VICE PRESIDENT - Tendering & Business Development

• Feb 2017 - Present

 An accomplished Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying & Business Management professional backed by an exemplary career contour that speaks volumes. Ability to set standards in the Construction industry through an in-depth understanding of complexities of management achieved from the profession and studies for attaining degrees such as; the Doctorate degree in Strategic Management of construction companies (UK), Master’s degree in Construction and Real Estate Management (UK), B.E Degree in…  An accomplished Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying & Business Management professional backed by an exemplary career contour that speaks volumes. Ability to set standards in the Construction industry through an in-depth understanding of complexities of management achieved from the profession and studies for attaining degrees such as; the Doctorate degree in Strategic Management of construction companies (UK), Master’s degree in Construction and Real Estate Management (UK), B.E Degree in Civil Engineering (India) & MRICS in Quantity Surveying (UK). Well-versed and hands-on experience of Computerized Cost Estimating using CCS Candy since 2002 and capable to handle extreme work pressure to achieve tough deadlines. Excellency in structuring tender documents complete with all essential ingredients - Scope of work, Technical Specification, Drawings and inviting bids from qualified suppliers. Show more Show less

Senior Estimation Manager

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

Provide leadership, direction and strategic and operational support to the Management in management of the Estimation Department activities of Brookfield Multiplex, Qatar. Managing a team of ten and reporting to the Commercial Manager. Key Deliverables:• Bidding strategy development and management according to the turbulent market condition.• Executing daily operations of receiving and reviewing Tender Documents / value engineering / quantity surveying and cost estimation /… Provide leadership, direction and strategic and operational support to the Management in management of the Estimation Department activities of Brookfield Multiplex, Qatar. Managing a team of ten and reporting to the Commercial Manager. Key Deliverables:• Bidding strategy development and management according to the turbulent market condition.• Executing daily operations of receiving and reviewing Tender Documents / value engineering / quantity surveying and cost estimation / preparation for participation in tenders for all types of building projects. • To handle estimation and costing in CANDY with market information inputs, site investigation and coordination with various in-house and external vendors to ensure the bid to be ‘winning bid’.• Preparing Contract budget for Operations, Planning and Accounts departments upon Contract award.• Co-ordination with other departments to ensure anticipated profit.• Preparing reports and records as per Brookfield systems and procedures. • Floating enquiries and collecting quotations / preparing comparative statement of suppliers / preparing estimation sheet based on the bill of quantities and prices quoted by the suppliers. • Providing technical advice and guidance to contracts / procurement / purchase and marketing departments. Show more Show less

Scholastic

• May 2010 - May 2014

The doctorate had been awarded by Liverpool John Moores University in UK in ‘Strategic Management of Construction Companies in Qatar’ after three years of extensive research work. The research had been conducted within construction companies in Qatar under the direct supervision of Dr. Karim Menacere and Dr. Yusra Mouzughi from Liverpool John Moores University.

Senior Managing Estimator

• May 2007 - May 2012

Accountable for the efficient organisation and management of the Estimation - Contracts - Commercial department staff and functions including Strategic Management. The scope includes supervision of tendering, procurement, subcontract administration, contract review inclusive of variation, claims, evaluation and contract administration of all projects from award to final handover and end of maintenance. Key Deliverables:• Bidding strategy development and management.• Allocation… Accountable for the efficient organisation and management of the Estimation - Contracts - Commercial department staff and functions including Strategic Management. The scope includes supervision of tendering, procurement, subcontract administration, contract review inclusive of variation, claims, evaluation and contract administration of all projects from award to final handover and end of maintenance. Key Deliverables:• Bidding strategy development and management.• Allocation and monitoring of take-off quantities to tender cell of department to ensure tender preparation as per tender requirements and tender submission dates.• Reviewing conditions of tender and Contract terms.• Highlight any special pricing conditions to Estimators.• Method Statement preparation as required by Tender documents.• Review of Subcontractor quotations for tender bid compliance.• Coordination with Contracts Department / Accounts / Consultants regarding bid bond requirements.• Review and check dry cost estimate sheets prepared by Estimators.• Adjudication of tender with General Manager.• Monitor and submit Contract budgets to Operations, Planning and Accounts upon Contract award.• Supervise Contract Engineers negotiation and finalisation of Subcontract Agreements and awards to ensure compliance with Main Contract terms and conditions.• Review all variation submissions to Consultants to ensure maximum recovery in accordance with the Contract terms.• Review Sub-Contractor / Supplier performance in relation to agreed terms and conditions on monthly basis.• Supervise Contract Engineers processing of Sub-Contract Payment Certificates to ensure timely release.• Review tender procedure to achieve computerisation of tender and estimating procedure and link this to CCS system.• Review of rate build-up sheets.• Establish a database of work items / packages. Show more Show less

Head of Estimation/Senior Estimator

• Mar 2006 - Apr 2007

Key Deliverables:• Directing department activities in Quantity Surveying / Estimation / Tendering.• Executing daily operations of receiving/reviewing of Tender Documents / review project specifications and study drawings with the relevant specifications / Value engineering / perform quantity checking and cost estimation for participation in tenders.• Cost control and Procurement management.• Calculating cost/time and determining feasibility of project based on analysis of… Key Deliverables:• Directing department activities in Quantity Surveying / Estimation / Tendering.• Executing daily operations of receiving/reviewing of Tender Documents / review project specifications and study drawings with the relevant specifications / Value engineering / perform quantity checking and cost estimation for participation in tenders.• Cost control and Procurement management.• Calculating cost/time and determining feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data and by applying knowledge and techniques achieved from engineering and quantity surveying.• Monitoring and analysis of costs and preparation of budget.• Assign and delegate responsibility for specified work and functional activities / disseminate policy to estimation team.• Preparation of reports and records on department activities for top management.• Floating enquiries / collecting quotations / preparing comparative statements and estimation sheets based on the bill of quantities & prices quoted by the suppliers. • Providing technical advice and guidance to engineering team ensuring that critical or urgent situations are quickly addressed. Major Projects:• Bay Gate Tower ( AED. 350 M) Witby & Bird Consultants DXB• PIER-8 Tower ( AED. 200 M) Atkins Consultants DXB• City of Arabia (AED. 1.30 B) P & T Consultants, DXB Show more Show less

Head of Estimation Department

• Jan 2002 - Mar 2006

Major Projects:• Sulafa Tower (4B+G+4P+ 66 TYP + 2 SR +2PH) (AED. 400M) NEB Consultants• Gardens of Discovery (Zen Garden-1) (AED. 250 M) ECG Consultants, DXB• Gardens of Discovery (Mediterranean Garden-2) (AED. 200 M ) ECG Consultants, DXB• International City Package -1 (AED. 175 M)- ACE Int’l Consultants , DXB• 416 Villas in Jumeirah Islands (AED. 200 M) Diar Consultants, DXB

Senior Estimator

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

Major Projects:• IBN Batoota Mall for Nakheel Properties (AED. 160 M)• Tecom Villas Complex (300 Nos) for Dubai Internet City (AED. 148 M)• Emmar Headquarters Building (AED. 110 M)• Tecom Villas Complex (160 Nos) for Dubai Internet City (AED. 80 M)• Office Buildings for Emmar Properties (AED. 120 M)

Estimator cum QS

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

Estimator cum QS

• Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

Managing Director

• Jun 1992 - Nov 1997

Site Engineer

• Jun 1991 - Jun 1992

Site Engineer

• Oct 1989 - Nov 1990