CHITHIRA AKHIL
Sr Quantity Surveyor
Dubai
Summary
Highly experienced Senior Civil Quantity Surveyor with 14+ years of expertise in cost estimation, contract management, and project lifecycle optimization across large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. Proficient in managing budgets, preparing detailed BOQs, and ensuring cost control while maintaining the highest quality standards. Skilled in preparation of Sub-Contractors Agreements,preparation of variations, Progressive payment preparation, negotiation with Sub-Contractors and clients. Adept at leveraging advanced software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, plan swift) to deliver accurate forecasts and streamline operations. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and ensuring project profitability while meeting tight deadlines. Committed to driving value and excellence in every project.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Al Fikree Contracting LLC
Dubai
04.2020 - Current
KEY PROJECTS
B+G+1 Residential Villa at Pearl jumeirah
Client: Dukhan Family & Consultant: M/s.Elite engineering consultants
G+1 Residential Villa at Palm Jumerah
Client: Paul Allen & Consultant: M/s.Arch alive engineering consultants
G+1 Residential Villa at Al Barsha
Client: Essa Muhammad & Consultant: M/s.Paradise engineering consultants
G+1 Residential Villa at Al Palm Jumeirah
Client: Sanjeev and Falguni Patel & Consultant: M/s.Signature engineering
B+G+1 Residential Villa at Jumerah Bay Island
Client: Abdul Mohsen Rashid & Consultant: M/s.Canadian engineering
G+1 Residential Villa at Naklat Jumerah
Client: M/s.Peme Holding & Consultant: M/s.Arch alive engineering consultants
Quantity Surveyor
Al Qabdah Global Building Contracting
04.2016 - 04.2020
KEY PROJECTS
Construction of Lulu Mall Sharjah(2B+G+1)
Client: M/s. Line Investments and Property
2B Car Park & Services + GF Car Park & 8 Nos. Retail + Mez retails & apartment + 7 res + lower roof & upper roof at Muraqqabat
Client: Al Ghurair Properties & Consultant: M/s.Arif and Bintoak Engineering
LIV Res 4B+G+27 at Dubai Marina
Client: LIV Real Estate Development & Consultant: M/s.Naga Engineering Cons
G+5P+HC+17F ASAS
Client: ASAS Real Estate & Consultant: M/s.NEB Engineering Consultants
Residential Buildings in the Pulse(11 residential Building)
Client: Dubai South Properties DWC-LLC & Consultant: M/s. Atkins
Al Andalus Project Phas 2 (Bldgs C,D,E,F,G,H)
Client: Jumeirah Gulf Estates
Midtown 5 Towers
Client: Deyaar Developments PJSC
Residential Complex(2 Building)
Client: RKM Durar Properties
Residential Complex(2 Building)
Client: RKM Durar Properties
Adventz Tower (MEP pit+1B+G+1Mez+4Pod+62)
Client: Zuari Infraworld SJM Adventz Properties
Quantity Surveyor
Al Fawz Contracting
Dubai
03.2011 - 04.2016
KEY PROJECTS :
G+4 Labour Accomodation in Jebal Ali
Client: Proscape & Consultant: Renaissance Engineering
Refurbishment of Union Co-operative Society at Karama
Client: Union Co-operative Society & Consultant: Access Engineering Cons
Mosque at Umm-Al–Sheif
Client: Merass & Conssultant: Development Consultant
Za’abeel Palace Facilities
Client: Engineers Office & Consultant: Engineers Office
G+2 Office Building + Warehouse
Client: Solar Turbine & Consultant: Abdul Raheem Eengineering Cons
14 Villas at Dubailand
Client: Dubai Properties & Consultant: Shaddid Engineering Consultant
B+G+20 Building at Barsha
Client: Khalid Muhammad & Consultant: Abdul Raheem Engineering Consultant
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Govt.Polytechnic
Trissur, Kerala 06.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
Pre Contract
- Accuracy in Cost estimation: Develop precise cost plans based on the nature of work and current market rates, project specifications and potential risks
- Quantity takes off: Detailed quantification as per the tender documents
- Preparing detailed BOQ: Prepare the BOQ break down as per the consultant/client requirements
- Value engineering: Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising on quality
- Tender documentation: Ensure tender documents are comprehensive, clear to full fill the tender
- Risk Analysis: Be proactive in identifying potential challenges such as market volatility, supply chain issues or design discrepancies
- Contract Clarity: Ensure that terms and conditions are unambiguous, fair and enforceable
Post Contract
- Contract preparation: Contract preparation and negotiation (main contract &Subcontract)
- Cost monitoring: Continuously compare the actual expenditures against the budget and promptly address any deviations
- Managing Variations: Vigilant about the scope changes and evaluate the same and submit to the consultant/client while ensuring proper documentations
- Cash flow management: Monitoring the payment cycles and ensure timely invoicing to maintain positive cash flow
- Payment Certification: Verify and certify the payment to subcontractors as per the subcontract and site progress
- Co-ordination with Sub Contractors: Act as a bridge between subcontractors and project team to resolve the issues and keep the project in track
- Final account preparation: Closing out the project with a final account, reconciling all payments, variations and claims
- Subcontractor's finalization: Floating the inquiries to subcontractor’s scope of work, negotiate and finalize the subcontractor including agreement preparation
- PS/PC adjustment
- Attending meeting with consultant/Client
Certification
Autocad, 2010
Timeline
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Al Fikree Contracting LLC
04.2020 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Al Qabdah Global Building Contracting
04.2016 - 04.2020
Quantity Surveyor
Al Fawz Contracting
03.2011 - 04.2016
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Govt.Polytechnic
06.2007 - 06.2010
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