Construction Project Commercial Manager
Resume:
AHAMED ASKHAN MOHAMED ASANAR
OBJECTIVE: An accomplished Contracts and Commercial Manager in the construction industry, keen to move into a strategic level and challenging roles in a Client/Consultant/Contractor as a Commercial Manager or Sr. Commercial Manager Role with increased responsibilities with an esteemed organization in Qatar, KSA, UAE, Oman, or Kuwait. Demonstrates strengths in administrative, communication, cost reporting, Ashghal Bespoke Conditions of Contract, FIDIC Conditions of Contracts management, drafting subcontracts, abilities to enhance an organization’s performance, productivity, and profitability in the Civil, Road & Infrastructure and MEP Projects, including high-rise buildings, Fit Out Works, Hotels and Luxury Resort projects. CONTACT
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PROFILE SUMMARY
Result-oriented professional with over 18 years of extensive experience in Contracts & Commercial Management in (Pre contract & Post contract) & Senior Draughtsman in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering Construction works and other general Engineering application for building, high way Constructions.
Currently working as Contracts & Commercial Manager with QBS Construction WLL, Qatar, overseeing project costs and ensuring a robust commercial understanding across the organization.
Fast-forward Project Acumen with exposure in swiftly completing projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set parameters.
Showcased key skills and competencies in contract administration, cost analysis, tender pricing, variation order management, and construction claims, all contributing to successful project execution.
Achieved a notable accomplishment in the current role by effectively managing project costs, leading to improved profitability and performance.
People Leader, who has successfully led teams and motivated team in cross-cultural environment towards growth and success in the organization; created a clear & compelling view of future through training and knowledge sharing. CAREER TIMELINE (recent 3 organizations)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Key Result Areas as Contracts & Commercial Manager:
Providing contractual advice and support services for ongoing project issues, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, while attending progress and contract meetings with clients and consultants to effectively communicate project updates and address concerns.
Preparing Variation Order Requests following client instructions, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submission, while reviewing subcontracts and implementing subcontract agreements in compliance with project requirements.
Claiming executed work of contractors, confirming the stages of work accomplished and checking progress payments according to accomplished work; attending regular meetings for discussing the progress of work, problems faced and ways of solving them.
Working as contract and commercial liaison between functional groups and the Project Director/Manager, providing them with crucial information and precise data.
Offering necessary support and guidance to the Project Director/Manager and the project team for the efficient management and administration of the Prime Contract, ensuring alignment with the Company’s established practices and procedural guidelines. EDUCATION
2018
M.Sc. in Construction Project
Management
Edinburgh Napier University
2014
B.Sc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying &
Construction Management
SheffieldHallam University, UK
2010
Advance Diploma & Diploma in
Construction Technician in Civil
Engineering
(Two years full time international
vocational qualification conducted by City
& Guilds, UK
2009
Foundation Level in Contract
Administration Conducted
Sri Lanka Quantity Surveyors, Dubai
CORE COMPETENCIES
Contract Administration
Quantity Surveying
Cost Analysis & Management
Tender Pricing & Evaluation
Variation Order Management
Construction Claims Resolution
Commercial Understanding &
Strategy
Project Cost Management
RFI / RFP / RFQs
Quality Assurance
Vendor Management
Negotiation & Contract
Finalization
Tender Submission / Rate Analysis
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Training & Knowledge sharing
C o n t r a c t s & C o m m e r c i a l M a n a g e r ( R I C S A P C ) Jun’15 – Mar’20
Leighton Contracting
(Qatar) WLL, Qatar as
Contracts &
Commercial Manager
Since Oct’23
QBS Construction
WLL, Qatar as
Contracts &
Commercial Manager
Mar’20-Aug’23
Infraroad Trading &
Contracting LLC,
Qatar as Contracts
& Commercial
Manager
CERTIFICATIONS
National Certificate in Engineering
Draughtsmanship. (NCED)
Certificate in Computer Aided
Design (Auto CAD) at ACAD
Institute of Computer Studies.
Participate in one-month
institutional training of the 6
months competency based
training programme in Plumbing
at ‘Ministry of Skills Development,
Vocational and Technical
Education’ & ‘Department of
Technical Education & Training’
NCCA Level Computer Course at
‘the National Institute of
Education’ & ‘the Ministry
of Education & Higher Education.’
Diploma in Computer Hardware
Engineering at British Informatics
of Computer Technology.
Advance Studies in MS Excel
(Spread Sheet)
Diploma in Computer Studies
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Method of Measurement: SMM7,
CESSEM 3, POMI and SLS 573 (Sri
Lanka)
Conditions of Contract: FIDIC,
Ashghal Contract, ICTAD
MEMBERSHIP
RICS APC (No. 6846511)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD
SAP ERP
CCS Software
Coins
SOFT SKILLS
Communication
Planning
Decision Making
Leadership
Cross-functional Coordination
Team Building & Leadership
Problem Solving
Processing subcontractors' payment applications and labor payments at the site, ensuring timely and accurate payment disbursement.
Preparing Cash flow Forecast Reports and Cost & Revenue Reports every month for accurate financial analysis and forecasting.
Developing detailed drawing study and BOQ study for assessing the resources (materials, Category wise manpower, Machines requirements)
Reviewing contractual performance to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution.
Conducting cost benefit analysis of projects including feasibility studies and assessment of project requirements; monitoring projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time overruns and quality compliance.
Managing all site activities; implementing value engineering during various stages of projects thereby achieving cost & time benefits.
Executing management tasks by managing project scope, deliverables, schedule and budget.
Demonstrating expertise and completed courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, and administration, negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning, and scheduling.
Assisting in resolving contractual disputes and evaluating claims and extensions of time.
Verifying Interim Valuations and finalize the project account.
Leading the team in some Design & Build projects (Estimation).
Preparing and comparing Monthly Bill values and Cost Value reports.
Possessing a thorough understanding of (Sub) contract and purchase order administration, home office and field procedures, and relevant documents for multi- discipline construction projects, while providing counsel on procurement strategy.
Reviewing Contractors’ payment applications and supplier monthly invoices, contributing to timely preparation of monthly payment requisitions.
Driving the change management process by identifying and pursuing opportunities for positive project changes.
Interfacing with the Client to take necessary approval, permit, checked and dealt with Govt. authorities personal site checking during ongoing projects different stages of projects. Key Result Areas as Senior Draughtsman:
Acting as Chief advisor for Drawings & Drawing Techniques encompassing Architectural, Structural, Infrastructure & MEP Drawings for Site & Head Office Draughtsmen.
Preparing a wide range of Drawings including Architectural, Structural, Infrastructure & MEP Drawings, along with Shop Drawings & As-built Drawings.
Maintaining Drawings throughout the project lifecycle, from Pre-Contract to Post- Contract stages.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Sep’13 – Jun’15 Nawaloka Construction Company (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka Quantity Surveyor (Estimation Department)
Jun’11 – Sep’13 HOT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. (K.S.C.C.), Kuwait Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Draughtsman
Jun’06 – Jul’11 Nawaloka Construction Company (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Draughtsman
Mar’04 – Apr’06 Global Engineering System (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Draughtsman
CHECK ANNEXURE FOR PROJECTS EXECUTED
P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S
Address : Villa # 32, Street # 925, Zone # 40, Doha, Qatar Date of Birth : 10th July 1981
Marital Status : Married
No of Dependents : 3
Languages Known : English, Tamil, Sinhala, Malayalam Passport No. : N7828947
Driving License : Sri Lanka / Qatar
Nationality : Sri Lankan
ANNEXURE
QBS Construction WLL, Qatar
Construction of Remaining Works for Roads and Infrastructure in Al Mearad and Southwest Muaither -Package 01 - QAR. 166million Construct full infrastructure including improved roads, Surfacewater network, Foul sewer network, landscaping, Treated Sewage Effluents (TSE) and other utilities such as portable water mains, electricity mains and communications network. Duration: 17 Months
Client: Public Works Authority
Consultant: ITALCONSULT S.p.A.
Type of Contract: Re-Measurable
Infraroad Trading & Contracting LLC, Qatar
Roads and Infrastructure in AlKharaitiyat and Izghawa Phase1-Package 02 - QAR. 499million Construct full infrastructure including improved roads, surface water network, landscaping, Treated Sewage Effluents (TSE) and other utilities as required to complement the existing portable water, electricity and communications network. Duration: 51 Months
Client: Public Works Authority
Consultant: CEG International
Type of Contract: Re-Measurable
Leighton Contracting (Qatar) WLL, Qatar
Head Office Building for Free Trade Zone Company at Ras Bufontas Economic Zone (QEZ01) – QAR. 370 Million The building maintains the highest technical, functional, operational, and aesthetic standards, with state-of-the-art facilities and services. This comes in line with Manateq’s requirements of efficient, sustainable, and ongoing operation and maintenance. Over a land area of 23,000 m and with a built-up area of 35,000 m, the building consists of four wings enclosing an internal yard. The four wings are interconnected by pedestrian bridges and rise above a lower ground floor that includes 270 parking slots, technical spaces, and other building amenities. Each building wing consists of the following components:
Ground floor: lobbies, reception area, offices, gym, prayer rooms, toilets, kitchen, pantries, and utilities
Four upper floors: waiting area, offices, meeting rooms, and audiovisual room. The upper floors of Wing 1 and Wing 4 are designed on a shell-and-core basis.
Roof: open gardens and utilities
The external area features piazzas, gardens, ramps, surface car parks, and a drop-off. A technical yard is located in an adjacent parcel owned by Manateq. The yard provides electric power and chilled water to the building to keep it fully operational until QEZ-1 infrastructure networks are in service.
Duration: 36 Months.
Client: Free Trade Zone Authority Supervision Consultant: Dorsh Qatar QS Consultant: DG Jones Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Construction of Roads and infrastructure at Um Alhoul for Manateq – QAR. 650 Million Construction of Roads and infrastructure in Phase 1A and the Ariel Roads identified as packages 3.1.A and 3.1.B, scope of works Roads works, Traffic Signals, TSE pipework, Sewage, QAF, ITS and Ooredoo Ducts & Chambers and Street Lighting cabling, Fire Protection, Electrical Distribution Networks, Substations & Irrigation networks. Duration: 48 Months
Client: Free Trade Zone Authority Supervision Consultant: Egis International QS Consultant: DG Jones Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Kahraama Central Work Shop at Abu Hamour – QAR. 325 Million The scope includes the delivery of state-of-the-art facilities for a Customer Service building; an Operation and Maintenance Staff Training Centre; Workshop buildings; a Mosque and other ancillary structures, such as guard houses and first aid buildings; hard and soft landscaping; car parking; a boundary wall; and associated infrastructure services. An office building, guard house, open store and boundary wall will also be constructed at a separate location in Doha, for KAHRAMAA’S Scrap Yard. Duration: 39 Months Client: Kahraama Consultant: QDC Type of Contract: Lump Sum Completed - Role: Lead Commercial Renovation of HMC Bone & Joint Hospital at Old Salatha – QAR. 45 Million The Work comprises but not limited to renovation, construction, completion and maintenance of Existing Hospital, the Scope of works includes renovation and enhancement of interior works together with associated adjacent entrances at Ground Floor and all related MEP services and External works.
Duration: 08 Months
Client: Hamad Medical Corporation Consultant: MZ Partners WLL Type of Contract: Lump Sum
New Orbital Highway & Truck Route (58 Km Express Highway) – Utilities Package QAR. 400 Million 6 The scope of work is for the installation of all services within the Orbital Highway utilities corridor, including GRP and Ductile Iron TSE pipework, QAF, ITS and Ooredoo Ducts & Chambers and Street Lighting cabling. The total length of combined services are 537km. Duration: 36 Months (Subcontractor Package) Client: LCQ –Al Jaber Engineering JV Main Client: Ashghal Consultant: AECOM
Type of Contract: Re-Measureable
HOT ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. (K.S.C.C.), Kuwait Construction, completion and maintenance of the Road connecting Kabd and Wafra areas, 55 Km. – USD 52.0 M. Duration: 30 Months
Client: Public Works Authority
Consultant: KEO International
Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Design-Build and Maintenance of main Stormwater Outfall Culvert for Sheikh Cities and Amghara Industrial area. – USD 40.0 M. Duration: 18 Months
Client: Public Works Authority
Consultant: Louis Berger Group Inc
Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Construction, completion and maintenance of Interchanges on Main Highways – 5th Ring Road & King faisal motorway connecting to new housing area at south surra area. – USD 40.0 M.
Duration: 30 Months
Client: Public Works Authority
Consultant: SMEC
Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Wara Pressure Maintenance Project in Kuwait oil company (KOC) – USD 99.0 M Duration: 24 Months 7
Client: Kuwait Oil Company
Consultant: KEO International
Type of Contract: Lump Sum
Nawaloka Construction Company (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka Projects (Pre Contract & Post Contract):
Highway Secretariat Building at Battaramulla Phase I - SLR 599 M
“Project Morph” for Unilever at Horana EPZ comprising of Earthwork, Buildings, Effluent Treatment Plant etc. SLR 560 M
Auro Lanka Hotel at Passikudah - SLR 407 M Pelawatta – Morawaka Road – SLR 2.36 Billion
Factory Building complex at Biyagama with Infrastruture development works, Sri
Lanka. – SLR 700M
Apartment for Sithma Developments – SLR 554 M
Construction of Transhipment & Flour Silos in Trincomalee Harbour – SLR 2 Billion
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