Quantity Surveying, Estimation, Procurement & Contracts Specialist

VENGADASSALAM SOUYAMPRAKASAM, CIPP/CIPM

I ********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/vengad1969 Dubai mob: +971*********, India Mob: +91-739-***-****, Saudi mob: +966********* SR. PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MANAGER l SPECIALIST COMMERCIAL QUANTITY SURVEYOR & ESTIMATOR CIVIL Engineer with 30 years (20 years in Middle East) of professional experience in E-Procurement & contracts, commercial Quantity Surveying, Estimating & Costing. Available in Dubai, UAE with transferable visa

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Corporate & project Procurement Process Quantity surveying, Estimation Tender bidding / FIDIC Contracts & Negotiations Contract & Subcontracts Administration / Management Change management Contractual Correspondences Claims evaluation & support Software’s - Oracle ERP, AutoCAD, Primavera, Candy, Buildsmart, MS Office Suit Technical Communication Conflict Resolution EMPLOYMENT OUTLINE

Turner Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia II Feb 2024 – Feb 2025 Manager - Contracts & Procurement

• Procurement Strategy: Develops and implements procurement strategies aligned with project objectives to optimize costs, mitigate risks and ensure supply chain efficiency.

• Pre-Qualification Process: Evaluates and shortlists suppliers based on technical, financial and operational criteria to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements.

• Tender Process: Manages end-to-end tendering, including preparation of bid documents, evaluation of proposals and contract award to secure competitive and value-driven procurement solutions.

• Strategic Sourcing: Identifies and engages reliable suppliers, leveraging market analysis and negotiations to achieve cost savings, improved quality and long-term partnerships.

• Purchase Orders: Oversees the issuance and approval of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contractual terms and budget constraints.

• Contract Negotiations and Formations: Leads contract negotiations, drafting, and execution to establish favorable terms, manage risks and maintain strong supplier relationships.

• Commercial Payments Certification Process: Ensures accurate and timely certification of payments, verifying deliverables, contract terms, and approvals to maintain financial control and supplier trust. Project: Mukaab District, New Murabba, Riyadh

Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Doha, Qatar II Aug 2021 – Aug 2023 Procurement and Contracts, Commercial

Specialist - Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (SC&M)

• Contractor's invoice review and certification

• Variations and change management

• Pre-contract works, Pre-qualification process for Vendors

• Tender process Management, E-Procurement & Tendering process for Corporate & Projects.

• Reviewing the Purchase Requisitions (PR); preparing Procurement Method for Tender/ RFQ strategy for Tender Committee approvals

• Creating RFQ/ RFP in Oracle ERP

• Tender Notifications, Issuance & Process till award

• Central Tender Committee (CTC) Submissions for Tender strategy, Technical & Commercial Award recommendations

• Liaise with Legal department for Contract agreements formations

• In oracle ERP - Purchase Orders, Contract Agreement, Change orders for variations approvals Project: FIFA World Cup Qatar - 2022

Advanced Construction Technologies, Doha, Qatar II Apr 2020 – Feb 2024 Sr. Quantity Surveyor/ Sub Contracts Administrator – Commercial

• Subcontractors progress Certification

• Variations evaluation for infrastructure - utilities, earthworks, roadworks, taxiways, runways and substations Project: Hamad International Airport Expansion

Msheireb Properties, Doha, Qatar II Sep 2014 – Feb 2020 Sr. Administrator – Tender Process Management, Contracts & Procurement, Project Procurement

• Pre-Tender Estimate’s review and finalization for Phase 2, 3 & 4 buildings & infrastructure

• Purchase requisition, Budget & scope review for Residential units, Commercial, Infrastructure works including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical works

• Pre-Qualification process including evaluation

Tendering, Tender process including Addendums, Tender Evaluations, Negotiations, Recommendations with PowerPoint presentations for Tender Committee

• Contract Formations, Contract Agreements, Contract Correspondences, Contract Amendments, Change orders. Projects:

1. Msheireb DownTown Doha Project, valued at QAR 20 billion 2. Zulal Destination Spa Resort, valued at QAR 10 billion Bechtel Overseas Corporation, Doha, Qatar II Apr 2006 – Aug 2014 Sr. Estimator – Project Controls

• Project Cost Estimations for Passenger Terminal

• Emiri Terminal buildings, CARGO, Infrastructure works tenders

• Contract variations Evaluations for variation orders

• Support Cost Control reports

• Claims evaluation

Project: Hamad International Airport – valued at USD 20 billion-PMCM Contract Marubeni Infrastructure Projects Ltd., Doha, Qatar II Mar 2005 – Mar 2006 Sr. Quantity Surveyor – Contracts – 220 KV HV Cable Project-underground works

• EPIC Contract functions including monthly invoicing and follow-up with client

• Subcontract Administrations including payment certifications and correspondence Project: Kharamaa GTC #14 – project, valued at QAR 100 million Enelpower S.P.A, Ras Laffan, Doha, Qatar II Apr 2002 – Feb 2005 Sr. Quantity Surveyor/ Sub-Contract Administrator

• EPIC Contract Administration works

• Contractor Payment certifications

• Variations valuations and Sub-Contract Administration works including change management and supporting Claims Assessment

Project: Ras Laffan Gas/Steam Power & Desalination Plant, EPCM valued at QAR 10 billion EMAS Construction Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India II May 2001 – Apr 2002 Quantity Surveyor/ Sub-Contract Administrator

Project: Vertical Expansion – Standard Chartered Bank project BM Sanitations Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India II Apr 2000 – May 2001 Contracts/ Proposal Engineer

Dalal Consultants & Engineers Ltd., Delhi, India II Mar 1994 – Jan 2000 Quantity Surveyor – Tendering & Contracts

Projects:

1. Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. - Mathura Project, India

2. SIPCA Petrochemicals - Haryana, India

3. Goodyear Plant Expansion Project - Haryana, India 4. Jindal Polyester Ltd.

5. SRF Ltd.

6. Brookebond Ltd. - UP, India

Indchem (SANMAR Group) Instrumentation Ltd., Delhi, India II Mar 1993 – Apr 1994 Site Engineer – Civil & Infrastructure

Project: Gas Authority of India – Auriya, Uttar Pradesh Auroservice’ D Auroville Consultants, Pondicheri, India II Apr 1990 – Aug 1992 Design Assitant (Structural) & Quantity Surveyor (Tendering) Projects:

1. Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant Residential Township and sports Complex - Andhra Pradesh, India 2. NTPC Ramagundam - Andhra, India

3. Steel Authority India Ltd. - New Delhi, India

Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi, Arabic

EDUCATION

• Online BBA, from Manipal University Jaipur/India II 2024-2027

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, from Motilal Nehru Govt. Polytechnic College II 1987-1990 CERTIFICATES

• CIPP/CIPM, International Purchasing Supply Chain Management Institute II 2023

• Project Management Professional, PMI, UK – Certification Course II 2012

• Cost Control Consultant, Aicei, USA II 2011

• Contract Management Project Control Analysis, Workshop by Bechtel Corp. II 2009

• Public Speaking - Member of ToastMasters International, Toastmasters International II 2018 - 2020

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