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ebrahim thakur, project quantity surveyor

ebrahim thakur

project quantity surveyor·tecnicas reunidas

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, mechanical

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 9 months

project quantity surveyor

April 2019 - Present

tecnicas reunidas

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

April 2019 - Present

o Carry out material take off from approved construction drawings, site measurement and valuation of the work. Agreeing work measurement with the Client.
o Preparation of Monthly Progress Invoices, Material Advance Invoice and monthly Productivity Reports.
o Reconciliation of client invoice vs subcontractor invoice.
o Receive requests, updates records, initiates paperwork and follows up on request for approval of work not previously covered in the contract, obtains approval of extra work.
o Maintain technical records of the site progress meetings, issues related to drawings, extra work, day work, direct labor hire/supply of plant, free issue materials and changes in scope of work and any other specifications.
o Piping & Instrument Diagram (P&ID).
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o Understand the Material Specification for on plot/off plot - API/ASME /ASTM /AWWA/NACE, and British Standard (BS).
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o Re measurements of works for General and Heavy lift Equipment’s like REACTOR, PUMPS DRUMS, COLOUM, COLOUM, INTERNALS, EXCHANGERS, TANKS, BLOWERS, FURNACE, VESSLES etc.
o Quantities takes from drawings for Insulation - \[HOT, COLD, CRYOGENIC, ACOUSTIC, FIRE FIGHTING & REFRACTORY\] works.
o Identify Extra Items from Contract, GCC Document, Technical Spec., & BOQ.
o To ensure accurate assessments of final costs and that variations and claims are prudently managed. Negotiate variations and claims in the best interest of the company
o Price adjustment / price Escalation Invoices as per price index.
o Providing technical support to Contract Manager for lodging Claims for variation as per Condition of Contract.
o Reconciliation of materials at every months and ensure the material status at site. And identify any discrepancy between budgeted and actual cost.
o Verify subcontractor's monthly running application for payments in coordination with the site discipline engineer and present them for further approval of the construction manager.
o Develop method of measurements to the job requirements.
o Analyze the rates submitted by the subcontractor's and implications from the execution point of view.
o Evaluate subcontractor's claims and variations and prepare response to such claims.
o Maintain accurate records and data to enable the contract administrator to resolve the contractual conflicts and disputed claims with subcontractors.
o Implementation and adherence to HSE and Quality system procedures and plans.
o Properly follow the IMS System (Integrated Management System)

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

QS Mechanical

May 2015 - March 2019

Consolidated Contractors Company

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

May 2015 - March 2019

o Carry out material take off from approved construction drawings, site measurement and valuation of the work. Agreeing work measurement with the Client.
o Preparation of Monthly Progress Invoices, Material Advance Invoice and monthly Productivity Reports.
o Reconciliation of client invoice vs subcontractor invoice.
o Receive requests, updates records, initiates paperwork and follows up on request for approval of work not previously covered in the contract, obtains approval of extra work.
o Maintain technical records of the site progress meetings, issues related to drawings, extra work, day work, direct labor hire/supply of plant, free issue materials and changes in scope of work and any other specifications.
o Piping & Instrument Diagram (P&ID).
o
o Understand the Material Specification for on plot/off plot - API/ASME /ASTM /AWWA/NACE, and British Standard (BS).
o
o Re measurements of works for General and Heavy lift Equipment’s like REACTOR, PUMPS DRUMS, COLOUM, COLOUM, INTERNALS, EXCHANGERS, TANKS, BLOWERS, FURNACE, VESSLES etc.
o Quantities takes from drawings for Insulation - \[HOT, COLD, CRYOGENIC, ACOUSTIC, FIRE FIGHTING & REFRACTORY\] works.
o Identify Extra Items from Contract, GCC Document, Technical Spec., & BOQ.
o To ensure accurate assessments of final costs and that variations and claims are prudently managed. Negotiate variations and claims in the best interest of the company
o Price adjustment / price Escalation Invoices as per price index.
o Providing technical support to Contract Manager for lodging Claims for variation as per Condition of Contract.
o Reconciliation of materials at every months and ensure the material status at site. And identify any discrepancy between budgeted and actual cost.
o Verify subcontractor's monthly running application for payments in coordination with the site discipline engineer and present them for further approval of the construction manager.
o Develop method of measurements to the job requirements.
o Analyze the rates submitted by the subcontractor's and implications from the execution point of view.
o Evaluate subcontractor's claims and variations and prepare response to such claims.
o Maintain accurate records and data to enable the contract administrator to resolve the contractual conflicts and disputed claims with subcontractors.
o Implementation and adherence to HSE and Quality system procedures and plans.
o Properly follow the IMS System (Integrated Management System)

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Oil and Gas

QS Mechanical

June 2014 - April 2015

finesco international

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

June 2014 - April 2015

 Review / Study Contract terms and condition.
 Piping & Instrument Diagram (P&ID).
 Review the scope of work, Study and understand the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) rate in contract.
 Study and understand the project Method of Measurement (MOM).
 Understand the Material Specification for on plot/off plot - API/ASME /ASTM /AWWA/NACE, and British Standard (BS).
 Accurate Quantities of works from Isometric & pipe support works.
 Re measurements of works for General and Heavy lift Equipment’s like REACTOR, PUMPS DRUMS, COLOUM, COLOUM, INTERNALS, EXCHANGERS, TANKS, BLOWERS, FURNACE, VESSLES etc.
 Quantities takes from drawings for Insulation - \[HOT, COLD, CRYOGENIC, ACOUSTIC, FIRE FIGHTING & REFRACTORY\] works.
 Painting & NDT re measurements of works from drawing and verify of subcontractor qty.
 Billing to clients on month-to-month basis, and monthly Progressive claim for ongoing jobs.
 Understand all type of valves, fittings, electrical & instrument related symbol in drawings.
 Preparation of final bill according to Project Method of Measurement (MOM).
 To find out variation quantity unit rate price and arrange Star rate (Pro rata Calculations) for additional/variation quantity from BOQ or Price list.
 Raise claims for extra work done, from additional scope, day work sheet and site report based.
 Qty take off from ISO separately for, Bolt torqueing and tensioning work, qty and payment certification work to subcontractor or third party based on agreement, invoice / approval letter.
 Understand site work activities, pipe erection, welding, hydro test, and cleaning methods of pipes equipment’s like Flushing, Blowing, Chemical cleaning and degreasing methods.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

Mechanical Quantity Surveyor

September 2010 - May 2014

Descon

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

September 2010 - May 2014

 Solving Technical Queries raised by site supervisor and other personnel before & during the process.
 To assist Planning Team in Erection Progress Monitoring.
 To lead Planning Team in Project invoicing for both Fabrication & Erection Phases.
 To co-ordinate Site Team with Client and KBA Head Office.
 To prepare all the data for Site Team required in near future.
 To Review and organize all erection documents systematically.
 To prepare method statements for erecting equipments.
 To assist Construction Manager & Project Manager in Erection activities wherever required.
 Submit and agree progress claims.
 Settlement of Final Accounts with Clients and Sub-contractors.
 Checking subcontractor invoices and certifying payments.
 Certification of subcontractor payments.
 Excellent communication, convincing, and management skills

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Education

ITMS Collage, Mumbai, India

August 2011

August 2011

Bachelor's degree, mechanical

India

BE in Mechanical
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M.H. Saboo Siddik, Mumbai, India

February 2008

February 2008

Diploma, Mechanical

India

Diploma in mechanical

Cadd center

February 2008

February 2008

Diploma, Mechanical

India

Skills

Tekla Structures
Expert
Tekla Structures
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Autocad
Expert
Autocad
Expert
Preparing bill of quantities and tender prices from studying project’s drawings like plan, isometric
Expert
Preparing bill of quantities and tender prices from studying project’s drawings like plan, isometric
Expert
Microsoft office
Expert
Microsoft office
Expert
Tekla Structures
Expert
Tekla Structures
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Technical Softwere
Descon Training Center
Mar 2011

Hobbies and interests

sports
Sports

Cricket