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ARUNKUMAR RAMARAJ
Quantity Surveyor (Available Immediately)
Visa Status: Visit Visa
Mobile: +971-***-***-***
Mail: **********@*****.***
KEY SKILLS
Tender Management & documentation
Estimates & Evaluation Process
Contractual Correspondences
Measurement of Works
Ability to Negotiate
Analyze Variations and Claims
Contract Administration
Sub contract Management
Claims & Dispute Management
Numeracy & Interpersonal
Quantification & Costing
JOB SKILLS
Knowledge of POMI & FIDIC
Knowledge of CESMM3, CESMM4
Knowledge of NRM2, SMM7
Proficient in AutoCAD, MS-Office
Efficient in Plan Swift, Cost X tools.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Good coordination skills working in
Multicultural environment.
Skilled at analyzing and interpreting
Information.
Good communication skills when
dealing with clients and consultants.
Having clarity and sound judgment.
Proactive and good conflict resolving
Skills.
Have a natural drive with a loyal, strong
and work ethic.
Creative and innovative, with good
Presentation skills.
Versatile Team Player.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth : 20th May 1979
Nationality : Indian
Marital status : Married
Passport No : Y1356244
Driving License : UAE (2024)
Visa Status : Visit Visa (Aug 2024)
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Tamil
Countries Worked: India, UAE, Saudi Arabia
Professional Summary
A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful Quantity Surveying professional with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Experience in all facets of quantity surveying includes pre contract and post contract works of invoicing to client, Quantity Take- Off, Floating Enquiries, Payment Certificate for subcontractors, Cost Estimates, Variations, Analyze and Value quotations from subcontractors, Reconciliation of major materials and project closeout. Seeking a responsible and challenging position as a senior quantity surveyor in a reputed organization where my skills and experience perfectly utilized.
Employment Record
Mobarak Merai Al Salomi, Saudi Arabia. Jan 2023 – Mar 2024 Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
MN Construction, Madurai, India. Dec 2020 – Nov 2022 Quantity Surveyor
BAM Higgs & Hill, Dubai, UAE.
Quantity Surveyor Jan 2013 – Nov 2019
Structural & Architectural detailer Jul 2006 – Dec 2012 Semac Consultants, Bangalore, Dubai. Jan 2005 – June 2006 Structural detailer
VSL India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India. Nov 2003 – Dec 2004 CAD Engineer
Theovel Surveys, Bangalore, India. Oct 2001 – Oct 2003 CAD Engineer
Educational Qualification
MSC in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
(2020) from Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus.
B. Tech in Civil Engineering (2014) from IGNOU, Dubai.
Diploma in Civil Engineering (1999) from State Board of Technical Education, India.
Courses and Trainings
Cost X, Bluebeam Revu 21
Contracts Management & Administration – FIDIC Standard
CCS Candy – C201- Construction Estimating & Valuations
Plan Swift Professional 9.3. Software
Autodesk Revit & Navisworks
AutoCAD
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Professional Work Experience
Mobarak Merai Al Salomi, Saudi Arabia Jan 2023 – Mar 2024 Quantity Surveyor/Estimator
Key Responsibilities
Commercial and Technical Support for Pre and Post Contract Stages.
end-to-end tendering activities inclusive of tender floating & documentation, price evaluation, technical evaluation and negotiating with supplier/sub-contractor quotations (basis BOQs and tender requirements), evaluating contracts and bids; planned and executed end-to-end quantity surveying activities from the inception of the project.
QTO/Pricing/forecasting the cost of the different components
(Infrastructure, dry utility, wet utility, civil works); develop Technical Proposal for Tender, Includes PEP and Detailed Technical Requirements for RFP.
Preparing MR, RFQ, TBE, PR, PO, evaluating contracts & bids Compliance with SOW Schedule; Cost Comparison Sheet, LOI, Formulating and executing of Subcontracts Agreement.
Change Order Quantification and Evaluation as per change scope of work
Projects Involved
Amiral Petrochemical Complex-
Temporary Construction Facilities-
(TCF)-LSPB – PKG-8 – Contract #
660*******, Jubail Industrial City
II, Saudi Arabia.
Jafurah Gas Plant (JFGP)
Expansion-Site Preparation-LSPB –
PKG-6 – Contract # 660*******,
Jafurah Industrial Support Facilities
& Infrastructure Riyas NGL Phase
II, Saudi Arabia.
Jafurah Gas Plant (JFGP)
Expansion-Temporary Construction
Facilities (TCF)-LSPB – PKG-9 –
Contract # 660*******, Jafurah
Industrial Support Facilities &
Infrastructure Riyas NGL Phase II,
Saudi Arabia.
MN Construction, Madurai, India Dec 2020 – Nov 2022 Quantity Surveyor
Responsibilities
Responsible for arranging manpower & high-end material selection and sourcing.
Co-ordinating, Monitoring and Reporting on the progress of work, labor scheduling and checking bills.
Prepare work and project completion schedule and prepare BOM, BOQ and Certify bills.
Preparing project progress and compile reports and submit the subsequent to the management approval.
Projects Involved
Proposed G+3 Commercial Complex
at Thirunagar, Madurai.
Proposed G+2 Residence Flats at
SS Colony Madurai.
BAM Higgs & Hill LLC, Dubai Jan 2013 – Nov 2019
Quantity Surveyor
Key Responsibilities
Preparing subcontract enquiries, Quotation comparisons, Floating RFI to consultant and Subcontract documents preparation. Compose RFP and liaise with supplier and subcontractor for RFQ price.
Review the drawings and Take off Quantities for all trades including Architectural, Structural and Civil and External works as per standards; Preparation of BoQ and drafting agreements for subcontract.
Preparation of the monthly valuations and submitting to consultant for the work done during the month along with the necessary documents for approval.
Identification and preparation of Variation works and Pricing & Quantifying them for the variation items in the contract documents.
Administering Sub-contractor works, Certify Subcontractor bills by measuring actual work done at site and Finalize the Payment Certificate as per contract conditions.
Prepare and submit progress reports and cash flow reports based on the actual works done at the site on weekly, Monthly basis.
Prepare the interim / final payments for submission to the Consultant / Client for final approval.
Reconciliation of works certified vs progressed / Materials Reconciliation procured vs used at site.
Projects Involved
Yas IDR Etihad Arena, Yas Island,
Abu Dhabi.
Museum of the Future (MOTF),
Dubai, UAE.
Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium & Mixed-
use development Phase 1.1, Al Ain,
UAE.
Aloft Hotel & Residential Apartment
Buildings Phase 2.1, Al Ain, UAE.
Worked on Various Tenders in UAE.
Premier Inn Hotel ADAC Retail
Corridor Extension, Abu Dhabi,
UAE.
Crowne Plaza & Stay Bridge Hotel,
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Welcome Pavilion, Yas Island, Abu
Dhabi.
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BAM Higgs & Hill LLC, Dubai July 2006 – Dec 2012
Structural & Architectural detailer
Responsibilities
Preparing detailed Structural Shop drawing for all building elements and prepare Bar Bending Schedule.
Prepares all types of Architectural, Structural and Engineering detailed drawings and general arrangement drawings. prepare design as built drawings and submittal.
Projects Involved
IBN Battuta Gate Complex Hotel,
Service Apartment and Gate
Building Offices, Dubai, UAE.
Oman Botanic Garden, Muscat,
Oman.
Z-Cluster, Ananthara Jumeriah Lake
Towers, Dubai, UAE.
Semac Consultants Pvt Ltd, Jan 2005 – June 2006
Bangalore & Dubai.
Structural detailer
Responsibilities
Preparing detailed structural shop drawings, reinforcement details and bar bending schedules as per the standards and requirements.
Detailing various concrete, steel structural elements of high- rise buildings & Infrastructure projects.
Projects Involved
Ministry of Foreign Affairs building
(MOFA), Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Business Bay Bridge, Ras Al Khor,
Dubai, UAE.
VSL India Pvt Ltd, Chennai. Nov 2003 – Dec 2004
CAD Engineer
Responsibilities
Preparing detailed shop drawings & post tension tendon layouts.
Preparing Prestressed Concrete Tendon profiles for structural elements of High-rise building projects.
Detailing of Post-tensioned tendon anchorage.
Projects Involved
Logitech Software Park Building, Mumbai.
Brigade South Parade, Bangalore.
Ozone Tech Software Park Building,
Bangalore.
Ansal Plaza Shopping Mall, New Delhi.
Theovel Surveys, Bangalore. Oct 2001 – Oct 2003
CAD Engineer
Responsibilities
Downloading the Surveying data from various surveying instruments GPS, Leica & Intelligent Total Stations Sokkia & Pentax and convert the data to AutoCAD format and detailing the requirements of clients.
Projects Involved
Mangalore Urban Development Authority
(MUDA) Survey, Mangalore.
Udupi City Development Survey, Udupi.
Jhansi – Shivpuri Road Widening Survey
(NH27).
Goa Mini Hydel Power Project
Survey.
Projects Associated with Mobarak Al Salomi Contracting, www.alsalomi.com Project 3
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
Jafurah Gas Plant (JFGP)-TCF-Expansion-Package-9- Jafurah Industrial Support Facilities & Infrastructure works- (EPC-LSPB Contract-Value-191 million-SAR). Saudi ARAMCO
Wood (Design Consultant)
6km, Interconnecting Roads with Pavements and Lighting inside the overall TCF area including earth works, Utilities Infrastructure networks including Electrical, Potable Water, HVAC, Power Generation, Fire Protection, Diesel & Gasoline Storage etc., Sewage Collection Network, links to existing. Landscaping & Irrigation System works. Accommodations (Living Quarters), Operational
& Recreational Facilities like Laundry, Diwaniyah, Executive Diwaniyah, Recreation and Gym including Shaded and non-shaded car parking. Expansion of the existing Dining facility, Communications Infrastructure Networks, Fence Installation works around the boundary. July-2023 to till date
Project 2
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
Jafurah Gas Plant (JFGP)-Site Preparation-Package-6- Jafurah Industrial Support Facilities & Infrastructure works- (EPC-LSPB Contract-Value-163 million-SAR). Saudi ARAMCO
Wood (Design Consultant)
33 km Temporary construction roads and heavy haul routes around the site and camps. Site Preparation and earthworks for EPC Contractors areas. Solar Pole Street Lighting Installation on 39km road stretch. Smart Site Safety Solution (4S) monitoring system Installation and Execution. Fencing and security support buildings around the site and camps. July-2023 to till date
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Project 1
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
AMIRAL Petrochemical Complex-Temporary Construction Facilities (TCF)-LSPB (Procure, Construct, Operation, Maintain and Demolition) – Package-8 – Contract # 660*******, Jubail Industrial City II, Saudi Arabia (EPC-LSPB Contract-Value-623 million-SAR). Saudi ARAMCO + Total Energies
Worley Parsons Engineering Consultancies Co (WPECC). Construction of Heavy duty and Light vehicle roads of 30km including earth works, supply and installation of Street lights and road signs, Office and support Buildings including A/G Structure, Utilities, Systems, Furniture etc., Fencing and Security support buildings. Installation of Wet Utility Infrastructure stations (Potable, Fire Water and Sanitary system) involving Tank, Pumps. Installation of Dry Utilities stations Electrical, Telecommunication & Instrumentation. Landscaping and Hardscaping.
June-2023 to till date
Projects Associated with BAM Higgs & Hill LLC, www.bam.com Project 5
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
Museum of the Future (MOTF), Dubai, UAE.
(Lumpsum Contract-Value-780 million-AED).
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF); Developer: Meraas Development Buro Happold; Architect (Killa Design)
84m Height, over 9 floors consisting 30,545 m2 GFA: Structure: steel framework, comprising 2,400 diagonally intersecting steel members (completed in November 2018): Façade: stainless- steel-clad glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) panels with illuminated glazed Arabic calligraphy consisting 1024 Panels, 17,600 m2 façade Area.
Sustainability: LEED Platinum (as first Museum in the Middle East). June 2016 - September 2021
Project 4
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
Yas Integrated Destination Resort Arena (Etihad Arena), Abu Dhabi, UAE.
(Lumpsum Contract-Value-691 million-AED).
MIRAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Design & Supervision: WSP; Architect: (Pascall + Watson) & HOK; PMC: (Faithful Gould); 18,000-seater Multi-purpose Indoor Entertainment Arena for sports, corporate and cultural events fully-covered venue with adjustable configuration, plaza, retail F & B Spaces with 53,045 m2 GFA. 37 food and beverage and 19 retail outlets with Energy Center and Loading Service Area. Retail and Restaurant includes four zones (Promenade, Boardwalk, Destination Pier and Entertainment & Adventure).
Sustainability: Estidama 2 Pearl Construction Rating. December 2017 - March 2020
Project 3
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium & Mixed-use development, Phase 1.1, Al Ain, UAE.
(Design & Built Contract-Value-560 million-AED).
AAFAQ Holdings
WSP, Engineer: EC Harris; Architect: Pattern Design UK 25,000 seat FIFA class Soccer Multifunctional stadium with 45,000m2. Six-storey office building, a sports hall and external works comprising roads, car parking, playing fields and extensive exterior landscaping and utility services. structural steel and reinforced concrete on piled foundations with aluminum and composite external cladding and a palm bowl envelope. steel roof comprising 38 meters long steel trusses (each weighing 25 tons) covered with a PVC / PES tensile membrane cladding. Exterior fence steel diagrid structure with 612 individual adjustable membrane. Roof 13,500 m PVC/PES and 10,500 PVC/PES mesh, 1,650 t structural steel. Façade 9,200 m glass/PTFE membrane, 870 t structural steel, Louver structure - 3,700 m PVC/PES membrane.
Sustainability: Estidama 2 Pearl Construction Rating. June 2012 - December 2013
Project 2
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
Aloft Hotel & Residential Apartment Buildings Phase 2.1, Al Ain, UAE
(Design & Built Contract-Value-284 million-AED).
AAFAQ Holdings
WSP, Engineer: EC Harris;
(550 apartments in six five-storey buildings), a commercial building, a multi-storey car park, a food and beverage souk, and a 172 key and suites’ Aloft hotel with car parking and swimming pool associated infrastructure works (roads, underground services). July 2014 - November 2017
Project 1
Client
Consultant
Project Highlights
Duration
Premier Inn Hotel ADAC Retail Corridor Extension, Abu Dhabi, UAE
(Lumpsum Contract-Value-75 million-AED).
Premier Inn; Developer: Abu Dhabi Airports Company PJSC (ADAC) Dewan Architect and Engineers
13,000 m2 BUA consisting six floors includes 308 key guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, coffee outlet, and meeting rooms with Car Parking. Façade glass and aluminum cladding. Sustainability: Estidama 2 Pearl Construction Rating. January 2012 - April 2014