Commercial Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Lead Senior Quantity surveyor/ Commercial Manager

• Jan 2021 - May 2022

Projects: • 70,000sqm Rehabilitation, Construction, Equipment of 62 Hospitals on the Ivory Coast (€140m) • 9,500sqm Warehouse project on the Ivory Coast (€7m) Key Responsibilities: • Managed project financial and contractual elements which included interim valuations, supplier payment certificates, cash flow and commercial status reports. • Demonstrated excellent negotiation techniques to achieve cost effective sub-contractor agreements. • Managed and negotiated contract variations, and held resolution meetings for variation, claim and dispute reviews. • Collaborated with senior stakeholders to provide technical and financial input across multiple projects. • preparing and presenting commercial reports, CVR’s, CTC’s and project financial accounts. • Prepared project related documentation including subcontractor agreements, work orders, purchase orders and payment certificates. • Prepared and updated project procurement schedule and presented. Show less

Sr.Quantity Surveyor

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

Projects: • FIVE Hotel at Palm Jumeirah Dubai (ex-Viceroy Hotel Project) consisting of 5* Hotel (481 rooms), residence (221 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments), 4 town houses, 6 independent beach villas (AED 1150m). • FIVE Hotel at JVC Dubai consisting of 5* hotel (234 guest rooms), 117 one-bedroom units, 117 to-bedroom units, 33 penthouse units, 150 swimming pools, 117 jacuzzies all with garden terraces (AED 650m). Key Responsibilities: • Seconded to FIVE Developers to support the delivery of two prestigious 5* hotel projects. • Compiled and presented accurate costing input and completed cost management services. • Established robust stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery of both projects. • Effectively managed post contract cost variations, change control processes and main contractor interim applications. • Supported the tendering, contract negotiation and pre-qualification process for all contractors and suppliers. • Collated, analysed and reported on commercial, project and financial status updates. • Prepared and produced contracts in line with country specific regulations and best practice protocols. • Evaluated price costs and provisional sums, prepared change and variation estates, and provided analytical input and financial advice to the Developer to accurately determine cost savings and cost overruns. • Participated in site progress review meetings and disseminated progress updates to key stakeholders. • Reviewing and updating the project procurement schedule to comply with the project program and provide updates to the client. • Evaluated and recommended all types of claims. Show less

Sr.Quantity Surveyor

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

Projects: • Major overhaul of oil storage tank Nos 13, CTI and 19 and all minor contracts at Das Island ($51m). Key Responsibilities: • Ownership of project contractual, commercial and financial obligations throughout the full project lifecycle. • Effectively communicating project direction and goals to meet financial obligations and project timelines. • Finalising tender and contract documentation including procurement of contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers. • Managing and delivering all financial obligations including estimating, forecasting, budget management, cost controls, procurement negotiation, analysis, cost reporting, invoicing and cash flow controls. • Oversight of project variations, negotiating revisions with key stakeholders including engineers, sub-contractors and suppliers. • Collating, analysing and presenting reports to senior stakeholders incorporating commercial updates, contract reports, CVR’s, CTC’s and project financial accounts. • Participating in commercial and technical meetings to drive achievement of project and organisational goals. Show less

Project Quantity surveyor

• Apr 2009 - Aug 2011

Projects: • MBZ City Abu Dhabi - 170 villas, community centre, supermarket, swimming pool, landscaping, roads, children’s play area and tennis court (AED 270m). • Bateen Abu Dhabi – 8 residential buildings (B+G+5), community centre and infrastructure (AED 400m). Projects: • MBZ City Abu Dhabi - 170 villas, community centre, supermarket, swimming pool, landscaping, roads, children’s play area and tennis court (AED 270m). • Bateen Abu Dhabi – 8 residential buildings (B+G+5), community centre and infrastructure (AED 400m).

Project Quantity Surveyor

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

Project: • International City Dubai - 21 residential buildings (B+G+5) (AED1.3B). Project: • International City Dubai - 21 residential buildings (B+G+5) (AED1.3B).

Quantity Surveyor

• May 2005 - Aug 2008

Projects: • Multiple projects including Mohaisinah, Dubai 6 residential buildings (B+G+5) (AED220m), residential villa compounds and ID villa projects. Projects: • Multiple projects including Mohaisinah, Dubai 6 residential buildings (B+G+5) (AED220m), residential villa compounds and ID villa projects.

Asstent Engineer

• Dec 2000 - Apr 2005

Site Engineer

• Nov 1998 - Dec 2000

Integrated water supply scheme construction work. Sri Lanka. Integrated water supply scheme construction work. Sri Lanka.

Engineering Trainee

• Jul 1997 - Aug 1998