Nadine Shehab, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Nadine Shehab

Senior Quantity Surveyor

LACECO

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, MSc. Quantity Surveying
Experience
9 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 2 Months

Senior Quantity Surveyor at LACECO
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since April 2021

- Prepare budget estimate, cost plans and schedule of works
- Provide cost control at the different stages of a project and report upstream
- Conduct feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs in different markets (UAE, KSA, Qatar, UK).
- Perform measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare bill of quantities and specifications for projects
- Assist with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of project managers
- Provide assistance in verifying claims, interim payment certificates, variations, addendum, extension of time contractual issues in accordance with FIDIC contract
- Assess and manage risks associated with a project
- Prepare, review and compile tender documents: BOQ, specifications, method of measurement, conditions of contract, general requirements
- Analyze tender returns, prepare tender evaluation report and recommend negotiating points
- Participate in design team and progress meetings with clients
- Carry benchmarking techniques to update the costing database
- Obtain quotes and technical feedback from suppliers and manufacturers
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors
- Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Manage quality assurance program, including developing internal procedures, perform quality review and participate in internal audits
- Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and RICS ethical standards in work and when dealing with clients, reinforcing self and the profile of the company.

Quantity Surveyor Engineer at LACECO
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • April 2018 to March 2021
Project Manager at EDCO Industries
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • December 2016 to March 2018

1- Extract precast element quantities from construction dwg
2- Draft installation accessory detail for precast elements
3- Take on-site as built measurements in order to prepare shopdrawings
4- Draft as built shopdrawings and cutting lists for precast item production and installation
5- Prepare production orders for precast elements
6- Synchronise production schedule with client needs and site progress
7- Ensure that dimensions and specifications of production orders to be in compliance with drawings
8- Monitor installation QA/QC
9- Monitor progress of the production/installation on site to be in compliance with
shopdrawing plans and project deadlines
10- Prepare progress reports
11- Prepare IPC statements to be sent to clients
12- Synchronise and supervise third party sub-contractors related but not limited to Waterproofing,
Epoxy, facade works and precast element installation

Architect at DARKO
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2014 to May 2016

•Prepare tender and contract documents, including bill of quantities, interim payment certificates + schedules
•Undertake cost analysis during execution
•Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
•Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports
•Advising on procurement strategy including quotations from various suppliers
•Allocating work to subcontractors along with memorandum of understanding
•Review and inspect materials and suppliers to ensure required specifications and standards
•Quantity surveying on site
•Preparation of building permits
•Preparation of as built drawings
•Produce detailed architectural and interior drawings
•Selection of interior finishes and material specification
•Valuing and assessing completed work and arranging payments

Education

Master's degree, MSc. Quantity Surveying
  • at University of Salford
  • December 2016

The School of Built Environment is ranked as the 36th in position worldwide and is the 5th in UK (https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2017/architecture) Modules: Procurement in Construction and Property Process and Project Systems Quantity Surveying in Construction Financial and Risk Management

Bachelor's degree, Architectural Engineering
  • at Beirut Arab University
  • June 2014

The Bachelor degree offered by Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Debbieh Campus, Lebanon is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects as equivalent to RIBA part 1.

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
AutoCAD
MS Office
AutoCAD
Photoshop
Technical Writing
Multi-Tasking
Cost Estimation
MS Project
MS Visio
Primavera

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Order of Engineers & Architects - Beirut
  • Member
  • September 2014

Hobbies

  • Interested in interior design and furniture. Likes travelling.
    Most Helpful Employee Award August 2019