Objective:
To be a competent Construction Commercial Professional with focused approach in a Leading Organisation and doing challenging global Projects, from inception to the completion, utilising prior experience and demonstrated expertise in Quantity Surveying.
About Me:
I am a Quantity Surveyor, qualified in B. Sc. (Hon's) degree in Quantity Surveying at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and also with the professional qualifications of AAIQS, ICIOB and MA Cost E.
I have more than ten years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Cost Engineering and Scheduling in building, civil engineering, building interiors and building engineering services projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha-Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka. Also I am sound in handling numerous forms of conditions of contracts (JCT, FIDIC etc.), method of measurements (SMM6, SMM7, CESMM3, POM(I) etc.) and their interpretations.
I have a strong computer background with good knowledge in CCS software for estimating, Primavera(P3) & MS projects for planning & cost controlling and MS office.
I am hardworking and dedicated towards my job and also capable of working in a group and can adjust myself in varying situations.
Work Experience:
From 20th November 2005(Current employment),
Organization: ALEC (Al Jaber L. E.G.T Engineering & Contracting L. L.C.)
PO Box 27639, Dubai, UAE. Web: www. alec.ae
Reputed Grade A contractor in United Arab Emirates.
Designation: Senior Estimator
Work Involved: Analytical Estimating works; (Involved major projects: Dubai Marina
Mall & Hotel/ Apartments USD 330M, Z-Cluster USD 95M, Terminal 3 — Abu Dhabi Airport USD 275M, Plot 3F Marina Office Tower USD 140M, Ocean Heights USD 210M, Mirdif City Centre USD 540M)
Elemental Estimating works (Cost Plans); (Involved major projects: Twisting Tower Multi-storey Residential Development USD 135M, Plot 3F Marina Office Tower USD 178M and Quarts Tower USD 56M)
Workload consisting to analytically pricing of tenders using CCS software, prepare subcontract & supplier enquiry documents, coordinate subcontractors, prepare subcontract evaluation statements, coordinate PQS firms for quantities checks, monitor junior QS's taking offs & incorporate to the tenders where required, commercial & technical review of tender documents, forward tender queries, Gross Floor Area, Elemental & Sub-elemental Qty calculations, prepare Cost Plans etc.
From 3rd November 2004 to 19th November 2005,
Organization: Contrack International Inc.
1001 N 19th Street, Suite 1220 Arlington, Virginia 22209, USA.
Web: www. contrack.com
An American based international contractor dealing in gulf region.
(Specialised in US Army bases related construction works)
Designation: Project Quantity Surveyor cum Planning Engineer
Work Involved: Post contract works related to the construction of Refueler Ramp and Fuel Hydrant System at Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, US Army Base (Contract Sum USD - 43million, Contract Period 12months)-
Workload consisted to prepare monthly valuations, evaluate, negotiate & agreeing variations with the client, drafting of contractual correspondences, review, negotiate & settle subcontractors' contractual claims, prepare subcontract variation orders, subcontractors' payment certificates, review subcontractors' schedules and update the Project Schedule using P3, Monthly Progress Report including detailed analysis of the activities which are behind the schedule & plan for timely completion, Lookahead programs, allocation and monitoring of resources, Earn value projection report(cash inflow statement), attend weekly coordination meetings & recording minutes, handle material shipments, material submittals etc.
From 4th October 2003 to 15th October 2004,
Organization: Construction Development Company LLC
P. O. Box 8388, Doha, Qatar. Web: www. cdc-qatar.com
Reputed Grade A contractor in State of Qatar.
Designation: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Work Involved: Post contract works related to the construction of West Bay Complex which is consisting 28 storied office tower building, two numbers of 20 storied apartment towers and 18 storied four seasons hotel including interior works (Contract Sum USD - 125million)-
Workload consisted to evaluate, negotiate & agreeing variations with the consultant including taking offs & preparation of new rate analysis, monthly valuations, negotiations with the subcontractors & preparation of subcontract variation orders, variation status reports etc.
From 20th August 2001 to 15th September 2003,
Organization: Ahmed Mansoor Al-A'ali Co. BSC © P. O. Box 778, Manama, Bahrain. Web: www. alaali.com
Reputed Grade AA contractor in State of Bahrain.
Designation: Project Quantity Surveyor
Work Involved: Post contract works related to the construction of Hidd Phase 2 Power &
Water Station (690MW) Civil works contract including complete infrastructure works (Contract Sum USD. 22million)-
Workload consisted to prepare construction budgets, subcontract enquiry documents, subcontract evaluation statements, taking offs, subcontract orders and payment certificates, evaluating & agreeing variations with the client, contractual claims, monthly valuations, cost value reconciliation statements, cash flow statements, material wastage reports, plant & labour productivity reports etc.
From 2nd June 98 to 20th August 2001,
Organization: Mannai Engineering Company Limited.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
P. O Box 8864, Dammam/Alkhobar Highway
Dammam 31492, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Kingdom of Bahrain
PO. Box 849, Manama, Bahrain.
Reputed Grade AA international contractor dealing in gulf region.
Designation: Project Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator
Work Involved: Post contract works related to the construction of Phase1 & 2 Saudi
Japanese Textile Factory, Al Ahsa Industrial City, KSA. (Contract Sum USD. 8million)-
Workload consisted to prepare subcontract enquiry documents, subcontract evaluation statements, taking off, subcontract orders and payment certificates, evaluation of variations, monthly valuations, cost value reconciliation statements, contractual claims etc.
Pre-contract Estimating and Post contract works related to the construction of 17 storied office tower building at diplomatic area (Contract Sum USD. 10million) —
Workload consisted to analytically pricing of tenders using CCS software, prepare subcontract enquiry documents, subcontract evaluation statements, taking off & preparation of BOQs, monthly valuations & evaluation of variations etc.
From 1st January 98 to 30th May 98,
Organization: Maga Engineering (PTE) Ltd.
No. 200, Narahenpita, Colombo-07, Sri Lanka.
Reputed Grade 1 contractor in Sri Lanka, which was won the ICTAD
Award of excellence.
Designation: Quantity Surveyor
Work Involved: Pre-contract Estimating.-
Workload consisted to analytically price the tenders, arrange the subcontract packages, Subcontract evaluation statements, Taking off etc.
From 8th January 96 to 12th April 96,
Organization: Ranica Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
No. 595, Nawala Road, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.
Reputed Middle range Main Contractor in Sri Lanka
Designation: Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Work Involved: Post-contract Works related to a contractor-
Workload consisted to Prepare monthly valuations including Pricing of variations
From 14th August 95 to 29th December 95,
Organization: Design Consortium Limited
No. 42, Dickman's Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka.
Reputed Grade 1 consultant in Sri Lanka.
Designation: Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Work Involved: Post-contract and Pre-contract works related to a consultant-
Workload consisted to taking off and prepare BOQs, tender comparison summaries, joint measurements with contractors etc.
Educational Qualifications:
- B. Sc. (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying (University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.)
Followed main subjects;, Financial management, Post contract management, Production Management, Management principles, Building economics, Price analysis, Law, Civil & Building Services Engineering, Measurement (Civil, Building, Services), Information technology and computer science
Completed dissertation — " Suitability Of Investing In Homes For The Aged”
- General certificate of education (A/L)
Pure maths “C”, Appd. maths “A”, Physics “A”, Chemistry “C”
- General certificate of education (O/L)
Three distinctions, four credits & one ordinary pass
Professional Qualifications:
- Associate member of The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AAIQS).
- Member of The Association of Cost Engineers (MA Cost E.)
- Incorporate member (Graduate member), of The Chartered Institute of Building U. K. with full exemptions from the institute's examinations to charter [ ICIOB ]
Computer Skills:
Computer Aided Estimating, by using Construction Computer Software (CCS) package.
Computer software usage in taking off, costing, planning and general pre & post contract activities. (CCS, Primavera(P3), Suretrak, Microsoft Project, MS office etc.)
Personal Details:
- Sri Lankan National, holder of Australia Permanent Resident Permit
- Holder of UAE, Qatar & Bahrain Driving Licences.
- Date of Birth 28 August 1973.
- Gender — Male
- Marital Status Married
- Willing to travel anywhere & accepting challenging tasks.
References:
Will be provided.