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Zubair Suleiman, Senior Quantity Surveyor

Zubair Suleiman

Senior Quantity Surveyor·Ashghal Public Works Authority

Qatar

Bachelor's degree, Building And Construction

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 0 months

Senior Quantity Surveyor

October 2022 - Present

Ashghal Public Works Authority

Doha, Qatar

October 2022 - Present

• Spearheads quantity surveying support for multimillion-dollar building and infrastructure projects in Qatar, ensuring compliance with Ashghal Public Works Authority standards.
• Facilitates timely approval of claims and variations, enhancing project efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Mentors and develops newly qualified engineers, instilling expertise in quantity surveying principles and cost control methodologies.
• Administers comprehensive quantity surveying tasks, including detailed preparation and review of bills of quantities and contracts.
• Conducts thorough verification of claims, safeguarding project budgets and financial integrity.
• Leverages strong analytical skills to optimize cost management and drive project success.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Quantity Surveyor

October 2014 - September 2022

Western Cape Department of Human Settlements

Cape Town, South Africa

October 2014 - September 2022

• Collaborate effectively with professional teams, stakeholders, beneficiaries, community members, and council representatives to ensure project alignment and success.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive tender documentation, including measuring from plans to create accurate bills of quantities and cost estimates, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in tender advertising and adjudication.
• Oversee contractor appointments and diligently monitor site progress, providing detailed reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
• Conduct daily operations, including chairing productive meetings, performing site inspections, and developing precise technical reports while managing variations and extras to maintain project integrity.
• Leverage strong communication and analytical skills to enhance project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Senior Project Manager

April 2014 - September 2014

DCI Holdings

Cape Town, South Africa

April 2014 - September 2014

• Ensured effective follow-up on quotations for outstanding pricing and tenders by mentoring Junior Quantity Surveyors, capturing extras and variations, and conducting precise valuations.
• Oversaw project management, implementation, and control, guaranteeing timely and accurate delivery of labor, materials, and equipment across all sites.
• Leveraged strong analytical skills to maintain competitive pricing in alignment with market rates for various projects.
• Fostered collaboration among teams to enhance project efficiency and ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.
• Developed strategic solutions to optimize resource allocation and mitigate potential risks, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Quantity Surveyor

April 2013 - March 2014

JJ Dempers Master Builders

Paarl, South Africa

April 2013 - March 2014

• Conducted on-site measurements and quality checks to ensure project compliance and standards.
• Managed tendering processes and building inspections to facilitate project initiation.
• Oversaw material ordering and prepared monthly valuations, enhancing financial accuracy.
• Developed and implemented master programmes, cost control measures, and detailed cash flow projections.
• Selected and coordinated with sub-contractors, optimizing project efficiency.
• Interpreted architectural drawings to guide project execution and maintain design integrity.
• Fostered daily communication with clients and contractors, ensuring alignment and addressing concerns promptly.
• Monitored project progress and generated comprehensive reports to inform stakeholders.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Quantity Surveyor

February 2011 - April 2013

RC Civils

Cape Town, South Africa

February 2011 - April 2013

• Managed and executed sub-contractor payments efficiently, ensuring timely financial transactions.
• Monitored project progress and produced detailed reports to inform stakeholders.
• Developed monthly valuations, consolidating data to provide comprehensive project updates to management.
• Fostered strong communication with clients and contractors, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
• Conducted precise measurements from plans and performed quality checks on-site to uphold standards.
• Analyzed architectural drawings, assessed estimates, variations, and extras to optimize project costs.
• Inspected buildings and strategically selected sub-contractors, contributing to successful project delivery.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Quantity Surveyor

June 2009 - January 2011

Bernard James and Partners

Cape Town, South Africa

June 2009 - January 2011

• Monitored and assessed project progress, ensuring timely report writing and updates for stakeholders.
• Collaborated effectively with clients and contractors to streamline communication and project execution.
• Conducted precise measurements from plans and on-site, enhancing accuracy in estimates and project planning.
• Interpreted complex architectural drawings, compiling detailed bills of quantities to support project budgeting.
• Inspected buildings rigorously, performing market valuations to inform investment decisions and project feasibility.
• Leveraged strong analytical skills to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve project delivery efficiency.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology

December 2011

December 2011

Bachelor's degree, Building And Construction

South Africa

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Quantity Surveying Construction Accounting Market Valuations Construction Development Construction Economics Construction Technology
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Cape Peninsula University Of Technology

December 2009

December 2009

Diploma, Building And Construction

South Africa

Subjects: Construction Technology Constrcution Management Quantity Surveying Site Surveying Communications
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Skills

Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Tendering
Expert
Bills of Quantity
Expert
Bills of Quantity
Expert
Quantity Survey
Expert
Quantity Survey
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
Cost Control
Expert
order
Intermediate
order
Intermediate
materials
Intermediate
materials
Intermediate
system administration
Intermediate
system administration
Intermediate
maintenance management
Intermediate
maintenance management
Intermediate
operation
Intermediate
operation
Intermediate
pricing
Intermediate
pricing
Intermediate
problem solving
Intermediate
problem solving
Intermediate
marketing
Intermediate
marketing
Intermediate
Adaptability
Intermediate
Adaptability
Intermediate
Independent
Intermediate
Independent
Intermediate
Team player
Intermediate
Team player
Intermediate
Tendering
Intermediate
Tendering
Intermediate
Costing
Intermediate
Costing
Intermediate
Costing control
Intermediate
Costing control
Intermediate
project estimation
Intermediate
project estimation
Intermediate
ms project
Intermediate
ms project
Intermediate
quotations
Intermediate
quotations
Intermediate
negotiation
Intermediate
negotiation
Intermediate
planning
Intermediate
planning
Intermediate
negotiating contracts
Intermediate
negotiating contracts
Intermediate
quantity surveying
Intermediate
quantity surveying
Intermediate
procurement
Intermediate
procurement
Intermediate
project planning
Intermediate
project planning
Intermediate
primavera p6
Beginner
primavera p6
Beginner
primavera
Beginner
primavera
Beginner
mep
Beginner
mep
Beginner
Quantity Survey
Expert
Quantity Survey
Expert
project work
Expert
project work
Expert
payments
Expert
payments
Expert
project execution
Intermediate
project execution
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Intermediate
AutoCAD
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
Cost Control
Intermediate
Cost Control
Intermediate
Civil Engineering
Intermediate
Civil Engineering
Intermediate
Preparation
Intermediate
Preparation
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Afrikaans

Native Speaker

Arabic

Beginner

Memberships

The Chartered Institute of Building

Member, 2080634

August 2021

RICS

MRICS, 6988409

August 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Btech Quantity Surveying
Dec 2011
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Diploma Building
Dec 2009
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Hobbies and interests

Reading