Vijayaghosh Vettathuchirayil, ESTIMATOR/ Sr. QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Vijayaghosh Vettathuchirayil

ESTIMATOR/ Sr. QUANTITY SURVEYOR

IAS lootah Contracting

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Diploma in Civil Engineering
Experience
11 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 10 Months

ESTIMATOR/ Sr. QUANTITY SURVEYOR at IAS lootah Contracting
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2017 to January 2022

PROFILE SUMMARY
A competent professional with overall 18 years of experience ( 10 + years in UAE) as Sr. Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator for Infrastructure projects like Sea Water Desalination plant, Power Generation Plant, Substation projects, Hospital building, Hotel building, Medical complex, under DEWA, FEWA, SEWA, RTA & Govt Authorities in UAE

KEY SKILLS
• Ability to work well in a team, willingness to learn and deal with people diplomatically
• Quantity survey and cost estimation of civil works for power plants, Desalination plant, substation projects, Hospital complex & commercial buildings from initial calculation to the final figures.
• Preparation of bill of quantities.
• Arranging monthly payment certificates
• Assist and guide Project Manager on production of valuation, variations and final accounts.
• Advise and produce contractual Claims, if required
• Preparing cost analysis and cost control reports.
• Valuing subcontractor's works and arranging payments. Defend claims from sub-contractors.
• Attend project meeting with Consultant/Client/Main contractors etc.
• Co-ordination with other departments.
• Essential knowledge on contractual matters in relation to civil engineering works
• Awareness of basic project management concepts
• knowledge of market trends and construction technology
• Decision making for any matters related to QS.
• Material procurement for the projects
• Team player and ready to learn and adapt to changes

WORK EXPERIENCE IN UAE ( 10 YEARS)
ACTCO GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY L.L.C, UAE
PERIOD: APRIL 2004 TO PRESENT
MAJOR PROJECTS
POSITION: ESTIMATOR
PERIOD : APRIL 2011 TO PRESENT

• Project: 15 MIGD RO Desalination Plant - RAK, ( AED. 102 Million)
Client: Federal Electricity & Water Authority, Main Contractor: Aqua Tech Eastern

• Project: 33/11 Kv Substation, Northern Emirates.
Client: Federal Electricity & Water Authority, UAE

• Project: ADMIN Building FEWA Office ( AED. 80 Million)
Client: Federal Electricity & Water Authority,
• Project: 400/132kv Grid Substation Ajman ( AED . 60 Million)
Client: TRANSCO ABU DHABI , Main Contractor: AREVA

• Project: 132/33 Kv Substation, Nad Al Hammar (AED. 16 Million)
Client: Dubai Electricity & water Authority , Main Contractor: SIEMENS L.L.C
• Project: 400/132 KV SUBSTATION, Carcomplex (AED. 80 Million)
Client: Dubai Electricity & water Authority , Main Contractor: SIEMENS L.L.C
POSITION : Sr. QUANTITY SURVEYOR/ ENGINEER
PERIOD : APRIL 2005 TO MARCH 2011

• Project: Teaching/Dental Hospital & Medical complex at University of Sharjah ( AED. 502 Million)
Client: Govt of Sharjah, Main Contractor: Actco General Cont L.L.C
• Project: Coral Beach Hotel Ajman ( AED. 262 Million)
Client: Sheik Mouza Bind Hilal Al Nahyan , Main Contractor: Actco General Cont L.L.C
• Project: Hamriya Power station including 220, 132kv SS ( AED. 80 Million)
Client: Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority, Contractor: Actco General Cont L.L.C
• Project: 132/33 KV SUBSTATION, DUBAI METRO PROJECT ( AED. 66 Million)
Client: Dubai Road & Transport Authority , Main Contractor: JT Metro JV, Obayashi Corporation
• Project: Sales Office & H.Q Building Umm Al Quwain ( AED. 30 Million)
Client: Tameer Holdings, Main Contractor: Actco General Cont L.L.C
• Project: 220/132/33KV Subsatation - Al Wasit ( AED. 34 Million)
Client: Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority, Contractor civil : Actco General Cont L.L.C

• Project: Gas Turbine - Fujairah Power plant( AED. 25 Million)
Client: Federal Electricity & Water Authority, Main Contractor: BEMCO

• Project: 5 MIGD RO Desalination Plant - Layyah (AED. 26 Million)

Research Assistant at CWRDM - GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
  • India
  • January 2003 to March 2004

CWRDM - GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, INDIA
❖ Position: Research Assistant
Duration: January 2003 to March 2004
Project: Research in River Discharge & Rain falls

Sub Engineer at KERALA STATE NIRMITHI KENDRA
  • India
  • April 1997 to December 2002

KERALA STATE NIRMITHI KENDRA
❖ Position: Sub Engineer
Duration: April 1997 to December 2002
Project: Industrial & Commercial Multi Storey buildings

Education

Bachelor's degree, Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • at Board of Technical Education
  • April 1996

• Diploma in Civil Engineering , Board of Tech Education, Kerala , India year 1996 Diploma in Habitat Technology, Board of Technical Education, Kerala, India Year 1999

Specialties & Skills

Ms office
CIVIL ENGINEERING
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
COST ANALYSIS
COST CONTROL
COST ESTIMATION
ESTIMATION
ESTIMATOR

Languages

Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Expert
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