Curriculum Vitae

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Professional History

June **15 - Nov 2017

Company: AECOM Middle East Ltd., Qatar

Project: New Port Project (Buildings and Infrastructure) Job title: Project Quantity Surveyor / Sr.QS

Jan 2014 - June 2015

Company: RDK Group of companies, Dubai, UAE.

Project: Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Three Towers and Residential Buildings and Infrastructure

Job title: Contract Administrator / Sr.QS

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

Company: Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC, Dubai, UAE. Project: Beach Front Retail and Entertainment Village at JBR Job title: Project Quantity Surveyor

July 2010 - Dec 2012

Company: Mitchellson Formwork & Civil Engineering Ltd, UK. Project: New Brent Civic Centre & Camden Civic Centre Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

Company: Coral Property Developers (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo - 4, Sri Lanka.

Project: Residential Buildings

Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Academic Training / Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Construction Law and Practice (DL) - Completed (2016), University of Salford Manchester, United Kingdom.

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying - 2.1 Completed

(2010), University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

(Full Time Study).

BTEC HND in Quantity Surveying, 2005-2006, British College of Applied Studies, Colombo, SL.

Country Experience: QATAR – 2.5 Year

UAE - 2.6 Years

UK – 2.6 Year

Sri Lanka – 2.1 Years

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Languages: English, Tamil and Malayalam

Affiliations: MRICS (Membership Number: 5013002)

MAIQS (Membership Number: 21293)

ICIOB (Membership Number: 2020905)

Career Highlights

A highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor with circa 10 years’ background across a number of diverse and challenging projects internationally.

Expertise in all aspects of end to end commercial and contract management from feasibility through to delivery and final completion in line with not only industry requirements but also best practice standards.

Comfortable with all aspects of documentation, contracts and reporting, maintaining management and oversight throughout all phases of initiative to ensure smooth delivery within strict budgets and timescales.

Excellent stakeholder relationship skills evidenced through engagement with colleagues, clients, local authorities and contractors throughout project lifecycle.

Strong commitment to continuous professional development in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. Detailed Experience

June 2015 - Nov 2017

Company: AECOM Middle East Ltd., Qatar

Project: New Port Project (Buildings and Infrastructure) Job title: Project Quantity Surveyor / Sr.QS

Duties and Responsibilities:

Build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships throughout all phases of the project.

Pre-contract cost management: producing high level feasibility studies, preliminary estimates, cost plans and value engineering exercises, undertaking a full cost management role including preparing Schedule of

Payments, Schedule of Prices and commercial

evaluation of tender returns as well as reviewing contract document before award.

Immediately Available to Work in the UAE

Email:ac4b5p@r.postjobfree.com

Telephone:+971-*********

Skype ID:KATHIRAVELU.MAYURAN

Mayuran Kathiravelu, BSc (Hons) QS, PG

Cert. In Construction Law and Practice in

UK, MRICS, MAIQS

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Post Contract Commercial Management role: Such as, Interim payment valuations, Management of Variations and Change control process including assessment of estimated and submitted costs, Responding to

contractual letters from contractors, Management of Provisional Sum, Preparing financial reports, Assessing the cost impact of claims once established to have merit and Management of the Final Account process through the negotiations and settlement of the Final accounts in line with the contractual requirements.

Maintain knowledge and awareness of industry

regulations and best practice developments in order to successfully fulfil projects requirements to the highest possible standards.

Controlling and reviewing the Bonds, Insurances and Advance Payment guarantee.

Update and monitor the Claims, Contractor’s Payment log, Site Instruction and Variation Order log.

Jan 2014 - June 2015

Company: RDK Group of companies, Dubai, UAE.

Project: Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Three Towers and Residential Buildings and Infrastructure works at DIP. Job title: Contract Administrator / Sr.QS

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre contract Stage;

Provide preconstruction services including the

development of feasibility studies, preliminary budgets, cost plans and value engineering exercises.

Review, monitor and challenge the pre contract

requirements for the procurement function of the

program in the review and administration of multiple tenders. This typically involves the procurement of design consultants, supervision consultants and

construction contractors.

Review and provide feedback on all tender plans and recommendations.

Ensure accurate and timely administration of contract terms & conditions, tender circulars and pricing in pre contract period.

Monitor the cycle for contract proposals through contract to award.

Ensure contract document processing procedures are completed in a timely manner.

Prepare reports for contract status, performance analysis, contract terms tracking, contract provisions and interpret reports / data for contract management.

Infrastructure work including Ground Investigation, Demolition & Site Clearance, Earthworks, Roads and Paving, EITC-DU Works, DEWA (WD) Works, DEWA

(ED) Works, Road Lighting Works, Drainage Works,

Irrigation Works and Sewerage Works etc.

Managing a team of measuring Quantity Surveyors, leading a team towards various requirement of

measurement (take off quantities) works to create bills of quantities (BOQ) for all the disciplines including structural, architectural, mechanical & plumping,

electrical, Road works, and interior decoration works. Post contract Stage;

Contracts Administration & Cost Management Works including Preparation of Contractual Correspondence.

Review payment applications, preparing and maintaining records of all contract agreements and payment

certificates, administration of re-measurable contracts as applicable.

Verified all work accounting documents, supervised final accounting and obtained the signature of those

responsible.

Providing the data's and participating in preparation of cost report.

Reviewed and approved or proposed new rates for the changed scope of work.

Attending and Preparation of Variation Review Meeting Minutes.

Assist in the defence / approval of any claim for cost variations or major change to the design.

Review Advance payment requisitions, Performance guarantees, Consultant / Contractor agreements and other control documents for respective compliance and accuracy.

Coordinate with concerned parties to ensure the

targeted milestones are achieved in timely and cost effective manner. Provide expert advice to Project team related contractual and commercial issues.

Various Contract Administration Advices for the Ongoing Issues.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

Company: Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC, Dubai, UAE. Project: Beach Front Retail and Entertainment Village at JBR Job title: Project Quantity Surveyor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects based on

contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and

specifications.

Post contract Contractor Quantity Surveying works such as preparing interim valuations for consultants'

certification.

Managing variations & provisional sums, providing financial & contractual input for claims.

Attending commercial meetings, providing contractual / financial input for drafting project correspondence.

Assessing competitive tenders received, making

recommendations and reporting thereon.

Measuring & agreeing on final measurements, Building up & agreeing on new rates.

Certifying sub-contractor and suppliers progressive payments.

Agreeing final accounts with contractor and issuing the final certificate.

Take off and preparation Bill of Quantities.

Preparation of Cost Value Reconciliation Report.

Preparing tender and contract documents.

Maintaining QS records, Preparation of cash flows.

(Reporting to Commercial Manager)

Preparation of form of Agreement.

Preparation of E11 and RFC.

Advising on procurement strategy and material

reconciliation.

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July 2010 - Dec 2012

Company: Mitchellson Formwork & Civil Engineering Ltd, UK. Project: New Brent Civic Centre & Camden Civic Centre Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Involving various forms of contract such as GC Works and bespoke forms.

Involving Procurement of Sub-Contract packages, plant, and materials.

Review and Administration of Contract Documents.

Valuation of Sub-contractor accounts.

Valuation of works & interim Applications to Main Contractor.

Pricing and negotiation of Variations and Claims.

Preparation of claims for Adjudication.

Monitoring construction progress and reporting to construction management by daily reports.

Finding discrepancy among engineering documents, drawings, etc. to support construction management.

Recording all the As Built, such as column base, slab, steel structures, pile caps, manholes and drainage.

Measuring & agreeing on final measurements.

Building up & agreeing on new rates.

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

Company: Coral Property Developers (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo - 4, Sri Lanka.

Project: Residential Buildings

Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Taking off quantities from drawings and preparation of Bill of Quantities.

Preparation of Comparison sheet for the Contractor's Rates in Quotation.

Preparation of bar bending schedule.

Preparation Sub-Contractor’s monthly bills.

Site organization and activities.

Preparation of Budget cost

Joint measurement.

Rate analysis for the items.

Preparation of material schedule & material

reconciliation report.

Updating progress report in weekly basis and on site measurement.

Documentation and record keeping.

Advising on procurement strategy and material

reconciliation.

Selected Projects

Port

New Port Project (Port Buildings and Infrastructure), Qatar. AECOM – (2015 to 2017)

The New Port Project comprises the construction of a new world class inland Port connected to the sea by a new dredged.

The scope for the Joint Venture contractor includes the construction, commissioning and handover of the

infrastructure, utilities building and Port Buildings for the following facilities with a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of approximately 78,000m2;

• CP12 - Coast Guard Facility (including 6 buildings)

• CP13 – Port Administration and Government Offices

(including 49 buildings and main Port Entrance / Exit Gate)

• CP14 – Port Marine Unit (including 5 buildings)

• Northern Port Entrance / Exit Gate

• Southern Port Entrance / Exit Gate

My involvement was commercial management, Contract Administration, Contract Management, Cost Management, Communication, Decision Making and Time Management of infrastructure, utilities building and Port Buildings works. The Contract used for this project is mainly FIDIC (Red book). Tower, Hotel, Commercial & Residential and Infrastructure Three Towers & Marriott Renaissance Hotel at Business Bay and Commercial & Residential Buildings and Infrastructure works at DIP, Dubai, UAE.

RDK Group of companies – (2014 to 2015)

The main works involved: Construction of Three Towers, Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Commercial & residential buildings, Demolition & Site Clearance, Earthworks, new carriageways, roundabouts, new underpass, Roads and Paving, EITC-DU Works, DEWA (WD) Works, DEWA (ED)

Works, Road Lighting Works, Drainage Works, Irrigation Works and Sewerage Works etc.

My involvement was managing all the aspects of the project from pre-contract, tendering and post contract commercial management and administering a bespoke form of Contract up to closure of the projects at the Final Account stage. Retail

Beach Front Retail and Entertainment Village at JBR, Dubai, UAE.

Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC - (2013 to 2014)

The project is with a beachside retail and entertainment development, which includes extensive landscaping

connecting a series of G & G+1 level retail, leisure and F&B Pavilion buildings over an underground parking facilities, located around the Jumeirah Beach Residence area.

My involvement was managing all the aspects of the project from tendering and post contract commercial management and administering a bespoke form of Contract up to closure of the projects at the Final Account stage.

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Civic Centre Council Project

New Brent Civic Centre & Camden Civic Centre, United Kingdom.

Mitchellson Form Work & Civil Engineering Ltd – (2010 to 2012)

We were responsible for the Substructure and Superstructure Concrete Package for this award winning New Civic Centre for the London Borough of Brent. The Substructure consisted of pile attendance, bulk excavation, pile caps and ground beams. The Superstructure consisted of in-situ concrete architectural visual quality concrete frame consisting of feature columns, walls and soffits constructed to incorporate feature joints, cast in lighting and fittings ensuring concrete surface finishes of the highest quality.

My involvement included: Involving procurement of sub- contract packages, plant, and materials, review and administration of contract documents, valuation of sub- contractor accounts, valuation of works & interim applications to main contractor and pricing & negotiation of variations and claims.

Residential

Coral Waves Residencies, Sri Lanka.

Coral Property Developers – (2006 to 2008)

An ultra-modern multi story luxury apartment complex consisting of 3 beds roomed well designed residential apartment with inspiring sea view and tropical elegance, Space, tranquility, exclusively, amazing comfort and convenience, stylish design and quality workmanship, extra ordinary value and cost effectiveness.

My involvement included: Taking off quantities from drawings and preparation of Bill of Quantities, preparation of comparison sheet for the contractor's rates in quotation, preparation of bar bending schedule and preparation Sub- Contractor’s monthly bills.

Key Skills and Capabilities

Knowledge of Standard Method of Measurements

Standard Method of Measurement for Building works, 7th edition. (SMM7)

Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement, 3rd edition. (CESMM3)

Principles of Measurement (International) For Works of Construction. (POMI)

Qatar Standard Method of Measurement of Building Work. (QSMM)

Knowledge of Standard Condition of Contract

Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs Conseils.

(FIDIC)

The Joint Contract Tribunal. (JCT)

The New Engineering Contract. (NEC)

NZS 3910 / 3916 / 3917

Computer Skills

Successfully Completed the Advanced Diploma in Auto CAD (2D & 3D) in Feb - 2007, with GOOD Pass in

American Institute of Computer Technology, SL.

Successfully Completed the Advanced Microsoft Excel in Feb - 2007, with GOOD Pass in American Institute of Computer Technology, SL.

Auto CAD 2D & 3D Modelling and Visualization in 2006, Skills Development Centre institution in SL.

Interests and hobbies

I am a very active person and enjoy watching films, playing cricket and reading books in my free time.

Confirmation

I do hear by declare that above particulars that I have given to you are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and shall endeavour to carry out my duties to the best of my abilities. I would be pleased to give you any further information if you require.

References are avialable on request.

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