MRICS Chartered QS - Contract & Commercial Management Expert

Professional Resume

Waleeth Aatham Lebbe -MRICS

Contract Manager / Sr. Contract Administrator /Sr. Cost Manager / Commercial Manager/Sr. Quantity Surveyor

Contact No.: +974******** (Qatar) /+947********(Sri Lanka) Email:*********@*****.***

Years of Construction Experience: 14 years

Qualifications:

• Member of the Royal Institution of Charted

Surveyors-MRICS.

• MSc (Hons) in Construction Project

Management, Birmingham City University, UK.

• B.Sc. (Hons)in Quantity Surveying, Birmingham

City University, UK.

• B Tech in Civil Engineering SLIATE, Sri Lanka.

Technical Qualifications & Trainings:

• Completed the training program on Building

Service Engineering (MEP) from CIDA

• Practical QA/QC technical support on project

operation, DLP, snagging, NCR closures,

inspection and testing and all QA/QC

documentation

Language:

English, Arabic (Fair), Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, and Sinhala

Nationality:

Sri Lankan

Date of Birth:

March 26, 1988

Driving License:

Available (Qatar &Sri Lanka)

Software Skills:

• SAP

• Oracle/Aconex

• AutoCAD

• Plan swift

• Microsoft Office

• Adobe Acrobat

Key Competencies:

• Communication & Coordination

• Leadership & Team Supervision

• Contractual Correspondence & Negotiation

• Cost Planning & Control

• Quality Assurance & Control

• Procurement & Claims Management

• Problem Solving & Risk Analysis

Carrier Objective:

To contribute my experience in contract administration and commercial control and cost management to a Client, PMC or consultancy environment by supporting fair and effective administration of contracts, assessment of payments, variations, and claims, and advising clients on contractual compliance, risk management, and value optimization across construction projects. Carrier Profile:

Chartered Commercial and contracts professional (MRICS) with over 14 years of experience in Qatar and Sri Lanka across both Consultant and Main Contractor organizations, working under FIDIC and bespoke contracts. Experience spans the full project lifecycle including tendering, procurement, contract administration, commercial management, claims, and final account settlement on building and infrastructure projects. From the Consultant side, assessed contractor submissions, interim payments, variations, and delay claims, supporting fair contract administration, claim defense and client interest protection. From the Contractor side, prepared variations, EOT submissions, cost reports, and managed subcontract commercial matters to protect project financial performance and contractual compliance. This dual exposure enables sound professional judgement, balanced contractual decision-making, and advice on dispute avoidance, risk management, and value optimization in line with RICS professional and ethical standards. Area of Expertise:

• Contract Administration: Drafting contractual correspondence, claims negotiation, and EOT/prolongation submissions, updating trackers related to Payment, Change, Bond, and Insurance, maintain risk register and notice log

• Cost Management: Budget tracking, cost estimation, value engineering, and cash flow forecasting

• Procurement & Tendering: Tender preparation and evaluation, BOQ reviews, subcontractor selection, and vendor negotiation

• Variation & Claims: Contractor variation assessments, cost impacts of changes, and prolongation cost justifications

• Payment & Certification: Review and recommendation of interim payments, subcontractor valuations, and financial reporting

• Contractual Risk Management: Interpretation of FIDIC terms, risk identification, and mitigation strategies

• Stakeholder Coordination: Effective liaison with clients, consultants, engineers, and site teams to ensure successful delivery

• Project Controls & Reporting: Maintaining cost/claim/change trackers, assisting in issuing project reports (CVR, CTC and cost report), and leading cost/contract meetings

• Technical QA/QC: Site inspections &Testing, snag list coordination, NCR closure, and Project operation and DLP documentation Experience Summary:

Nov 2020 – Present

Company: UCC Holding, Qatar

Designation: Senior Contract Administrator/ Sr. Quantity Surveyor

Projects:

• Lusail Downtown – Plots D1, D2, D3 & D4 (QAR 1.4 billion)

– Al Seef Waterfront Residential Development featuring iconic sky bridges and climate-responsive design aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.

• Wadi Street CP01E – Road works, infrastructure upgrades, landscaping, and sundry works in Zones E19 and E16-1. Oct 2018 – Nov 2020

Company: ECG Consulting, Qatar

Designation: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator Projects:

• Residential Villa Compound (88 Units)

• Apartment Complexes (3 Blocks, B+G+5) – pre-and post- contract commercial administration for private

development schemes.

Sep 2014 – Oct 2018

Company: Al Nakheel Landscapes, Qatar

Designation: Project Lead Quantity Surveyor

Projects:

• Qatar National Museum

• Lusail Highway (CP10B5)

• Sheraton Park Project (SPP)

• Viva Bahriya Towers 14 & 15

• Khafji, West Bay Street & North Road Framework Projects – Involved in cost management, QA/QC compliance, and contract administration across landmark infrastructure and landscaping projects.

Jan 2012 – May 2014

Company: Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka

Designation: Quantity Surveyor

Project:

• OnThree20 Residential Towers (3 x 38-Storey Towers) – High-rise development by John Keels; responsible for quantity take-offs, subcontractor management, and

material compliance coordination.

Nov 2020 till present

Company: UCC Holding

Designation: Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Qatar

Projects:

• 9 Towers Seef at Lusail – Construction Package

• CP01E – Road Works in E19, E16-1, Wadi Streets Landscape and Sundry Works Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Administered subcontract and supplier contracts, including certification of interim payments, management of variations, and maintenance of contractual liabilities in accordance with project controls and contract provisions.

• Prepared, reviewed, and updated project cash flows, budgets, and cost reports, working closely with project managers and cost control teams to ensure contractual and financial alignment.

• Led and supported procurement and subcontracting activities, including bid evaluation, contract negotiations, award recommendations, and post-award contract administration.

• Drafted, reviewed, and issued formal contractual correspondence (notices, instructions, claims-related letters) in compliance with contract conditions and project requirements.

• Assessed and evaluated variations, change events, and cost impacts, preparing submissions for Engineer/Client approval and ensuring alignment with approved budgets.

• Supported claims management and dispute resolution, including EOT assessments, commercial negotiations, and coordination with stakeholders across multiple work packages.

• Ensured contractual compliance with technical execution by integrating commercial and contractual oversight with site-based QA/QC activities.

• Provided QA/QC contract-related support, including NCR closures, snagging, material approvals, compliance reviews, and DLP documentation, ensuring contractual obligations were met.

• Acted as a key interface between QA/QC, site engineers, and the commercial team, aligning construction progress, quality requirements, and contractual entitlements.

• Led and mentored a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring timely delivery of contract administration, claims support, commercial reporting, and QA/QC-related contractual deliverables.

Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

Company: ECG Consulting

Designation: Contract Administrator

Location: Qatar

Projects:

• Apartment Complex (B+G+5) – 8 Buildings

• Residential Villa Complex – 88 Villas

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Administered full contract compliance under FIDIC-based contracts, including review and certification of interim payments, claims, bonds, insurances, and bank guarantees.

• Prepared and reviewed tender documents, BOQs, cost plans, and budgets, and actively participated in pre- and post-contract negotiations with consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.

• Verified on-site and off-site works, monitored design developments, and updated budget forecasts to reflect approved variations and change events.

• Issued and administered IPCs, LOIs, LOAs, and supported the execution and finalization of contract agreements and associated contractual documentation.

• Prepared and submitted variation claims and prolongation cost claims, supported by detailed technical narratives, contemporaneous records, and contractual entitlement analysis.

• Assisted the client in claims defense and dispute resolution, ensuring all submissions and responses complied strictly with contractual provisions.

• Administered PS and PC items, negotiating with vendors and subcontractors to achieve cost efficiency while maintaining contractual compliance.

• Conducted commercial and contractual tender evaluations, providing strategic recommendations to support informed client decision-making.

• Maintained comprehensive contract registers, correspondence logs, and activity records, supporting senior management in all aspects of contract administration and governance. Sep 2014-Aug 2018

Company: Al Nakheel Landscapes

Designation: Project Lead Quantity Surveyor

Location: Qatar

Projects:

• Khafji / West Bay Street / North Road Framework Project

• Viva Bahriya Towers 14 & 15

• Qatar National Museum

• Lusail Highway (CP10B5)

• Sheraton Park Project (SPP)

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Prepared, reviewed, and submitted interim payments, final accounts, and material valuations for on- and off-site works in coordination with consultants.

• Evaluated, negotiated, and agreed variations, abortive works, and dayworks, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and commercial accuracy.

• Developed and submitted prolongation cost claims, supported by detailed cost build-ups, substantiation, and contractual entitlement analysis.

• Finalized claims and commercial settlements with subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining consistency and fairness across all work packages.

• Produced monthly cost reports, budget forecasts, and cost-to-complete analyses, supporting informed project and management decisions.

• Drafted and managed contractual correspondence, advising the Project Director on commercial risk exposure, contractual interpretation, and mitigation strategies.

• Supported the preparation and submission of variation orders and Extension of Time (EOT) claims, ensuring accuracy in scope definition, records, and entitlement.

• Maintained comprehensive contract registers, cost logs, and claims trackers, ensuring transparency and audit-ready documentation.

Jan 2012-May 2014

Company: Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd

Designation: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Sri Lanka

Project:

• OnThree20 Condominium – John Keels Project (3 Towers, 38 Stories Each) Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Assisted in preparing supplier and subcontractor comparisons and basic rate build-ups for variations, new items, and site instructions under senior supervision.

• Supported the preparation and verification of subcontractor interim valuations, measurement records, and payment certifications in accordance with BOQ provisions.

• Coordinated with procurement and accounts teams to support material ordering, payment follow-ups, and basic cash flow tracking.

• Carried out site measurements and quantity take-offs to support progress reporting and interim payment assessments.

• Maintained weekly payment tracking schedules and assisted in budget versus actual cost comparisons for subcontractor cost control.

• Supported commercial and contractual reviews of subcontractor and supplier submissions to ensure scope and rate compliance.

• Assisted in verifying BOQ quantities against construction drawings, ensuring accurate measurement and cost coverage.

• Maintained organized cost records, measurement sheets, and valuation logs, supporting transparent contract administration.

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