Mary Ann Ablan, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mary Ann Ablan

Senior Quantity Surveyor

YOSH Development LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
8 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 2 Months

Senior Quantity Surveyor at YOSH Development LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since January 2020

PROJECTS : Medium/High End Villas, Palaces or Developments (Has Villa, Al Ain Art Warehouse, Sweihan Tent, Village Villa Phase 1 & 2 Refurbishment, Villa 32 Al Gurm Extension, Saadiyat Villa P1 and P2 Refurbishment, Al Ain Villa, Al Bahya Farm Villa, Al Bahar Villa, Presidential Flight and River Palace)
• Identification of Scope of Works for Project Initiation Documents
• Preparation of BOQ based on the scope of works identified and for the preparation of estimated costs or budget
• Generate Forecasted Cash Flow based on estimated costs
• Verify BOQ and scope of works outlined or generated by Consultant
• Answers Technical Queries on Tenders and attend technical meetings for clarifications
• Review LOA and Contract Agreementss
• Reduced claimed amount on variations or claims through diligent or meticulous verifications and reconciliations of variations and claims
• Verify, reconcile and agree interim payment certificates
• Prepare and Monitor Monthly Cost Reports
• Review Final Accounts and Supervise Project’s Close Out
• Prepare BOQ of Additional Works for Purchase Requests
• Site visits and site meetings

Senior Quantity Surveyor at Bloom Properties LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2015 to February 2019

PROJECTS : BLOOM GARDENS DEVELOPMENT - ABU DHABI
ABU DHABI MARINA DEVELOPMENT - BATEEN, ABU DHABI
FAYA PROJECT - ABU DHABI
• Reduced 10% to 15% on the submitted revised contract BOQ as a result of proper and meticulous measurement or quantity take off and rate build-up analysis for new rates (Civil, Architectural, MEP and External Works or Infrastructure) for Re-measurement or Unit Price Contract
• Rejected some variations and other claims based on contract validity and decreased 10% to 50% on cost claimed as a result of proper, diligent and accurate review and verifications
• Initiated meetings for easy and fast resolution or reconciliation of disputes or non-agreement on variations and other claims to expedite approval and avoid delays brought by wasting time on emails or letters back and forth
• Justification of agreed variations and claims to cost control department for tender committee approval
• Preparation of Site Cost Reports and Monthly Progress Report
• Evaluation and verification of Monthly Payment Application
• Coordination with Consultant QS for variations and cost report
• Site Visit for verification of measurements and variations
• Assists Procurement Department on Tendering Stage
• Preparation of adjudicator and assists in Subcontractors or Suppliers selection
• Initiate negotiations and agreement for lower unit rates with suppliers/subcontractor prices or quotations
• Conduct some procurement duties on site for urgent or additional items

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Batangas State University
  • March 2003

8 months On the Job Training in an Actual Company, started to get some structural design part time jobs

Specialties & Skills

Budget Monitoring
Cost Estimation
Commercial Disputes
Claims Resolution
Cost Control
Planswift
AutoCad
Communication

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

BS Degree in Civil Engineering (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2003