Saheer Mohamed Sakran, MSc (QS)

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Contract Administrator | Commercial Management | FIDIC Contracts | 10+ Years | KSA & GCC

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Senior Quantity Surveyor and Contract Administrator with 10+ years of experience across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Sri Lanka, specializing in cost management, commercial management, and contract administration across contractor and consultancy environments. Experienced in FIDIC and bespoke contracts, cost planning and control, procurement, variations, claims, EOT, subcontract management, commercial reporting, and final accounts, with exposure to project portfolios exceeding SAR 300M, QAR 1.2B, and USD 250M. Qualifications & Memberships: MSc | BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying | SCE | ACIArb | Currently pursuing MRICS Open to Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, and Contracts Manager opportunities across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Experience

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor | Contract Administrator at United Technology for Construction Company
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor (PMC) at SMEC
    Jul 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Managed quantity surveying and contract administration from the PMC/consultancy side for the Greater Colombo Water amp; Wastewater Management Improvement Project, valued at approximately USD 150 million, overseeing major contractors, including KOLON, China Geo-Engineering Corporation, and Sinohydro. Key Responsibilities - Monitored main contractors’ contractual and commercial performance under FIDIC Red Book 1999, assessing variations, claims, EOT submissions, and contractual correspondence. - Reviewed contractor interim payment applications, measurements, valuations, and supporting commercial submissions. - Managed nominated landscape subcontractor payments, including joint measurements with the main contractor, preparation of payment certificates, and payment instructions, ensuring certified amounts were incorporated into the relevant interim payment applications. - Prepared commercial reports, cost analyses, and financial assessments to support project monitoring and the Engineer’s decisions. - Coordinated with the client, Engineer, main contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure contractual compliance and effective commercial administration.

  • Cost Engineer at Insha Contracting & Trading w.l.l.
    Oct 2017 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Contributed to the commercial and cost management of the Affordable Housing amp; Infrastructure Development Project for Barwa Real Estate Group, valued at approximately QAR 1.2 billion. Key Responsibilities - Prepared cost estimates for subcontract packages, supporting procurement and budget allocation. - Allocated subcontract budgets and monitored expenditure to maintain cost control throughout project execution. - Prepared Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), Cost to Complete (CTC) forecasts, and commercial reports to monitor financial performance and cost variances. - Managed subcontract commercial activities, including procurement coordination, payment assessments, variation evaluation, and commercial reconciliation under a Measure amp; Pay contract. - Analyzed cost movements and subcontractor submissions, providing commercial insights to support management decisions and budget control.

  • Quantity Surveyor at CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION (CSCEC)
    Feb 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Contributed to the commercial delivery of the TRI-ZEN Super High-Rise Residential Development, comprising three towers of 51, 53, and 51 floors with 897 apartments, including podium, car parks, external works, and MEP services. Key Responsibilities - Prepared BOQs, quantity take-offs, progress valuations, and interim payment applications. - Supported procurement, subcontract administration, contract documentation, and commercial reporting. - Reviewed subcontractor quantities, progress, and payment submissions to ensure accurate valuations. - Supported cost control and commercial administration under a Design amp; Build contract based on FIDIC Yellow Book 1999, with a Lump Sum payment arrangement. - Assisted with final accounts and maintained commercial records throughout project execution.