Engineer Project

Noufal Panniankandi Puthiyapurayil

Senior Quantity Surveyor, D.C.E, BSc (Hons)

Mobile: 890070812

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Profile

I am an enthusiastic individual and I approach tasks with results in mind. I am well organized and I can work well as part of a team or on my own. I like completing things on time, and making sure that I keep learning how to do things well and quickly.

I have vast exposure and rich expertise in quantity take-off, estimating, various forms of construction contracts, cost planning and cost control, procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, negotiation, preparation of KPIs, dealing with clients/project managers, drafting contractual letters, dealing with various project insurances/bonds, cash flow forecasting, final account etc.

Qualifications

1. BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (University of Reading, England)

Followed main subjects; Construction law, Contract procedures, Economics of property and construction, Building technology, People-information-product management, Building economics, Project development and strategy, Measurement of quantities using SMM7 (Civil & Buildings) etc.

Completed dissertation –‘‘Does value engineering in building projects always produce positive results”

2. Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Kerala, India.

Followed main subjects; Design of building structures, Engineering mechanics, Strength of materials, Estimating and costing, Land surveying, Irrigation engineering, Hydraulics engineering, Information technology etc.

3. Certificate course in Construction Computer Software from Construction Computer Software (Pty) Ltd

Followed main subjects – Construction estimating and valuations

IT Skills

Well versed with MS Office packages and familiar to AutoCAD applications and CCS (Construction Computer Software). Online document management system Aconex. Online learning websites like IHS, Constructing Excellence, Lawtel etc.

Work history

Khansaheb Civil Engineering. Dubai

May 2007 to date

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Whilst working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Khansaheb I have managed to handle commercial and contractual tasks involved in the prestigious Pullman Hotel Project of Mall of the Emirates Dubai. The project value amounted to AED 470 million.

One of the major responsibilities assigned to me was to manage the change control process implemented by the Client/Cost Consultant. My contribution to the project played a significant role as the majority of the works were carried out during the period of financial crisis.

The roles and responsibilities included:

managing a team of five quantity surveyors/assistant quantity surveyors;

preparation of cost planning and procurement of subcontractors and suppliers;

preparation of monthly payment applications, notification and submission of variations to the client and drafting contractual letters;

management of change control process, value management and value engineering;

cost monitor and cost control, preparation of cash flow forecasts and monthly reconciliation of cost and value;

management of subcontract packages, dealing with insurances and bonds related to the project;

conduct meetings with client/subcontractors, settling project final accounts with client/subcontractors etc.

M/s Peremba Construction SDN. BHD. Dubai

Jun 2006 to May 2007

Senior Quantity Surveyor

The roles included dealing with all commercial and contractual tasks independently for the Movenpick Hotel and Oceana Apartments Project in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The project amounted to AED 500 million.

Responsibilities held were:

manage two assistant quantity surveyors, prepare budget, and procurement of subcontractors and suppliers;

prepare monthly payment applications and notification and submission of variations;

interact with client quantity surveyor to discuss monthly payments and variations;

ensure payments for subcontractors and suppliers;

reconcile provisional sum items;

report to project contracts manager and manage subcontract packages;

cost monitor and cost control and prepare monthly financial report;

conduct meetings with client/subcontractor etc.

M/s Al Shafar Transport and Contracting in Dubai

Nov 1997 to Mar 2006

Quantity Surveyor

The start of my quantity surveying profession was with Al Shafar Transport and Contracting. I have involved in both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying works.

The roles and responsibilities during pre-contract period included:

prepare pre-qualification documentation for the tenders;

verify accuracy of tender documents including various terms and conditions;

site visits, obtain tender bonds;

taking-off quantities from tender drawings and send tender enquiries to subcontractors;

obtain subcontract bids and examine subcontractor’s quotes in particular for any exclusions, prepare comparative statement of subcontract bids;

pricing of various structural and architectural items of the building and adjudication of tenders;

submission of tender, attend post-tender meetings and negotiation of price/terms and conditions with client/subcontractors etc.

M/s Prime Vineers Developer, Kannur, Kerala, India

Feb 1996 to Aug 1997

Billing Engineer cum Site Engineer

quantity take off for procurement, appointment and management of subcontractors and suppliers;

liaise with the consultant engineer for technical and commercial matters;

preparation and submission of invoices for original works and additional works;

income and expenditure report to the client;

M/s Thalassery Municipal Office, Kerala, India

Feb 1995 to Jan 1996

Civil Engineer Apprentice Trainee

analysis of contractor’s bids, preparation of comparison statement and recommendation of most competitive and suitable bid to Executive Engineer;

supervision of municipal works like commercial buildings, roads, culverts, retaining walls etc;

measurement of works and preparation of payment to contractors.

M/s Moosu and Abu Contracting, Kannur, Kerala, India

May 1994 to Jan 1995

Site Engineer

procurement of materials, deal with subcontractors and regulatory authorities etc., measurement of completed works, payment to subcontractors and suppliers;

prepare and submit invoices to the client;

evaluate and prepare invoices for additional work;

cost management of the project.

Major projects involved during post-contract stage were:

1. Dubai central fruit & vegetable market – project value of AED 250 millions;

2. Zomorrodo building in Dubai – project value AED 400 millions;

3. Emarat atrium building in Dubai – project value AED 90 millions;

4. Malbar Palace Hotel in Kannur, Kerala, India – project value IRS 25 millions;

5. Major/minor works e.g. buildings, roads, culverts, retaining walls etc. under Thalassery Municipality, Kerala, India;

6. Overhead water tank for Military Engineering Services Kannur, Kerala, India – project value IRS 400,000/-

Interests

Singing, football game, reading, travelling and social networking.

Personal details

Nationality : Indian

Date of birth : 6 May 1976

Marital status : Married

Languages : English, Hindi & Malayalam

References

Availabe upon request.

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