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ABRAHAM CHACKO

ABRAHAM CHACKO

Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Accomplished Senior Engineering professional with 30+ years of excellent performance and proven technical expertise in Project Closeout management, Contracts management, Project Management and Construction Project Cost Control with various Government Departments.

Demonstrates exceptional negotiation mastery and proficiency in preparing Contract Proposals, preparing and reviewing payment applications, reviewing contractual claims, variations and Project Closeout etc. Excellent skills in Contractual correspondences, Contract Management and dispute management.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sr. Manager Closeout

Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi
12.2007 - Current
  • Contract Closeout Management, Contracts Management & Asset Capitalization of completed Projects

Major Achievements include;

  • Successfully closed 44 Contracts which were pending for long time during the year 2025
  • Successfully managed a large number of Contracts
  • Led coordination of closeout processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.


Closeout Engineer / Closeout Manager

Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi
12.2007 - 05.2024
  • Asset Capitalized amounting to AED 30+Billion related to the GSEC funded projects achieved by the year 2024
  • MTB Piling Contract - Negotiated and settled final account resulted in a savings of AED 25+M
  • Terminal 3 Construction - Negotiated and settled final account resulted in a savings of AED 250+M including finalization of over 200 variations
  • Terminal 3 Carpark Construction - Negotiated and settled final account resulted in a savings of AED 50+M including finalization of over 40 variations
  • Around 400 variations which were instructed without the formal approval during the year 2010 - 2012 were negotiated and formally closed after obtaining all necessary approvals.

Sr Cost Engineer

Parsons International
Abu Dhabi
05.2006 - 11.2007

Led cross-functional teams to review and optimise project budgets enhancing overall financial performance.

  • Implemented advanced cost control measures to monitor expenditures effectively and identify potential savings.

Sr. Engineer, Contracts Management

Abu Dhabi Municipality / Public Works Department
Abu Dhabi
01.2000 - 04.2006
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement contract management strategies.
  • Coordinated contract negotiations to ensure compliance with organizational policies.


Major Projects Involved

  • Construction of Abu Dhabi - Dubai Expressway
  • Construction of Shaikh Zayed Bridge, Abu Dhabi
  • Construction of Abu Dhabi - Al Ain Expressway etc..


Quantity surveyor

De Lieu Cather International
Abu Dhabi
03.1998 - 12.1999
  • Review and Certify Contractors Payment Applications
  • Review and facilitate Contract Variation approvals
  • Contract Finanacial Reporting etc.

Civil engineer

Al Geemi & Partners
Abu Dhabi
03.1993 - 02.1998
  • Estimate quantities, price the BOQ and submit bids for a number Building and Road Projects
  • Involved in the post tender negotiations
  • Conducted site inspections and assessments to evaluate project progress and identify potential issues.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management - Engineering

NICMAR
INDIA
05.1995 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

University of Kerala
Trivandrum, India
10.1984 - 11.1988

Skills

  • Contract law understanding
  • Financial literacy
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Negotiation mastery
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Technical project management
  • Project portfolio management
  • Organisational change management

Certification

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Timeline

Sr. Manager Closeout

Abu Dhabi Airports
12.2007 - Current

Closeout Engineer / Closeout Manager

Abu Dhabi Airports
12.2007 - 05.2024

Sr Cost Engineer

Parsons International
05.2006 - 11.2007

Sr. Engineer, Contracts Management

Abu Dhabi Municipality / Public Works Department
01.2000 - 04.2006

Quantity surveyor

De Lieu Cather International
03.1998 - 12.1999

Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management - Engineering

NICMAR
05.1995 - 06.1996

Civil engineer

Al Geemi & Partners
03.1993 - 02.1998

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

University of Kerala
10.1984 - 11.1988
ABRAHAM CHACKO