Key Result Areas:  Quantification, estimation, cost control and reporting Contract administration including preparation of payment claims and variation submissions Review of contract documents for ensuring compliance; identification and management of risks Negotiation of contract terms and conditions with project stakeholders Negotiation of prices with suppliers to be competitive in the pricing of tenders and to enhance marginsProjects involved:  Construction of high-end residential building (B+G+3) at Shelly Beach Road, Auckland – New Zealand Construction of 2 residential buildings (G+5) at New Market, Auckland – New Zealand  Construction of 2 residential buildings (G+3 & G+1) at Waterview, Auckland – New Zealand  Construction of 58 townhouses at Rotorua – New Zealand.

Key Result Areas:  Devising action plan for the commercial and contracts team to effectively execute the roles in a timely manner Inter-stakeholder and intra-team communication for achieving optimal results through fruitful relationships Leading the project quantity surveying team in the preparation of payment applications, variations, claims, and contractual correspondences Leading the project quantity surveying team in the review of the subcontractor’s submissions Estimation, Cost control and reporting Assisting the management in developing and implementing dispute avoidance strategies Projects involved:  Construction of 5 residential buildings (G+6) at Point De La Mer Phase 1, Dubai - UAE Construction of 3 residential buildings (G+7) at Point De La Mer Phase 3, Dubai - UAE  Construction of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (2B+G+2P+15F+R) at Dubai Science Park, Dubai - UAE  Construction of Future Headquarters for Amazon (2B+G+7) at Innovation Hub – Phase 2, Dubai – UAEHighlights:  Successfully secured the contractor’s rights ensuring the timely payment enabling the discharge of downstream obligations. Successfully minimized cost overruns and mitigated the impact through teamwork and implementation of strategic procurement.  Guided the members of the project commercial team to hone their skills and be confident to operate with minimal supervision.  Avoided several disputes with the employer and subcontractors through discussion and creating awareness among the project team that led to long-term business relationships.

Key Result Areas:  Contract administration, contractual correspondence, contractual advice to the project team, and review of contract documents Commercial management including cost reporting and evaluation of payments and variations  Assessment of claims and preparation of evaluation reportsProjects involved:  Paramount Tower Hotel and Residences at Business Bay, Dubai - UAEHighlights:  Provided on-time advice to management identifying the risks and opportunities through coordination among the stakeholders and overseeing the procurement of provisional sum and direct work packages to achieve the project budget. Avoided disputes through proper review and interpretation of contract documents.

Key Result Areas:  Preparation of preliminary estimates and estimation reports; BOQs including quantity take-off according to POMI / CESSM 3; pre-tender estimates and tender documentation; tender evaluation reports Review/evaluation of contractual documents (bonds, guarantees, warranties, insurances, etc.); statements at completion; final accounts; interim payment applications; variations and claims Managing contractual correspondence Representation of Guinness World Records® in official record attemptsProjects involved:  Al Ain Mall Expansion Project – Phase II, Abu Dhabi - UAE Cluster of 35 Villas at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai - UAE Residential and Commercial Buildings at Al Barsha, Dubai - UAEHighlights:  Streamlined the contract administration, cost control and reporting processes to ensure that disputes were avoided and that project was completed within the client’s budget with best value for money. Managed and coordinated pre-contract cost control work flow from preliminary estimation to selection of contractors for several projects within clients’ timelines and budgetary requirements.

Key Result Areas:  Internal Budgeting and budgetary control of projects through Earned Value Management – Cost/Value Reporting Preparation of interim payment applications/variation applications Preparation of subcontracts, negotiation with subcontractors, and administration of subcontracts  Contractual correspondenceProjects involved:  ADNOC Temporary Guesthouse Project at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi - UAE Al Marai Staff Accommodation at Abha - KSA Zayed Military Hospital at Abu Dhabi - UAEHighlights:  Introduced improvements to the cost control tools used in the business unit resulting in more meaningful outputs. Coordinated with the procurement department to streamline the subcontract drafting process to avoid potential conflicts.