Quantity Surveyor
Resume:
Aboobucker Mohamed Asmi
**/*, ****** ****, ******** - 05, SriLanka.
Contacts: +947******** (Mob)
E-mail:***************@*****.***
Highly capable Quantity Surveying Professional, with more than 10 years’ overall experience in Construction industry as Site Engineer and Quantity Surveyor, seeking a managerial assignment as…
Senior Quantity Surveyor
(Construction / Consultancy)
A highly efficient Quantity Surveying Professional with 10+ years' overall experience, in Construction industry as Site Engineer and Quantity Surveyor dealing in Post and Pre Contracting stages. Well versed with Quantity Surveying, Contracts Administration, Cost Engineering, Contracts & Commercial Management, Valuation, Procurement Management, Construction & Project Management, Tender & Contract Documentation, Contractual issues, Payment certificates, Claims & Variations. Recognized for efficient management of projects through inspirational leadership and excellent organizing skills and possess a long track record of ensuring timely delivery of record number of projects of reputed and multinational organizations in Sri Lanka, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Proven experience in handling the MEP & Civil construction projects. A resourceful and result oriented team leader and player with excellent interpersonal and decision making skills with positive approach to problem solving. In pursuit of new endeavors, to utilize the acquired skill and competencies gained over the years
Areas of Expertise
Quantity Surveying
Pre and Post Contracting QS.
Contracts Administration
Cost Control
Procurement Management
Tender & Contract Documents
Claims & Variation Analysis
Construction & Project Management
Bill of Quantities
Project Status Report
Schedule of Works
Team Leadership & Management
Methods Statement
Cash Flow Analysis
Scope of Works
Professional Synopsis
Demonstrated expertise in handling various elements of Quantity Surveying such as Cost planning and commercial management, Value engineering, Risk management, Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures, Tender analysis, Commercial management and contract administration, dispute resolution, asset capitalisation, valuations and payment assessment and Cost management etc.
High-performing professional with extensive computer skills to handle Primavera P3, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Project etc.) and Windows Operating System.
Experienced in the application of Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7), Principle of Measurement International (POMI) and Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM3) for the preparation of Bill of Quantities for Civil Engineering works, for pricing and for expression and measurement of quantities of work.
Recognized for the ability to compute the Price Adjustment on account of increase or decrease in costs of goods, labour and services in construction contracts with the aid of FIDIC &ICTAD Condition of Contracts
Outstanding skills in interacting with clients, understanding their requirements and accordingly providing customized solutions/services, thereby maintaining complete client satisfaction and creating repeat business opportunities.
Uncanny ability in communication in an array of languages such as Tamil, English, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Sinhala and Arabic which helps in communications in Gulf countries, where people of different countries work.
Experience Summary
ABV Rock Group Limited, Riyadh, KSA.
Q/S Engineer- Senior: Mar 2015 – Oct 2017
Key Responsibilities:
Leading a team of 5 quantity surveyors and managing all costs related to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures.
Reporting to Chief Quantity Surveyor and Contracts Manager and assisting Chief Contract Administrator and Commercial Manager and Variation & Valuation Manager in QS related issues.
Conducting feasibility studies and roughly estimate what is involved in the project, based on measurements of the designer’s or client’s sketches
Studying the architects’ and engineers’ plans, identifying the costs involved, and then setting an overall estimated budget for the project and may compare the project with similar projects
Planning the costs to help the design team to stay within the project budget using practical solutions, as a part of value engineering.
Preparing the final detailed estimate, together with a project architect, which forms the basis for evaluating tenders?
Devising strategies to minimize the costs of project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Scrutinizing all the documents pertaining to the Method of Measurement and understanding the conditions of contract and specifications.
Performing the analysis and calculations regarding risk, value management and cost control.
Preparing Rate Build-up data for Site Instructions, Periodic Project Status Report, Variations and New Items.
Providing cash flow data after the construction has started, so that the client can arrange the finances needed for each stage of the project.
Assess cost effects of the project when changes to the project occur, such as delays, and agree on ‘variation’ with contractors.
Providing the bank with a project report and help the client by preparing draw down certificates for money to be loaned by the bank.
Resolving disputes between clients, designers and building contractors.
Key Project:
Project
Security Forces Medical Centre Project @ Riyadh & Jeddah
Duration
3 years
Client
Ministry OF Interior
Contractor
ABV Rock Group Ltd
Sub Consultant
Innovators Consulting Engineers
Engineer / Owner Representative
Manens–Tifs
Value
SAR 10.368 Billion
Scope
Area: 2 million m2 with Medical Facility Building, Chiller Building, Boiler Building, Infrastructure Works, Electric Bus Systems and Bus Stops, Data Center, Car Parks, Family and Single Apartments, Villas and etc.
Palmyra Palm Pvt. Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Quantity Surveyor & Administrative Manager-Client Site: Apr 2014–Mar 2015
Key Responsibilities:
Quantity Surveyor
Led a team of 2 quantity surveyors with the responsibility of managing the complete project requirements pertaining to quantity surveying activities of the project from the inception of the project till handing over and reported to Managing Director
Responsible for a range of activities which may include cost planning, value management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, lifecycle costing, tendering, valuation, dispute resolution and cost estimating
Conducted feasibility studies and roughly estimated what cost is involved in the project
Estimated the project quantities and identified variations with standard method of measurements.
Prepared Rate Analysis and comparative Statements for civil packages.
Carried out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs of the project.
Monitored and kept track of project progress and measured and valued the variations in the work during the contract, for making agreement of interim payments.
Monitored all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure.
Prepared contractual documents for variations and dispute items in alignment with local standard conditions.
Reviewed Extension of time (EOT) Claims and approval of the same based on the merit
Administrative Manager
Planned and coordinated administrative procedures and systems and devised ways to streamline the processes.
Initiated measures for the recruitment and training of personnel and allocated responsibilities and office space.
Assessed staff performance and provided coaching and guidance to improve the efficiency.
Ensured the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate efficient business operations.
Monitored inventory of office supplies and the purchased new materials with due attention to budgetary constraints.
Organized and supervised other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
Kept abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.
Key Project:
Project
BOUTIQUE Hotel, Kalkudah, Sri Lanka Hotel Project belongs to Palmyra Palm Pvt Ltd
Value
LKR, 450mn (Civil & MEP Works).
Diplomat Group W.L.L., Doha, Qatar
Senior Quantity Surveyor-MEP: Aug 2010–Dec 2013
Key Responsibilities:
Led a team of 6 quantity surveyors with the responsibility of managing the quantity surveying activities related to MEP Works including specific interfaces with base build and other specialist packages.
Participated in discussions regarding quantity surveying issues with the Contractor MEP Subcontractors and the Engineer’s Program Management Team.
Attended all MEP progress meetings throughout the duration of the project and assisted the Commercial Manager and Operations Manager to ensure that the Quantity Surveying & Contracts Administration functions are implemented to the highest standards.
Monitored all MEP works executed by the Contractor MEP Subcontractor using established cost control procedures throughout the duration of the project.
Maintained all required cost control and audit procedures for all Project Cost Control activities relating to MEP works.
Collected inputs from Construction Manager and prepared applications for payments, ensured timely submissions, coordinated/ followed up with Commercial Manager and operations Manager for early certification and release of payment.
Assessed, evaluated and reported to the Commercial Manager and Operations Manager on the status of any financial and/or time related claims and provided the necessary assistance with regards to negotiating and settling such claims.
Maintained the Cost Adjustment registers for MEP related items and updated the Commercial Team on all changes.
Assisted in the preparation of Cost Adjustment Evaluations for submission to the Program Management Office.
Key Projects
Project - 01
BARWA Commercial Avenue, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 72.1 million (Only Mechanical & Plumbing Works).
Scope
Consists of 25 Blocks + 3 Plazas + 3 Land Marks (B+G+M+3F+Roof).
Project - 02
Shilhotee Tower, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 72 million (Only Electrical Works).
Scope
Intercontinental Hotel & Executive Apartment (2B+G+M+58F+Roof).
Project - 03
WOQOD Tower, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 43 million (Only MEP Works).
Scope
3B+G+M+31F+Roof
Project -04
Lusail Car Park, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 78 million (Only MEP Works).
Scope
4 Car Parks
Project -05
Anti-Doping Laboratory. 4 Car Parks, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 32.5 million (Only MEP Works).
Scope
B+G+M+3F
Project - 06
Khalifa Tennis Squad, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 12 million (Only Electrical Works).
Scope
Tennis Stadium Lighting Works
Project -07
Dukhan Hospital – Phase I & II, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 208 million (Only MEP Works).
Project - 08
Supreme Educational Council, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 195 million (Only MEP Works).
Scope
5 Buildings, Head Quarters.
Project - 09
Residential Villas, Doha, Qatar
Project - 10
State Audit Bureau Tower, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 78 million (Only MEP Works).
Scope
2 Towers (3B+G+M+32F+Roof (Both)).
Project - 11
Akiss International School – RAS Gas, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 120 million (Only MEP Works).
Project - 12
Airport Catering Extension & Carriage, Doha, Qatar
Jameel Constructions & Show Room -Civil & MEP Contractors, Doha, Qatar
Site Engineer & Site Quantity Surveyor: Jan 2010–Jul 2010
Project
Qatar Museum Authority, Doha, Qatar
Value
QR, 180 million (Only Civil & MEP Works).
Scope
2B+G+M+31F+Roof.
Eden Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka
Trainee Quantity Surveyor: Aug 2008–Nov 2008
Project
Construction of Six Story’s residential Building in Dehiwella, Sri Lanka
Aram Friendship Aid, Sri Lanka
Site Engineer & Quantity Surveyor: Aug 2005–Nov 2007
Project
Construction of Residence House for Tsunami affected people for Goal INGO, Sri Lanka
Credentials
Education
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction Management- Sheffield Hallam University.
BTech Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying–British College of Applied Studies Connected with Wolverhempton University - EDEXCELL Approved – 2009
National Certificate in Quantity Surveying- Technical College SriLanka - 2007
Technical/Computer Skills
AutoCAD
MS Office
Primavera – 3 Project Management Software
Windows Operation System
Training
AutoCAD Training Programme in 2009 - SriLanka
Memberships
Associated Member of RICS
Member of AIQS
Non – Related Referees
1. Mr. Syed Kamran,
Chief Quantity Surveyor,
ABV Rock Group,
KSA - Riyadh.
****.******@*******.***
2. Mr. Sundara Rajan (Currently not with company),
Project Manager,
Diplomat Group W.L.L.,
Doha - Qatar.
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Personal Particulars
Date of Birth : 09-08-1986
Languages Known : Tamil, English, Sinhala, Hindi, Urudu, Malayalam and Arabic (Managable)
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Passport No : N2456063 Valid till 27/10/2019
Visa Status : Citizen
Current Address : 17 D, Saahib Road, Kalmunai – 05, SriLanka.
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