HIRALAL D. BARAI (MRICS)
Quantity Surveyor
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Mob: +971 050-***-****
e-mail : adpq20@r.postjobfree.com
linkedin.com/in/hiralal-d-barai-
mrics-91630825
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
MRICS No. 5027732 – 2012 from
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor
EDUCATION
M.Sc. in Quantity Surveying,
Heriot-Watt University, U.K. (Dubai
Campus), 2010.
B. E. in Civil,
P.R.E.C, Pune University, India,
1999.
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK AND
TRAINING
CANDY – Construction Estimating &
Valuations, Construction Computer
Software.
QSCAD— Measurement of drawing
software.
.
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS
MS Office, AutoCAD, PLANSWIFT
CCS Construction Computer Software,
QSCAD, 3D civil, CMT(Construction
Management Tool).
LANGUAGE
English, Hindi & Marathi
(Read, Write & Speak)
EXPERIENCE PROFILE
I am a qualified Quantity Surveyor with more than 22 years (15yrs in UAE
,4.5yrs in OMAN & 2.5yrs in INDIA) of experience mostly in post contract services and few months in precontract having control on contract administration matters. I have a very good track record in leading quantity surveying teams. Worked on bespoke forms FIDIC contracts for construction of Roads & Bridges, Airport, Offshore Runway and Infrastructure projects in UAE, Sultanate of Oman and India. Familiar with Standard Method of Measurements (CESMM3 and POMI). STRENGTHS
Able to work on own initiative and as a part of a team to achieve value for money by managing Time, Cost and Quality objectives for construction project, including but not limited to the following abilities:
Timely identification and notification of Cost and Time variance of construction projects.
Preparation, analyzing and settlement of Claims for the Extension of Time and Disruption.
Monitoring project budget preparation, review and finalization of Variations and New Rates.
Review / assessment/ Takeoff for certification of Interim Payments and Final Accounts.
Assist the Project Manager in identifying Project Risks and Opportunity. Preparation of commercial report in company format.
Knowledge and experience in re-measurable, term and lump sum contracts.
Knowledge and experience in diversified projects including construction of Roads, Utility services (Drainage and Sewerage), Bridges, Culverts, Micro Tunnels, Pumping Stations, Airport Run-way and Apron Expansion projects, Marine runway etc.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
M/s. Western Bainoona Group, U.A.E
March 2015 – September 2021
Project Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Involved in contractual and commercial matters at below mentioned projects:
March 2018 – September 2021
Project: R1015/5B Various Improvement and Implementing Quick Wins
(Bur Dubai Area)
Scope of work include multiple work orders at various location within Bur Dubai area including roads and utilities works.
HIRALAL D. BARAI (MRICS)
Quantity Surveyor
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DATE OF BIRTH
24 April 1975
GENDER
Male
NATIONALITY
Indian
MARITAL STATUS
Married
U.A.E DRIVING LICENSE NO.
1114776
Valid till 09-11-2026
PASSPORT DETAILS
No.: M3687887
Valid up to: 17-11-2024
PRESENT ADDRESS
Western Bainoona Group
P.O.Box No. 392566, Dubai
PERMENANT ADDRESS
3/10,Shiva Shakti Society,
Farid Nagar, Bhandup(West)
Mumbai-400078
INDIA.
Value: Dhs.178 Million
Client: Roads and Transport Authority
Consultant: Althurath Consulting Engineer
Project: R1015/3B Various Improvement and Implementing Quick Wins
(Bur Dubai Area)
Scope of work include 26 work orders at various location within Bur Dubai area including roads and utilities works.
Value: Dhs.215 Million
Client: Roads and Transport Authority
Consultant: Aqleh Consulting Engineer
March 2015 – 2018
Project: Zone 1 of Akoya Oxygen (P106-DXB-2014) –Dubai Scope of work include 4 million m3 of Earthwork and 7.2km internal infrastructure road works of 981 numbers of villas. Value: Dhs.43 Million (Enabling Works) and Dhs 47.3Million
(Infrastructure)
Client: Front Line Investment Management Co. LLC of DAMAC Consultant: KEO International for Infrastructure and AECOM for Enabling Works
June 2016 – December 2016
Project: Early Works-Tawellah Gas compressor station no. 5296, Abu Dhabi.
Scope of work include Earthworks including relocation of utilities, fence and soil stabilization.
Value: Dhs.15.8 Million
Client: GASCO
May 2016 – December 2016
Project: DWC Residential District Infrastructure Construction Package 1 : Pavement Works
Scope of work include laying of Subbase, Wetmix, Asphalt Base course and wearing Course.
Value: Dhs.14.8 Million
Client: Al Nasr Contracting Company LLC
Consultant: Parsons
March 2015 – December 2015
Project: Construction of Internal roads in Ras al Khaimah (PKG. 4) Scope of work include 75 Km of internal asphalt roads and parking including utilities works of Electrical, Telephone, Potable water, Storm water and irrigation works
Value: Dhs.52 Million
Client: Crown Prince Court- Emirates of Abu Dhabi
Consultant: Dorsch Gruppe DC Abu Dhabi
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Quantity Surveyor
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M/s. Al Naboodah Contracting LLC (L.L.C)
July2006 – March 2015
Project Role: Project Quantity Surveyor
Lead a team of quantity surveyors and taking care of the contractual and commercial matters on multiples work orders in Dubai Airport Miscellaneous contract projects. The projects details are as follows: March 2013 – March 2015
Project: SP100 Miscellaneous Air Field Works
Value: Dhs. 2,446 Million
Client: Dubai Aviation City Corporation
Consultant: Dar Al Handasah
Worked as Project Quantity Surveyor in parallel to the other senior Quantity surveyor having same nature of work packages. My work packages were Fire Training Area, Enabling Works, Expo Stands Enabling Works, Construction of Fuel Line, Police parade facility stores and offices, Terminal 3 Kerbside Arrivals and Fuel farm.
August 2011 – March 2013
Project: Dubai Promenade Runway
Value: Dhs.179 Million
Client: Roads and Transport Authority
Designer : Halcrow
Consultant: WS Atkins.
Scope of project was construction of Runway of 750m (550m offshore and 200m Onshore) and 3 number Apron to accommodate leisure aircrafts. It also included jogging track, landscaping, navigational buoys and fenders. Offshore runway structure consisting of precast beams and slab which were installed using access road build from dredged material. Revetment structure was protected with Rock Armor Completed the project with assistance of Cost clerk to manage Contractual and Commercial matters for construction of New Dubai promenade Runway project under the supervision of Commercial Manager. It was Design and Build (lump-sum contract) and was JV with M/s Laing O Rourke. Laing O Rourke scope was Engineering and providing Labor resources whereas AL-Naboodah scope was procurement of material, subcontractor and commercial aspect. As per company traditional system, procurement of material and subcontractor were from the head office while in this project it was done site office due to Joint venture project in which consent of both Contractor were involved. August 2010 – July 2011
Project: New Campus Plot Access Road and Parking Works Value: Dhs.7 Million
Client: American School of Dubai
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Quantity Surveyor
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Consultant: D G Jones
Scope of project was construction of roads, car parking facilities, retaining walls and underground utilities (dry and wet services). August 2008 – July 2011
Project: Comprehensive Improvement of Parallel Roads, Dubai- Value: Dhs.1,798 Million
Client: Roads and Transport Authority
Consultant: Parsons International Ltd
Scope of project included construction of roads, bridges, tunnels and utilities (drainage, sewerage, street lighting, Water, irrigation, Electrical and Telecommunication. As Project Quantity Surveyor, took lead in administration of variations order from the point of originating till finalization with the Consultant.
July 2006 - August 2008
Project: Jabel Ali Airport City-Phase Airfield & Infrastructure Value: Dhs.1,211 Million+1,236 Million
Client: Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Consultant: Dar Al Handasah
Worked as Quantity Surveyor on two projects namely New runway and Passenger Terminal Building Landside road & Infrastructure. Responsibilities were preparation of monthly payment certificates and variations with new rates. Assisted the senior quantity surveyor and Managing Quantity surveyor related to all commercial and contractual matters. Promoted to position of Project Quantity Surveyor after this project as a result of hard work, dedication and outstanding performance. ARABIAN PROJECTS & TRANSPORT CO,OMAN
June2003 - June2006
Project Role: Quantity Surveyor.
Project: Construction of Wadi Dima Road
Value: Dhs.36 Million
Client: Directorate General of Roads
Consultant: Renardet S.A and Partners
Scope of project includes construction of two lanes 40km road on a hilly terrain crossing many valleys. The job also included construction of culverts, bridges, utilities (drainage, telephones, street light, etc). Worked as Quantity Surveyor managing all Contractual and Commercial matters of the construction and insurance claim for rain damages. I was reporting to the Project Manager.
DESERT LINE PROJECTS LLC, OMAN
December 2001 – May 2003
Project Role: Quantity Surveyor.
HIRALAL D. BARAI (MRICS)
Quantity Surveyor
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Worked as a Quantity Surveyor on two projects in Oman as described below:
June 2002 - May 2003
Project: Construction of Birkat Al Mouz Syaq Road
Value: Dhs.25 Million
Client: Directorate General of Roads
Consultant: Renardet S.A and Partners
Scope of project includes construction of two lanes 15km road on a hilly terrain crossing valleys. The project also included construction of culverts, retaining wall, services roads and utilities (Drainage, Telecommunication, Street lighting, etc). Managing all Contractual and Commercial matters of the construction and insurance claim for rain damages. I was reporting to the Project Manager.
December 2001 - June 2002
Project: Construction of Dualisation of Izki to Nizwa Road Value: Dhs.132 Million
Client: Directorate General of Roads
Consultant: Conser Consulting Engineer
Scope of project includes construction of 40km dual carriageway road with the associated culverts, interchanges, underpasses and utilities (Drainage, Telecommunication, Street lighting, High and Low Voltage Electrical line crossings, etc). I was preparing of payment application and was reporting to Senior Quantity surveyor.
NINA INDUSTRIES (INDIA)
Mar 2001 – Dec 2001
Project Role : Site Engineer
Project: Residential, commercial and Industrial building Value : $18 million
Client: Many Clients.
Worked as a site engineer on projects in India supervising the rehabilitation of various residential and commercial buildings. Supervised the construction of many activities and involved in estimation and reporting of quantities, planning and commercial mattes.
G.H. AJWANI CONS. LTD, India
July 2000 - February2001
Project Role: Site Engineer.
Project: Strengthening & widening of NH4 Highway Road Value: $.26million
Client : P.W.D
Consultant: P.W.D
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Quantity Surveyor
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Worked as a site engineer on projects of widening of the eastern express highway from 4 lanes to 6 lanes in accordance to IRC standards. Involved in pre-tenders stage on various projects from 2 month. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and to the best of my knowledge.