1. MOHAMED RIYAS BSc QS & CM (UK), BTEC (HNDE)-Civil Eng. (SL), ICIOB (UK).
E-Mail: riyasam1985@gmail.com Contact: +968 92483787
I am interested to do assignments in Contracts & Commercial Management /Quantity Surveying / Cost Management / Project Control
Management / Site & Construction Management / Project Management /Contract administration / Estimation with an organization
of high repute.
Preferred Location: Middle East
Professional Preface
Employment Scan
ASSITANT MANAGER/ SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (COMMERCIAL, CONTRACTS & PROJECT CONTROL) - Apr'12-Present
Services and Trade Company LLC, Oman.
Projects Executed as Senior Associate:
• Dubai International Airport Expansion, Phase-II – FCL & BCL - Concourse, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 50 Million
• VVIP Villa at Sakir Palace, Bahrain – (G+5) 9 Buildings, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 35 Million
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Msheireb Downtown Doha – Infrastructure, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out – Project Value = USD 150 Million
• Kempinski Hotel, Muscat - 4(G+2)Buildings, Infrastructure, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 25 Million
• Sundus Rotana Hotel, Muscat – (G+5) 2 Buildings, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 50 Million
• Private Palace for Queen, Brunei - (G+2) 2 Buildings, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 250 Million
• International Convention Centre, Brunei – (G+3) 1 Buildings, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 150 Million
• PASI - Mixed Development at Bausher, Oman - (G+8) 10 Buildings, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 450 Million
• Al-Bustan Palace Hotel - Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 50 Million
Accountability as Cost Management Associate in Pre Contract Department:
• Prepare, review & verify budget, cost management plan and updates thereof as necessary. Project Cost Management including Cost Budgeti ng,
Cost Forecasting, and Cost Variance Analysis.
• Scrutinize, review of tender drawings/documents for discrepancies, additional BoQ items/scope and incorporating within the tender offer; Liaise
with consultant regarding ambiguities contract work scope and seek clarifications there to..
• Quantity Take Off for all Interior Fit Out, Gypsum, specialist finishes and MEP & Civil elements based on pricing preambles and compiling the
Tender BoQ with description..
• Analysis of rates for Labour, Material and Plant (fixed and variable) and thus assist build up costing, pricing and analysis of direct and indirect
cost for the BOQ items.Responsible for change management processes including trends, budget shifts & change orders.
• Maintain vendors data base, Floating Enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers. Analyze and compare quotations received at bid stage and
clarifying exclusions/qualifications within. Compilation of tender offer submissions. Any additional task assigned by superior / reporting head.
• Vast experience in "Pre -Contract Examination", preparation of contract BOQ based on the drawings and specifications and prior site visit.
• Well versed with pre tender estimation of fit out joinery and specialist finishes elements including civil and MEP.
Accountability as Cost Management Associate in Post Contract Department:
 Preparing and agreeing payments applications/valuations so that payment is received in accordance with the terms of the contract conditions;
Works progress.
 Maintain logs for claims and thereby agreeing variations/change orders. Preparing and compiling variation claim document with all relevant
substantiation to the satisfaction of the Engineer/Employer
 Prepare & Compile “Final Accounts Payment application” with relevant substantiation and documents as per contract obligations.
 Analyze and Recommend Subcontract payment application based on actual progress of S/C work.
 Attend progress meetings and provide updates to Client with projection of costs as required; Visit Site as and when required to monitor progress,
Preparing Payment Application / progress payment claim against Value of Work done for measured works, Variations/Change orders, Material
On-Site/Off-Site, Fluctuations, Special payments in accordance with contract;
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An enthusiastic, result driven & internationally experienced in Commercial Contracts, Claims & Disputes Management, Procurement, Cost
Management, Quantity Surveying, Site & Construction Management, Project & Control Management, Estimation, Planning & Scheduling with an
excellent track recordover 10+ years' worked for Main Contractors, Clients and Project Management in Oman, U.A.E, Bahrain, Qatar, Brunei &
Sri Lanka. Experience spans over a wide range of projects such as High Rise Towers,Shopping malls, Commercial & Residential Buildings, Airport
Concourse & Terminal, Infrastructure, Luxuries Villas & Palaces, Highway Roads, Opera House, Hostels, Star Hotels, High End Fit outs and
industrial projects. Expert Knowledge of a variety of contract arrangements such as: Lump Sum, Design Build, Project Management, Public/Private
Partnership (P3), Joint ventures (JV) & Institutional, Commercial & Industrial (ICI).
Rich experience in preparing commercial reports for projects, estimating cost as per project specification, evaluating techno-commercial bids. Also
produce cost plans & cost advice, undertaking procurement activities and carryout pre and post contract cost control. Also preparing budget cost
planning and managing costs on complex construction project, so that the projects are delivered within budget & time frame. Well conversant on
FIDIC, NEC, JCT, Bespoke contracts of government organizations and standard methods of measurements.
Extensive knowledge of Pre & Post Contract includes cost planning and estimating, BOQ preparations, Budget, Procurement, Tender Evaluation &
Assessment, pre-qualification process, Commercial Management of Contract, Contract Administration, Reporting, Cash Flow, Project Cost Centre
& Anticipated Cost, Progress Payments, Variations, Claims assessment, Final Accounts, Value engineering, Risk management, interim valuations
and payment certificates.

2. Accountability as Procurement & Tender Associate:
• Responsible for strategic and operational procurement activities to support various construction projects liaising with supply chain management.
• Support the pre-award process including preparing Request for Proposals (RFP)/ Subcontract Agreements; Tender documents; communicating
with bidders; supporting pre-bidconferences; evaluating proposals; conducting negotiations; and selecting the contractor on a “best value” basis.
• Address all queries with regards to RFPs / Tenders, post tender clarifications (PTC).
• Prepare subcontract evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Pre-qualify Contractors, suppliers and sub-contractors (Interior Fit-out, Civil, Gypsum, MEP, Aluminum & Glazing etc.).
• Review and comment on subcontract order analysis prepared by supply chain before it is presented to the board of directors.
• Check contract documentation and negotiate contract terms to the best interest of the Client with particular attention to managing future risk.
Accountability as Senior Commercial and Contract Associate:
• Draft, Evaluate, Negotiate and Execute all form of Contracts and Agreements not limited bespoke Contracts for Contractor, sub-Contractor.
• Discussion and negotiation of schedule related issues with Prime Contractor, and subcontractors with ensuring a non-adversarial resolution.
• Provide concise internal reporting of Claims to Commercial Director, and advise Project Staffs on all commercial and contractual matters.
• Responding to change orders; monitoring subcontractor performance; processing invoices; and ensuring completion of all contract requirements.
• Oversee the administration of Sub-Contractor payments, instructions, contract notifications and variations in order to limit financial exposure and
ensure performance of Contractor's obligations.
• Provide monthly CVR and CTC reports dealing withcommercial and contractual issues and advise the ProjectDirector of any possible contractual
implications.
• Ensures all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in
compliance with the Clients requirements. Prepare for review and recommendations for release of Retention and Bonds.
• Attend technical & commercial meetings where necessary and provide advice on commercial and contractual issues.
• Serve as point of contact for Consultant, Prime contractor and any other parties forming part of the contract with the company.
Accountability as Claims and Disputes Management Associate:
• Assist in putting up of contractual notices of claims, Contractors claims and providing contractual advice to the management in accordance with
the provisions of the Conditions of Contract.
• Identify possible areas of dispute amongst the main Contractor/ subcontractor(s) and take the necessary proactive measures. Ensure defence
mechanisms are in place to minimise risk of claims and disputes being pursued by Contractor/ Subcontractor and Clients.
• Review insurance claims arising on the projects and assist the management to successfully conclude such claims.
• Agree final accounts, including the resolution of commercial claims (include not limited to EOT, prolongation claims, acceleration claims, etc.).
• Negotiate claims and development of counter-claims. Extensive forensic delay analysis to determine extent of entitlement to time related issues.
• Conduct extensive, detailed analysis of events which may, or alreadyhave, impact on the Prime Contract Schedule including delay, acceleration
and re-sequencing to determine contractual entitlement.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR CUM ESTIMATION ENGINEER (Civil & Interiors) – Feb’l0- Marc’l2
Shanfari Trading and Furnishing LLC, Oman.
Projects Executed as Quantity Surveyor:
• Royal Opera House, Muscat – (G+2) 2 buildings, Infrastructure, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 50 Million
• Royal Office, Muscat - (G+2) 4 Wings buildings, Gypsum, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out - Project Value = USD 30 Million
• Majlis Oman – (G+1) 3 buildings, Turnkey Interior Fit-Out and FF&E package - Project Value = USD 60 Million
• Bait Al Barka – The Palace (G+1) 5 buildings, Interior Fit-Out and Specialist Finsiehs package - Project Value = USD 60 Million
• Various Private residential Villas, Offices, Banks and Hotels.
Accountability as Quantity Surveyor cum Commercial Associate (Interior Fit-Out, Gypsum, Metal, Glazing & MEP)
 Supervising and coordinating with Commercial & Construction manager, QS staffs, Site engineers and draftsman's related to measurements, take
off, variations, Interim payment certificates and monthly progress review.
 Regularly generates cost forecasts, trending reports, analyzing costs, reviewing change orders and invoices, and processes budget revisions,
directing their input into companies Oracle accounting system, and Primavera.
 Managing Project Budget and overseeing updates to the Site Budget arising from reviseddesigns and costs, scrutinise the drawings & In case of
any ambiguities or discrepancies liaise with the concerned Project Manager and raise Request for Information (RFI) to seek clarificationfrom the
consultant / client.
 Preparation of Bills of Quantities in a timely manner that would prevent any delays or bottlenecks to the tendering process.
 Ensure that all necessary supporting documentation are attached with the project bill and follow the procedure and requirements for preparing and
processing the progress bills; crosscheck carefully the retention money requirements.
 Ensure that all variation orders / CVIs are duly approved by the consultant / client prior to raising a bill for all completed works.
 Scrutinize all bills submitted by the subcontractor to check for accuracy, compliance with contractual conditions and; carryout physical checks
and measurements of work done where required prior to forwarding the bill for payment.
 Monitor on a daily basis Contractor progress including materials delivered, materials installed, materials dredged, labour resources employed,
equipment resources utilized and other statistical management.
 Derive quantities from CCS models, Plan Swift and other estimating software in order to provide complete estimate.
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3. Accountability as Quantity Surveyor cum Cost Engineer
 Performed a variety of cost engineering functions encompassing estimating, cost control, budget preparations, forecasting, and cost reporting.
Monitor the Subcontractor agreements and advice the engineers about the cost involved.
 Inform project managers on project status, performance and cost. Reviews production reports. Analyses project problems and recommends
corrective action that has the least impact to cost and schedule.
 Provide accurate and timely project cost reports, verifying cost performance against plan,cost variance and identifying areas of potential budget
overrun requiring corrective action and report on corrective measures. Monitor budget costs with the actual cost & revise the budget according
to the site needful.
 Provide project costs for business case calculations and feasibility study of tender documents to justify investment in the project and carried out
Life cycle cost calculations to ascertain the feasibility of alternative solutions.
 Extensive experience in Earned Value Measurement in EPCM contract includes integrated management of the project scope, time, progress,
cost and risks and the procurement of the main project supplies and services.
 Consider and advise upon 'best value' procurement options and present to The Project Manager for consideration.
 Provide guidance and support to Asset Cost & Project Cost Controllers in fulfilling their cost control responsibilities.
Accountability as Quantity Surveyor cum Contract Administrator
 Review tender documentation and Bills of Quantities prepared by internal departments or external consultants and Prepare tender evaluation
reports.
 Prepare claims (EOT, Prolongation, acceleration & loss of productivity) for losses & expenses incurred by Company and cross check with the
contract documents / Project Manager to ensure that deviations exist that legitimizes the claim.
 Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices. Ensure payment of invoices according to
contract terms.
 Preparing of contractual correspondence and financial matters, including vouchers approval,payments procedures, and the certifications of
subcontractors’ payments.
 Variation analysis, estimates, and Analysis of costs of delay as required. Identified any changes to the design proposals or the client brief and
assess the time and cost implications and report these to the Project Manager for Variation.
 Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place & updated in accordance with the Contract.
 Describe government contract practice and regulation of contract provisions. Respond appropriatelyto the needs and desires of employers,
attorneys, and clients in contract practice.
 Resolve contract payment disputes and confer with contractors and other divisions concerning contract payments.
Accountability as Quantity Surveyor cum Estimator
 Conducts a detailed analysis of the contract documents, to determine overall project requirements and identifies any associated risks, including
the monitoring of published addendum's that may alter the original scope of the project.
 Completes final cost estimate of a project through the use of in-house software, incorporating all labour, equipment, and material data, pricing,
overhead and profit, and produces a final tender submission.
 Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers. Creates listings of appropriate contacts for specific projects. Communicates with
subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information. Determines the suitability and competitive stance of subs and suppliers. Assisting in
preparation work program, cash flow and manpower histogram for tenders.
 In conjunction with Manager of Estimation, completes a final bid submission review and oversees the final tender document submission to the
client on behalf of company.
 Review tender drawings, specifications, addendum’s and BOQ for tender.
QUANTITY SURVEYOR CUM TECHNICAL ENGINEER - Sep'08 – Jan’10
Vonlan Construction (PVT) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Projects Executed as Project Quantity Surveyor:
 Rural Development water supply, transition and sanitation project. – Value USD. 250 Million
Accountability as Quantity Surveyor and Technical Engineer
 Independent evaluation of other water supply and transition project's viability in the region and prose a proactive cost plan.
 Evaluate the projects technical feasibility within the estimated cost and profitability. Prepares monthly and quarterly project cost status reports
within the program controls structure.
 Oversees the quantity surveying & value engineering process during pre construction for the assigned projects.
 Manage the allocation of work hours for staff assigned to projects to ensure it is within budgetary guidelines. Analyse cost data, unit prices, and
all building systems estimated costs.
 Ensure assigned tasks are completed and delivered with timeframes allotted. Develop and maintain project deliverables under the direction of
the project manager.
 Assist with purchasing duties and final subcontract negotiations. Evaluation of Interim Application & Variation Orders. Preparation of
Subcontractors bills and certification.
 Responsible for re-measure quantity takes off of different regional execution. Review quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all
items incorporated in the assigned scope. Responsible for the maintaining bid/budget scopes and evaluations.
 Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents. Make senior management aware of design-related problems,
completeness of documents and other potential risks.
 Responsible for the preparation of preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction to monitor design development cost trends in order
to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
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4. ASSITANT PROJECT QUANTITY SURVEYOR (Civil & MEP) – July’07 - Aug'08
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau, Sri Lanka
Projects Executed as Quantity Surveyor:
 Proposed Building Complex for Staff Quarters and Student Hostel - Project Value = USD 100 Million
Accountability as Project Quantity Surveyor
 Full commercial management of a number of housing projects. Monitor and review the expenditure elements of contractor performance
throughout the contract life-cycle. Re-measurement of contracts, certification of contractor’s valuations. & payment of Sub-Contractors.
 Monitor and report build costs periodicallyreporting any savings and excesses. Preparation of Sub-Contract Documentation.
 Monitoring and reporting of site resources and progress & budget monitoring. Took responsibility for Equipment and Bulk Material Cost
Monitoring & Reporting.
 Developed a monthly forecast of all equipment and materials, agree with contractor and ensure contractors reporting systems carry the correct
data. Preparing logistics plans and pricing schedules for individual projects.
 Undertake valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis and split the cost of profit completions and potential future profit to
estimate a value for work in progress.
 Liaise with Client's Commercial Team on commercial and cost related issues and manage implementation of the Client's requirements.
 Monitoring Project Budget and Expenditure, reporting regularly to the Client providing guidance for remedial actions in case of overrun.
 Managing the tracking and evaluation of Variations and Claims and make recommendations to the Client for approval.
JUNIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (Civil & MEP) – Jan’06 - Jun'07
Sanken Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Projects Executed as Junior Quantity Surveyor:
 Proposed Empire Residential Twin Tower (G+44) 2 Buildings - Project Value = USD 1 Billion
Accountability as Junior Quantity Surveyor
 Supervise all site activities and costs being expended on the project.
 Keep up a schedule of submissions and responses for approvals,inspections, variations etc.
 Taking measurements and preparing the interim valuation. Preparation of Sub Contractors payments, Monthly Commercial reports etc.
 Preparation of BOQ, Quantity Take off, rates and cost breakdown analysis
 Monitoring and reporting of site resources and progress & budget monitoring. Took responsibility for Equipment and Bulk Material Cost
Monitoring & Reporting. Periodical follow up for payment certification.
 Ensuring Labor subcontract Work Orders are being prepared and certify the labor contractor’s work sheet and finalization.
 Preparation on tender rate break downs and star rates for comparison. Finalization of procurement of materials in terms of budget.
 Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure. Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where
appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.
 Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required and labour involved.
 Submission, negation and closure of final accounts within the revenue taken for the financial books.
Scholastics
 Post Graduate Dip Construction Management (Reading in) - University of Moratuwa – Sri Lanka.
 BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Construction Management - Sheffield Hallam University - United Kingdom.
 BTEC (HNDE) Civil Engineering - Advance Technological Institute, Colombo-15, Sri Lanka
Membership & Certifications
 Incorporate Member of Charted Institute of Builders (ICIOB).
 Member of Institution of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka (AMIIESL)
 APC candidate for AIQS
 Assoc. Member of the institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) UK
 Working towards achieving MRICS.
Trainings
• Certification for Project Management.
• Candy Construction Software - Estimating, Costing and Planning.
• Project Planning and scheduling (Primavera 6).
• Planswift Quantity Take-off Software.
• Microsoft Excel and Office package.
• MS project and Auto Cad 2016.
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