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MANIKANDAN MUTHUVEL مانيكاندان, Quantity Surveyor / Project Cost Control & MIS

MANIKANDAN MUTHUVEL مانيكاندان

Quantity Surveyor / Project Cost Control & MIS·DAMAC PROPERTIES CO L.L.C

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 8 months

Quantity Surveyor / Project Cost Control & MIS

October 2021 - Present

DAMAC PROPERTIES CO L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2021 - Present

 Review the scope of work quantity/measurement & Specification reconciliations accurately.
 Negotiating and finalizing agreements with consultants and contractors to secure favorable terms and
conditions.
 Regularly reviewing and approving interim payment certificates prepared by consultants and
contractors
 Diligently identifying and assess variations to the original project scope, considering changes in design
and specifications.
 Review and negotiating the contractor variation claims, ensuring effective and timely finalization.
 Advice and key note to assist quantity surveyors regarding evaluation of variance claims.
 Reviewing the scope of work and analyzing the specification of the material Price to controlling the
cost.
 Enforce cost control measures for projects by collaborating with Engineers and the Commercial
department, ensuring projects are completed within budgetary constraints.
 Preparing detailed monthly financial reports, including payment logs, variation logs, and claims logs.
 Supporting the process of resolving payment issues for vendors and third-party suppliers

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveyor. (Post Contract)

October 2019 - October 2021

PROGRESS CONSTRUCTIONS L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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October 2019 - October 2021

 Conduct comprehensive quantity takeoff, meticulously analyzing project drawings and specifications
to estimate material quantities.
 Preparing accurate interim payment applications, facilitating timely and transparent payment
processes.
 Preparing and finalizing the variation package to consultants/clients based on revised drawings and
specifications following variation notifications.
 Preparing and finalize comprehensive Subcontractor/Supplier packages within budget constraints.
 Checking and finalizing subcontractor valuations and approving interim payment certificates.
 Monitoring subcontractors to ensure projects are completed within budget and time.
 Finding New suppliers and subcontractors to ensure each project element aligns with the
budget value
 Preparing project performance reports and summaries for internal use or for presentation to
senior management, highlighting key achievements,
 Maintain proper records of agreed measurement-oriented/Item rate variation and ensure
compliance with such rates
 Preparing and finalize the projects final accounts, including reconciling all costs and
payments, verifying variations, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements

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

Quantity Surveyor. (Tender/Estimation)

January 2017 - January 2019

ASIA PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY L.L.C.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - January 2019

Responsibilities: -
 Conducting preliminary review of tender documents including Request for Proposal (RFP),
Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
 Identifying any missing or unclear items in the drawings and specifications that may require
clarification for accurate interpretation.
 Communicating with consultants and stakeholders to seek clarification on issues identified during the
tender document review.
 Reporting all discrepancies found in the tender document especially between drawing,
specification and BOQ
 Apply industry-standard measurement methods to calculate quantities accurately.
 Utilize industry-standard software tools, including AutoCAD and specialized quantity take-off
software, to extract accurate measurements from drawings
 Verifying project build-up area calculations by cross-referencing architectural and engineering
drawings to accurately calculate dewatering durations based on project requirements, soil
conditions, and hydrogeological factors
 Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion of quantity calculations before
bid submission.
 Study and verify received quotation from suppliers and subcontractor and fill unit rates in
coat comparison sheet

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer.

December 2015 - January 2017

ASIA PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY L.L.C.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2015 - January 2017

 Determined Project Feasibility by Estimating the Quantities and Cost of Labour, Equipment, and
Materials.
 Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure design specifications as well as safety
and sanitation standards are being met
 Maintaining quality standards for all structural works.
 Preparing weekly and monthly progress report to be submitted to the project director and
consultants evaluating as per the planned schedules.
 Attending the client meeting regarding the status of work.
 Coordinating with contractors to full fill the client requirement.
 Making productive report and analyzing
 Resolving Any Unexpected Technical Difficulties and
 Create work schedules and adjust as needed meet project deadlines
 Maintain detailed documentation of all site activities MALL (2B+G+M+4 SAJAA-INDUSTRIAL
SULAIMAN

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Site Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

January 2013 - October 2015

FAIRWAY CONSTRUCTIONS PVT LTD

Chennai, India

January 2013 - October 2015

 Site Supervision/execution, Checking and assuring that the constructions work is as per the Project
technical specifications and drawings
 Preparation of Bar Bending Schedule.
 Study of the related documents, drawing and specification.
 Making productive report and analyzing.
 Attending the client meeting regarding the status of work
Projects

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Education

Anna University

March 2013

March 2013

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Civil Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Anna University, Chennai-India, (2009-2013)

Skills

Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Bills of Quantity
Expert
Bills of Quantity
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Quantity Survey
Expert
Quantity Survey
Expert
AUTOCAD
Expert
AUTOCAD
Expert
SURVEYING
Intermediate
SURVEYING
Intermediate
PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INDEPENDENT THINKING
Intermediate
INDEPENDENT THINKING
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
DETAIL ORIENTED
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
PROJECT SCOPING
Intermediate
PROJECT SCOPING
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Expert
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Expert
SPECIFICATION
Expert
SPECIFICATION
Expert
BANYAN VINES
Expert
BANYAN VINES
Expert
CONSULTING
Expert
CONSULTING
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
ESTIMATING
Expert
ESTIMATING
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Urdu

Intermediate

Malayalam

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Stadd Pro
Oct 2012
Auto Cadd
Jul 2012

Hobbies and interests

Driving