Manager Electrical
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
***************@*****.***
Dubai, UAE
South African
Married
https://www.linkedin.com/in/visham-
rambridge/
Visham Rambridge
Senior QS/ Commercial
Manager, BSc. Prop Dev,
MRICS, PrQS, PMAQS
PERSONAL SKILLS
Organization 100%
Communication 100%
Team Management 100%
Ability to Work in Harmony with Co-
Workers 100%
Flexibility 90%
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Commercial Management 100%
Contract Management 100%
Claims Management 100%
Value Engineering 100%
Change Management 100%
Training & Development 100%
Project Management 90%
Business Development 90%
SUMMARY
I am a quali ed Quantity Surveyor with 16 years’ capital projects experience in South Africa, USA and UAE. My sector expertise includes hotels and leisure, retail, commercial, high-rise buildings, infrastructure, mining, port development and oil & gas. I am passionate about delivering the best services through decisive planning, effective management and teamwork. WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Commercial Manager
Honor Integrity Trust (HIT) Management Consultants Dubai, UAE
In this role, I was responsible for providing pre and post contract services for the construction of 3 bespoke pavilions for the EXPO2020, Dubai and my responsibilities included:
• Tender documentation, tender analysis, contract negotiation and drafting.
• Contract execution and amendments.
• Management of bonds, insurances warranties and other contractual obligations.
• Chairing commercial meetings.
• Interim payment valuations, variations and claims management. Feb 2020 - Current
Commercial Director - Project Execution
Novomer, Inc
Boston, USA
My ambition for broader international experience led me to a challenging role at Novomer, USA. In this role, I was responsible for commercial management related to the construction and equipping of Novomer's new 2,400m Research and Development Facility and Of ce Complex in Rochester, NY, USA. I also led a team of Project Managers and Contract Administrators responsible for R&D and engineering projects in US, India, and South Africa to develop cost competitive, sustainable commodity chemicals and polymers from renewable feedstocks. My responsibilities included:
• Negotiating contract terms with equipment suppliers for product standardization.
• Coordinating the implementation of an online procurement system including establishing work ows and training to order equipment and materials.
• Commercial management services at all stages of design & construction.
• Planning and allocating resources.
• Implementation of standard documentation and systems.
• Client liaison and related business development.
• Managed key interfaces with suppliers, contractors and regulatory bodies. Sep 2017 - Jan 2020
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Rider Levett Bucknall - Gulf States
Dubai, UAE
At RLB, I led a Commercial Management Team on major construction projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in pre and post contract phases with a combined project expenditure of AED 4,4 billion. My responsibilities included:
• Tender analysis, recommendation, and negotiation of contract terms.
• Contract drafting, execution, and amendments.
• Chairing commercial meetings.
• Reviewing and assessing Contractor interim payment requests, variations and claims. Nov 2016 - Sep 2017
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Nabih Elias Azzam (NEA) & Partners
Dubai, UAE
Having gained substantial expertise in South Africa, I sought a new challenge with NEA in Dubai. I was focused on technical project delivery and managed a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators working on prestigious construction projects in the Gulf region. My responsibilities included:
• Determining and interpreting project and design briefs.
• Preparing Bills of Quantities and cost estimates for all design stages.
• Value engineering and benchmarking.
• Tender documentation, tender analysis, contract negotiation and drafting.
• Assessing Contractor claims and drafting contractual responses.
• Representing the Owners at technical and commercial meetings. Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Associate
AECOM (Incorporating Davis Langdon)
Johannesburg, South Africa
At AECOM, I was assigned as Project Lead in priority projects and oversaw a Commercial Management Team working on multi-disciplinary projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping and mining. I was also entrusted with tasks relating to the nancial management of the business. My responsibilities included: Mar 2007 - Oct 2015
LANGUAGES
English
KEY PROJECT
EXPERIENCE
HIT Consultants (2020 - Current)
• Construction of 3 x Bespoke Pavilions at Expo
2020, Dubai
Novomer, Inc (2017 - 2020)
• Construction of Novomer's R&D Lab and
Of ces, USA
• BioKim, Adana, Turkey
• Project Protea, South Africa
• Construction and commissioning of the Demo
Plant, USA
RLB (2016 - 2017)
• Town Square Development (Hayat Boulevard
and Zahra Breeze Apartments)
• Nakheel Deira Island Mall, Dubai
• Etihad Airways, Southside Catering Building,
Abu Dhabi
• Mid eld Terminal Food and Beverage, Abu
Dhabi
NEA & Partners (2015 - 2016)
• Deira Waterfront Development, Dubai
• Hardrock Hotel at Marina 101, Dubai
• Al Thumama World Cup Soccer Stadium, Doha
• Wyndham Hotel, Riyadh
• RAK Anantara Eco Resort & SPA, Ras al
Khaimah
• Wasl Luxury Villas Project, Dubai
• Plaza Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Dubai
• VIDA Hotel, Dubai
AECOM (2007 - 2015)
• Pier 1, Berth Deepening
• Pier 1, New Container Terminal
• Pier 1, New Of ce Building
• Pier 1, Quay Wall Rehabilitation
• New Workers Facility at Berth 203
• Tippler 3: Construction of the Vault, Tunnels
and Associated Infrastructure
• Impala No. 16 Shaft: Civil, Architectural and
Building Works
Department of Works (2006 - 2007)
• St Apollinaris Hospital
• Scottburgh Hospital
• Allerton Provincial Veterinary Laboratory
Apollo Electrical & Instrumentation (2004
- 2006)
• Synfuels Catalytic Cracker Project (Project
Turbo): Fabrication and Erection of Electrical &
Instrumentation for the Main Works.
HOBBIES
- Family Time
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Sport
- Traveling
• Quantity surveying, estimating and budget determination for all design stages.
• Managing the tender process from project inception to contract award.
• Contract administration during the post contract phase.
• Review and assessment of Contractor interim payment requests and claims.
• Preparation of Project nancial reports.
• Planning and allocating internal AECOM resources.
• Key Account Manager for priority Clients.
• Business development and preparing Bid Proposals.
• Recruitment of prospective new employees.
• Mentoring Candidate QS’s and employee training and development. Quantity Surveyor
Department of Works
Pietermaritzburg, RSA
Having gained valuable site experience, I accepted a new challenge in Government to improve my technical and administrative skills. I represented the states Professional Services Team in commercial management of 30+ projects at varying pre and post contract stages. My responsibilities included:
• Representing the state at technical and commercial meetings.
• Assessing Contractor and Consultant interim payment valuations.
• Reviewing Bills of Quantities and Tender documents prepared by Consultants.
• Tender evaluation and recommendation.
Mar 2006 - Feb 2007
Quantity Surveyor
Apollo Electrical & Instrumentation
Secunda, RSA
I was the Project Quantity Surveyor representing the Contractor who was awarded the Main Fabrication and Erection Contract for all Electrical & Instrumentation Work on an oil and gas project at Sasol, South Africa (Project Turbo) and I was responsible for:
• Ensuring timely procurement of materials for site fabrication and erection.
• Remeasuring installed materials and preparing interim payment valuations.
• Recording contract scope changes, drafting variations and delay claims.
• Progress reporting, cash ow forecasting and cash ow management.
• Coordinating site construction activities with other Contractors to prevent delays. Aug 2004 - Feb 2006
EDUCATION
BSc. Property Development (QS)
University of Natal, Durban
Durban, RSA
Feb 2000 - Dec 2003
CERTIFICATIONS
- Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor (MRICS)
- Professional Member of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (PrQS)
- Professional Member of the Association of Quantity Surveyors (PMAQS) REFERENCES
Mr. Yashmeer Mothilall
Director
HIT Consultants, Ex. RLB Associate Director
+971*-****-****, ********@***-***********.***
Mr. Geo rey Woodhead
Director
Cost & Risk Management Professionals, Ex. AECOM Executive
+278-****-****, *****.********@****.**.**
Dr. Sadesh Sookraj
Chief Executive Of cer
Formative Capital, Ex. Novomer, Inc. Chief Operating Of cer
+1-617-***-****, ********@**********.***
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