Dear Sir/Ma,
I am applying for the position of estimator in your company. Find below my current CV. I will appreciate being considered for this job.
>I am a Registered Quantity Surveyor, having over 7 years experience in
the Construction Field as a Quantity Surveyor/estimator in Real Estate, civil
engineering, jetty construction, Residential/Infrastructure/Commercial Buildings,& base
station.
>I have good experience in estimating and
construction. My skill set includes preparation of tender documents
including Bill of quantity for both building, civil and heavy engineering works, Cash flow
preparation, feasibility study, valuation of works, advising on payment
and contract claims, Preparation of schedule of labor and materials
like Cement, Steel, Structural steel & Ready Mix Concrete etc. My CV has other details. Presently, I'm working as a Quantity Surveyor with
INTER-BAU CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, IKOYI, LAGOS, NIGERIA. My CV contains
additional
information on my experience and skills. I would appreciate the
opportunity to discuss further with you and to provide further
information on my candidacy. I Will be available any time via my cell
phone or email.
> Thanks & Regards,
>
>>>Adebayo Kehinde Lawrence.mniqs, Rqs
>>>Quantity Surveyor,
>>>Inter Bau construction Limited
>>>Ikoyi. Lagos, Nigeria
>>>Mobile: +234**********, +234**********
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Name Lawrence Kehinde ADEBAYO (B.TECH QS; MNIQS;RQS)
>>>Address 11, Ogedengbe street, Alapere Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria
>>>Mobile Numbers +234**********, +234**********
>>>Email **********@*****.***
>>>Ideal Job Titles Estimator/construction Manager
>>>Lawrence
is a versatile, resourceful, dynamic and accomplished professional and Advisor
with a track record of proven success in EPCM seeking a position as a Quantity
Surveyor/Estimator/construction Manager in an organization that encourages career
development.
>>>Specialty Skills and Experience
>>>SUMMARY OF
EXPERIENCE
>>>Ø Experienced in quantity surveying and
construction cost estimating technique, holds Bachelor’s degree in Quantity
Surveying and presently a licensed corporate Member of the Nigerians Institute
of Quantity Surveyors .
>>>Ø Over 7 years experience in civil, building, industrial
engineering related construction projects
>>>Ø Experience in all type of building contract including unit
rate re-measure type contracts
>>>Ø Good at meeting deadlines and ability to work under pressure
and prioritize tasks
>>>Ø Knowledge of petrol-chemical, oil and gas industry standards
and methods
>>>Ø High level of self organization, resource management,
coordination, planning and leadership experience
>>>Ø Ability to
read and take-off for materials and labour from Architectural and Engineering
drawings and specifications.
>>>Ø Experience
in cost planning, cost control, value management and value engineering.
>>>Ø Knowledgeable
in the use of computerized systems - Microsoft office tools and Auto CAD
>>>Ø Ability to:
carrying out feasibility studies, viability appraisals, estimate materials,
time and labour costs, bills of quantities, tender documentations.
>>>Ø Ability to
prepare Project Evaluation which includes; step by step construction cost check
to evaluate project actual cost as against forecasts.
>>>Ø Evaluation
of cost impact of change requests from site Engineers and advising project team
appropriately
>>>Ø Preparing
breakdowns for the BOQ as per Items of work and responsible for developing
rates of new items.
>>>Ø Processing
of interim payment applications and preparing the backup documents required for
Cost Control.
>>>Ø Experienced
in contract administration and cost estimation activities involving project
planning / scheduling and development of BOQ.
>>>Ø Development
of monthly cost report using Earned Value calculation to forecast estimate to
complete.
>>>Ø Proficient
in project cost optimization, through effective project scope definition and
management.
>>>Ø Application
of computer based skills in Microsoft Project office suit, for Project Schedule
and Cash Flow Development.
>>> Preparation of Contract Documents based
on JCT and FIDIC conditions of contract.
>>>Ø Monitoring
of Project Schedule and Budget through the application of control measures to achieve
project objectives.
>>>Ø Preparation of fluctuation and follow-up on
Variation Claims as per Architect's and Engineer’s Instructions and
verification of executed variation orders for inclusion in interim valuation
Certificates
>>>
>>>
>>>CAREER EXPERIENCE
>>>Dates Title Company Name
>>>July 2012 to Date Quantity Surveyor /Estimator Inter Bau Construct Ltd, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
>>>Summary of Achievements in role
>>>Ø Preparation of tender documents and pricing quantities for tendering purposes
>>>Ø Prepare Estimate Plan and Basis of Estimate.
>>>Ø Preparation of bills of quantities; variation claims; cast flow forecast; programme of works and construction health and safety plans
>>>Ø Establish unit costs, labour rates, productivity factors and location impacts.
>>>Ø Pricing quantities for refurbishments and preparation of quotes.
>>>Ø Apply for interims payment from clients
>>>Ø Taking-off quantities from both the architectural and engineering drawings to accomplish the reporting of site quantities in accordance with programme of work.
>>>Ø Prepare schedule of rates and materials
>>>Ø Attending and participating in site progress meeting, pre-tender and post-tender meetings
>>>Ø Appropriate management of third party pricing documents
>>>Ø Collation of departmental bi-weekly reports in anticipation of project/client meeting as required
>>>Ø Re-measurement of on-site quantities for comparison of actual as against forecast in compliance with company cost control procedures.
>>>Ø Preparation of weekly site progress report and presentation to the design team and to the client.
>>>Ø Preparation of risk assessment and project evaluation plans
>>>Ø Providing technical advice to all stakeholders on regular basis
>>>Ø Filing of relevant information on every item of work performed on individual projects.
>>>Ø Assist in the preparation of quantity comparisons for Progress and Performance Report
>>>Ø Visit site to collect progress information in order to update progress monitoring sheet and to prepare Progress & Performance Report.
>>>Dates Title Company Name
>>>May 2010 to jun2012 Quantity Surveyor Fourth Estates Ltd, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
>>>Summary of Achievements in role
>>>Works up to$6m worth of refurbishments, fit-outs, new build (showrooms/warehouse) and maintenance.
>>>Gained overall experience in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management roles.
>>>Features:
>>>
>>>Ø Prepare cost plans and analysis, interim valuation, payments certificates, final account, life cycle cost, cost in use.
>>>Ø Preparation of Preambles, Schedules of Rates and Bills of Quantities for bid packages for major construction contracts
>>>Ø Formation of contract documents, tender analysis, pre-tender health and safety plans, bills of quantities and claims
>>>Ø Provide in-door training and professional guidance to trainee quantity surveyors
>>>Ø Presentation of tender reports to design teams and clients
>>>Ø Identifying appropriate procurement route, contract strategies and negotiation on behalf of clients.
>>>Ø Assist Project Controls team on in-depth quantity “take-off” and interpretation of the field quantities as applied to scheduling activities.
>>>Ø Liaising and attending site meetings with other client representatives and contractors to ensure project objectives are achieved
>>>Ø Carrying out re-measurement of all discipline work scopes for valuation purposes
>>>Ø Obtain actual field quantities and verify installed quantity by physical on-site measurements in readiness for preparing interim valuation.
>>>Ø Administrations/supervision of contracts for repair, redecoration, alterations and conversion of existing projects.
>>>Ø Prepares weekly project evaluation plans (PEP) progress for all disciplines noting productivity and compare against the site progress.
>>>Ø Monitoring project cost (cost control)to achieve target and writing financial and fund monitoring reports for onward delivery to clients
>>>Dates Title Company Name
>>>Oct 2008 – Apr 2010 Contracting Quantity Surveyor Suru Group Ltd, Sobo Arobiodu street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
>>>Summary of Achievements in role
>>>Building, civil construction and Highway maintenance.
>>>Features:
>>>Ø Pre-tender site visit in order to prepare accurate tender estimates and site visit to assess work in progress
>>>Ø Prepared take-offs/estimates for assigned jobs from architectural and engineering drawings
>>>Ø Preparation of tender estimates; Pricing bill of quantities; cash flow forecast, construction budget
>>>Ø Attend to matters relating to Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Agreements to Bonds, Tender deposits
>>>Ø Prepared and followed-up on quotations and tenders
>>>Ø Reviewed all contracts and accepted quotations and writing up work orders reports
>>>Ø Prepared all tender documentations for bids on construction projects.
>>>Ø Regular market survey for construction prices update to date review
>>>Ø Interpretation of construction bid documents and construction drawings to identify engineering specifications
>>>Ø Evaluating and estimating of construction resources (manpower, materials).
>>>Ø Applied for valuation, variations and final account payments
>>>Ø Prepare estimates for industrial, residential, commercial and institutional Projects
>>>Ø Writing project progress, financial and fund monitoring reports
>>>Ø Dealing with procurement of subcontractors on special works such as services.
>>>Dates Title Company Name
>>>March 2007 -Sept 2010 Contracting Quantity Surveyor/site supervisor Serraph Nig Ltd. Mojeed street, Ikeja,Lagos Nigeria
>>>Summary of Achievements in role
>>>Preparing tender and contract documents including bills of quantities. Advising on procurement
>>>strategy, Valuing completed work and arranging payments Giving advice on contractual claims, Managing costs on a wide variety of new building projects and structures,Undertaking costs analysis for project work.
>>>Supervise Complete GSM site built which includes Civil works, Foundation Steel construction, Inspection of new site to determine foundation design parameters and other installations requirement
>>>Assigning and supervising work in the following categories
>>>Tower erection and antenna rigging
>>>Electrical wiring and termination including RF installation and sweep test & Earthen of tower and mast. Inspection and maintenance services of existing structures.
>>>Dates Title Name
>>>Feb 2006- Feb 2007 Quantity Surveyor (National Service) Federal Government of Nigeria
>>>Summary of Achievements in role
>>>Supervising construction of residential building, hospitals, roads and jetties.
>>>
>>>SKILLS
>>>Tendering
and Estimating, interim valuation and payment, health and safety on site
procedures, Project Cost Control and Budgeting, Measurement of Building, Civil
Engineering and petrol chemical works, budgetary and financial management, Procurement,
Contract Administration, Preparation of Bills of Quantities, claims, Dispute
prevention/resolution, Feasibility/Viability Appraisal, Project Planning and
Scheduling.
>>>EDUCATION, TRAINING
& DEVELOPMENT
>>>2005 B.Tech Quantity Surveying Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
>>>
>>>PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
>>>
>>>2011 Licensed Corporate Members of the NigerianInstituteofQuantitySurveyors
>>>2011 and Quantity Surveyors Registration
Board of Nigeria (QSRBN).
>>>
>>>ACCOMPLISHMENTS
>>>As
a Quantity Surveyor / estimator for the past over 7 years, I have successfully worked
as the cost expect, team leader and a team member on over 34 projects among
which are the following major projects:
>>>
>>>Ø Stallion Group Nigeria Ltd- warehouse constructionProject
>>>Ø Nigeria industries Motors – construction
of showroom/workshop at VI Lagos Nigeria
>>>Ø Nigeria industries Motors – construction
of showroom/workshop at Kofo abayomi street Lagos Nigeria
>>>Ø Niger Delta Development commission– construction of Carriage way
>>>Ø Federal Government of Nigeria– Reconstruction of Onitsha river port 2011/2012
>>>Ø Best western Hotel Ikeja– 105 rooms Hotel
redevelopment at ikeja Lagos Nigeria. 2008/2010
>>>Ø Construction of telecommunication
base stations across Nigeria for MTN, ECONET, GLOBALCOM etc
>>>
>>>
>>>STATUS
IN USA: Required work visa
>>>
>>>References available upon
request.
>>>