Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Key Competencies
Major Projects Handled
Visa Status
Reference
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Jishla Kizheriyil

Contract Engineer| MRICS | 9+ Years In Construction
Doha

Summary

Experienced Cost Control Engineer with over 9 years of proficiency in overseeing building construction finishing works and joinery projects, particularly on high-profile ventures such as FIFA stadium projects, View Hospital, and Commercial Boulevard Lusail. Skilled in identifying and rectifying inconsistencies, errors, and noncompliance with contract terms. Demonstrated success in verifying quantities, managing payments, and executing contract closure procedures.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Al Dar Al Jameela
01.2024 - Current

Budgeting:

  • Obtained all relevant documents from Tender team upon project award to prepare detailed BOQ Level project execution budget for control within designated timeframe.
  • Cost Estimation: Conduct accurate estimations for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • To prepare indirect budget for construction projects, analyze contract documents, previous project data, and company policies. Estimate indirect costs based on project characteristics and validate budget.
  • Prepared and reviewed variation budgets by analyzing variation orders and estimating cost implications.
  • Implemented proper change management procedure in company and reduced 50% of time for approval process.

Cost Control:

  • Developed project detailed Cost value reconciliation (CVR) & estimate at completion.
  • Cost Reporting: prepared monthly cost reports that included cost performance, forecasting, and trend analysis.
  • Variance Analysis: Analyze project costs against budgeted amounts, identify discrepancies, provide recommendations, and prepare reports for management.

Invoicing:

  • Prepared monthly payment applications as per work progress based on inspection reports, highlighted drawings etc.
  • Prepared payment certifications for various subcontractors.

Cost Control Engineer/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ramco Construction & Metal Industries/Magnum Trading & Contracting
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Spearheaded cost control initiatives for Lusail Commercial Boulevard project, ensuring adherence to budget and identifying areas for potential cost savings.
  • Managed contract-related tasks, including reviewing and advising on payment clauses in collaboration with various stakeholders, resulting in streamlined payment processes.
  • Developed and implemented efficient reporting mechanisms for Quantities Verification tasks, ensuring comprehensive documentation and transparent communication within team.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, achieving cost savings of 10% on average.
  • Generated detailed change order request forms for variation works, minimizing disputes and ensuring project continuity.
  • Streamlined day-to-day payment processes, reducing processing time by 30% and maintaining 98% accuracy rate in processing various payment types, contributing to enhanced financial transparency.
  • Assisted in contract closeout procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and minimizing closure time by 25%.

Quantity Surveyor

Art & Frame
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Conducted comprehensive rate analysis for joinery works, resulting in precise pricing.
  • Generated Interim Payment Certificates (IPC), managing retention processes, and avoided negative cashflows
  • Provided comprehensive contract administration for assigned projects, ensuring strict adherence to contractual obligations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Checked Final Accounts meticulously, achieving 99% accuracy rate and facilitating successful completion of project financials.

Quantity Surveyor

West Midlands
06.2014 - 09.2018
  • Conducted contract administration by thoroughly reviewing and studying contractual requirements for project's execution.
  • Coordinated follow-up quantities verification at project sites, guaranteeing effective implementation of proposed corrective actions and promoting continuous improvement.
  • Successfully negotiated and obtained extensions of time, minimizing project delays and avoiding financial penalties.


Jr. Quantity Surveyor

Al Mana Engineering & Contracting
09.2012 - 09.2013


  • Examined drawing specifications to gain precise understanding of project, and created and formulated Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
  • Developed tender documents for diverse subcontracting packages.
  • Ensured timely reception of subcontractor quotations with proper documentation.
  • Price any variations resulting from site instructions

Education

Quantity Surveying -

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
UK
04.2001 -

Bachelors of Technology - Civil Engineering

Government Engineering College
India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Contract Administration
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Tendering and Estimating
  • Payment processing
  • Cost Reporting
  • Contract close out procedures
  • Final Account preparation
  • Communication skills

Software

AutoCAD

Primavera

Key Competencies

  • Cost Control: Track and manage project costs to ensure budget adherence.
  • Contract Management: Proficient in handling contract-related tasks, including reviewing, implementing, and advising on contractual clauses.
  • Quantities Verification: Lead teams in preparing, reviewing, and managing reports related to Quantities Verification. Conduct follow-up verification at project sites, ensuring implementation of corrective actions.
  • Contract Closeout: Assist in efficient contract closeout procedures.
  • Final Accounts: Meticulously check and verify Final Accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Major Projects Handled

  • Construction of Al Wajba Palace
  • Construction & Fitout works of Rosewood Hotel
  • Construction of View Hospital
  • Public Realm Lusail Commercial Boulevard
  • Al Rayyan Stadium
  • Lusail Stadium

Visa Status

Under Husband sponsorship

Reference

Dinesh Purushothaman
Sr. Contracts Specialist
Ashghal PWA
Mobile: 33090650
Email: vpdinesh1970@gmail.com

Timeline

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Al Dar Al Jameela
01.2024 - Current

Cost Control Engineer/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ramco Construction & Metal Industries/Magnum Trading & Contracting
08.2020 - 12.2022

Quantity Surveyor

Art & Frame
11.2018 - 06.2020

Quantity Surveyor

West Midlands
06.2014 - 09.2018

Jr. Quantity Surveyor

Al Mana Engineering & Contracting
09.2012 - 09.2013

Quantity Surveying -

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
04.2001 -

Bachelors of Technology - Civil Engineering

Government Engineering College
04.2001 -
Jishla KizheriyilContract Engineer| MRICS | 9+ Years In Construction