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Risly ahamethu -, Senior Commercial Manager

Risly ahamethu -

Senior Commercial Manager·Baker Wilkins and Smith

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 4 months

Senior Commercial Manager

December 2024 - Present

Baker Wilkins and Smith

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2024 - Present

Responsibilities: -
Post Contract
 Preparing Client Cash spend tracker (Budget, spend, PS, Balance, not to used etc.)
 Managing post-contract commercial functions.
 Preparing cost estimates and budgets for projects.
 Preparing and providing advice for cost controlling.
 Preparing the budget.
 Develop and manage tender documents.
 Evaluate bids from contractors
 Managing contract scope changes by preparing, reviewing, amending, and finalizing Contract Addenda.
 Prepare RFCs & VOs.
 Monitor project costs and prepare regular financial reports
 Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes with contractors and clients
 Advice on procurement strategies and contractual matters
 Preparing project cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget monitoring
 Ensuring that all necessary bonds, insurances, undertakings, etc, are in the commercial interest of the client and
in accordance with the relevant contract.
 Leading claims analysis, variation orders, and final account negotiations
 Assess and manage project risks, including identifying and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
 Drafting and managing contractual correspondence
 Prepare and certifying interim and final account statements for consultants and contractors
 Providing strategic advice on procurement routes, risk exposure, and cost optimization
 Attending monthly commercial, weekly meetings

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Commercial Manager

December 2023 - November 2024

Gleeds

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2023 - November 2024

Responsibilities: -
Post Contract
 Managing contract scope changes by preparing, reviewing, amending, and finalizing Contract Addenda.
 Contracts and commercial management.
 Prepare RFCs & VOs.
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 Preparing project cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget monitoring
 Ensuring that all necessary bonds, insurances, undertakings, etc, are in the commercial interest of the client and
in accordance with the relevant contract.
 Leading claims analysis, variation orders, and final account negotiations
 Assess and manage project risks, including identifying and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
 Drafting and managing contractual correspondence
 Certifying IPCs for consultants and contractors
 Attending monthly commercial meetings
Pre Contract
 Pricing the precontract BOQs.
 Preparing and updating the cost plan.
 Preparing tender comparison and selection for suitable contractors.
 Supporting pre-contract activities, including tender documentation, bid evaluation.
 Conducting comprehensive reviews of vendor proposals to ensure alignment with project objectives.
 Responding to tender clarifications raised by bidders

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Management

Manager – Commercial, Tender & QS

August 2013 - November 2023

Generic Engineering

Doha, Qatar

August 2013 - November 2023

Responsibilities: -
Pre Contract
 Led the preparation and submission of full tender documentation, including pre-qualification, technical,
financial, and commercial requirements.
 Directed the QS team in preparing priced BOQs, quantity take-offs, subcontractor/supplier packages, quotation
analysis, and final submission documents.
 Verified and benchmarked tender submissions against latest cost indices and comparable projects to ensure
competitiveness.
 Prepared detailed cost estimates, budgets, preliminaries, risk assessments, overheads, and alternative tenders
to optimize value and reduce risk for clients.
 Conducted value engineering and comparative design studies to identify cost savings and efficiencies.
 Evaluated subcontractor tenders, organized quotations, negotiated terms, and issued clarifications and
addenda.
 Coordinated with design teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure accuracy and compliance with project
requirements.
 Prepared tender reports, adjudication summaries, and recommendations for management approval.
 Attended tender adjudication and client clarification meetings, representing the contractor’s commercial
position.
Post Contract
 Managed all contractual and commercial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms and client
requirements.
 Prepared and reviewed project financial performance.
 Reviewed and submitted interim payment applications to the client with full substantiation and evaluated
subcontractor payment applications with certifications.
 Administered change management by reviewing, pricing, submitting, and negotiating variations with clients and
subcontractors.
 Monitored project cash flow, forecasts, and expenditure, ensuring alignment with budgets and financial
controls.

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

Senior Quantity Surveyor Engineer

June 2009 - June 2013

Lucent

Doha, Qatar

June 2009 - June 2013

Post Contract
 Reviewed and submitted interim payment applications to the client with full substantiation and evaluated
subcontractor payment applications with certifications.
 Administered change management by reviewing, pricing, submitting, and negotiating variations with clients and
subcontractors.
 Coordinated with internal departments to collect change data and ensure timely submission of claims and
variations.
 Controlled project expenditures verified supplier and subcontractor invoices and ensured proper cost capture
and reporting.
 Prepared monthly commercial reports, variation logs, and milestone progress reports to support client billing.
 Ensured accurate measurement and linkage between BOQ quantities, actual site quantities, and cost report

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

Project Quantity Surveyor

December 2005 - April 2009

Gulf fla

Al Khawr, Qatar

December 2005 - April 2009

Post Contract
 Reviewed and submitted interim payment applications to the client with full substantiation and evaluated
subcontractor payment applications with certifications.
 Coordinated with internal departments to collect change data and ensure timely submission of claims and
variations.
 Ensured accurate measurement and linkage between BOQ quantities, actual site quantities, and cost reports.

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

Birmingham City University

February 2023

February 2023

Master's degree, Project Management

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

MSc in Construction Project Management (Birmingham City University-UK).

London South Bank University

April 2015

April 2015

Bachelor's degree, BSc (Hons) in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

BSc (Hons) in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

London South Bank University

March 2015

March 2015

Bachelor's degree, BSc Hons in Commercial management

United Kingdom

Memberships

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor

Member

June 2023

Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

Member

July 2023

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

Member

July 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
• MAIQS - Member of Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, AUS.
Jan 2023
• MIIESL (IEng) - Member of Institution of Incorporated Engineers, SL.
Jan 2023
• MSCE - Member of the Saudi Council of Engineering, KSA.
Jan 2024 - Jan 2027
• MRICS - Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK.
Jun 2023