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Respected Sir / Madam,

Sub: - Post Applied For Sr. Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimation Engr. Please find attached a copy of my CV, for your kind consideration. I feel I would be an excellent candidate for your above vacancy as it closely matches my skills and experience. I did 04 Years Bachelor’s in Civil Technology – (Attested f rom HEC, MOFA, SAUDI ARABIA & OMAN Embassy. Also Registered in Saudi Council of Engineers # 216859), 03 Years of Diploma in Civil Associate Engineer & Diploma in Project Management. Certificate in Civil 3D, Eagle Point, Auto Cad, Computer Basic & Computer Applications. I have “10+ years Working Experience” in Construction and I worked with Client, Consultant & Contractors. I have knowledge & working Experience in Operation & Maintenance Projects, Infrastructure works, Roads & Highways, R.C.C Bridges & Steel Pedestal Bridges, Under Pass, Flyover, Interchanges, Training Works / Guide Banks for Rivers, Multi Story Commercial & Residential Buildings, Steel Bar Bending Schedule, Precast works, Water Supply Networks, Sewerage Networks, Irrigation Water, Storm Water Drains, Sewerage Treatment Plant, Water Treatment Plant & Earth Work. Which is 3.5 years in Gulf Country, Saudi Arabia and 07 years in Pakistan.

I had an experience to working under pressure and tight deadline and feel Confident that my skills and knowledge will prove to be valuable assets to your Organization both as an Individual and as a part of Team. I have attached updated resume and would like to apply for current opening position that might fit my background and skills, I Request to you go through my CV and feel free to Contact me if my Services required to your Firm or your client. I am open for “Phone and Skype” conversation or by E-mail, so that we can discuss my credentials, experience and skills. SUMMARY (MAJOR SKILLS)

My experience in “Pakistan & Saudi Arabia” all Projects has reinforced the importance of two areas.

(Cost Estimation for Tendering + Project Quantity Surveying, Contracts & Procurement). In the 1st area, I also learned that it is important that the whole Tendering Team are fully aware of the key objectives and indeed familiar with the proposed alternative options to win the market. This enables the best possible outcomes to be achieved in delivering the Project and minimizing the company’s exposure to risks. In addition, I have learned that the Value of lowest bidding provides a focus to the whole team by highlighting alternative options. Second area, I have gained invaluable experience and further developed a variety of skills and competencies in carrying out the role and performing the duties of Sr. Quantity Surveyor / Project engineer on Projects sites. I feel that my involvement on project site has helped to develop my skills and experience in the following competencies:- Rate Analysis, Variation Orders, Price Escalation & Time Duration Claims, Bar Bending Schedule, Take Off Quantities, BOQ, Interim payments, Final Account, Enquiries for quotations, make rate comparisons with cost and incorporate the specification, Corresponding with consultant and client regarding variations & payments, Dealing with subcontractors and negotiate cost with sub-contractor and consultant, Procurement, Monitoring the expiry date of performance bond, insurances etc.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon to look deeply on my background and experience, which I believe that will fit with the requirements of your organization or your client’s organizations and beyond. Thank you for your good response.

Engr. Malik Abid Mahmood

MALIK ABID MAHMOOD

Current Position: Sr. Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimation Engr.

Desired Position: Project Engineer / Sr. Q.S & Cost Estimation Engr.

Contact: +92-331*******, +92-334-*******

Skype: engr-abid

Email Address: ac3x32@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:-

An experienced and enthusiastic C i v i l E n g i n e e r / Sr. Quantity Surveyor & C o s t Estimation Engineer with detailed knowledge of Operation & Maintenance Projects, Infrastructure works, Roads & Highways, R.C.C Bridges & Steel Pedestal Bridges, Under Pass, Flyover, Interchanges, Training Works / Guide Banks for Rivers, Multi Story Commercial & Residential Buildings, Steel Bar Bending Schedule, Precast works, Water Supply Networks, Sewerage Networks, Irrigation Water, Storm Water Drains, Sewerage Treatment Plant, Water Treatment Plant, Earth Work and Mixed Use Development seeking to join an Organization that would appreciate and utilize the qualifications, and offer opportunities to broaden my Experience, knowledge and potential advancement. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL:

PRESTON UNIVERSITY: - (04 Years) Bachelor’s in Civil Technology. Islamabad / Pakistan

SWEDISH COLLEGE: - (03 Years) Diploma in Civil Associates Engineer. Rwp / Pak

NISTE: - (06 Months) Project Management. Islamabad / Pakistan.

SCHOOL: - SSC – Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education. CERTIFICATES / DIPLOMA IN:

Saudi Engineering Council. (Registration # 216859)

AutoCAD.

Eagle Point.

Civil 3D.

Computer Applications.

Computer Basic.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Micro Soft Word, Excel, Power Point, Auto Cad, Email& Internet Browsing.

Ms-Dos, Software Installation& Window Installation etc. WORK WITH:

ORGANIZATION DESIGNATION PLACE DURATION

National Highway Authority

(H.O)

Government of

Pakistan

Sr. Q.S & Cost Estimation

Engr.

Islamabad,

Pakistan.

Nov 2015 to

Till Date

Omrania & Associates Consultant Sr. Quantity Surveyor. Kingdom of Saudi

Arabia.

Aug 2014 to

Oct 2015

Abdullah A.M Al - Khodari

Sons Co.

General

Contractor

Quantity Surveyor.

Kingdom of Saudi

Arabia.

June 2012 to

July 2014

Usmani Associates

General

Contractor

Quantity Surveyor.

Islamabad,

Pakistan.

Jan 2011 to

April 2012

National Highway Authority

(H.O)

Government of

Pakistan

Quantity Surveyor & Cost

Estimation Engr.

Islamabad,

Pakistan.

June 2007 to

Dec 2010

CAREER HISTORY:-

NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY:-

Ministry Of Communication (Govt. Of Pakistan)

I am working here as a Sr. Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimation Engr. in Design Section with

(General Manager Design & Director Deposit Works) Head Office Islamabad:- From 1st Nov 2015 to till date.

MAJOR PROJECTS:-

China Pak Economic Corridor – CPEC / Hakla ~ D.I Khan (All Packages)

Kallur Kot Bridge Guide Banks.

Expressway (E-35 / 03 Packages) Variation Order’s.

Construction of NHA New Regional Office Buildings.

Toll Plaza & Administration Buildings.

Metro Bus Project (Peshawar More to Airport).

N-25 Kararo Wadh Bridges (13 Nos.)

Dualization of G.T Road to Kahuta.

Shaheen Chowk Garments City (Interchange, Underpass & Bridge Project).

Hyderabad Sukkur Road 300 KM.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:-

Take off Quantities. Preparation of Engineer’s Estimate.

Preparation of Bill of Quantities. Checking / Review of Variation Orders.

Preparation and Review of Rate Analysis. Issuance of Addendum.

Review of Contract Documents. Review of Special Provisions.

Review of PC-1 Documents. Review, Checking & Verification of Claims.

Review of Maintenance Projects Estimates.

Letter Correspondence.

OMRANIA & ASSOCIATES:-

I worked there as a Sr. Quantity Surveyor on following Project:- From 11

th

June, 2015 to 31st Oct 2015 (Makkah Region - Saudi Arabia)

Ministry of Housing Project Ashghal Rabigh (Infrastructure Work) Client: Ministry Of Housing.

Contractor: Al Dhahry Intl Group of Companies.

Project Cost: 130.00 Million Riyal

Area: 260,000 M2.

OMRANIA & ASSOCIATES:-

I worked there as a Sr. Quantity Surveyor on following Project:- From Aug, 2014 to 10

th

June 2015 (Makkah Region - Saudi Arabia)

Ministry of Housing Project Ranyah (Infrastructure Work) Client: Ministry Of Housing.

Contractor: Haif Contracting.

Project Cost: 177.371 Million Riyal.

Area: 590,000 M2.

ABDULLAH A.M AL-KHODARI SONS Co:-

I worked there as a Quantity Surveyor on following Projects:- From June, 2012 to July 2014 (Madina Munawara- Saudi Arabia)

Construction of Science building for (Female) Faculty B-21 Client: Jamia Taiba.

Consultant: Saud Consults.

Project Cost: 110 Million Riyal.

Conference & Convocation Building B-601

Client: Jamia Taiba.

Consultant: Saud Consults.

Project Cost: 91 Million Riyal.

Upper Management Building B-602

Client: Jamia Taiba.

Consultant: Saud Consults.

Project Cost: 85 Million Riyal.

USMANI ASSOCIATES:-

I worked there as a Quantity Surveyor on following Project From Jan 2011 to April 2012.

Ministry of Science and Technology Building Project. (Islamabad) Client: Ministry of Science & Technology.

Consultant: NESPAK.

Project Cost: 380 Million Rs.

Construction of 2 Lane Bridge on Indus River and its approach roads Project.

(Khushal Garh - Attock)

Client: National Highway Authority.

Consultant: Loya Associates.

Project Cost: 510 Million Rs.

NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY:-

Ministry Of Communication (Govt. Of Pakistan)

I worked there as a Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimation Engr. / Procurement & Contract Engr. In Head Office (Islamabad) With Following Sr. Members:- From Jun 2007 to Dec 2010.

Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimation Specialist.

General Manager (Contracts) & Director Procurement, Claims & Arbitration.

General Manager (Design) & Director Deposit Works. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:-

I am working as a professional Sr. Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimation Engineer Since 2007 to Till date and have Rich International Experience in Operation & Maintenance Projects, Infrastructure works, Roads

& Highways, R.C.C Bridges & Steel Pedestal Bridges, Under Pass, Flyover, Interchanges, Training Works / Guide Banks for Rivers, Multi Story Commercial & Residential Buildings, Steel Bar Bending Schedule, Precast works, Water Supply Networks, Sewerage Networks, Irrigation Water, Storm Water Drains, Sewerage Treatment Plant, Water Treatment Plant, Earth Work. My key qualification as under:-

Preparing and analyzing costing for tenders (Financial Proposals).

Evaluation and preparation of Interim Payment certificates.

Contractual matters.

Perform site surveys to establish quantities for monthly invoices, interim payment.

Bar bending Schedule & Take off Quantities.

Preparation of Bill of Quantities.

Preparing detailed Rate Analysis for Estimation.

Familiar with Standard Documents i.e. Fidic, Conditions of Contract.

Tendering & Bidding.

Calculation of C-Factor’s mainly use in construction (Cement, Bitumen, Steel, Fuel & Labor).

Prepare monthly financial Reports.

Attend Weekly & Monthly site progress meetings.

Preparing variation orders including cost breakdown, corresponding / supporting document.

Preparation of Escalation claims.

Responsible for the final quantity take-off & BOQ.

Calculation of Quantities with Auto Cad & Excel.

Preparing of sub-contract agreements.

Negotiation with sub-contractors & consultants.

Corresponding with sub-contractor, Consultants and client.

Administer Sub- Contract order from award to Final account stages, including monitoring of Sub- Contract payments.

Check equipment productivity and diesel consumption on site for tender estimation.

Preparation of Progress Reports.

Preparing enquiries of materials and sub-contracting Procurement Works.

Identify possible V.Os once project commences on site.

Understanding of commercial process of tender submission to key clients.

Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and personnel administrative functions.

Expert user level of Microsoft World & Excel, working knowledge of other industry standard software including Auto CAD, Eagle Point & Civil 3D.

To review draft tender documents to ensure all system components of the tender are included.

To prepare tender documentation queries to consultant / Clients to confirm and collect missing data.

To develop tender cost summaries including equipment, materials and labor calculation for final approval.

To interpret & review system drawings to identify and difference to tender requirements and raise queries against specification.

To review and generate Bill of Quantity against system drawings to insure aliment and to identify materials types & quantities and prepare equipment lists and rough drawings for cost estimation.

To prepare specification documents to submit to vendors for quotations of cost / price of materials and equipment and evaluate same against tender specification to include in final tender documentation.

Performed cost detailed estimate and attend technical and commercial meetings with Client and

Consultant to resolve and finalize issues on the assigned Contract Packages.

Preparation of Engineer’s Estimate.

Finalize Contract conditions

Drafting Subcontract Documents, Agreements, contract sum etc.

Explore the market for getting the new tender, sub-contractors and suppliers.

Quantifying the construction works at the various stages of the project using standard methods of measurements. Analyze and evaluate problems, communicate and negotiate effectively with a wide range of people, make decisions and use organizational administrative skills.

Preparation of Enquires and Quotations.

Measuring and agreeing variations and changes with the Contractor, Consultant & Client.

Involve in evaluating progress of work on site for payment purposes.

Carrying out measures on site.

Quick learner with an ability to cope with heavy workload, integrate job requirements and utilize new methodologies.

Cost controlling, monitoring and reporting on the project through the preparation of anticipated cost report and financial statement.

Analyzing and advising on the material procurement.

Involved in the production of cost estimates / cost plans, cash flow projections

Task to perform in the preparation of pre-qualification.

Prepare project financial report and maintain cost checks to ensure budget not Exceed.

Carry out valuation up to final account.

Preparation of budget detailed cost plan and performed cost control.

Monitoring the process accomplishment on site.

Prepare monthly valuation and Billing report.

ACHIEVEMENTS:-

Training Certificate in “CIVIL 3D” by Al Dhahry Intl Group of Companies.

Got Appreciation Certificates from Project Manager of Abdullah A.M Al Khodari Sons Co.

Got Appreciation letter from Saud Consults (Project Consultant) by Whole Staff on Hard Working.

Got Appreciation letter from Quantity Surveyor & Cost Estimation Specialist.

Got Appreciation Certificates in Sports and a Regular Student. PERSONAL INFORMATION:-

Father’s Name: Malik Khalid Mahmood

Current Address: H # 76, St # 2, Madni Mohallah Chack Jalal Din, Dhoke Syedhan Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Date of Birth: 3rd-May-1987

Pass Port No: CD0761753

Driving License: Saudi Arabia & Pakistan

Status: Married

Dependents: 3 Children & Wife.

SEC Registration #: 216859

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:-

Command on Written and Spoken “English, Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto & Arabic” (Work Knowledge).

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