VINITHA WIBI
QUANTITY SURVEYOR / CONTRACTS ENGINEER
050-******* ***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/vinitha-wibi-5b33a578
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
I am an achievement oriented Civil Engineer with experience in Quantity Surveying/ Contracts Administration for the past 5 years; involving both in pre and post contracts services, including cost consultancy, preparation of claims and project management services. Consistently recognized for being competent with superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Took a maternity career break since August 2019 and is currently looking for challenging opportunities in Contract Administration/QS/ Project Management field.
ACADEMICS
Masters of Science (MS) in Construction Project Management Heriot Watt University, Dubai Campus. 2017 to 2020
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (GPA – 7.6) Mar Baselios College of Engineering & Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala. 2010 to 2014
Central Board of Secondary Education 12th Grade (GPA – 92.6%) The Indian High School, Dubai, UAE. April 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Quantity Surveyor (Site Based)
Al Ghurair Civil Engineering Works (AGCEW), Dubai Feb 2019 to Aug 2019 AGCEW is a Dubai based main contracting firm.
My job role included aspects related to Post Contract Quantity Surveying for the Dragon City Hotel Project with occasional involvement on Claims and assisting in close out documents for Dragon Mart Furniture Showroom. The responsibilities handled are as detailed below: o Preparation of Notice of Potential Variations for approval from the client. o Evaluation / Preparation of Variations Order Request submitted by the contractor. o Assisting in preparation and collation of data’s related to interim particulars. o Preparation of contractual letters related to claims and variations. o Attend management discussions for finalization of variations.
• Contracts Engineer / Quantity Surveyor.
Top Project Management, DMCC, Dubai June 2014 to Nov 2018 Top Project Management is a Dubai based consultancy, primarily focusing on services such as Contract Administration/ Streamlining, Quantity Surveying, Cost Consultancy, Claim Consultancy and Project Management.
I was focused mainly on aspects related to contractual streamlining, preparation of claims and cost estimates; directly reporting to the Contracts Manager / Commercial Director. Apart from the above, I was also required to involve in Pre-Contract Quantity Surveying roles with relatively short-term involvement in the post contract quantity surveying services at site. The responsibilities handled during my tenure are detailed below: Pre Contracts Post Contracts
Quantity Surveying
o Conduct comprehensive study of Tender
Documents to understand the overall scope, risks
and raise Tender Queries which will else have
tremendous impact on the project.
o Prepare tender and contract documents, including BOQ with the architect and/or the client;
Quantity Surveying
o Preparation of Notice of Potential Variations for approval from the client.
o Evaluation / Preparation of Variations Order
Request submitted by the contractor.
Cost Consultancy
o Carry out various tasks for preparation of pre-
contract cost estimate from Concept Stage to
Detailed Design/ Tender Stage and reconciliation
with approved budgets.
o Coordinate with various personnel for the
preparation of cost estimate.
o Discuss with suppliers/ subcontractors to
understand complexities in scope.
o Study options for value engineering when the
estimates exceed the budget allocations.
o Assist in Rate Analysis for Airport Runways.
Claim Preparation / Contract Administration
o Prepare drafts letters related to variations,
claims, contract administration etc. based on the
study of the relevant documents.
o Prepare various tailor-made flowcharts/ formats
required to facilitate contract administration.
o Study various project documents (letters, MOM
etc.) and organize/ summarize the findings to
support preparation / review of claims for EOT.
o Prepare and summarize the findings for claims
through preparation of tables, charts etc.
Coordination Activities:
o Organize submission of tender through preparing plan of action, timeline and assessment of resources. o Study project scope, risk and resource allocations to prepare financial proposals. o Assist site team in preparation of various documents, letter upon request.
• Trainee Engineer.
Habitat Construction, Trivandrum April 2013 (10 days training) o Conduct site visits to understand the real time construction activities. o Conducts visits to completed projects to understand the aspects of low cost passive houses. o Involve in various onsite activity and supervision of the work under progress.
PROJECTS INVOLVED:
Pre-Contract Cost Consultancy Services for:
o Marina Mall Extension Phase II –
ID Works.
o Existing Marina Mall Upgrade. o Jabal Ali Village South Residence.
o Mai Dubai Factory Expansion o Marriott Hotel Dubai. o Upgrading of Runway Strip at o EREC Project. o Project in Saadiyat Island. Zirku Island.
Preparation and Validation of BOQ for:
o Crystal Lagoon Towers o Stella Maris Residential Building o Aquila School o Entisar Tower o Dubai Media City Hotel o AUH Waterfront towers o Meydan Canal Front o Meydan Office Building o One Central – DWTC Hotels o Ajman Wellness Centre o RAK Hotel and Service Apartments o 132/11 kV Substations
Post Contract Quantity Surveying Services for:
o Al Maktoum Hospital Redevelopment.
o Dragon Mart Furniture Showroom
o Dubai Holding Head Quarters Project.
o Dragon City Hotel
Claim Services for:
o Confidential Project at Al Awir.
o GC106- G+1+M Abdullah Al Ghurair Private Villa.
o EPIC for Power Supply Project through submarine cables from Ras Laffan to Halul Island. o Construction of Office, Warehouse & Production Facility & External Works on Plot No KHIA8-142 at KIZAD. o Proposed Pre-Engineered Warehouse and Packing Facility for M/S Jayinee Foodstuff Industries FZE, Dubai.
Procurement of contractors for Warehouse in DIP.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office
• Plan swift Professional
• FIDIC Contracts
• POMI
• Technical Writing
• AutoCAD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Voluntary Experience
o Conduct Technical Fest “Uthbav” as part of Civil Engineering Students Association (CESA) at college. o Involved in various charity initiatives brought about by CESA. o Coordinator for English debate for the Culture Fest conducted by the College– Crossroads.
Languages
English, Malayalam Read – Write – Speak
Arabic, Hindi Read – Write
Hobbies
o Working Out. o Dancing o Reading (Technical & Motivational Books)
Reference: Shall be provided upon request