Quantity Surveyor

CURRICULUM VITAE: JAMES ASANTE

PERSONAL DATA

Full Name: James Asante

Date of Birth: 31th August 1981

Postal Address: 151A Wadham Gardens, Greenford Middlesex, London, UB6 0BT

Tel: (004*-****-*** 515

Email address: ***********@*****.***

CARRIER OBJECTIVES

To reach the highest level (and become even more efficient) in surveying and estimating of Construction/engineering projects including the oil industry and to give of my best wherever I find myself to produce excellent results in various fields of work in the aforementioned disciplines.

I am an enthusiastic, hardworking and diligent individual and can work effectively alone or as part of a team, benefiting my colleagues with my professionalism and dedication to completing tasks to the best of my abilities and within targets required. I am success driven and enjoy making a difference. Overall, my goals are to contribute to my employer’s profitability through my determination and capabilities to succeed in the working environment.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Post Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Masters Route) – College of Estate Management (2008 to 2010), Reading University leading to the membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Modules undertaken include:

o Cost Engineering

o Contemporary Quantity Surveying

o Construction Economics

o Contract Law

o Principles of Project Management

o Information Management

o Risk and Value Management

o Strategic Management

o Design Management

• BSc Building Technology (2:1 Degree) – Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, (August 2001 to June 2005). This Degree has been certified by NARIC as comparable to United Kingdom Bachelor of Science Degree.

• Akosombo International School, Akosombo, Ghana (1996 to 1999)

• Diploma in Constuction for Specialist Sub-contractors (2006 to 2007)

• Certificate in Lift Technology (2006 to 2007)

• Certificate in Project 2000, Level 1 – (2005)

• Certificates in Successful claims, JCT 2005, New edition on NEC, MF1 contracts, Construction Design Management, Extention of Time Claims, Loss and Expense Claims (2007 to 2008) – Norton Rose, UK

• Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (UK Certified)

CURRENT WORK DESCRIPTION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• FREELANCE Quantity Surveyor (July 2010 to Date)

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Job Role:

o Preparation and undertaking Monthly Valuation/Applications for payment for all Services to Client representatives.

o Presentation of the monthly progress to Client representatives at the end of the month.

o General management and monitoring of selected materials procured on projects.

o Preparation and agreement of Final Accounts of works under my management.

o Measuring and Taking off Construction and civil works using SMM7 and CESMM3

o Provide commercial support within the Business Unit

o Raise sub-contract orders to minimise company risk, maximise flexibility and margin

o Manage the subcontract, Check and pay sub-contractors accounts

o Prepare and submit invoices/applications in a timely manner

o Responsibility for Company Commercial and compliance procedures

o Preparation of monthly Cost & Value reports

o Control and minimisation of contract costs

o Maximisation of profit

o Identification and evaluation of Compensation Events

o Maintain positive cash flow on project

o Ensure that all works orders are valued and submitted in accordance with Contract procedures

o Meet budget

• KONE PLC, Global House, Station Place, Fox Lane North, Chertsey Surrey, KT6 9HW, United Kingdom (August 2006 to June 2010)

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Job Role:

o Commercial/Cost Management of Work Packages on SAP from project inception to completion. Packages managed include Elevator Packages (£5m); Refurbishments (£5m); New Builds (£8m), Escalator Packages (£2m).

o Had involvement in the commercial management of other construction works such as installation of floors, drylining and mechanical insulation.

o General roles involved the cost management of Trade Contractors or Specialist Companies for the above packages which includes but not limited to the following:

o Monthly/Quarterly Cost reporting: Cost and Value Reconciliation reports and presentation.

o Cost Plan/Pricing Documents Preparation.

o Negotiating Terms and Conditions of Contract.

o Involved in tendering and tender negotiations.

o Issue and management of variations to the Work packages within the Project.

o Use of Commercial Management Database (IT System) as a day to day management tool for managing packages.

o Risk Identification and Management including risk reporting.

o Producing Anticipated Final Accounts or Costs/End of Life Forecasting including Best and Worst Case forecasts.

o Cash Flow forecasts and reporting of Liabilities.

o Trade Contractor Interim Valuations and Payments of Sub-contractors.

o Ensuring that all sub-contractors or Trade Contractors are progressing in line with the Trade Contract conditions/requirements and monitoring of programme of works including issue of Commencement notices and completion certificates and other relevant notices.

o Attending Site Progress Meetings and Commercial Meetings to discuss all outstanding issues and general progress etc.

• KONE PLC, Global House, Station Place, Fox Lane North, Chertsey Surrey, KT6 9HW, United Kingdom (July 2005 to July 2006)

Job Title: Contracts Administrator

Job Role: Job role includes (but not limited) to the following:

o Assisting Senior Quantity Surveyors in terms of work load and performing such duties on their behalf. That includes overseeing the projects from the manufacturing stage of elevators, escalators and doors to practical completion and commissioning.

o Working with the Contract Accounts in ensuring that all monies are paid on time and in accordance with the payment terms and schedule as set out in the contract.

o Reviewing, negotiating and executing the Contracts, Bonds and Warranty Documentations.

o Ensuring that the project stages are in line and in accordance with the program schedule as set out in the contract and assisting the salesmen, technicians and installation supervisors during the project.

o Attending site meetings to resolve problems on site and contractual problems; responding to queries with regards to the program of works, quantities and payments.

o Assisting with Cost reporting and Interim Monthly Applications

o Use of Contract Database systems

o Use of SAP

• Volta River Authority – Hydro Electric Power Station and Water Generating Company, P.O. Box 77, Ghana (August 2003 to July 2004)

Job Title: Internship in Quantity Surveying

Job Role: Job role includes (but not limited) to the following:

o Measuring and Taking off Construction and civil works using SMM7 and CESMM3.

o Preparing Interim valuations and Payment recommendation.

o Monthly forecast preparations and budge reforecast.

o Training to diagnose faults in the Power Station.

o Recalibrating and installing protective devices during the construction and retrofitting of the Hydro Power Plant.

o Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults on site and to use the appropriate devices to detect and resolve the problems.

PORTFOLIOS OCCUPIED

• Shop manager, Adom Stores, Akosombo, Ghana (1999 to 2001)

Duties:

o Overseeing the daily operations of the retail establishment.

o Overseeing the daily work of subordinate employees.

o Ensuring that each employee is adequately trained to fill their job title and supervise the work that they do throughout their employment at the store.

o Ensuring that customers have a pleasant shopping experience.

o Completing many other duties necessary to run the store in an effective and efficient manner.

o Responsible for handling the turning in of cash at the end of each sales day.

o Responsible to ensure that all the money is accounted for in the end.

o Responsible for paying the employees and ensuring that the pay matches the hours worked by each employee.

o Responsible for checking the inventory on a frequent basis and making sure that orders are in when they are supposed to be.

o Responsible for paying for the goods which are ordered as well as keeping track of how much is spent on procuring the goods.

o Being well versed in matters of customer service, I was responsible in lending a listening ear to customers who wish to express either their pleasure or displeasure regarding an aspect of the store, coordinating with the corporate level and resolving such issues.

o Responsible for handling, advertising and promoting displays for the shop.

• Library Prefect, Akosombo International School (1998 to 1999)

Duties:

o Responsible for the issue desk during the break and lunchtime sessions to enables the librarian to deal with any enquiries and ensure that students are behaving appropriately.

o Responsible for issuing and discharging books and collecting overdue fines.

o Responsible for checking items on the computer catalogue, giving assistance to those needing help with the photocopier, processing new books, shelving novels and other clerical duties as required.

• Sunday School Teacher (1999 to Date)

Duties:

o Attend Sunday school regularly to teach Christians the bible with all faithfulness.

o Ensures that the class is properly organized for outreach and ministry.

o Responsible for enlisting all other class officers (such as: outreach leaders, care group leaders, activities leaders and the secretary), and with their help organize the class into groups for ministry, encouragement and outreach purposes.

o Responsible for leading and directing the work of the class and ensuring that the other class officers are doing their jobs properly and faithfully.

o Responsible for planning and preparation for teaching in a weekly schedule.

• Keyboard player and Worship leader (2005 to Date)

Duties:

o Lead the worship service and through singing and playing keyboard

REFERENCES

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