Tasneem Abdalla, Senior Cost Estimation Engineer

Tasneem Abdalla

Senior Cost Estimation Engineer

Leader House For Construction and Real Estate Developmen

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Master of Science :
Experience
13 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 5 Months

Senior Cost Estimation Engineer at Leader House For Construction and Real Estate Developmen
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • October 2020 to January 2024

• Led the tendering process, boosting project acquisition by 20%.
• Managed comprehensive financial contract activities, overseeing the drafting of contracts and approval of payment certificates.
• Assessed Change Work Orders and Variations (Subcontractor and Client) in alignment with the Contract of Agreement.
• Conducted thorough reviews and assessments of complex and high-risk scope of works for potential Value Engineering.
• Generated and presented detailed cost reports, providing valuable Cost Control advice for ongoing projects.
• Participated in development, pre-start, and contract meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and decision making.
• Prepared contractual correspondences for employers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and for interface coordination purposes where applicable.
• Collaborated and communicated effectively with the design department and construction team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Senior Cost Estimation Engineer at G S K Contracting Company
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • April 2019 to February 2020

• Monitored financial and contractual aspects of projects throughout construction, including the preparation of cost reports. Facilitated certificates of interim payments to contractors, measured variations, and negotiated final accounts agreements with contractors.
• Evaluated Material Specifications and Prices of Vendors/Subcontractors against Project Specifications.
• Formulated accurate pricing schedules by obtaining and scrutinizing quotes for work and services.
• Exercised control over project scope to align with project objectives, thereby enhancing project deliverables.
• Prepared Value Engineering Proposals, advising on their suitability and potential cost benefits.
• Collaborated with internal teams to validate project viability and enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Act as a team leader to deliver the project tasks in well-organized manner, distributed tasks to the team member and monitored regularly.

Tendering & Quantities Section Supervisor at Shemaz Engineering Co. Ltd
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • August 2015 to April 2019

• Enhanced bidding efficiency by 30%, directly contributing to increased contract awards.
• Cultivated and managed client relationships, addressing their requirements at the contractual level.
• Directed the assignment of tasks to subcontractors, overseeing their work at all project stages.
• Monitored projects for adherence to budgeted costs, demand forecasts, and timelines, ensuring timely project execution.
• Led the preparation of variation orders, meticulously examining breakdowns and assessing their impact on project budgets.
• Collected and analysed comprehensive project cost data, encompassing raw materials, labor, equipment, and tooling, to ensure accurate estimates.
• Supervised the procurement process, maintaining up-to-date schedules.

Quantity Surveyor at Taber Contracting Co. Ltd
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • January 2012 to July 2015

• Generated all requisite documents for Bid/Tender, managing the process from announcement to submission.
• Oversaw ongoing projects, regularly evaluating and measuring progress to ensure alignment with contractual requirements.
• Appraised completed work, facilitating accurate valuation and arranging timely payments.
• Resolved variation invoices and applications for payment in strict accordance with company Terms and Conditions of Contract.
• Coordinated with project stakeholders to identify and address their needs.
• Delivered regular cost reports, providing transparent and detailed financial insights.

M.Sc. Student at University of Khartoum
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • January 2011 to January 2012
National Service Officer at University of Khartoum -Building &Road Research Institute
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • November 2009 to November 2010

• Assist in conducting different construction Materials laboratory works; Material tests, Soil tests and Reporting.

Education

Master's degree, Master of Science :
  • at University of Khartoum
  • March 2015
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  • at University of Khartoum
  • August 2009

Specialties & Skills

CONSTRUCTION
BIDDING
PROCUREMENT
VALUE ENGINEERING
COST ESTIMATING
STAKEHOLDERS MANAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CHANGE CONTROL MANAGEMENT

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Intermediate

Memberships

Sudan Engineering Council
  • Civil Engineer
  • November 2009
Saudi Counsil of Engineers
  • Civil Engineer
  • June 2023

Training and Certifications

PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2023