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SHAROS AHAMED

SHAROS AHAMED

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration for Civil and MEP works. Well-versed in pre- and post-contract stages, with skills intender analysis and tender management, contract administration, and change control management. Experienced in various procurement methods and construction contracts with a proven ability to control costs throughout the project lifecycle.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2025 - Current
  • Estimating and cost planning for assigned pre-contract tasks.
  • Taking responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations for various projects.
  • Supporting the Commission manager's taking responsibility for allocated tasks.
  • Managing with post contract cost variances, change control processes and interim payments where applicable.
  • Interfacing with client, contractors and other consultants, where applicable.

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST CONTRACT)

KLING CONSULT GMBH & CO. INTERNATIONAL KG
Dubai, UAE
01.2025 - 08.2025

Projects: Expo Valley (184 Villas & 300 Townhouses)

Client: EXPO City Dubai

  • Review and Evaluation of Interim Payment Applications and preparation of Interim Payment Certificates with necessary supporting documents.
  • Preparation of Engineer's monthly commercial reports.
  • Administration of Provisional Sums/ Prime cost sums.
  • Assist commercial manager on change control management process and advise client on cost impact.
  • Verifying that all project activities align with contract requirements.
  • Collaborating with other department team managers to ensure streamlined financial oversight and control.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (PRE & POST CONTRACT)

JOUZY CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Dubai, UAE
04.2023 - 01.2025

Projects: Residential Towers, Police Station Projects, and Villas (Construction & Renovation Projects)

Clients: Dubai Holding Real Estate, Dubai Police, Deyaar

  • Creating detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), preparing detailed cost estimates, and tender documents for floating tender.
  • Preparing IPC recommendations, evaluating contractors' work, evaluating tender submissions, post-tender clarifications, preparing comprehensive reports, and providing recommendations to clients.
  • Reviewing and evaluating Final Payment Applications, preparing Final Payment Certificates, and providing guidance to employer/client regarding legitimacy of change order requests per contractual terms, assessing and handling them through negotiation, and maintaining comprehensive records.
  • Examining and addressing contractor claims within framework of the contract's conditions and drafting, reviewing, and issuing various contractual letters to ensure compliance and resolve disputes.
  • Ensuring the protection of employer's interests by managing employer's claims and verifying all project activities align with contract terms, while providing guidance to project managers and stakeholders on contract-related matters.
  • Reviewing contracts, specifications, and documents to understand requirements, negotiating contract terms and conditions to minimize risks, and collaborating with resident engineers, architects, employers, and others to achieve project objectives.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR / JUNIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (POST CONTRACT)

BUTEC QATAR WLL
, Qatar
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Project: Design and construction of Facility Buildings for Aircraft (Hangars & Warehouses)
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions for suppliers and subcontractors to recommend contract awards.
  • Monitor and track contract performance, including deliverables, milestones, and payments.
  • Reviewed and verified invoices, payment applications, and change orders of subcontractors.
  • Assisted in tracking project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
  • Ensured compliance with contractual terms and regulatory requirements.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST-CONTRACT)

M Al Shaikh Mubarak Architectural & Engineering Consultants
Dubai, UAE
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Projects: Residential Apartments projects
  • Preparation of cost Estimates for change requests.
  • Verified quantities submitted by main contractors in their monthly payment applications.
  • Issued monthly payment certificates.

ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST CONTRACT)

JPAC Joint Venture
Doha, Qatar
10.2016 - 06.2019

Projects: Education City Stadium Project – Doha, Qatar (A 45,000 seat 145,000m2 fully Compliant FIFA Football Stadium for FIFA 2022 Worlds Cup in Qatar).

Client: Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (Project Value - Qatari Riyals 2.52 billion)

  • Assisted Senior Quantity Surveyor in preparing monthly payment applications, verifying costs for completed works and variations, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
  • Administration of subcontracts, ensuring adherence to subcontractor's contractual obligations.

TRAINEE QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST CONTRACT)

Civil Tech Builders & Construction (Pvt) Ltd
, Sri Lanka
07.2015 - 04.2016
  • Projects: Construction of 2B+G+7+R Residential Apartments, Residential Housing Project at Dehiwala
  • Client: Paramount Residencies
  • Review drawings and prepare quantity takeoffs.
  • Undertook daily site visit to monitor the work progress.
  • Prepare daily progress reports.

Education

BSc (hons) - Quantity Surveying

Birmingham City University
04.2001 - /2018

BTEC Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

ICBT Campus Sri Lanka
Colombo
/2012 - 01.2015

Skills

  • Contract practice
  • Contract administration
  • Valuation
  • Procurement strategy
  • Cost planning and reporting
  • Sustainability practices
  • Change control management and Tender management
  • Procurement coordination
  • Contract administration
  • Client care
  • Communication and negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Deadline-oriented and decision making
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Professionalism and Work Ethics

Personal Details

  • Availability/Notice Period: 30d
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Language: English, Sinhala and Tamil

Certification

  • Chartered Member (MRICS) 091621
  • Certificate in Contract Administration Training (2023)- DRSAM FZE Dubai, UAE (Sound Contract Administration, Dealing with Claims, Case Studies & UAE Construction Law)

Timeline

Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend
07.2025 - Current

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST CONTRACT)

KLING CONSULT GMBH & CO. INTERNATIONAL KG
01.2025 - 08.2025

QUANTITY SURVEYOR / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (PRE & POST CONTRACT)

JOUZY CONSULTING ENGINEERS
04.2023 - 01.2025

QUANTITY SURVEYOR / JUNIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (POST CONTRACT)

BUTEC QATAR WLL
06.2021 - 03.2023

QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST-CONTRACT)

M Al Shaikh Mubarak Architectural & Engineering Consultants
07.2019 - 05.2021

ASSISTANT QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST CONTRACT)

JPAC Joint Venture
10.2016 - 06.2019

TRAINEE QUANTITY SURVEYOR (POST CONTRACT)

Civil Tech Builders & Construction (Pvt) Ltd
07.2015 - 04.2016

BSc (hons) - Quantity Surveying

Birmingham City University
04.2001 - /2018

BTEC Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering

ICBT Campus Sri Lanka
/2012 - 01.2015
SHAROS AHAMED