Mohamed Ithrees Shafraz Mohamed
Summary
A diligent and focused construction professional with over 10 years of success in managing contractual and commercial activities across diverse projects. Proven expertise in resolving high-value legal and contractual matters on landmark projects over AED 1 billion in the Middle East, dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for all stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTRACTS MANAGER
China Railway Construction Engineering Group
12.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the Contracts & Claims section for the Etihad Rail Conventional Speed Passenger Project, collaborating with Engineering Consultants and leading the Contract Administrators and Quantity Surveyors
- Managed strategic contract negotiations and documentation for the project valued at AED 0.80 billion, enhancing contract execution and compliance
- Advised senior leadership on identifying and mitigating contractual risks and opportunities, presenting actionable strategies in conjunction with the Legal department
- Directed the procurement and oversight of External Legal Counsel, ensuring expert legal support for complex issues
- Negotiated and defended complex contractual claims and disputes, representing the company in high-stakes negotiations with client leadership and legal counsel
- Successfully led the formulation and execution of strategies for contractual entitlement settlements for extensions of time and scope expansions on the project
- Actively represented the company in Amicable Settlement meetings, effectively presenting and defending the company's contractual stance on various disputes
- Managed the defense against an Emergency Arbitration claim under ICC rules, developing robust legal arguments with the support of the Legal department
- Prepared detailed contractual and dispute notices, drafted legal notes on contentious issues, ensuring all documents were thorough and submitted on schedule
- Managed cash flow effectively by driving the timely submission and certification of payment applications, ensuring optimal financial health and project continuity
SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Al Baddad Capital LLC
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Review the contracts, identify and address risks and issues, and advise the business on risks, issues, and potential situations for each transaction or matter
- Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with prescribed procurement requirements and conduct fee negotiations
- Leads the procurement process (Analyzing bidders based on prerequisites, short-listing the bidders, negotiating and suggesting) when it's required
- Coordinate all matters with the operation team regarding contract administration, claims, disputes and contract interpretation
- Construct, negotiate, and manage contractual change with suppliers and subcontractors
- Manage subcontracts throughout project lifecycles
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
China State Construction Eng. Corp. ME LLC
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Identify the changes of the Works, notify the Contractor, maintain the contemporary records and prepare the full detailed claims with all kind of substantiated documents, submit and follow up to the receipt of Variation Order (Change Control Management)
- Provide contractual advice to the construction team to avoid delay penalties, damage charges and HSE fines
- (Mitigate the delay, acceleration, Follow safety rules, Etc.)
- Prepare the monthly internal commercial reports against the agreed budget by compiling all payment/cost-related information and present to the commercial manager
- Draft contractual correspondences for the issuance to the Contractor and Subcontractors
- Draft contract agreements for the Subcontractors
- Preparation of statement of the claim to and other necessary support to the Lawyer and Quantum expert for the arbitration process against the disputed claims
- Review/verify the subcontractor's payment application for the progress and supporting documents
- Assist with review and settlement of claims submitted by the contractor
- Assist with the preparation of change orders to the prime contract between the Contractor and the client
- Preparation of the necessary Logs (Change order log, Variation order log, Claim log, Early warning log, Sub-contractors log, etc.)
- Maintain standards of safety and comply with Company's Health, Safety, and Environment Management System requirements
PROCUREMENT CUM QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Al Muftah Group of Companies
12.2015 - 07.2018
- Handling efficiently all the procurement activities related to Floating the inquiries/receiving quotations / Techno-Commercial Comparison and Submission of Submittals
- Review and respond to contractor's requests for Commercial clarification/information
- Provide cost and financial reports to the Employer including valuations of work carried out and completed
- Prepare and submit claims for payment and responsible for payment collection
- Review and check contract documents before signing
- Evaluating and preparing sub-contractors payment
- Attend site meetings and assist supervisors in letter/ report writing and corresponding site issues
- Settle contractual disputes and prepare final accounts
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Sun Construction
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Receive, estimate, negotiate, and issue changes (variations)
- Receive and analyze Claims
- Adjudicate Contract Issues
- Lead responsibility for updating the Project Budget
- Attend to all relevant contract administration and documentation for the project
- Assist the contracts manager in closely monitoring contractual issues for the project
- Ensuring projects and programs are executed using agreed standards and processes
- In charge of the project budget for materials and manpower and maintaining accurate billing records
- Planning site activities in detail, setting targets and accurately forecasting completion dates
Education
B.Sc. - Quantity Surveying
Latin American University of Science and Technology Costa Rica (ULACIT)
B.Sc. (Hons)-Special Degree -
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
The Certificate in Accounting and Business -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
LLM/MSc. - Construction Law & Arbitration
Robert Gordon University
12.2023
Skills
- Claims Management
- Claim Investigation
- Contract Negotiation
- Sourcing and procurement principles
- Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration
- FIDIC
- Operational Management
- Technical Skills
- Budgeting
- Cost Management
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Analytical mindset
- Contract Management
- Strategic mindset
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/06/91
- Nationality: Sri Lanka
- Driving License: UAE, Sri Lanka
Timeline
CONTRACTS MANAGER
China Railway Construction Engineering Group
12.2023 - Current
SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Al Baddad Capital LLC
08.2022 - 11.2023
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
China State Construction Eng. Corp. ME LLC
08.2018 - 07.2022
PROCUREMENT CUM QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Al Muftah Group of Companies
12.2015 - 07.2018
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Sun Construction
01.2012 - 01.2015
B.Sc. (Hons)-Special Degree -
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
The Certificate in Accounting and Business -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
LLM/MSc. - Construction Law & Arbitration
Robert Gordon University
B.Sc. - Quantity Surveying
Latin American University of Science and Technology Costa Rica (ULACIT)
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