Asif Niaz

Pre-contract cost advice and cost planning:
Preparing and using cost data derived from the plans and drawings; Project timeline and program; Undertaking feasibility work; Producing estimates, budgets and cost plans; Undertaking value engineering, comparative design studies; Utilizing cost-in-use studies, life cycle costing; Preparing and interpreting turnover and cash flow projections; Providing cost control during pre-contract; Advising on different forms of contract and procurement routes.

Contract documentation:
Preparing bills of quantities; Preparing bills of re-measurement for final account; Preparing schedules of rates; Data processing; Pre-contract correspondence; Advising on different methods of measurement.

Tendering and contractual arrangements:
Formulating and implementing procedures on tendering and contractual arrangements; Advising on selection of tenderers; Preparing tenders; Evaluating tenders.

Post contract services:
Advising on cost progress of works; Monitoring proposed construction methods; Providing cost control during progress of works; Preparing interim valuations; Analyzing contract prices relative to cost recording methods; Preparing and agreeing final accounts and contract charges; Reporting on, evaluating and negotiating contractual issues; Producing reconciliation statements for management purposes; Surveying, measuring and recording site information; Providing risk management from inception to completion; Assessing and presenting contractual claims.

- Coordinate with the Resident Engineer (RE) and raised/review any variations which is not included in the Original Contract.
- Prepare variation supporting documents (Client’s instruction, Notice of Claim, measurement back up, tender & construction marked up drawing, etc.) to substantiate the Claim.
- Review and prepare Monthly Interim Application in accordance with the Works carried out on site including supporting documents (progress pictures, measurement back up, material on-site inspection sheet and variation claim supporting documents).
- Prepare material tracking schedule to ensure the material will be delivered at site is included in payment.
- Review the Contractor’s Claims.
- Review and Prepare and reconcile Final Account with Main-Contractors.
- Prepare & Reconcile Final Account with the Client/ Contractor/ Project Management Team.
- Collect progress from field/construction team and update tracking sheets as well as the Progress & Performance Report (PPR).
- Create quantity take-offs from drawings to accomplish the reporting of field quantities in accordance with construction planning using Standard Method of Measurement (SMM).
- Obtain actual field quantities and verify installed quantity by physical on-site measurements.
- Establish and maintain quantity files on each activity of work performed on the project.
- Attend and contribute information during team meetings with regards to current/ outstanding issues and/ or weekly process.
- Review on budget estimates and cash flow.
- Preparation and update of elemental and detail cost plans.
- Cost monitoring and reporting.