSBC Expansion Program. Bahrain
Role: Architect / Project Manager
Description: Build 9 new branches fully fitted with customer services areas, offices, express banking, premier and wealth management areas, vault room, tellers, control room and services in various areas around Bahrain. Budget was BD 7 Million.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Engineering

Architect

September 2005 - April 2008

Spectrum Engineering Consultants

Manama, Bahrain

September 2005 - April 2008

Responsibilities:
• Projects Planning and Conceptual Design Proposals Initiator.
• Detailed Working Drawing Supervision.
• Produce Architectural and Construction Documents.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Trainee

June 2005 - September 2005

Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Manama, Bahrain

June 2005 - September 2005

Responsibilities:
• Tenants Leasing Contracts and Industrial Areas Site Supervision.
• Empowering Project Creativity and Development.
• Monitor and inspect tenants’ construction methods and maintain standard regulations.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Management

Education

University of Salford

September 2010

September 2010

Master's degree, Quantity Surveying

United Kingdom

University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom. M.Sc. Quantity Surveying (Master’s Degree) 2009 - 2010 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Accredited. The Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB) Accredited. The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) Accredited. Research Thesis: Whole-Life Costing of Green Real Estate Development. Aim of Research Thesis: • Critically Investigate How Whole-Life Costing Principles Can Utilize and Evaluate Green Development Schemes. Objectives of Research Thesis: • To Identify Keys Issues of Whole-Life Costing Impacts Upon Green Development. • To Analyze and Evaluate Cost Characteristics of Zero Carbon Technologies. • To Examine Whole-Life Costing Applications Upon Sustainable and Non-Sustainable Buildings. • To Propose Appropriate Recommendation Within the Context of the Implemented Approaches.

Project Management Institute

July 2009

July 2009

Diploma, Project Management

United States

Project Management Institute, PMI, Pennsylvania, United States. CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management. (Professional certificate) July 2009 - Member in Project Management Institute, USA. - To demonstrate the understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

University of Bahrain

September 2007

September 2007

Bachelor's degree, Architecture

Bahrain

University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain B.Sc. in Architecture (Bachelor Degree) 2002 – 2007 Senior Project: The Opera House, Bahrain Objectives of Senior Project • A Composition of Spaces and Forms that Create a Unique Architectural Experience. • Introduce a New Culture to the Local Bahraini Culture. • Provide Opportunities for Learning and Recreation through Interpretative Display, Temporary Exhibitions and other Media Including Education and Events Program.

Skills

Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Property Management
Expert
Property Management
Expert
Management Control
Expert
Management Control
Expert
3D Printer
Expert
3D Printer
Expert
Financial Management, Project Management.
Expert
Financial Management, Project Management.
Expert
Organization, Self-Initiator, Creativity, Supervisory, Presentation
Expert
Organization, Self-Initiator, Creativity, Supervisory, Presentation
Expert
Computer Aided Design
Expert
Computer Aided Design
Expert
2D and 3D Modeling
Expert
2D and 3D Modeling
Expert
AutoCAD Technology, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, 3D Max, MS Office.
Expert
AutoCAD Technology, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, 3D Max, MS Office.
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Quantity Surveying
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Property Management
Expert
Property Management
Expert
Management Control
Expert
Management Control
Expert

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

APC Candidate

June 2011

Chartred Institute of Buildings

Candidate

July 2011

Project Management Institute

Member

June 2009

Bahrain Society of Engineers

Active Member

September 2003

Training and Certifications

Training
RICS CPD Event; RICS Ethics Presentation, Bahrain.
RICS
RICS CPD Event; Environmental Legislation in Bahrain and Compliance Reporting, Bahrain.
RICS
RICS CPD Event; Conduct Rules, Ethics and Professional Practice Seminar, Chris Sims, Capital Club, B
RICS
BBBF Construction SIG Event - How do we build that? Hotel Development, Bahrain and Beyond, Bahrain.
BBBF
RICS CPD Seminar; Issues facing the Middle East Real Estate and Construction Markets.
RICS
RICS CPD Seminar; An overview of landlord and tenant law in Bahrain.
RICS
RICS CPD Seminar; Alternative Dispute Resolution and the role of the BCDR in disputes, Bahrain.
RICS
BSE Event; Fire and Safety in Buildings Seminar, Bahrain.
BSE
BBBF Construction SIG Event - Professional Indemnity for the Bahrain market; Bahrain.
BBBF
RICS CPD Seminar; "A Sticky Subject? Prolongation & Concurrency Under FIDIC Contracts", Bahrain.
RICS
BSE Three Days Course: Procurement and Tendering, Bahrain.
BSE
BSE Three Days Course; FIDIC Construction Contracts Practice Workshop, Bahrain.
BSE
Advanced Business Ethics; Bahrain.
BIBF
Elements of Success; Jack Canfield, Bahrain.
Tamkeen
RICS CPD Event; Sustainable Operations and Maintenance for Buildings, Doha; Qatar.
RICS
BBBF Construction SIG Event - The Delivery of a low carbon society: Beyond Rhetoric, Bahrain.
BBBF
RICS CPD Course; Critical Analysis Online Course, RICS. Developing APC Critical Analysis Structure.
RICS
Cityscape Abu Dhabi Conferences and Seminars. Abu Dhabi; UAE.
Cityscape
FIDIC Contracts; Paula Boast; Trowers and Hamlins; Bahrain.
Trowers and Hamlins
BIBF Three Days Course; Advanced Business and Professional Ethics, Bahrain.
BIBF

Hobbies

  • Traveling