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Vetrivel Muthulingam, Commercial Manager

Vetrivel Muthulingam

Commercial Manager·PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Engineering / Civil diversified with Construction Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 1 months

Commercial Manager

January 2021 - Present

PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

January 2021 - Present

Various Infrastructure Projects in
• Develop and administer all contracts, including the preparation and review of relevant tender
documents for the bidding process, during execution, and until project closeout.
• Managing the commercial professional team, and offer guidance and training as needed.
• Collaborate with various department heads to develop the scope of work for each package.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, providing guidance to core teams on contractual and
commercial matters. Adhere to the organizations policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the estimating/tendering team to prepare cost estimates for new projects.
• Monitor project progress and costs, regularly preparing forecasted costs and identifying cost
saving opportunities.
• Review and approve change orders, ensuring they align with contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare monthly commercial/progress reports, present them to senior management, and
attend monthly dashboard meetings.
• Review and approve contractors monthly payment applications for payments.
• Verify that all warranties, performance bonds, retentions, and insurance align with the contract
terms and conditions, renewing/update them as necessary.
• Prepare comparison sheets and provide recommendation reports for different trade packages
to top management, considering budgetary constraints.
• Prepare contract close-out/final accounts, ensuring compliance with all contract terms and
conditions before issuing the final payment to the contractor.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Lead Quantity Surveyor

January 2018 - December 2020

ARABTEC CONSTRUCTION LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2018 - December 2020

PROJECTS:
Wasl Tower, Mixed Use High Rise, Dubai, UAE
Construction of 1100 Housing Units including Infrastructure and Landscaping works, Fujairah, UAE
• Prepare, review, and administer the main contract and subcontract during various stages of the projects.
• Prepare and process subcontract variation orders to ensure they align with the contract terms and conditions.
• Managing and oversee the Projects commercial teams.
• Examine, assess, and provide recommendations on claims submitted by the Contractor, taking contractual obligations into account and collaborating with the Project Teams technical input.
• Assist the Commercial Manager in preparing Monthly Commercial and Progress Reports and attend monthly dashboard meetings.
• Review and submit the monthly payment application to the client representative for approval.
• Provide support to the Procurement team during negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review and maintain Engineers Instructions, Variation Orders, and the Claim register.
• Prepare close-out/final accounts and ensure compliance with all contract terms and conditions before issuing final payments to subcontractors and suppliers.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Quantity Surveyor

June 2008 - December 2017

LEIGHTON CONTRACTING LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2008 - December 2017

• Study the contract scope and requirements, analyze budget versus actual costs, and produce
reports on cost variances for the Commercial Manager.
• Prepare and promptly submit monthly payment applications to the client representative,
including invoices for the certified value.
• Prepare comparison sheets and recommendation reports for various trade packages, taking
into consideration the budgeted values, and present them to top management.
• Monitor and closely manage subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract terms and
conditions, promptly notifying management of any contract deviations, etc.
• Perform quantity take-offs, review technical specifications, obtain quotations, and prepare
subcontract packages while managing subcontractors.
• Conduct cost analysis and generate reports on changes to the work and Contractors claims.
• Assist the commercial and contract manager during the tendering process and participate in
negotiations.
• Prepare and maintain a monthly cash flow forecast for assigned projects, update monthly
accrual returns, and compile monthly cost valuation reports for the projects.
• Generate material consumption and wastage reports and maintain a register for subcontractors
and suppliers, tracking their performance.
• Review subcontractors and suppliers monthly payment proposals, invoices, and related
Payment Certificates and Variation Orders, ensuring conformity with the contracts terms and
conditions.
• Developing good relationship between client, consultants and sub-contractors.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Engineer

October 2006 - May 2008

A.N. PRAKASH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Chennai, India

October 2006 - May 2008

• Examine the Contractors monthly statements and prepare and issue payment certificates.
• Review the construction program and monitor actual progress against the approved
construction program.
• Manage and respond to all commercial and contractual-related issues with contractors and
vendors.
• Prepare monthly reports considering the Contractors progress and performance.
• Prepare the Contractors final accounts, taking into account all variations and omissions, etc.
• Assist the commercial manager during the tendering process and negotiations.
• Prepare bid evaluation reports and coordinate the final selection of the Contractor for the
Projects.
• Perform cost analysis reports on changes to the works and Contractors claims.
• Manage and monitor the Contractors performance in compliance with the Contract, reviewing
conformance with Contract terms, conditions, and specifications.
• Assist and review any claims/variations that may be raised by the contractor during the project
duration.
• Attend progress meetings and provide cost updates to the Client as required for the Project.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Site Engineer

June 2005 - October 2006

CONSOLIDATED CONSTRUCTION CONSORTIUM LTD

Chennai, India

June 2005 - October 2006

OLYMPIA IT PARK-India, Chennai
• Manage and supervise staff members, overseeing construction, operations, or maintenance
activities at the project site.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to discuss and
resolve issues related to the Projects.
• Take appropriate actions to address the impacts of delays, adverse weather conditions, or
emergencies at the construction site.
• Prepare daily productivity and progress reports.
• Organize labor, materials, plant, and equipment for site activities.
• Review job specifications to determine the most suitable construction methods.
• Prepare a project schedule and track its progress.
• Inspect and assess projects to ensure compliance with building codes, drawings, and other
relevant specifications and regulations.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Construction and Building

Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Engineer

May 1999 - May 2005

SP. S CONSTRUCTION

Chennai, India

May 1999 - May 2005

• Perform quantity take-offs, organize labor for site activities, arrange materials and equipment for site activities, prepare project schedules, and track progress.
• Elaborate on technical and commercial studies for new projects while overseeing site activities.
• Prepare daily progress reports and productivity reports, certify and prepare payment applications, create detailed unit price analyses, and prepare interim payments for subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Architects, Clients, and Subcontractors to resolve matters related to the Projects.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Anna University – Anna University Of Technology Chennai

May 2005

May 2005

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Engineering / Civil diversified with Construction Management

India

..

ANNA UNIVERSITY

May 2005

May 2005

Bachelor's degree, Civil

India

Sastra University

May 1999

May 1999

Diploma, Diploma in Civil Engineering

India

..

SASTRA UNIVERSITY

May 1999

May 1999

Bachelor's degree, Civil with Construction Management

India

Skills

FIDIC
Expert
FIDIC
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
Budget Forecast
Expert
Budget Forecast
Expert
Valuation
Expert
Valuation
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
DASHBOARD
Expert
DASHBOARD
Expert
CCS
Intermediate
CCS
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
LOAD TENDERING
Intermediate
LOAD TENDERING
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COINS, ORACLE
Expert
COINS, ORACLE
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
FIDIC
Expert
FIDIC
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
MS Office tools
Expert
Budget Forecast
Expert
Budget Forecast
Expert
Valuation
Expert
Valuation
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert

Languages

Tamil
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Listening Music