Certified Cost Professional (CCP) and MRICS APC Candidate with extensive experience in Contract, Cost & Commercial Management and Project & Cost Control roles as Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior Estimator and Senior Cost Controller in Consultancy, Metro Construction, Infrastructure, Gas Plants, University, Mixed-use Development and High-rise Buildings sectors.History of association with top-tier Project Management Consultancies (PMC) & Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) Contractors in KSA & UAE on highly prestigious, complex mega projects to the satisfaction of employers & clients. Leveraged expertise and provided support for successful defense of Claims worth over US $100 Million. Oversaw Operations and Maintenance (O&M) estimates in co-ordination with Mashroat (later merged with Expenditure Efficiency Achievement Center to form EXPRO) which was tasked to standardize project control procedures of all Saudi government ministries & entities. Spearheaded BOQ preparation for Budget & Forecast, progress monitoring for QURR reports and exhibited in-depth knowledge of the Contract Volumes related to Utilities Diversion as part of the Project Control Team. Diligently carried out the valuation of Work In Progress (WIP) and submitting to clients request for interims payments.Scrupulous cost professional skillful in managing all costs relating aspects of projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures with key focus on minimizing the costs of a project and enhancing value for money without losing on required standards and quality. Thorough, competent and expert at all aspects of quantity surveying, including elemental cost estimate, measurement, bill of quantity preparation, tender / contract oversight and evaluation in pre and post-contract stages, claim preparation & backup, Work in Progress (WIP) valuation, subcontractors payment certificates, final account & contract close out, variation & change order, project & cost control, etc. Skilled in resolving contractual and financial disputes, providing contractual support to tender evaluation and subcontract awards coupled with expertise in monitoring, controlling and maintaining contractual variances identified within the project. Excellent communicator and top-of-the-line negotiator, motivating project teams to be more commercially astute, ensuring identification of savings.CORE SKILL & COMPETENCIES•Quantity Surveying •Commercial Management •Estimation •Cost Control •Project Control •Change Control •Variations •Cost Reports •Contract Management •Claims Management •Cost Management