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Uswath Salamah, Estimator + Quantity Surveyor

Uswath Salamah

Estimator + Quantity Surveyor·Al Sahel Contracting Dubai - Fitout & Interiors Division

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Technology (Civil)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 7 months

Estimator + Quantity Surveyor

June 2015 - Present

Al Sahel Contracting Dubai - Fitout & Interiors Division

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2015 - Present

Major executed projects I) Tecom Innovation Hub Phase1, Dubai II) Al Jalila Foundation Headquarters III) Madinat Jumeirah Living Sales Cluster - Phase 1, 2, 3a, 3b IV) LaVie - Residential & Commercial Building in Juneirah V) Port De LaMer Phase4 - Residential & Commercial Building in Juneirah VI) Commercial & Residential Buildings (6 nos) in Al Barsha
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client by conducting site inspections if required.
• Reading & studying the tender & contract drawings and specifications & identifying the scope of works.
• Scrutinize the designs and examine the tender thoroughly, to accurately determine the quantity and
specifications of materials and finishes required so as to prepare bill of quantity.
• Preparing detailed Cost estimate for each item based on material and labour and also quantity take off
using Planswift software.
• Liasing with the client & ensuring to clearly understand the requirement to implement it on shop floor &
giving suitable proposals if required.
• Reviewing the design aspects & advising on correction techniques if required
• To raise suitable RFIs in the project & ensure clear visibility of all minor details.
• Estimating the total cost of the project and proceed with the offer/quotation.
• Reviewing of quotations, budgets, variations and invoices prepared by other members in the Commercial team and advising corrections if required.
• Review Contracts and work orders received from Clients and provide comments (if any) to incorporate in the Contract.
• Review Subcontract Agreements prepared by Procurement Department and provide comments to incorporate in the Contract.
• Making comparison studies based on suppliers and sub-contractors quotations & making negotiations with them on both technical and commercial aspects of product.
• Preparing and issuing Budget and Requisition for material, labour and subcontractor to Procurement Department and advise on the procurement process.
• Calculating and uploading the payment certificates of Subcontractors in ERP for approval and payment.
• Checking and approving requisitions, vouchers and invoices raised in the ERP from stores and other divisions.
• Reviewing of shop drawings and as-built drawings prepared by the Draftsman and advising on any details.
• Arranging sample boards and preparing material submittals for project submissions by making sure that it is complying to the submitted quotation for the works and is within budget.
• Identify any design changes affecting the cost and notify the variations to the Client.
• Coordinating and Negotiating with Consultant/Client to obtain the approval for submitted variations by providing necessary substantiations.
• Providing advice on contractual claims;
• Tracking changes to the design and construction work of current project and adjust budget projections in terms of materials or labour accordingly to continue the works.
• Submit monthly invoices for running projects with detailed quantity sheet for revenue.
• Checking monthly labour payroll and comparing with labour productivity to approve the labour wages list.
• Cost controlling, Project cost tracking of currently running projects.
• Preparing detailed cash flow for projects to identify the project status.
• Profit-Loss analysis and preparing final accounts after completion of the projects.
• Finalization of Subcontractor Accounts upon completion of their scope of works and based on agreed payment terms.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Estimator + Quantity Surveyor

October 2014 - March 2015

ACE Interiors Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2014 - March 2015

• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the
client;
• Reading & studying the tender & contract drawings and specifications & identifying the scope of works.
• Scrutinize the designs and examine the tender thoroughly, to accurately determine the quantity and
specifications of materials and finishes required so as to prepare bill of quantity.
• Sending enquiries and coordinating with suppliers & subcontractors as required for particular projects.
• Making comparison studies based on suppliers and sub-contractors quotations & making negotiations with them on both technical and commercial aspects of product.
• Preparing detailed cost sheets to support the prepared estimate
• Attending meetings with the client & ensuring to clearly understand special requirements if any and
making clarifications required in the project.
• Reviewing the design aspects especially in Joinery & advising on correction techniques if required
• Providing suitable samples to the client for approval
• Proposing alternative materials in the project for cost-saving without compromising in quality.
• Proposing Value engineering techniques
• To raise suitable RFIs in the project & ensure clear visibility of all minor details.

Company industry:
Interior design

Estimator + Quantity Surveyor + Technical Coordinator

March 2012 - October 2014

Sharif Carpentry & Décor Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2012 - October 2014

• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the
client;
• Reading & studying the tender & contract drawings & identifying the scope of works.
• Scrutinize the designs and examine the tender thoroughly, to accurately determine the quantity and
specifications of materials required so as to prepare bill of quantity.
• Ensuring to keep updated with the fluctuations in the market, especially for the material costs.
• Preparing estimates for the project based on the project specifications
• Assisting in establishing a clients requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;
• Attending meetings with the client & ensuring to clearly understand the requirement to implement it on
shop floor & giving suitable proposals if required.
• Assisting & advising the draftsmen in preparing shop drawing details.
• Reviewing the design aspects & advising on correction techniques if required
• advising on procurement strategy;
• Preparing method of statements, risk assessment reports, compliance statements for the proposed materials etc.
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
• Allocating work to subcontractors & ensuring all necessary information is being given.
• Providing advice on contractual claims;
• Analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use & also the Civil defense
requirements of the locality
• Updating with the Civil defense regulations in the production of fire rated doors & ensuring to follow the
design
• Providing suitable samples to the client for approval
• Keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability.
• Proposing Value engineering techniques
• To raise suitable RFIs in the project & ensure clear visibility of all minor details.
• To provide all necessary information including the materials, finishes, sizes, quantities, drawings etc to the factory for easy completion of project.
• Effectively work as team leader for the draftsmen & quantity surveyors when required

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Structural Steel Detailer + Quantity Surveyor + AutoCAD Draftsman

September 2011 - March 2012

Abdul Karim Hamdan Steel Engineering Sharjah

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

September 2011 - March 2012

• Preparing bill of materials by carefully studying the drawings.
• Checking with the suppliers for the material costs & making comparison statements.
• Preparing drawings using AutoCAD to support any proposals being given to the client
• Coordinating with the factory for the works to be carried out.
• Supervising the workers & ensuring the timely completion of the work.
• Reviewing the design aspects & advising on correction techniques if required.
• Checking on the deliveries & providing all details required for the preparation of invoices.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

Government College of Engineering, Kannur University

January 2011

January 2011

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Technology (Civil)

India

Skills

NEGOTIATION
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NEGOTIATION
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COSTING SHEETS
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COSTING SHEETS
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BOQ
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BOQ
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INTERIOR FITOUT
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INTERIOR FITOUT
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Variation Claims
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Variation Claims
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JOINERY
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JOINERY
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ESTIMATOR
Intermediate
ESTIMATOR
Intermediate
QUANTITY SURVEYING
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QUANTITY SURVEYING
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PLANSWIFT
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PLANSWIFT
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SUPPLIER & SUBCONTRACTOR QUOTATIONS
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SUPPLIER & SUBCONTRACTOR QUOTATIONS
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AUTOCAD
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AUTOCAD
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COST CONTROL
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COST CONTROL
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VALUE ENGINEERING
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VALUE ENGINEERING
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Languages

English
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Hindi
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Malayalam
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