Qaisar Rafique, Quantity Surveyor

Qaisar Rafique

Quantity Surveyor

Specialized Metal Design L.L.C

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
11 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 11 Months

Quantity Surveyor at Specialized Metal Design L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2017

My Major Job Responsibilities include:

Post-Contract:
➢ Management of performance bonds, Bank Guarantees & Indemenity insurances.
➢ Contract administration via FIDIC Conditions of contract (1987) Part I & II.
➢ Provide assistance to the team during negotiations, arbitration or any other forms of dispute resolution.
➢ Monitor work Programme against cash flow, analyze outcomes and produce detailed progress reports.
➢ Evaluate all variations, additional works, field changes, additions and omission, and incorporation of the same with the Monthly cost reports.
➢ Attend all technical meetings to monitor any extra work.
➢ Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
➢ Attend and represent at commercial meetings.
➢ Negotiate and finalize Sub contractors based on Quality, Price, delivery terms & Payment terms.
➢ Ensure Selection of Qualified Subcontractors/Vendors that perform jobs according to schedule and Specifications.
➢ Chair and record cost review meetings with Sub Contractors.
➢ Prepare Interim Payment applications & extra works (claims) and submit to client.
➢ Evaluate & Calculate the cost impact by delaying any critical activity.
➢ Prepare and evaluate completion statement and arrange payments.
Prepared regular reports on progress and requirements for labor, materials, machinery and equipment at the construction site.



Major Projects in which i am Involved:
1) THE ADDRESS RESIDENCE SKY VIEWS (FIT-OUT WORKS)
Project Description: Two towers, Tower-1 sixty-one (61) storey of luxury Serviced Apartments and Tower-2 fifty-six (56) storey accommodating 167 key five star Hotel and Serviced Apartments
Client: Emaar
Consultant: NORR & HBA
Main Contractor: Arabian Construction Company
Location: Downtown Dubai

2) BVLGARI HOTEL & RESIDENCES (FIT-OUT WORKS)
Project Description: Comprising of Plot-A Hotel, Beach Club, & 20Villas, Plot-B Yacht Club & Branded Residences & Plot-C Mansions
Client: Meraas
Lead Consultant: WSP
Main Contractor: ALEC
Location: Daria Island Dubai
Total Build-up area 48, 000 Sq.m

3) DUBAI HILLS MALL (FIT-OUT WORKS)
Project Description: Dubai Hills Mall will feature over 650 retail and F&B outlets, family entertainment, Cineplex and hypermarket. spread out over ground and first floor levels
Client: Emaar
Lead Consultant: Arcadis
Main Contractor: ALEC
Location: Hills Estate Dubai
Total Build-up area: 170, 000 Sq.m

Estimation & Cost Engineer at YAS CONST. ياس للا نشاءات (SHARJAH, UAE)
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • October 2015 to March 2017

Pre-Contract:
➢ Reviewed all incoming tenders and project inquiries, drawings and other relevant documents.
➢ Examined and prepared Feasibility studies (cost per key, cost per m2 etc.).
➢ Study the complete scope, terms and conditions of project
➢ Bills of Quantities production as per NRM2 & POMI.
➢ Floated RFQ / Bidding documents to all suppliers and Subcontractor based on BOQ Specifications and drawings.
➢ Cost Planning and estimating as per NRM1
➢ Value Engineering & cash flow forecasts.
➢ Developed complete Planning Package for Technical Proposal documents.
➢ Prepared Bids, Proposals and filled rates for BOQ items.
➢ Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations.

Cost Control:
➢ Assisted with the development and management of the Cost Control systems to provide project and company management with accurate financial information.
➢ Facilitated the development of the Cost breakdown structure (CBS), interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments as needed.
➢ Perform some independent analysis of data stored in the project management and cost control systems. Creates presentations using graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status Implements and maintains Project Planning and Scheduling.
➢ Maintained all potential claim events throughout project life cycle.
➢ Involved in preparation of EOT claims.
➢ Implemented and maintained all required cost control and audit procedures for all Project Cost Control Activities designed to measure the project status.
➢ Assessed, evaluated and made recommendations related to any financial claim and providing the necessary input with regards to settling such claims.
➢ Evaluated all variations, additional works, field changes, additions and omission, and incorporation of the same with the Monthly cost reports.
➢ Evaluated monthly progress submitting claims for payment.
➢ Prepared Engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimation for different activities.
➢ Prepared regular reports on progress and requirements for labor, materials, machinery and equipment at the construction site.
➢ Conducted frequent studies and reference on other project cases to solve any problems which may occur on a particular project.



Major Projects in which i was Involved:

1) Proposed G+1 Residential Town Houses (4 Villas) With Total Build-up Area 1200 Sq.m
Project Cost: 25.8 Million AED

2) Proposed G+12 Residential Building With Total Build-up area 25, 696Sq.m
Project Cost: 150 Million AED

3) Construction of Sports Complex at Al-Madam
Project Cost: 22.1 Million AED

Estimator / Jr. QS at Descon Engineering Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • June 2012 to September 2015

➢ Prepared detail Bar Bending schedules as per BS standards for all types of Footings, Raft slabs, columns, tie beams, strap beams & Roof slabs.
➢ Quantity take off from CAD Drawings
➢ Prepared Interim Payment Certificate & extra works (claims) and submit to client.
➢ Verified Sub Contractors bills.
➢ Calculated the requirements for labor, material, machinery and equipment for any specific activity at the construction site and report to Project Manager.
➢ Prepared detail shop Drawings for structural work and Submit to consultant.
➢ Prepared Engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimation for different activities.
➢ Maintained all potential claim events throughout project life cycle.
➢ Involved in preparation of EOT claims.
➢ Floated Tenders through Advertisement and Compliance of PPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) rules for procurement of Civil Engineering works.
➢ Prepared Pre-Qualification Documents including Evaluation Criteria and other details for short listing of Sub-contractors.
➢ Evaluated contractors in Pre-Qualification process for particular engineering works.
➢ Prepared bidding Documents including BOQ, Tender Drawings and all necessary requirements.
➢ Prepared preliminary budget for given project stating clearly the terms and conditions.
➢ Prepared Tender Analysis report.
➢ Negotiated with Contractor to finalize final project Value.
➢ Assisted in establishing client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
➢ Checked Contractor for Insurance, Guarantees, Performance Bond and Payment guarantee.
➢ Evaluated any claim variations and execute same.
➢ Advised on contractual problems.


Major Projects in which i was Involved:

1) CONSTRUCTION OF (C&D TYPE) HOUSING COMPLEX
Project Cost: US$ 34 Million

2) METRO BUS TRANSIT SYSTEM ALONG FEROZPUR ROAD LAHORE Project Description: Packages IIB, III & IV (Elevated Sec.) 8.3 Km Long Flyover Completed within 9 Months
Project Cost: US$ 109 Million

3) CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN NEW CITY - PACKAGE 1
Project Cost: US$ 66 Million

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.
  • June 2012

Majors in Construction Management, Commercial Management, Risk Analysis & Cost Engineering

Specialties & Skills

Commercial Management
Tender Preparation
Contract Management
Project Bidding
Cost Engineering
MS Office
Primavera P6
MS Project
procurement
materials
Team Leader
Project Scheduling
Presentation Skills
British Standards (BS)
CCS Candy
Cost Controlling
Technical report
NRM1 & 2
quotations
negotiation
project estimation

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

Society of Engineers - UAE
  • Member
  • July 2016
Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Member
  • August 2014

Training and Certifications

English language certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2011
Valid Until:
July 2011

Hobbies

  • Movies and Drama
    Executive Member of UET Dramatic Society