Planswift
Riju Ravikumar
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Dubai
Summary
Organized Quantity Surveyor offering 10+ years experience and possessing in-depth knowledge of project planning, cost analysis and scheduling. Prepares project estimates, tracks and analyzes project costs and evaluates proposal specifications. Customer-focused individual commended for managing 7+ projects and supervising 300+ member team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
SIX Construct Dubai UAE
Dubai
09.2017 - 07.2023
- The company is instituted as a major overseas operational enterprise of Besix Group is an established contractor that provides multi-disciplinary (i.e., Building, Infrastructure, Marine works, Sports and Leisure,Environment work etc.)
- Report to: Commercial Manager, Preparation and submission of cost variation with necessary back-up documents for Main contractor/Consultant approvals
- Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets and other documents
- Preparation, evaluation and submission of monthly Interim Payment application/Valuation to client
- Attending reconciliation meetings with Main contractor/Consultant for variation claims and interim valuations
- Certification of Subcontractor’s Interim Payment Certificates & settlement of final accounts
- Preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
Quantity Surveyor
Lootah Group of Companies
Dubai
04.2013 - 09.2017
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Used AutoCAD and Eagle Point to amend project design changes.
- Prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and documents.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India 07.2009 - 03.2013
Associate of Science - Quantity Surveying Training
Carbon Blue Global
Dubai, UAE 03.2023 - 08.2023
Skills
Schedule oversight
Project coordination
Data Collection
Self-Motivated
Teambuilding
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Document analysis
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50+ staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 300+ in the development of Royal Atlantis.
- Achieved quantifying by introducing Planswift for quantification tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences. Client: Atlantis The Palm 2 LLC, Dubai. Consultant: ARCADIS. Value: AED 1.4 billion.
- Multiple Emirate Local Villa Projects. Client: Locals in UAE, Dubai Municipality. Consultants: Golden Square, Em Square etc . Value: 110 million.
Software
MS Excel, Word & Power Point
Autocad
Primavera
Revit Architecture
Licences
· Member of Society of Engineers – UAE.
· Dubai municipality approved G+1 in Building Contracting.
· Dubai municipality approved Plumbing and Sanitary Contracting.
· Holding a valid UAE Vehicle Driving license.
Timeline
Associate of Science - Quantity Surveying Training
Carbon Blue Global
03.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Quantity Surveyor
SIX Construct Dubai UAE
09.2017 - 07.2023
Quantity Surveyor
Lootah Group of Companies
04.2013 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Anna University
07.2009 - 03.2013