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Rashid Ilyas, Sr Quantity Surveyor Engineer

Rashid Ilyas

Sr Quantity Surveyor Engineer·Kolin Construction Company

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 6 months

Sr Quantity Surveyor Engineer

January 2025 - Present

Kolin Construction Company

Neom, Saudi Arabia

January 2025 - Present

• Manage all pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying activities including cost control, cost reporting, budget monitoring, cash flow forecasting, commercial management, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and analyze monthly commercial reports covering project costs, earned value, forecasts, budget performance, risks, opportunities, variations, claims, and overall commercial status.
• Prepare, submit, negotiate, and follow up Interim Payment Applications (IPA/IPC), progress claims, tax invoices, and supporting documentation to secure timely client certification and payment.
• Measure, verify, and value completed works on site, ensuring accurate quantity take-offs, progress measurement, quantity reconciliation, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and manage variation orders, change requests, claims, and additional works arising from design changes, RFIs, site instructions, revised drawings, and client requirements.
• Review, update, and maintain Bills of Quantities (BOQ), quantity schedules, and measurement records in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project modifications.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, engineering estimates, material quantity calculations, and detailed measurement exercises from IFC, shop, construction, and as-built drawings.
• Verify subcontractor work progress, assess payment applications, certify monthly valuations, and monitor subcontractor commercial performance in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Administer subcontract agreements including subcontractor payments, variations, claims evaluation, extension of time support, final account preparation, and contract close-out activities.
• Perform value engineering and cost optimization studies to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project quality, functionality, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to resolve commercial issues, support payment certification, and facilitate contract administration.
• Support project close-out activities including final account negotiations, commercial settlement, claim resolution, handover documentation, and project financial reconciliation.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

January 2024 - January 2025

Al Ayuni Investment & Contracting Company AICC

Tabouk, Saudi Arabia

January 2024 - January 2025

• Prepared, submitted, negotiated, and certified Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), Interim Payment Applications (IPAs), progress valuations, progress claims, tax invoices, and supporting commercial documentation in accordance with contract requirements and project milestones.
• Successfully managed quantity verification, measurement, valuation, cost assessment, and variation management for infrastructure and utility packages valued at over SAR 1.2 billion, ensuring commercial compliance and cost control.
• Prepared weekly and monthly commercial reports, cost reports, budget tracking reports, cash flow forecasts, earned value analysis, quantity reports, and project performance dashboards for senior management review.
• Measured, verified, and valued executed works for infrastructure, roads, utilities, buildings, MEP systems, pump stations, drainage networks, and associated civil works in accordance with BOQ items, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Performed detailed quantity take-offs, quantity reconciliation, engineering estimates, material quantification, and measurement exercises from Tender, IFC, Shop, Construction, and As-Built drawings.
• Prepared and reviewed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity schedules, measurement sheets, and quantity tracking records to support project cost management and commercial administration.
• Prepared earthwork calculations including excavation, backfilling, cut and fill analysis, grading quantities, foundation measurements, bulk earthworks, and quantity verification using Civil 3D.
• Developed grading models, surfaces, feature lines, corridor models, and quantity reports for roads, utilities, drainage systems, stormwater networks, landscaping works, and infrastructure developments.
• Evaluated variation orders, change orders, additional works, site instructions, RFIs, design revisions, and claims arising from project changes and contractual requirements.
• Coordinated with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Cost Control, Contracts, and Project Management teams to support quantity verification, budget monitoring, commercial reporting, and project cost control.
• Verified subcontractor progress, assessed completed works, evaluated payment applications, prepared accruals, certified subcontractor valuations, and monitored subcontractor commercial performance through Oracle ERP systems.
• Prepared detailed cost estimates, tender estimates, BOQs, pricing schedules, quantity schedules, and tender documentation for infrastructure, utility, building, MEP, and site development projects.
• Performed rate analysis, cost estimation, resource pricing, and commercial evaluation for pumping stations, water networks, sewer systems, irrigation systems, HDPE/GRP pipelines, substations, electrical infrastructure, and related civil works.
• Participated in value engineering studies, cost optimization initiatives, financial feasibility assessments, budgeting exercises, risk analysis, and tender strategy development to maximize project profitability and commercial performance.
• Supported contract administration activities including claims management, variation assessment, subcontract management, commercial correspondence, final account preparation, contract close-out, and project financial reconciliation.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

December 2022 - January 2024

Al Ayuni Investment & Contracting Company AICC.

Neom, Saudi Arabia

December 2022 - January 2024

• Prepared shop drawings, construction drawings, and engineering deliverables for dam, reservoir, access roads, drainage systems, and associated infrastructure works using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Performed detailed quantity take-offs, quantity verification, earthwork calculations, cut and fill analysis, grading assessments, and material quantification for bulk excavation, backfilling, bench cutting, reservoir formation, and road construction activities.
• Measured, verified, and monitored construction progress, preparing weekly and monthly quantity reports, progress reports, productivity reports, and commercial updates for project stakeholders and management.
• Prepared monthly payment applications, invoices, progress valuations, and supporting documentation while coordinating with clients, consultants, and project teams to facilitate approvals, certifications, and timely payments.
• Reviewed contract quantities, updated Bills of Quantities (BOQs), maintained quantity tracking records, and prepared variation orders, change orders, and additional work assessments resulting from design revisions, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Prepared detailed quantity assessments, cost evaluations, and measurement reports for RCC dam structures, spillways, culverts, drainage networks, retaining structures, and associated civil infrastructure works.
• Conducted quantity reconciliation, quantity forecasting, and cost monitoring activities to support effective project cost control and commercial management.
• Assisted the Commercial Manager in tender preparation, cost estimation, rate analysis, pricing, tender submissions, commercial evaluations, subcontractor management, procurement support, and contract administration activities.
• Evaluated subcontractor progress, verified executed quantities, reviewed payment applications, and supported subcontract valuation and commercial assessment processes.
• Coordinated with Engineering, Planning, Cost Control, Procurement, and Site Construction teams to verify quantities, monitor project milestones, support budget control, and ensure accurate commercial reporting throughout project execution.
• Supported contract administration activities including claims evaluation, variation management, commercial correspondence, final account preparation, and project close-out documentation.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

January 2019 - December 2022

Esnad Contracting Company.

Altaif, Saudi Arabia

January 2019 - December 2022

• Prepared shop drawings, construction drawings, and engineering deliverables for roadworks, highways, earthworks, grading works, and associated infrastructure projects using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Performed detailed quantity take-offs, quantity verification, material quantification, and earthwork calculations for excavation, embankments, cut and fill operations, subgrade preparation, roadway formation, and site development works.
• Calculated and verified quantities for subbase, aggregate base course, asphalt pavement layers, road markings, road furniture, drainage systems, and associated road construction activities.
• Prepared detailed measurement sheets, quantity assessments, quantity reconciliation reports, and engineering estimates in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, and contract requirements.
• Measured, monitored, and verified construction progress, preparing weekly and monthly quantity reports, progress reports, productivity reports, and commercial updates for project management and stakeholders.
• Prepared monthly payment applications, progress valuations, invoices, and supporting commercial documentation while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors to obtain approvals, certifications, and timely payments.
• Reviewed contract quantities, updated Bills of Quantities (BOQs), maintained quantity tracking records, and prepared variation orders, change orders, and additional work assessments arising from design revisions, site instructions, and construction requirements.
• Assisted in the preparation of cost estimates, tender quantities, BOQs, rate analysis, quantity assessments, and commercial documentation based on IFC, Shop, Construction, and As-Built drawings.
• Prepared earthwork calculations including excavation, backfilling, grading quantities, foundation measurements, cut and fill analysis, bulk earthworks, and material volume calculations using Civil 3D.
• Conducted quantity reconciliation, cost monitoring, budget tracking, and quantity forecasting activities to support effective project cost control and commercial management.
• Coordinated with Cost Control, Procurement, Planning, Survey, Engineering, and Project Management teams for quantity verification, package preparation, material forecasting, budget monitoring, and commercial reporting.
• Verified site quantities, monitored project milestones, supported contract administration activities, and contributed to successful project delivery through accurate measurement, valuation, and quantity management.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

January 2018 - January 2019

Habib Rafiq (pvt) LTD

Islamabad, Pakistan

January 2018 - January 2019

• Conducted joint quantity measurements, site inspections, and quantity verification exercises with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to validate completed works and support Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), progress valuations, and payment certifications.
• Measured and valued executed works, monitored daily construction progress, maintained quantity tracking records, and supported cost control and commercial reporting activities throughout project execution.
• Assisted in the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of variation orders, change orders, claims, additional works, and supporting commercial documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Maintained subcontract agreements, payment records, commercial correspondence, contract documentation, and quantity records to ensure effective contract administration and commercial compliance.
• Participated in client, consultant, and contractor meetings to discuss project progress, quantity assessments, cost performance, budget status, variations, claims, and commercial matters.
• Supported the Commercial Manager in tender preparation, tender submissions, cost estimation, pricing analysis, commercial evaluations, subcontractor procurement, bid documentation, and contract administration activities.
• Assisted in the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs, engineering estimates, measurement sheets, and commercial reports based on project drawings and specifications.
• Verified subcontractor progress, evaluated payment applications, reviewed completed quantities, and supported subcontractor valuation and payment certification processes.
• Assisted with variation order negotiations, commercial settlements, contract amendments, and claim assessments to ensure project profitability and contractual compliance.
• Participated in client meetings and commercial review sessions related to cost management, budget monitoring, progress valuation, payment approvals, and project financial performance.
• Supported subcontractor onboarding, procurement activities, contract awards, performance evaluations, and subcontractor termination procedures in coordination with project management and commercial teams.
• Contributed to project cost control, commercial management, quantity surveying, contract administration, final account preparation, and project close-out activities.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

University Of Abbottabad

January 2018

January 2018

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Civil Engineering

Skills

CIVIL 3D

Expert

Earthworks

Expert

Contract Administration

Expert

QUANTITY SURVEYING

Intermediate

Contract Management

Expert

Quantity Take-Off

Expert

Senior Quantity Surveying

Expert

Cost Management

Expert

Commercial Management

Expert

Interim Payment Certificates (IPC)

Expert

Tendering

Expert

Subcontract Management

Expert

Bills of Quantities (BOQ)

Expert

Interim Payment Applications (IPA)

Expert

Budget Monitoring

Expert

Quantity Verification

Expert

Project Cost Management

Expert

Variations & Claims

Expert

Budget Control

Expert

Earthwork Calculations

Expert

Cost Estimation

Expert

Engineering Estimation

Expert

Commercial Reporting

Expert

Infrastructure & Construction

Expert

Shop Drawings

Expert

Cost Control

Expert

Measurement & Valuation

Expert

Progress Valuation

Expert

Cost Reporting

Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Beginner

Urdu

Beginner

Hindi

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Quantity Surveying & Estimation Mastery AutoCAD, Excel, BBS
Udemy
Jun 2026
Valid KSA License and International Driving Permit (IDP)

Hobbies and interests

Continuous Learning and Professional Development