Civil Engineering Construction

Senior Contracts Administrator/Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager

Profile Summary

Worked at various Senior Positions & having over 23 years of rich experience in QS/Contracts in the field related to Construction Industries not limited to Airport Construction & Expansion / Enhancement Programme, Roads and, Bridge Construction, Highways and Building Construction Projects across UAE & India

Holds proficiency in managing Techno-commercial Operations, Commercial and Contracts Management, Contract Administration, Project Controls, Contractual Claims, Variations & Associated Contractual Issues, Risk Management and Value Management

Hands-on experience in finalizing bid documents, floating tender, negotiating with contractors & consultants, producing tender analysis, preparation of tender reports and providing recommendations to client; proficient in tender evaluation, budget preparation, commercial evaluation and contract award procedures

Expertise in delivering cost effective design through project feasibility study, preparation of cost plans, conducting risk management & value management exercise and facilitating design team

Experience in drafting Contracts, Task Orders, Contract Agreements, managing projects procured as Design & Build, Traditional and Construction Management (Risk) projects with in-depth knowledge of various Conditions of Contracts such as FIDIC, NEC and the General Conditions of Contract adaptations. Also having exposure to Dispute Resolution methodology

Established project controls systems to monitor & predict project outcomes by enhancing predictability of capital project cost & schedule

Skilled in providing training and guidance to onsite / offsite team in monitoring compliance of contractual conditions

Exceptional negotiator, reputable for maximizing cost savings through securing optimal contract terms.

Has a good understanding of various Contract procurement methods appropriate for different kinds of projects under different circumstances. Also involved in providing advice both on commercial and contractual aspects of the projects to the Client/ Project team during Tendering and execution period. Familiarity with various Conditions of Contract such as FIDIC,NEC and the General Conditions of Contract adaptations followed by local Authorities such as WD, Municipality

Experience Related to Project

Parson’s International, Abu Dhabi since May’17- Senior Contracts Administrator

Construction of New terminal (Midfield Terminal) for Abu Dhabi International Airport/ STEP-CEP Program of Abu Dhabi International Airport to enhance the capacity of existing Airport. Overall cost of the project is around AED 10.5 billion.

Key responsibilities involved are:

Executing project as per commercial terms & condition, Client interaction on strategic and critical issues, administration of Contract, manage claims, providing advisory assistance on all aspects of contractual matters. Monitor Subcontracting and administering the Sub Contracts, guide team in formulating and sustaining claims with necessary records and backups, tracking and controlling construction cost against the project budget to avoid cost over runs, project over costs, regular meetings/negotiations with Clients regarding claims, variations and other important contract conditions.

Managing Tender process and awarding of Contracts, coordinating with Client/Contractors for commercial negotiations

Providing proactive leadership with respect to contract/Commercial management for the business unit to ensure that contracts meet the objectives of the business

Advising senior management on contractual risks by performing evaluation of risks during pre-bid stage; negotiating with client/consultant for different contractual terms & conditions

Leading different projects on regular basis w.r.t. delays, changes in scope; conducting root cause analysis and ensuring contractual correspondences are timely adhered to

Administering & management of contractual disputes, correspondences, claims, counter-claims, statutory compliances for different projects under execution

Organizing the project feasibility study, preparation of cost plans, conducting risk management and value management exercise and facilitating design team to provide cost effective design

Reviewing interim valuation certificates, monitoring project budgets, reviewing and agreeing rates and variations and other measurement related disputes under purview of the Contract

Attending site progress meetings, Client-Consultant meeting and participating in work related workshops & presentations

Preparing monthly progress reports, monitoring site progress against approved Construction programme, Cost control

Ensuring that all procurement & contracting activities are managed in accordance with standard projet contract principles’

Evaluating the project close out documentation and assist in issuing of substantial completion certificate & final completion certificate, issuance of final statement etc.

Interfacing with different disciplines; managing delay analysis, conducting micro-level working for claims, facilitating meetings for discussions/negotiations, and closing the same in consultation with client/consultant

Sending RFQs to various contractors, receiving quotations and making comparative statements for pricing specifications

Ensuring verification of offers received from various contractors to match technical specification given by the client

Monitoring progress of the subcontract works in line with the main project schedule & main contract terms & conditions during execution phase through generation of different MIS reports

Managing certification & processing of subcontractor’s invoices; reviewing & recommending subcontractor’s claim & variations; calculating liabilities to subcontracts showing realistic figures and a prudent allowance for reserves

Highlights:

Renegotiated key contracts with annual cost savings of US$ 50 million on average

Played a key role in recovering claims amounting US$ 30 million through effective communication & diligent follow-up, leveraging delay analysis & scheduling

January 2014 to May 2017 - Lead Specialist – Cost controls – KBR, Abu Dhabi

Worked for Terminal 1 Segregation Project of Abu Dhabi International Airport( Contract value AED 350 Million).

Responsible for complete Projects control management and all commercial related issues including coordination with Client, Contractor & stakeholders. Involved in cost control exercise for Engineering, procurement, and construction activities. Also responsible for resolving complex and unique problems related to cost and management of contract to ensure project completion in compliance to the project budget requirement.

Also attending weekly commercial and progress meetings, preparation of monthly progress reports, cost reports, recommendation of progress claim to Client, updating the Client on cost & budget, handling variations, subcontractor awards, etc.

Contract Management and administration of Contract, develop strategies and policies for effective oversee and manage and administer the Contracts function.

Administering & management of contractual disputes, correspondences, claims, counter-claims, statutory compliances for different projects under execution

Organizing the project feasibility study, preparation of cost plans, conducting risk management and value management exercise and facilitating design team to provide cost effective design

Reviewing interim valuation certificates, monitoring project budgets, reviewing and agreeing rates and variations and other measurement related disputes under purview of the Contract

Attending weekly Commercial & site progress meetings, Client-Consultant meeting and participating in work related workshops & presentations

Preparing monthly progress reports, cost reports, recommendation of progress claim to Client, updating the Client on cost & budget, handling variations, Risk assessment, subcontractor awards etc.

Ensuring that all procurement & contracting activities are managed in accordance with standard projet contract pinciples

Evaluating the project close out documentation and assist in issuing of substantial completion certificate & final completion certificate, issuance of final statement etc.

Interfacing with different disciplines; managing delay analysis, conducting micro-level working for claims, facilitating meetings for discussions/negotiations and closing the same in consultation with client/consultant

Responsible for complete Projects control management and all commercial related issues including coordination with Client, Contractor & stakeholders.

Involved in cost control exercise for Engineering, procurement and construction activities. Also responsible for resolving complex and unique problems related to cost and management of contract to ensure project completion in compliance to the project budget requirement.

Review and manage Claims, variations, Change management, commercial risk Management.

Negotiating and managing external & internal procurement and contract arrangement. Client interaction on strategic and critical issues.

Monitor Subcontracting and Administering the Sub contracts.

Monitoring contract budgets and forecasts and attending risk assessment meetings.

Responsible for managing & review of Project Close out documentation and assist Client in issuing of Substantial completion certificate & Final completion certificate.

November 2008 to 2013 - Assistant Contracts Manager - De Leeuw Middle East, Dubai

Preparation of Tender documentation for various Piling package works and high rise buildings and complete involvement of tendering process and awarding of tender,

Scope of responsibilities

Piling works:

Preparation of Cost plans and conducting value Engineering exercise

Preparation of pre tender estimate for Piling works

Preparation of tender reports and recommendation to the Client

Attending design related meetings, updating of cost plans

Assessment of Variations, EOT and claims

Preparation of Interim payment certificates & Final account

Construction AED 1.2 Billion Office Tower (240m height) and Hotel tower, City of Lights, Reem Island

Assigned with the complete responsibility of providing Commercial & Contract Management services, Quantity surveying services and cost controlling of the project from inception to Handing over to the Client. Also handling the entire project independently and responsible for direct liaising with the Client.

Responsibilities involved are:

Preparation of cost plans and application of value engineering

Preparation/review of tender documentation and handling complete tender process

Preparation of tender reports and conducting tender negotiation interviews and award of tender

Involved in Nominated subcontract award process

Preparation of financial reports, interim valuations and attending commercial and site progress meetings.

Contract Management and administration of Contract, develop strategies and policies for effective oversee and manage and administer the Contracts function.

Involved in cost control exercise for Engineering, procurement and construction activities. Also responsible for resolving complex and unique problems related to cost and management of contract to ensure project completion in compliance to the project budget requirement.

Responsible for managing & review of Project Close out documentation and assist Client in issuing of Substantial completion certificate & Final completion certificate.

Handling all work related variations, EOT issues and related claims

February 2003 to October 2008 - Senior Quantity Surveyor - High Point Rendel, Abu Dhabi

Supervision of Dirham 832 Million, construction of Sheikh Zayed Bridge Contract # 3, which is a main gateway bridge to Abu Dhabi Island. It is an architecturally unique structure, having a total length of 850m with a series of steel arches, the highest being 63 m.

Scope of responsibilities:

The post contract quantity surveying activities such as handling of measurement related matters, preparation and administration of interim valuations.

Valuation of variations, variation of price, assessment of claims, project cost control exercise, cash flow forecast and preparation of monthly progress report as well as preparation of new unit rates.

Evaluation of extension of time and consequential claims.

Jagadeesh participates in the site progress meetings and the preparation of financial budget reports for the client.

Cost value reconciliation and analysing the project out turn quantities.

Co-ordinating with the contractor as well as with the client in resolving measurement related conflicts, changes to the design and consequential impact on the project with regard to time & cost. Mitigating the delays.

As an additional duty, Jagadeesh has been entrusted with tender related activities such as estimating and tendering, preparation of tender documents and the tender analysis reports of the company’s future projects.

August 2000 to February 2003 - Quantity Surveyor - High Point Rendel, Abu Dhabi

Supervision of Dirham 156 Million, Construction of Sheikh Zayed Bridge Contract # 1, which was the 1st stage of the Sheikh Zayed Bridge contract involving a 4km express highway comprising 4 lanes in each direction & connecting two bridges, a subway & water main culvert.

Scope of responsibilities:

Post contract quantity surveying activities such as the handling of measurement related matters, preparation and administration of interim valuations and the project final account settlement.

Valuation of variations, assessment of claims, project cost control exercise, cash flow forecast, preparation of monthly progress report and preparation of new unit rate.

Evaluation of extension of time and consequential claims.

Participated in the site progress meeting and prepared financial budget reports for the client.

Cost reconciliation & analysing the project out turn quantities.

Sub contract bill payments.

May 1999 to August 2000 - Quantity Surveyor - High Point Rendel, Abu Dhabi

Supervision of Dirham 50 Million, Construction of Internal roads for low cost house at Al Salamath, Al Ain. Major work involved was construction of approximately 10Km internal road and construction of a culvert for the protection of the gas line.

Scope of responsibilities:

The post contract quantity surveying activities such as handling of measurement related matters, preparation and administration of interim valuations and the project final account settlement

Cash flow forecast and preparation of monthly progress report.

Prepared the project out turn quantities and cost value reconciliation, preparation of new unit rate

Co-ordinated with the different contractors of the adjacent projects as well as with the project contractor and the client in resolving the measurement related conflicts.

July 1998 to January 1999 - Quantity Surveyor - High Point Rendel, Abu Dhabi

Supervision of Dirham 115 Million, construction of Heavy truck road from Al Faya to Sheh Sheib, which involved approximately 8Kms of a 3-lane road in both the directions.

Scope of responsibilities:

The post contract quantity surveying activities such as handling of measurement related matters, preparation and administration of interim valuations and the project final account settlement

Cash flow forecast and preparation of monthly progress report.

Prepared the project out turn quantities and cost value reconciliation as well as prepared the new unit rate.

Participated in the site progress meeting and preparation of the financial budget reports to the client.

Cost reconciliation & analysing of the project out turn quantities.

March 1997 to May 1998 - Site Engineer - Trans Orient General Contracting Company, Abu Dhabi

Responsible for complete construction activities of various building projects including the infrastructure & hand over of Dirham 100 Million worth of building projects.

Managed the responsibility of handling the various subcontractors both for building and infrastructure & their performances.

Scope of responsibilities

Managed the complete construction activities from project inception to handing over.

Handled cost monitoring and budgeting of projects.

Liaised with architects, designers, consultants and local authorities for clearance and approval and co-ordinated with the various sub-contractors on site.

Arranged sub contract agreements, prepared payment certificates and sub contract payments.

Participated in project review meetings and ensured timely availability of materials in accordance with the quality and quantity.

Evaluated changes and potential claims to the project involved and analysed the impact on the overall project cost equation.

Home Country Experience

December 1989 to March 1997 - Quality Control Engineer - Cosmic Industrial Lab’s, Bangalore, India

Managed the complete civil engineering lab activities and visited various construction sites for sampling and in situ testing.

Main responsibility was handling investigation of soil, design of various concrete mixes and testing of structural stability of various concrete elements.

Handled the quality checks on various building construction materials and made suggestions to the clients about the suitability of materials to be used for construction activities.

Produced reports on the investigation & failures and provided remedies to the clients.

Years with Parsons

Since last 3.5 years

Senior Roles

Senior Contracts Administrator

Assistant Contracts Manager

Lead Specialist /Projects Controls

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Education

BE in Civil Engineering

450hours study of BSc QS from CEM, London

Qualifications

Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

Member of Society of Construction Law(UAE chapter)

Member of Institute of Surveyors, India

Languages

English, Hindi, Kannada

Site Experience

UAE, India

Previous Employers

KBR

De Leeuw Middle East

High Point Rendel

Trans Orient General Contracting Company

Cosmic Industrial Labs,India

Date of Birth

02 June 1966

Contact details

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