Auburn, New York, United States
A results‑driven Quantity Surveyor and Cost engineer with 20+ years of experience in high-value infrastructure and heavy civil projects, including expressways, racetracks, bridges, utilities, and urban roadworks. Skilled in cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and project financial reporting across all project stages. Experienced in preparing detailed quantity take‑offs, BOQs, cost estimates, and rate build‑ups aligned with best industry standards and practices. Strong background in evaluating contractor claims, preparing variation orders, managing interim and final payments, and performing final account reconciliation. Adept at developing KPI scorecards, cost performance dashboards, and variance analyses to support project controls and decision‑making. Brings extensive experience in contract administration, risk assessment, and commercial management, supported by continuous professional development in project risk management, pre‑contract cost planning, claims, and dispute resolution. Known for analytical skills, accuracy in cost documentation, and effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Project: Lusail International Sports Circuit - Package 1 & 3 Part of the consultant cost control and commercial team supporting the design and supervision consultant on a fast‑track USD 277M upgrade of the Lusail International Sports Circuit. The project scope included racetrack resurfacing, safety installations, utilities, electrical substations, tunnels, lighting systems, service roads, parking areas, and ancillary buildings, all delivered in accordance with FIA/FIM homologation requirements. Key responsibilities include a range of duties as follows: • Reviewed and recommended contractor monthly interim payment applications in compliance with contract provisions. • Evaluated and recommended variation orders (VOs), including cost impacts analysis. • Issued commercial correspondence, including engineer’s instructions, VO, and contractual letters in line with the provisions of Contracts. • Assessed and evaluated contractor’s claims, providing recommendations on entitlement, quantum, and substantiation. • Monthly cost reports, including committed costs, forecast final cost, variances, and commercial risks. • Cross-coordination with project teams to clarify scope and support project controls. • Supported preparation of tender package components, including pre‑tender estimates, scope summaries, and drawing references. • Attended progress and commercial meetings, ensuring alignment between stakeholders.
Central Doha & Corniche Beautification- Package 4 (Work order No.04) Part of the contractor’s cost control and commercial team on a USD 203 million urban beautification and infrastructure enhancement project in Central Doha and the Corniche. The scope included pedestrian underpasses, resurfacing works, traffic signal intersections, decorative street lighting, attenuation tanks, bicycle paths, utilities, HV & EHV electrical power supply, hard and soft landscaping, irrigation systems, and street furniture. Key roles include a range of responsibilities as follows: • Prepared comprehensive Cost Impact Assessments for varied works, including rate analysis and justification. • Clarified queries to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with contract provisions. • Managed the Cost Impact Submission Schedule, tracking progress and outstanding actions. • Attended commercial meetings to ensure visibility with all stakeholders.
Project: West Bay North Development - Parks & Roads Part of the contractor’s commercial team on a USD 135 million Roads and Park Development Project in West Bay North, involving the demolition and adjustment of existing services, construction of asphalt pavement, installation of granite interlock paving, decorative street lighting works, electrical power supply installations (EHV/HV), non‑disruptive micro‑tunneling operations (TBM), and full reinstatement works. My role includes a range of duties as follows: • Timely submission of monthly interim payment applications reflective of actual site progress. • Cross-coordination with the project teams to align physical progress. • Submission of the monthly commercial report.
Assigned to lead across multiple projects located in various areas within Doha, overseeing cost control, commercial coordination, and project financial compliance on behalf of the company. • Prepared monthly management dashboard reports, providing clear visibility on cost, progress, and commercial performance. • Maintained project cash flow forecasts, aligning financial planning with project execution and payment cycles. • Analyzed project cost performance against budget, identifying variances for corrective actions. • Led timely submission of the monthly interim payment applications to support cash flow. • Cross-reference quantities against as-built records to encapsulate actual progress. • Conducted on-site visits to validate physical progress. • Evaluated design changes and assessed their impacts on the project. • Led the on-time submission of Variation cost breakdowns and unit rate analyses for varied works. • Managed claims, including timely notification and quantum analysis based on actual records and contractual entitlement. • Attended meetings to discuss commercial matters related to the project. • Supported project handover and close‑out. • Prepared penultimate valuations and final accounts for project close-out. • Managed Subcontractor payments and variations.
Arterial Road Links Development Project, Phase V Contract Package 4A, Suyo-Cervantes Section Assigned to lead the operations team responsible for the construction of bridges across multiple locations within the project boundary, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, construction standards, and approved methodologies. • Reviewed the plans in conjunction with the project specification and construction best practices. • Supervised and directed the work in a safe working environment. • Responsible for all the construction methods in fulfilling the work as per the schedule/Plan. • Coordination with the consultant and stakeholders in all portions of the work. • Maintained quality control in adherence to the quality plan aligned with the specification. • Attended monthly meeting to discuss progress of work and look-ahead plans. • Prepared bar cutting and bending diagrams for all reinforcing bars to minimize surplus. • Ensured on-time delivery of needed material and protection on site.
Was assigned as a staff engineer to assist the municipal engineer in preparing the program of works and conducting site inspections. My role includes a range of duties as follows: • Prepared working drawings and technical specifications. • Conducted site surveys and field assessments to establish a comprehensive project scope. • Did cost estimates and bills of quantities (BOQ) to secure budget funding. • Evaluated the contractor’s statement of work accomplished (SWA) before issuance of any payment certificate (Voucher). • Conducted on‑site work inspection to ensure full compliance with the requirements. • Accompanied the auditor during final inspections before the issuance of the certificate of completion. • Prepared a variation order for varied works. • Performed additional engineering tasks as assigned by the Municipal Engineer.