FARAZ AHMAD
Summary
Perceptive Quantity Surveyor offering 8 years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. . Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
AtkinsRealis
05.2023 - Current
- Currently working as a Quantity Surveyor at AtkinsRealis in Dubai.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Increased client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality work products and timely responses to inquiries or concerns.
- Reduced budget overruns by accurately forecasting project expenses and monitoring progress against budget allocations.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize construction designs, minimizing material waste and reducing overall costs.
- Key Projects - Residential Tower - Al hayat Island, RAK, Metro Depot -Blue Line Dubai, KAPSARC college - KSA.
Quantity Surveyor
Currie and Brown
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Used Autocad, Cost X, Navisworks, CATO to prepare take offs, budgets, bills of quantities and Cost Plans.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Key Projects - QIC Waterpark - KSA, Samhan Hotel - KSA, Four Seasons Hotel - KSA, Bugesara Airport, AWS Data Centre- America,
Quantity Surveyor
Qonquest Technical Solutions private ltd
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted detailed quantity take-offs and preparing accurate cost estimates.
- Improved project cost management by conducting detailed quantity take-offs and preparing accurate cost estimates.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance skills relevant to quantity surveying tasks and responsibilities.
- Increased team efficiency by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, best practices, and software tools used in quantity surveying tasks.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
Execution engineer
SCCPL PVT LTD
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Worked as an Execution engineer at SCCPL PVT LTD in Faridabad, Haryana from July 2016 to March 2019.
- Assisted project managers in resource allocation and planning, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
Ghaziabad, U.P.12.2016
Intermediate -
Fatherson Sr. Sec. Public School
Chandpur, U.P.01.2012
High School -
Fatherson Sr. Sec. Public School
Chandpur, U.P.01.2010
Skills
- Quantity Surveying Certification from Reinforced Quantity Surveying and Training Institute Pvt Ltd India
- Software - Cost X, Auto CAD, MS-Excel, MS-Word,Power Point, BIM Measure, CATO, Naviswork
- Bill of Quantities- Prepared BOQS on different code of measurement like POMI, NRMs, SMM7, CESSM4 etc
- Cost Estimation- Quantity take-offs - architectural, strucutral, facade, landscape, infra works etc
- Value Engineering
Languages
English
Hindi
Urdu
Current Employment Start Date
05/01/23
Current Employer
AtkinsRealis (formerly Faithful&Gould)
Father Name
Mr. Kafil Ahmad
Marital Status
Unmarried
Personal Information
- Title: Quantity Surveyor
- Date of Birth: 03/10/93
- Nationality: Indian
Hobbies and Interests
- Surfing Internet
- Watching movies
- Travelling
Training
- AMARPALI CENTURIAN PARK, 06/01/15, 07/01/15
- CADD CENTRE TRANING SERVICES GHAZIABAD, 01/01/16, 02/01/16
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
AtkinsRealis
05.2023 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Currie and Brown
03.2021 - 03.2023
Quantity Surveyor
Qonquest Technical Solutions private ltd
04.2019 - 12.2020
Execution engineer
SCCPL PVT LTD
07.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
Intermediate -
Fatherson Sr. Sec. Public School
High School -
Fatherson Sr. Sec. Public School
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