M.M. Rashid Khan
P.O. Box. ****, Dubai, UAE
Mobile No. +971-**-******* Email: *************@*****.***;**************@*****.***
Professional Objective
Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator / Procurement (Civil)
Executive Profile
Talented and highly Professional Civil Engineer with over 28 year’s broad base experience in UAE with leading companies. Skilled in all aspects of Civil Engineering, Project Cost Estimation, Quantity Surveying, Project Planning & Execution, Quality Control & Contracts Administration for major Civil Engineering Projects. Recognized for attention to detail, adherence to standards, with highly developed technical expertise with exceptional skills in managing teams. Pioneer in applying computer technology to civil engineering processes achieving improvement in quality and savings in time. Excellent knowledge of local market and pricing. Strong focus on building and maintaining close ties with vendors and suppliers. Proven negotiation ability and demonstrated skill at analyzing competitive bids & sub-contracts negotiating prices and terms. Committed to performing professionally and effectively to contribute to the success of the company. Good knowledge of FIDIC. Seeking a challenging position as Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator with a Reputable Company where my skills and experience will have a valuable impact.
Core Competencies
Project Planning & Execution Management
Cross-Cultural Work Environments
Team Building and Leadership
Project Estimation / Costing
Quantity Surveying
Claims & Dispute Resolution
Critical Path Project Management
Material Procurement
Executive Level Negotiating Skills
Profit Maximization
Tender Management
Financial Planning Management
Career Highlights
Shapoorji Contracting May-2015 to Till Date
Q. S. Manager Dubai (U.A.E.)
Al Falah Contracting March-2012 to 2015 Estimator Manager Abu Dubai, UAE
System construct Oct-2009 to Feb-2012
Estimation Engineer Dubai, UAE
Responsible for estimating, sending inquiries to sub-contractor, making comparative statement, making budget, the material requirement and the quantity take off for the Civil works.
Saudi Bin Ladin Group Nov-2003 to 2008
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Dubai, UAE
Responsible for estimating, calculating labor, equipment, material, and overhead costs to determine minimum estimate for the civil engineering project, the material requirement for the quantity take offer for the Civil Engineering Construction of Project. Reporting to the Technical Affairs Manager.
Prepare monthly applications (Internal and External), sub-contractor invoices, payment certificates / claims/ extension of time / cash flow chart material requirement and estimation preparation as well as Progress Bills for ongoing jobs, variations, material reconciliation and monthly invoicing to clients.
Calculate cost/ time and determine feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering.
Certify the sub-contractors work in terms of quality and quantity and to ensure compliance with project specification.
City Diamond Contracting 1997 – 2002
Estimation Manager Dubai, UAE
Performed quantity surveying and estimation preparation for quantity take off. Reported to the Managing Director. Directly supervised 4 staff.
Managed monthly valuation, invoicing, variation orders, daily reports, variation claims for on-going jobs in accordance to FIDIC conditions.
Involved in preparation of measures for monthly payment certificates, material requirements, and estimation.
Certified sub-contractor’s payment for the Project.
Evaluated various methods and determined the most cost-effective plan and schedule.
Developed and used the sophisticated estimating and scheduling techniques, using computers with specialized software.
Maycon Contracting 1996 – 1999
Project Manager Dubai, UAE
Provided technical leadership as Project Manager / Quantity Surveyor responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating and expediting through Civil Engineering team the execution of the customer assigned Civil Engineering projects related to construction of Villas, Buildings and Warehouses within cost, schedule and contract limitations through administration of the contracts while ensuring total customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Managing Director. Directly supervised 12 staff and managed a team of 380. .
Prepared project execution strategy, ensured the implementation of quality control standards and cost control on project for on time completion.
Executed daily operations of monitoring the work executed by the engineering team at site and prepare interim and completion project reports.
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Career Highlights
Supervised monitored and report Project progress throughout the project cycle to ensure on time completion. Attended Project Progress Meetings and coordinated with other departments.
Managed Cash Flow Requirements for the Projects. Controlled expenditures within limitations of project budget.
Monitored, verified and enforced specification compliance of materials at various stages of project. Managed and controlled planning programs and controlled related tasks as per schedule.
Conducted quantities take off for materials and manpower requirements. Estimation and procurement of material. Performed preparation of invoices, variance and claims and client follow up.
Coordinated with technical specialists and site personnel in identifying and resolving complex technical problems.
Inspected and observed work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conformed to project specifications and quality standards. Recommend rectifications and improvements with supporting designs.
Liaised with clients / consultants / local authorities.
Al Liwan Contracting 1988 – 1995
Quantity Surveyor, Estimator/ Site Incharge. Dubai, UAE
Performed quantity surveying of the for civil engineering projects and estimation preparation for construction Project related to Readymix Plant, Sand Washing Plant, Buildings, Villas, Warehouses, Industrial Buildings for quantity takeoff/ variations/ invoicing, procurement of material/ identifying and selecting suppliers from local suppliers.
Conducted surveying for various projects related to civil engineering - Readymix Plant, Sand Washing Plant, Buildings, Villas, Warehouses, Industrial Buildings.
Calculated labor, equipment, material, and overhead costs to determine minimum estimate for civil engineering work.
Prepared payment certificates / claims/ extension of time / cash flow chart material requirement as well as Progress Bills for ongoing jobs.
Executed work in conjunction with the Consultants, Government officials and sub-contractors.
Pioneer Contracting 1983 – 1987
Quantity Surveyor Dubai, UAE
Directed and supervised Civil Engineering team (3 Foremen & 80 labors) and involved in the execution of major construction project related to buildings, Villas. Reported to Technical Manager.
Estimated material requirements and managed quantity take off for the project. Floated inquiries and evaluated quotations. Selected and appointed sub-contractors.
Executed daily operations of monitoring work progress at site and prepared interim and completion project reports including preparation of monthly progress bills.
Inspected and observed work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conformed to project specifications and quality standards
Managed monthly valuation, invoicing, variation orders, daily reports, variation claims for the jobs.
Involved in preparation of measures for monthly payment certificates, material requirements, estimation.
Certified sub-contractor’s payment for the Project.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)-1979
Regional Engineering College, Calicut, India
Technical Skills
Proficient in the use of: MS-Office (Word/Advance Excel/PowerPoint)
Knowledge of: PRIMAVERA
Personal Details
Nationality : Indian
Date of Birth : 1-8-1953
Languages : English / Hindi/ Urdu
Visa Status : Residence