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Azam Khan MRICS MAIQS CQS LLM MBA BSc QS, Senior Cost & Estimation Engineer

Azam Khan MRICS MAIQS CQS LLM MBA BSc QS

Senior Cost & Estimation Engineer ·PMO Riyadh Municipality (Amana Riyadh)

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Commercial & Corporate Law

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 10 months

Senior Cost & Estimation Engineer

March 2024 - March 2025

PMO Riyadh Municipality (Amana Riyadh)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2024 - March 2025

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring smooth delivery within the planned cost and time parameters.
• Prepared detailed monthly cost reports for the project portfolio under Riyadh Municipality (Amana Riyadh), tracking financial performance and progress.
• Lead the implementation of a Project Management Office (PMO), including the development of a Change Control System, Estimation Book, and integration of historical cost data.
• Provided consultations and regular updates to the client, Amana Riyadh, on Estimate at Completion (EAC), cost forecasts, and overall project progress.
• Reviewed and verified RFPs, pricing structures, and quantities for new projects to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolved contractual issues to support uninterrupted project execution and timely completion.
• Assessment and approval for variation orders and extensions of time (EOTs) through a structured Change Control System.
• Attended site meetings with consultants and contractors to monitor project progress, resolve on-site challenges, and update baseline programs, cash flow projections, and Amana's database.
• Established new contracts and handled associated requirements such as insurances, bonds, advance payments, liquidated damages (LD), and defect liability period (DLP) arrangements.
• Conducted prequalification assessments (PQQ) for subcontractors to ensure technical and financial suitability.
• Applied NRM1 principles in cost planning and managing provisional sums.
• Facilitated value engineering exercises to enhance project value while maintaining quality and functionality.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

QS & Cost Control Manager

March 2022 - March 2024

Arail Construction and Industrial Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2022 - March 2024

• Prepared monthly Cost Value Reports (CVR & CTC) to identify CVR losses and recommended corrective actions accordingly.
• Managed contractual claims, including those arising from contract terms, legal provisions, and verbal instructions issued by the client.
• Conducted value analysis and controlled project performance using Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Prepared, monitored, and controlled budgets and cash flows to prevent cost overruns and ensure profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolved contractual issues and handled commercial activities through effective risk and change management.
• Administered contracts for variation orders and led subcontractor procurement, including price negotiations and agreement finalization.
• Prepared and secured approval for price escalations associated with the SANG villas project in accordance with contractual provisions.

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

Lead QS | Commercial Engineer

October 2016 - March 2022

AREEN DESIGN (Innovative and cost-effective Interior Design and Procurement solutions Consultant)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

October 2016 - March 2022

• Managed and led the commercial team, ensuring effective coordination and delivery of all commercial responsibilities.
• Defined work packages and oversaw procurement activities for the King Abdul Aziz International Airport Project.
• Prepared contract-related documentation for subcontractor packages, conducted pre-tender clarification meetings, and facilitated contract awards.
• Performed and supervised quantity take-offs for civil works, architectural finishes, and MEP systems.
• Managed a two-stage tendering process for the Yacht & Beach Club project, including the preparation and submission of the BOQ, schedule of rates, and method statements to the client.
• Administered contracts and prepared final account statements in alignment with project close-out requirements.
• Handled variation orders and managed the change control system, including the oversight of provisional sums.
• Carried out cost planning and facilitated value engineering exercises to enhance cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
Managed claims related to delay, disruption, interruption, and force majeure, including securing approvals from the client.
• Implemented cost control tools such as Cost Reports (CR), Cost Value Reports (CVR), Cost to Complete (CTC), and performance indices including SPI and CPI.

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

Sr. Quantity Surveyor | Cost Controller

September 2009 - October 2016

Mimar International Jeddah KSA

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2009 - October 2016

1. • Prepared BOQs, conducted cost analysis, performed detailed quantity take-offs, and handled variation orders and claims for consultant review.
• Compiled and submitted weekly and monthly reports (CVR & CTC) to senior management, focusing on cost control and productivity.
• Verified subcontractor bills to ensure compliance with contract conditions and terms.
• Managed manpower productivity and scheduling to optimize labour costs and efficiency.
Created and monitored cash flow forecasts, addressing any deviations from the planned financial targets.
• Prepared interim payment certifications for the client and followed up to ensure timely processing.
• Prepared, submitted, and secured approval for claims related to project changes, delays, or other issues.
• Oversaw subcontractor management, ensuring performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Prepared and obtained approval for as-built drawings for the Princess Noura University Riyadh project.

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

Quantity Surveyor

June 2004 - August 2009

Public Sector, KPK Government of Pakistan

Bannu, Pakistan

June 2004 - August 2009

• Prepared BOQ, cost analysis, detailed quantity take-offs, variation orders, and claims.
• Managed the tendering Process and Contract award to Contractor.
• Led the Pre-Qualifications of Contractors.
• Reviewed the Contractor IPA and Issuance of IPC.
• Evaluated the Prices Escalation of Contractors in line with contract.
• Implemented and maintained effective Change Control system.
• Monitored and reported the Project performance by using SPI and FPI.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Buckinghamshire New University

July 2025

July 2025

Master's degree, Commercial & Corporate Law

United Kingdom

Currently Pursuing

De Montfort University

November 2023

November 2023

Bachelor's degree, BSc in Quantity Surveying and Construction

United Kingdom

University Of Science And Technology Bannu

August 2008

August 2008

Master's degree, Business Administration

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 82%

GPA (percentage): 82%

KPK Technical Board Pakistan

August 2001

August 2001

Diploma, Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 77.72%

GPA (percentage): 77.72%

Quantity Take off and BOQ Preparation

Skills

Billing
Expert
Billing
Expert
Evaluation of Variation
Expert
Evaluation of Variation
Expert
Claims
Expert
Claims
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Pricing
Expert
Estimation
Expert
Estimation
Expert
Variation Orders
Expert
Variation Orders
Expert
EOT (Extension of Time)
Expert
EOT (Extension of Time)
Expert
Contract Practices and Administration
Expert
Contract Practices and Administration
Expert
1. Job related Skills
Expert
1. Job related Skills
Expert
DLP and LDP, Retention Moneis implementations
Expert
DLP and LDP, Retention Moneis implementations
Expert
Monthly Cost Report (Client)
Expert
Monthly Cost Report (Client)
Expert
Monthly CVR, CTC (Contractor)
Expert
Monthly CVR, CTC (Contractor)
Expert
Cost Planning
Intermediate
Cost Planning
Intermediate
Change Management Plan and Control
Expert
Change Management Plan and Control
Expert
Estimation , RFPS, Bonds and Guarntees
Expert
Estimation , RFPS, Bonds and Guarntees
Expert
SPI, CPI, SV and CV
Expert
SPI, CPI, SV and CV
Expert
Commercial, Cost, Contract Management
Expert
Commercial, Cost, Contract Management
Expert
2. Computer Skills
Expert
2. Computer Skills
Expert
Cost X
Intermediate
Cost X
Intermediate
Auto Cad & Lips utilization
Expert
Auto Cad & Lips utilization
Expert
Excel
Expert
Excel
Expert
Ms. Word & Power Point
Expert
Ms. Word & Power Point
Expert
Quotations
Expert
Quotations
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Cash Flow
Expert
Cost Reporting
Expert
Cost Reporting
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Billing
Expert
Billing
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Intermediate

English

Expert

Urdu

Native Speaker

Pushto

Native Speaker

Memberships

MRICS (RICS)

Chartered Membership of RICS

November 2024

Saudi Engineering Council

Certified from Saudi Engineering Council

August 2017

Training and Certifications

Training
3 Month BIM Certification
TIBET Institute
6 Month MEP Certification
TIBET Institute

Hobbies and interests

Fintness