Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Construction Development Company
Total years of experience :23 years, 10 Months
Seconded to Oman (August 2023 - March 2024)
Profoundly managed Main Contract Interim Payment applications and resolved significant item discrepancies in collaboration with the Engineer.
Analyzed and proposed contract variations, assessing financials impacts of additional or omitted works for Engineer’s review and valuation.
Diligently verified subcontractor and supplier invoices ensuring compliance with documentation standards and payment agreement terms.
Conducted thorough site visits and meetings to align subcontractor progress with actual work supported by detailed inspection requests (IR’s MIR’s MARS, etc.)
Negotiated and settled subcontractors’ and suppliers’ final billing for Final Account ensuring adherence to subcontract agreements.
Provided critical cost overrun insights to Executive Heads aiding in budget management and financial control.
Spearheaded site quantity take-offs and pricing of contract modifications at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Oman and liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
Developed New Star Rates for labor, materials, and equipment costs enhancing financial accuracy for items excluded in the original BOQ.
Actively supported claim submissions for project insurance safeguarding financial interests.
Projects:
-Ras Abrouq Desert Resort and Fuwairit Beach Kite Surfing
-St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Oman
January 2005 - October 2011 Dubai, UAE
October 2011 - June 2022 Doha, Qatar
Monitored and enforced project budget implementation, coordination, and generation.
Proactively managed project finances, identifying potential issues and devising strategic solutions.
Developed comprehensive cost value reports for Project Commercial Head review.
Ensured accurate periodic assessments of project progress for precise monthly interim payment claims.
Conducted meticulous measurement and valuation of contract works and variations throughout the contract period.
Captured and documented all contract modifications and claims based on RFI’s, VI’s and EI’s.
Oversaw and maintained a comprehensive register of variation orders and claims ensuring timely submission.
Reconciled interim progress statement, including variation claims, as per contract requirements.
Spearheaded subcontract procurement, creating tender and subcontract documentation, BOQ, drawings and specifications.
Negotiated subcontractor's proposal, performed tender return analyses and recommended cost-effective solutions.
Diligently reviewed, reconciled, and evaluated monthly invoices from subcontractors/suppliers for payment processing.
Negotiated and settled subcontractor's final accounts in accordance with the subcontract agreements.
Prepared and reconciled quantum insurance claims in collaboration with loss adjuster.
Qatar Projects:
-North Gate Mall and 6 nos. Office Buildings, Al Kharatiyat (November 2011 to June 2022)
-Al Mutahidah Towers, The Pearl (November 2017 to December 2018)
Dubai Projects:
-ADCO Accommodation Complex at Qusahwirai, St. Regis Resort at Saadiyat Island, RTS Villa at Emirates Hills, Grand Millennium Hotel (April 2010 to October 2011)
-260 Key Villas at Dubai Land (July 2007 to April 2010)
-152 Luxury Villas at Knowledge Village, Dubai; (August 2005 to June 2007)
Conducted meticulous post-contract reviews, including Main Contractor's monthly progress evaluations, site inspections, and validation of material and work inspection requests, culminating in payment recommendations to Clients.
Performed critical evaluations of variation orders/claims, delivering well-founded recommendations to Clients for informed decision-making.
Generated comprehensive financial statements and cost reports, tailored to meet Client specifications and requirements.
Spearheaded the preparation of tender and contract documents, ensuring the inclusion of detailed bill of quantities for competitive bidding.
Analyzed tender submissions, providing comparative insights and strategic advice to Clients for optimal contractor selection.
Demonstrated expertise in material quantification for structural and architectural works, utilizing Standard Methods of Measurement across multiple regions (Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore).
Contributed to prestigious projects such as The Columns Ayala Avenue, Pacific Plaza Towers, and Victory Leadership Institute in the Philippines, and supported DLS Singapore with BOQ preparation for Changi Airport T2 Alterations.