Quantity Surveyor

ThangavelRamanathan

AbuDhabi, U.A.E. •+971-********* • ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn.com/in/thangavel-ramanathan-b-e-civil-71864519

Personal Details:

Date of Birth: 23-05-1981• Place of Birth: Chennai, India

Gender: Male • Nationality: Indian• Visa Status: Visit Visa

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished and results-driven civil engineering professional with 18(12 years in UAE + 6 years in INDIA) years of quantity surveyor experience in both pre and post contract duties such as conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs, preparing negotiating and analysing cost for tenders and contracts, advising on a range of legal and contractual issues, valuing completed work and arranging for payments etc. Possess a reputation for attention to detail, integrity, an ability to adapt to different cultures and processes and a strong work ethic.Excellentcommunication skills and ability to develop and maintainprofessional relationships with all members of the team.

Obtaining a responsible and challenging position with a progressive company where my talent and ability will have valuable application and utilization of my opportunity for advancement of the firm with creative problem solving.Able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.

Project Cost Reporting and Control

Estimation & Costing

Cost Forecasting

Quantity Take-Off

Feasibility Studies

Interim Payment Application

Variation Order Management

Claims Management

Project Procurement Management

Commercial Risk Analysis& Mitigation

FIDIC Contract Administration

Sub-Contractor Management

BOQ Preparation

Numeracy

Health & Safety Regulations

Technical Proficiencies:MS Office, AutoCAD, CCS Candy, Plan Swift, Primavera P6, BIM-Revit Architecture, Auto Desk Design Review

Professional Experience

ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (ACC), Dubai, UAE •2016 to 2020

A leading construction contractor in the MENA region with a portfolio that includes some of the Middle East and India's most iconic and sophisticated construction masterpieces.

Project Quantity Surveyor

Created and proceed monthly valuations under the main contract agreement. Oversee the performance of subcontractors against subcontract conditions. Determine and report process contractual matters, including delays and claims in the contract agreement. Create, process, and manage the final account of the contract agreement, whilst conducting the cost-value analysis. Calculate quantities of major materials for procurement, while preparing cost reports monthly. Assure the submission of required insurances policies and bonds by subcontractors.

Provided the best recommendation to the project manager for taking effective action according to cost-value analysis.

Developed and executed contra-charges to other parties, including subcontractors and suppliers.

Ensured the accurate delivery of information/data in a timely manner by communicating and coordinating with project staff, project manager, engineer, and subcontractors.

Verified and performed the process variations for consultant, engineer, and sub-contractors, including variations orders, quantification, and evaluation.

Liaised with the project manager and senior quantity surveyor for assuring the proper and timely notices under the relevant clauses of the main contract.

Key Project:

The Address Residence - Fountain Views Contract Value: AED 2.8B

Mixed Use Development - 3 Towers (3 Basements + Ground + Mezzanine + 12 Podiums + 58Floors + 3 Roofs)

GHANTOOTGROUP-BUILDING DIVISION, Abu Dhabi, UAE •2011 to 2016

As the group's positive response on the growing demands of construction in the UAE

Senior Quantity Surveyor-Procurement Department (2013 to 2016)

Developed a procurement schedule for multiple materials, sub-contractors, equipment, and services.Created the scope of work in compliance with contract documents for the itemized procurement packages. Prepared quotation comparison sheets and presented to the procurement manager review. Finalized the sub-contractor and supplier for the packages with the procurement manager.Executed value engineering for special products to reduce the cost without compromising the quality. Explored the time and cost implications of the delays, while sourcing alternate products from the domestic market. Established metrics for suppliers and sub-contractors performance evaluation.Collaborated with construction and project controls managers to attain schedule for multiple subcontractor packages.

Efficiently negotiated with suppliers/sub-contractors to attain quotations at best buying rates, while submitting projected budget by the tender department at tender stage.

Coordinated with the contracts department to prepare the sub-contractor agreement with selected sub-contractor with necessary documents including specifications, drawings and BOQ to ensure satisfactory performance and price validity for the company.

Oversaw multiple activities, such as issue amendment, variation order, an extension of the contract, and claim/advise on payments based on the changes in design/site conditions.

Adhered all contractual obligations mentioned in the main contract with the client, while assuring that vendor and contractor perform the contractual obligations.

Delivered suitable technical alternatives and technical/commercial viability in accordance with site requirements through collaboration with the engineering team.

Key Projects:

Saadiyat Island Resort Development Contract Value: AED 760M

(1Basement +6 Levels) + Spa/Wellness Centre+ 10 No. Villas

Abu Dhabi Trade Centre Extension Phase-3 Contract Value: AED 573M

Residential & Service Apartments (4 Basements +Ground+25 Floors+3 Roofs)

Al-Jazeera Tower Contract Value: AED130M

Residential Apartments (3 Basements+Ground+32 Floors+ Roof)

Senior Quantity Surveyor-Tender Department (2011 to 2013)

Designed list of resources for labour, staff, material, and equipment in line with specifications. Reviewed the tender documents and prepared the project summary for the chief quantity surveyor review. Prepared BOQ, qualification report, value engineering proposals, and budget on the award of contract. Attended meeting with sub-contractors to discuss the technical details of tender documents and negotiate for the price. Coordinated with planning, technical, and MEP team for the tender preparation process.

Resolved tender queries by communicating with consultant and client for pre-tender activities, while incorporating addendums, identifying missing/additional items, and preparing preliminaries to the particular project.

Executed sub-contractors quotes as per specification and conditions of the contract, while negotiating the price to meet budget plan and formulating sub-contractors evaluation/comparison report.

Compiled technical submittals, such as a method of statement, program, tender submittals, and post tender clarifications as per consultant requirements.

TAFSEER CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE • 2009 to 2011

Project Quantity Surveyor (2009 to 2011)

Maintained and updated the variation log; certified the subcontractor payment application; and assisted in client interim payment application preparation/submission. Analysed the subcontractor claims and variations order request before submitting to the client and consultant. Reviewed the contract drawings for quantity take-off and preparing master quantity schedule for all trades. Prepared and monitored the subcontractor log for warranties and bonds.

Identified the potential variations by monitoring the site correspondence, such as Transmittals, RFI, and CVI in Aconex system.

Inspected the site correspondence, including IFC drawings, RFI, and CVI,whilst preparing the variation particulars under contract requirements and presenting to the commercial manager for review.

Assisted with the commercial manager to communicate with the client and consultant, while creating the subcontractor evaluation report.

Key Project:

Hydra Avenue Towers • Contract Value: AED 375M; Residential Building – 3 Towers (B+G+4P+25+Mech+Roof)

Additional Experience

Project Engineer • SobhaDevelopers Ltd., Bangalore, India• 2005 to 2009

Quantity Surveyor • Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd., Chennai,India• 2002 to 2005

Education &Credentials

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering• Mohammed Sathak Engineering College, Chennai, India (2002)

Diploma in Claims Preparation & Dispute Management • College of Contract Management, United Kingdom, Dubai, UAE (2020)

Professional Development

BIM-Revit Architecture • Time Training Centre, Abu Dhabi

CCS/Candy • Construction Computer Software (Gulf), Dubai

Primavera P6 • Orient Management Consulting & Training, Abu Dhabi

FIDIC • 3 Fold Education Centre, Dubai

Cost Engineering/ Management •Chicago Management Training Institute, Dubai

Project Procurement Management• 3 Fold Education Centre, Dubai

Modern Technique in Business Writing Skills• Midwest Education Group, Abu Dhabi

FIDIC • POMI • CESSM • NRM

Currently hold a UAE Driving License

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