Summary

As a professional with ** years of experience in managing civil and infrastructure contracts and experience in pre & post contract management, QS processes, execution procedures, and overall management in the construction industry, I ensure smooth running of projects within the planned duration.

I am experienced in Contract management, Quantity Surveying and Cost management, Commercial and Project Management, Project Monitoring, planning and execution.

I have worked on residential and commercial projects like villas, multi-storey apartments, office complex and hotel buildings and industrial projects. Also, on infrastructure projects like national highways, roads & bridges, sea-link bridges, culverts, airport hangers, lift irrigation schemes, KT weirs, ground improvement projects, marine construction inclusive of port development, of pipe laying, quay walls, dredging & reclamation, piling and rock structures etc.

I am a professional with experience in dispute resolution, novation agreements, JV liquidation & takeover procedure, tendering & estimation, change management, claims, finalizing & handing over procedures and related liability allocation, data management and correspondence etc.

Experience

Boskalis Westminster Contracting Limited, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Jun 2022 – till date

Contracts Manager – Legal and Contracts Department

Projects worked on: Construction of Danaat La Sayah – Reclamation and East Sitra Stockpile Project, Bahrain (BHD 8.3 M), Bahrain Steel – Expansion of Storage Area, Bahrain (BHD 11.73 M)

-Project activities included dredging & reclamation, underwater protection works to existing fuel pipelines, procure supply, and install rock in revetments and breakwaters, procurement and construction, demolition and removal of existing structures, Ground improvement with dynamic compaction, fine/unsuitable material management, environmental protection etc.

Responsibilities under the Legal and Contracts department included:

-Advise project team and management on contractual matters and towards smooth operations.

-Drafting of contractual notifications and correspondence towards clients and consultants.

-Change management with variations and negotiations with clients for payment under Contract.

-Managed the evaluation process for awarding subcontracts. Identification of risks involved and provide for contractual solutions.

-Helping managers in preparation of documentation towards avoiding possible disputes.

-Contractual Risk identification while execution and preparation of proposal for risk management

-Established a system for supporting documents tracking and monitoring

-Contract/Subcontract preparation and Subcontractors’ change management.

-Conducting training sessions towards creating awareness about contract, risks and obligations.

Reliance Infrastructure Limited, Mumbai, India

Sep 2020 – Jun 2022

General Manager – QS & Billing (Managing Quantity Surveyor) for Main Contractor

Construction of Versova Bandra Sea Link on EPC Basis (INR 69.94 B)

-The Works includes 9Km sea link and 13Km of connector bridges construction. Major bridges are of cable stayed, balanced cantilever and girder beam types. Other parts of the project include toll plazas, elevated bridges, and related road works. Foundations are being carried out by conventional methods and using RCD machines on land and sea; marine activities include using temporary bridges, construction by using marine fleet of vessels, super structure with precast segments, erection with gantry cranes, construction of temporary steel bridges, setting up and running fabrication yards, ready mix concrete plants, segment casting yards with gantry cranes etc. and conventionally executed road works.

-Involved in JV liquidation process and handing over / taking over procedures.

-Conducted training for setting up systems for implementation of BIM and increasing productivity of team members

Responsibilities under the Quantity Surveying and billing department included:

-Client facing role in relation to getting interim payment certificates for the Works

-Established a system for supporting documents tracking and monitoring

-Preparation of Interim Payment Applications with backup for executed works

-Preparation of MIS reports including monthly cash flow statements, forecast etc.

-Process of establishing and Implementation of BIM

-Advise site personnel and project manager on contractual matters

-Change Management (variations and claims) towards agreeing Final Accounts

-Subcontractors’ change management, Payment certification, Reconciliation, Final accounts

-Helping managers in preparation of documentation for avoiding Arbitration

-Building up final account documentation and settlement of accounts

-Drafting contractual notifications and correspondence with Authorities

-Conducting internal training sessions for team performance improvement.

Lele & Associates, Pune, India

May 2020 – Sep 2020

Contracts Manager

Architectural and Project Management Consultancy

Project activities included Construction of Industrial Structures, and Interior Projects

Responsibilities included:

-Involved in drafting contract agreements, and negotiations

-Involved in setting up cost control procedures as part of the Project Management

-Preparation of tender packages and administering the tender processes for selection of the main contractor for projects

-Helping in setting up a document management system for the company.

Van Oord Gulf FZE, Dubai, UAE

Nov 2007 – Apr 2020

Contracts Administrator / Senior Quantity Surveyor for Main Contractor

Legal and Contracts Department, Van Oord, Dubai

Projects worked on: Dubai Harbour Master Plan Project, Dubai UAE (AED 956 M), Island 2 Project, Dubai UAE (AED 650 M), KNPC new refinery Project, Kuwait (KWD-190 M), Bluewaters Island development Project, Dubai UAE (AED 293 M), Nakheel Community, Al Khobar, KSA (SAR 166 M), IGD Expansion Project, Das Island Abu Dhabi, UAE (AED 37 M), DIRD Das Island Development Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE (AED 55 M), Palm Deira Development Project, Deira Dubai UAE (AED 11 B), Deira Corniche Development, Deira Dubai UAE (AED 2.8 B), Ground Improvement Project, Deira Dubai UAE (AED 180 M), Construction of Ferry Terminal, DMC, Dubai (Nov 2007 – Feb 2008).

-Project activities included dredging & reclamation, underwater trenches, procure supply and install rock in revetments and breakwaters, ground improvement, supply and install quay walls, procurement and installation of piles and pier construction, demolition and removal of existing structures, coffer dams, Sheet piling, removal, and transportation of plantation etc.

-Involved in preparation of ‘novation’ agreement and related procedures, liability allocation and finalization of dues to help the company in finalizing a deal make/break figure for negotiations towards taking over.

Responsibilities under the Legal and Contracts department included:

-Preparation of interim payment applications with backup documents for executed works

-Preparation of internal cost reports including monthly cash flow statements, forecast etc. as part of MIS reports

-Subcontractor’s interim certification of works and final payments

-Advise site personnel and project manager on contractual matters and towards preparation of claims

-Drafting of contractual notifications and correspondence towards clients and consultants

-Managing variations and negotiations with clients for inclusion of changes and payment under Variation Orders

-Negotiated and finalised Final Accounts for five of the projects mentioned above

-Managed the evaluation process for awarding subcontracts.

-Helping managers in preparation of documentation for Arbitration proceedings.

Responsibilities under Tendering Department, Van Oord, Dubai UAE

-Prepared tender reviews and risk analysis

-Preparing requests for proposals for pre-qualifications of subcontracts

-Preparation of PQ documents and tender packages simultaneously while managing data for multiple tender submissions.

-Preparation of RFIs and preparation of tender packages for Subcontractors with BOQ

-Handling inter-office correspondence with staff in planning, engineering, site operations and survey departments.

Pergola Construction & Greenhouse W.L.L., Doha, Qatar

Jan 2007 – Nov 2007

Quantity Surveyor for Main Contractor

EPIC of Support Area Phase-I, Ras Laffan Qatar (QAR 69 M), Construction of Criminal Information Dept. Building, Doha Qatar (QAR 20 M), Development of Umm al Gehaab Project, Qatar (QAR 12 M)

-Project activities included RC Structure Construction, walls and finishes, water supply and drainage lines, irrigation systems and pump houses, procurement and installation of materials and finishes.

Responsibilities included:

-Prepared monthly payment applications with backup documents for executed works and preparation of cost reports

-Prepared monthly programmes, valuations and measurement books and backup documents for executed works

-Advised site personnel and project manager on contractual matters.

Sairung Developers & Promoters Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India

Apr 2006 – Dec 2006

Project Manager (Employer's Representative) for post-contract works

SRK Solus (INR 170 M) – Construction of 108 – Hotel apartments with a clubhouse, swimming pool, internal roads, and landscaping

Responsibilities included:

-Correspondence with design consultants and finalizing specifications based on the developer's requirements

-Material selection and approvals based on the project theme, and design consultant’s suggestions

-Supervised the works for completion within time, quality, and cost

-Progress monitoring and payment approval towards contractors

-Preparing a material cost survey for the procurement of material by visiting various suppliers locally and in China

-Change management related to methodology and analysing the impact of change on budgets with MIS reports

-Liaised with design consultants, contractors and Agencies for project development and obtaining statutory clearances

-Preparation of RFIs for Contractor selection, preparing tender packages, BOQ and selection of Contractor

S. N. Harshe, Pune, India

Sep 2005 – Apr 2006

Consulting Quantity Surveyor

T.C.S. IT-campus, Andheri, Mumbai India (INR 1.1 B) through Somaiya & Kalappa Consultants.

Apartment building complex, Pune, India (INR 170 M) through T. L. Meghraj Property Consultants.

Jet Airways aircraft maintenance Shed at Mumbai Airport. (INR 250 M)

Responsibilities included:

-Taking off civil, structural, and architectural quantities, Measurement and certification of works executed by contractors.

-Preparation of BOQ based on preliminary design drawings and specifications.

B. N. Incorporation, Pune, India

Apr 2002 – Sep 2005

Project manager for Main Contractor (June 2004 – Apr 2006)

Construction of 4 Villas for IT professionals including all finishes and services (INR 240 M)

Quantity Surveyor for Main Contractor (Apr 2002 – Jun 2004)

RC concrete structure for a mall construction project (INR 100 M), Interior works for Mantri Properties’ Office building (INR 1.5 M), RC concrete structure for Construction of 40 villas (INR 60 M), Construction of dormitory and development of plaza area for Pan Card Clubs (INR 70 M)

Responsibilities included:

-Handled and supervised projects involving residential and commercial construction

-Prepared monthly payment applications with backup documents for executed works and preparation of cost reports

-Quantity take-off for changed scope in conformity with contract conditions and preparing claims and negotiations

-Checking and reviewing shop drawings, bar-bending / cutting schedules for structural steel & reinforcement works

IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects Ltd., Hyderabad India

Jun 2000 – Apr 2002

Planning and Estimation Engineer for main Contractor

Road construction project of NH-5 under Golden Quadrangular from Srikakulam to Palasa (75 km) (INR 2.3 B)

Purandar lift irrigation scheme, Maharashtra Government under Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation, and other lift irrigation schemes under Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (INR 8.0 B)

Responsibilities included:

-Prepared project planning and bar charts for various projects, including calculating the quantities of executed works

-Prepared reports for head office showing completion percentages and balance work, prepared monthly valuations, estimated quantities for monthly cash flow planning and budgeting for the project.

-Prepared monthly reports, checking quantities executed by sub-contractors as per valuation and approval of payment.

JMC Projects (India) Ltd., Pune, India

Jun 1998 – Jun 1999

Junior Engineer for Main Contractor

Construction of Factory buildings, minor bridges, and structures for M/s Bajaj Auto Ltd., Chakan (INR 270 M)

-Supervised construction activities of an industrial project including steel structures and buildings.

Seminars / Training / Other Work Endeavours

-Undergoing training from MSRDC and conducting module specific training within the employer’s organization for establishing BIM systems on VBSL project.

-Conducted Training sessions for team performance improvement in relation to contractual awareness, system implementation.

-Conducted sessions for improving the team performance in relation to productivity, modes of communication and communication channels to maintain, and use of system and maintain integrity.

-Undergoing professional courses for obtaining a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from CIArb.

-Completed Fundamentals of BIM from RICS.

-Certified Senior Investigator for Incident Investigations on project sites by using Kelvin Top-SET® method.

-Completed professional training courses “Sound Contract Administration” and “Contracts Administration – Advance Course” to understand clauses related to variation, claims and dispute resolution in “FIDIC 1987” and “FIDIC 1999”.

-Attended training programmes on “safety in construction”, “Contractual Awareness-1” based on Traditional Contracts, in 2008 and “Contractual Awareness-2” based on Design and Build Contracts, in 2014 - organized by Van Oord.

-Participated in Constro-97, Constro-94 exhibition on construction industry products and systems.

IT Skills

Knowledge of Basics, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, PowerPoint, CostX, AutoCAD, MS Projects and Primavera P6.

Personal Profile

Date of Birth:

6th September 1977

Nationality:

India

Valid Driving licenses:

U. A. E. and India.

Languages:

Fluent in English, Marathi & Hind; can read and understand Gujarati.

References:

Stephen Stock, Contracts Manager, Van Oord b.v.

Graeme Freear, Partner at P5ive.

Jayantkumar Sapre, Quantity Surveyor, Parsons.

Hobbies and interests:

Reading, listening to music, photography, playing cricket & badminton.

Phone:

+917*********

+971*********

Email:

ad1iib@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

203 Sadafuli, DSK Ranwara, Bavdhan

Pune – 411021 INDIA

EDUCATION

Professional Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration – (Pursuing), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (London), Dubai, UAE

Master of Science: Quantity Surveying – 2010, Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), Dubai, UAE

P.G. Dip: Advance Construction Management – 2001, National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Engineering: Civil – 1998, Abhinav Abhiyantriki Sthapatya Kendra, Pune, India

PROFESSIONAL MEMBER

Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (2012)

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