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Chamara Sanjeewa MCIOB

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Highly accomplished and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor with Chartered membership and over 10 years of experience in fit-out and building projects across the UAE and Sri Lanka. Consistently proven ability to minimize project costs while maximizing overall value for money. Seeking a challenging position in commercial and cost management where I can leverage my expertise to contribute to the organization's goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Dutco Construction Co. LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
03.2024 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary commercial liaison for Clients and stakeholders on assigned projects, overseeing negotiations and delivering regular project-specific updates.
  • Lead commercial governance processes, including contract administration, valuations, and final account settlements, to ensure project success.
  • Manage variations and claims, safeguarding the Company’s commercial interests throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare monthly cost-value reconciliations, identifying cost risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Mentor and manage the Quantity Surveyors team, providing guidance and support to achieve project objectives.

Projects

  • Fit Out Works for 16 luxurious Villas at Jumeirah Bay - Dubai (Sea Mirror SPV Limited - AED 175 M).
  • Burjuman Mall Refurbishment Works ,Package 1 & 2 - Dubai (AGRE - AED 90M).

Lead Quantity Surveyor

Havelock One Interiors LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
06.2022 - 07.2023

Responsibilities

  • Prepared budget, cashflow and cost report, identifying cost to completion of labour, material, preliminaries, and subcontractor accruals.
  • Measured progress and compiling interim payment application with substantiate documents as stated in Contract.
  • Attend commercial meetings and follow up with the Engineer/Employer for the review and approval of all commercial submissions.
  • Review Engineering Instructions, RFI and Approved Shop Drawings to identify additional works, notify to the Client or Consultant, prepared and submitting the cost impact with complying contractual requirements.

Projects

  • Fit Out and MEP Works of Patchi Boutique-Dubai Mall, Yas Mall & Emirates Mall (Patchi - AED 9.5 M).
  • Fit Out and MEP Works of Coach, Balenciaga, and Bottega Venetta Retail Units in, Midfield Terminal Building Abu Dhabi (DFS - AED 4.5 M).
  • Fit Out and MEP Works of Keg Room Restaurant, Abu Dhabi (The Keg Room - AED 4.2 M).

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Al Shafar Interiors LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
02.2021 - 05.2022

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of budget, cashflow and cost report, identifying cost to completion of labour, material, preliminaries, and subcontractor accruals.
  • Measure progress and compiling interim payment application with substantiate documents as stated in Contract.
  • Selection of subcontractors for working packages, evaluating quotations, and preparing comparison and issuing subcontract agreement.
  • Evaluate and certifying of Subcontractor’s interim payment applications, variations and final accounts.

Projects

  • Fit Out Works of FOH, BOH & Guest Rooms for Address Grand Creek Harbour Hotel, Dubai (Emaar - AED 70 M).
  • Fit Out Works of Guest Rooms for Ecos Hotel, Dubai (Faisal Holding - AED 23 M).
  • Fit Out and MEP Works for Cafe and Restaurants in Opportunity, Sustainability and Mobility Pavilion (Expo Dubai - AED 5.5 M).
  • Fit Out and Maintenance Works of Colombia Pavilion (Republic of Colombia - AED 36 M).
  • Fit Out and MEP Works for Tesla Showroom Abu Dhabi and Dubai(Tesla Automotive - AED 14.5 M).

Quantity Surveyor

Arco Interiors LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
04.2018 - 01.2021

Responsibilities

  • Review the tender drawings, schedules, specifications of given project and accordingly prepare the work packages, budget, and cost report.
  • Prepare and compiling interim & final payment application with relevant documents.
  • Identify variations, notify to the Client or Consultant accordingly prepare and compiling variation order request with all the relevant substantiates.
  • Preparation of additional claims & prolongation cost for extension of time.

Projects

  • Conversion of Burjeel Hospital, Sharjah (VPS Healthcare - AED 85 M).
  • Renovation of DOH New Rented Office, Abu Dhabi (Musanada - AED 25 M).
  • Refurbishment Works of DCD Building, Abu Dhabi (Musanada - AED 5.2 M).
  • ADIA Health Club Fit Out Works, Abu Dhabi (ADIA - AED 6.1 M).
  • Renovation of ADNOC Old HQ-SPC, Abu Dhabi (ADNOC - AED 29 M).
  • Renovation of TAMM Factory, Abu Dhabi (Musanada - AED 26 M).

Quantity Surveyor

Various Reputable Construction Companies
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
09.2014 - 07.2017

Responsibilities

  • Prepared and compiled the interim payment application.
  • Negotiate & follow up with Cost Consultant to get timely certification of interim payment application and relevant payment.
  • Prepared and compiled the variation order request.

Projects

  • Construction of 6 Story Head Office Building, Colombo (JAT Holdings - AED 11.5 M).
  • Residence Villa for Dr. Kirihena, Colombo ( Dr. Kirihena - AED 1.3 M).
  • Renovation Works of Hayleys, Colombo ( Hayleys - AED 0.5 M).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Birmingham City University
09.2016 - 11.2017

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam
  • CostX
  • Excellent communication
  • Change management
  • Subcontract management
  • Cost value reconciliations
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Procurement
  • Project co-ordination

Certification

The Charted Institute of Building (CIOB)– M208030

References

01. Clint Jon Pool

       Commercial Manager - Dutco Construction Co. LLC, Dubai, UAE.

       clint.pool@dbb.ae

       +971 522377204


02.  Jack Alderson

        Associate - Currie & Brown (CI) Ltd, Dubai, UAE.

        jack.alderson@curriebrown.com

        +971 505224331



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Accomplishments

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  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in development of [Project name].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue], contributing to [Result].

Timeline

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Dutco Construction Co. LLC
03.2024 - Current

Lead Quantity Surveyor

Havelock One Interiors LLC
06.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Al Shafar Interiors LLC
02.2021 - 05.2022

Quantity Surveyor

Arco Interiors LLC
04.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Birmingham City University
09.2016 - 11.2017

Quantity Surveyor

Various Reputable Construction Companies
09.2014 - 07.2017
Chamara Sanjeewa MCIOB