Experienced Civil Engineer and Quantity Surveyor with over 4 years of experience in the UAE, skilled in tendering, quantity take-offs, project execution, and regulatory approvals (RTA, DDA, Dubai Municipality). Proven ability to manage site operations, control costs, and ensure timely project delivery with high quality, and safety standards.
Attend all consultant and client meetings to ensure project alignment and coordination. Manage and process all RTA and municipality permit approvals, and submit applications for inspections to the Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Development Authority (DDA). Take full responsibility for attending and coordinating all inspections conducted by the Dubai Municipality, the DDA, and other relevant authorities. Review technical drawings, manage project planning, and ensure accurate project execution. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and scheduling. Supervise and execute on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with design, safety, and regulatory standards.
Over the past four years in the U.A.E., successfully completed over 100 tenders encompassing residential buildings, villas, and industrial projects. Responsibilities included studying plans, drawings, specifications, and contract agreements during the pre-bid stage. Conducted CAD operations to analyze areas and specifications, and extracted quantities from drawings with detailed Excel-based calculations. Prepared material and quantity take-offs for structural, architectural, and external works, as well as reinforcement schedules to support cost estimation. Developed BOQs, performed unit cost build-up, and created price comparison charts. Negotiated with suppliers to secure budget pricing and maximize profitability. Held full responsibility for tendering, ensuring timely submissions with accurate pricing and technical documentation. Supported pre-qualification submissions and coordinated with the finance team to book month-end project costs. Regularly reviewed project budgets and margins, advised on procurement strategies, and prepared subcontractor packages. Created project execution plans with directors, provided monthly cash flow forecasts, conducted job valuations, ensured proper documentation of variations, and submitted final accounts while supporting client cash flow processes.
Successfully completed multiple villa projects and G+4 buildings across various parts of Sharjah. Responsibilities included thoroughly reviewing tender documents and project specifications, reading and interpreting civil, MEP, and E&I drawings, and clearly understanding the scope of work as defined by consultants and clients. Managed all aspects of project costing from initiation to completion, including taking off quantities from preliminary to final stages and identifying differences between approved and modified drawings. Handled variation claims and coordinated with subcontractors for quotations, followed by comparative analysis. Prepared and verified BOQs to ensure accuracy and cost-efficiency, while consistently monitoring the cost of site resources to maintain budget compliance.
Worked as a Site Engineer on a government project involving the construction of a retaining wall and a G+4 building at Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala, India, with a project value of ₹20 Crores INR over a duration of three years. Responsibilities included reviewing all construction drawings and specifications, taking off concrete and steel quantities for material procurement, and preparing Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) as per design requirements. Verified quantities for all activities against the BOQ and processed variations based on revised drawings. Evaluated subcontractor claims, prepared interim payment certificates, and managed final payments and account settlements. Maintained regular written communication with main contractors, administrators, and end-users to provide project updates. Additionally, handled cost control, budget allocation, monthly progress claims, variation/change order analysis, and comparative evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.