Civil Engineering Project

NAVAMANIRAJAH SINNADURAI

Nationality: British · Mob. 009**-******** · *******@*****.***

A Chartered Construction Manager, Cost Consultant, Estimator and Quantity Surveyor with 21+ years in Contract and Commercial Management function including analysing and preparing estimates, interim valuation, cash flow, claims & final account for building, civil engineering and railway projects of various sizes. Knowledgeable in industry standards, specifications, FIDIC form of contract, construction methodology and unit costs. Capable of controlling costs by obtaining competitive pricing and ensuring cost accuracy while maintaining quality. Possess extensive experience in Commercial Management of construction, managing complex customer and supplier relationships in a project environment. Proficient in utilising estimating software, developing open tender proposals, negotiations and all aspects of the contract process. Effective team member and leader, skilled in mentoring colleagues. Adept at improving customer relations and satisfaction.

Areas of Expertise

Estimation · Cost Models & Analysis · Proposal Development · Quantity Surveying

· Quantity & Quality Control · Teamwork & Mentoring · Contract Negotiations · Cost Control

· Customer Relations · Negotiation Skills · Communication · Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EC HARRIS (ARCADIS), Qatar, · June 2014 – Present

Cost Consultant / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Various Projects

Key Responsibilities

Interacting with designers and document controllers to produce accurate, concise and error free documents, taking responsibility for meeting programme, cost and quality targets, etc

Mega Reservoirs Project (11 Months)

Responsible for Contract Administration and Commercial Management for three sites.

Carried out Contract Administration and Commercial Management duties, Reviewed Contractor’s claims including established cause, effect, and contractual entitlement and recommended to the Client. Managed post contract change orders including review of contract documents and modification to determine scope of works and cost allowances for the scope changes.

Cost Consultant (for 3.5years)

(Under a Sub-Consultancy Agreement between EC Harris (Arcadis) and Jacobs (PMC to the Client)

Red Line North - Doha Metro Project (Design and Build)

The Project Scope includes but not limited to Design and construction of Tunnel (24km), Cross passages 7 Underground Stations, 3 Switchboxes, Emergency Exits, Underpasses and Pedestrian Bridge.

Managed, led and trained junior staff in the preparation of cost, maximized knowledge transfer and delivered quality of services to the client. Managed estimate requirements at various stages in advance of receiving quotation from the contractor for variation and Entrusted works. Prepared reports for time and cost impact assessment for RfC (Request for Change) works. Carried out commercial review of Contractor’s tender plans for Provisional sum for MEP works, Architectural finishes and Utility Diversions works. Examined Contractor’s claims, quotation and prepared recommendations and provided support to Qatar Rail to resolve claims and variations works.

NETWORK RAIL, London, United Kingdom · May 2008- May 2014

Estimator

Prepared estimates and cost plans for building, civil engineering and railway projects related to the country’s railway network. Confirmed contractors’ estimates. Produced timely estimates utilising CCS Estimating software. Develop accurate cost predictions after collaboration with design team.

Produced accurate and timely estimates for US$ 220m annual portfolio for renovation, refurbishment, M&E works and new construction projects

Presented and advised estimating protocol methods to the delivery team in various NR offices.

Advised project development team of suitable options after applying value management and life cycle cost techniques.

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MAY GURNEY RAIL SERVICES, Stevenage, United Kingdom · Sep 2006- Apr 2008

Estimator

Developed cost, material and staff requirements for the completion of railway projects. Incorporated adjustments for overhead, profit, life expectancy cycle and contingency into the calculations. Assessed completion rates and milestones. Evaluated pricing and sub-contractors’ costs. Negotiated with clients, contractors, sub-contractors, quantity surveyors and administrators. Prepared Target Costs for Operational Property (LNE) Framework Contract.

QATAR BUILDING COMPANY, Doha, Qatar · July 1998- Aug 2006

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Managed / mentored a team of 3 junior estimators in producing estimates for water networks and drainage, road improvement, pumping station, landscaping, irrigation and building projects. Analysed tender requirements and drafted contracts. Confirmed invoices and payment requests.

Evaluated and compared quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors.

Developed estimates that contributed to the company being awarded key open tender and lump sum contracts

e.g. (a) D Ring Interchange Road, Doha Expressway QAR 285m (The project includes 5km three lanes dual expressway, three level interchange, bridge and under pass structure, public utility services/networks, Micro tunnels 2000mm dia. -2.5km, pavement and lightings).

(b) ERC 1400C4 Development of Airport Road QAR 270m (The project was upgrading and reconstruction of 3 lanes double carriageway, 7km long including main traffic diversion, surface water drainage, earth works, sub base, asphalt, kerbs, paving, traffic signals, irrigation & landscaping and public utility services (Water, Electricity, Street lighting, Q-Tel, Foul sewerage, TSE and pumping station).

(c) Water supply to new Doha International Airport QAR 40m (The project includes installation of 11km of 900mm dia D.I pipe work).

Effectively managed all sub contracts (e.g. Street light, Landscaping & irrigation, etc.) throughout the contract lifecycle for Road project ERC1400C4.

Prepared interim valuation, cash flow, claims and final accounts for CP565/2.

Produced applications for payments to clients.

Undertaken cost analysis of completed projects.

SHAKKANE ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD., Kandy, Sri Lanka · Dec 1996- June 1998

Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS)

Prepared measurement sheets, interim valuation, construction programme, cash flow, resource allocation and progress reports for a US$ 2.5m project that included a 12km single carriageway, 2 bridges, 25 culverts and retaining walls.

EDUCATION

PG in Project Management in the Built Environment – June 2014

Oxford Brookes University, UK

Bachelor of Science Degree in Quantity Surveying – May 1998

Accredited by RICS and AIQS

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Personal Track Safety (PTS)

Primavera Project Management System

AFFILIATION

MCIOB and MACostE

Certified Grade A Quantity Surveyor with MMUP

COMPUTER SKILLS

I am conversant with the following computer programmes:

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, CCS (Candy) Estimating Software, RIB Construction Suite Version 14.1, Overture Estimating System, MS Project, Primavera, Oracle Projects

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