Areas of Expertise

Quantity Surveying, Estimation and Contracts Management

• Detailed Rate Analysis all Civil and structural Items including high quality finishes and specialist Items, preparing commercial Bid as per requirement of tenders, utilizing CCS Candy for Estimation, Valuation and Forecasting.
• Examine and Study Architectural, Engineering drawings – Specifications and Tender documents, Identifying the discrepancy on the quantities and specifications.
• Preparation of cost estimates.
• Administration and evaluation of all tender documents
• Accurate Pre-Tender / Post Tender quantity calculations.
• Preparation of Commercial and Technical submissions.
• Preparing and revising Bill of Quantities for the project.
• Identifying and Analyzing Additional, Deviated items and work-in-progress claims between Contract Vis-à-vis as IFC drawings and getting the same certified from the Engineer. Preparing budget for the project at the initial stage.
• Reviewing Contracts for new projects
• Resource costing comprising manpower and equipment.
• Review construction drawings and resolve any discrepancies with Engineering department and/or the Consultant.
• Managing a team of Quantity Surveyors for timely submission of tenders
• Review, develop and enforce administrative procedures for effective and economic performance within terms and conditions of the contract and policies approved by the Management.
• Administers the procurement process including, but not limited to, advance review of construction plans and specifications, assistance in preparation of solicitations, coordinating and scheduling pre-bid and post bid clarification meetings, amendment preparation and contract negotiations.
• Administers on-going Contracts, including monitoring contractor and compliance with the Contract documents. Investigates problems and recommends corrective action.
• Preparation of correspondence and maintaining records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
• Administration, review and settlement of claims, resolution of disputes and contract change negotiations.
• Assists the Project Managers in contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor.
• Prepares for final approval pre-qualification and selection of contractors.

External / Internal Valuation

• Pricing of Contractual claims and variations. Running & Final bills, Price Escalation & Basic Cost Difference. Preparation and submission of monthly Cost -Value report, comparing actual cost & tender Allowances. Adopting CCS Candy for Valuation.
• Managing all costs relating to the projects from initial stage to the final closure. Finalize the final account of projects.
• Ensure timely notices of default are issued to subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with terms of their Order or Sub-contract.
• Ensure timely notifications are sent to Clients/Consultants for any delay and its implications.
• Preparation of substantiation documentation for the EOT & variations.
• Prepare cost to completion report (periodical) to identify variance if any.
• Preparation of cash flows and claims documentation.

Procurement, Sub-Contractors / Vendors

• Sourcing, Tracking, Enquiry, Pre-Order Meeting, Bid Tabs, Final Agreement, Documentation, Liability Schedule, Payment Advice, and Closeout Report.
• Identifying and preparing materials and sub-contractors priority logs based on project plan, identifying long lead items, ensuring procurement of materials and sub-contractor well in time as per the approved project plan.
• Preparation of Material submittals, comparison with specifications and follow with Clients/Consultants for approval.
• Preparation of Vendor/Sub-Contractor Pre-Qualification and Method Statement submittals and follow-up with Clients/Consultant for approval.

Project Cost Control

• Developing and Implementing Cost Control System on projects. Producing budgeted, estimated and actual cost reports for different Trades, and Tasks, Sub-contractors, materials machinery and manpower by adopting CCS Candy / MS Excel, Access. Advising on cost during progress of the works, estimating final costs and reporting on the financial effects.
• Preparation detailed monthly budget
• Reconciliation - Assessment of Resources as per Actual Usage, Productivity, Wastages.
• Knowledge of FIDIC form of contract.
• Application of SMM7 & CESMM3 for standard methods of measurements.
• Application of State of Qatar Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
• Monitor and liaise with Site Agent on progress.

Project Planning

• Preparation of Tender Stage, Level 1, 2 and 3 project schedules using MS Project and Primavera P3 & P6
• Updating Project progress
• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly project progress reports including updated schedules
• Manpower histogram, Cash Flow, and S Curves etc.
• Delay analysis, revising schedules to incorporate approved and non-approved delays.
• Preparation of project recovery schedules / plans.

Other Area of Expertise

• To successfully delegate commercial activities to other members of the team as appropriate.
• Job site visit as required to investigate and keep abreast of field conditions and changing field operations.
• Revise quotations as required and create estimates for change orders, alternative designs and cost comparisons.
• Support management in resolution of Contractual / commercial issues.
• Attending Interface meetings with other Contractors & Monthly Progress review meeting with Engineer & Consultants at site / Head Office.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Construction Management of residential, Commercial and 5 Star Hotel projects.