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SHIJOMON JOSEPH

SHIJOMON JOSEPH

Doha,Qatar

Summary

A seasoned professional with 25 years in Quantity Surveying and Contracts Engineering. Specialized in project planning and execution, particularly in infrastructure and building projects. Proven track record in strategic planning, tendering, contract negotiation, and administration. Demonstrated skills in identifying and resolving project ambiguities. Experienced in modern construction methodologies and quality compliance. Excellent in fostering relationships with all project stakeholders. Eager to bring these skills to your team.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Sr. Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG QATAR W.L.L
Doha, Qatar
03.2017 - Current

Current Project:

Design and Build of M.F. Husain Art & Cinema Museum - Project cost : QAR. 90 Million.

  • As a head of theQ.S Department, overall coordinate with other departments and clients
  • Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labor costs
  • Pre-qualification, tendering, finalization, administration, and management of Subcontracts
  • Submission of Final Account & Application for Payment and getting Payment Certificates
  • Correspondence and meetings with Subcontractors and actions/close-out
  • Dealing with contractual issues as and when deemed necessary
  • Preparation and submission of Notices of Claim as per Conditions of Contract
  • Coordination with Clients and Consultants for payment matters
  • Valuing completed work and certification of payments
  • Handling of Subcontractors' Variation, including scope disputes and close out with the Project Manager
  • Prepare and review Project performance reports
  • Training, development, and motivation of the personnel for continuous improvement
  • Working closely with the estimating function to enable correct input for generating competitive tenders

Major Projects Completed in Qatar Foundation,

  • Design and Build Site Wide Infrastructure Works and Access Road - Project cost : QAR. 63 Million.
  • Various Works in EC TRAM Project - Project cost : QAR. 60 Million.
  • Design, Construction & Installation of Utility Extension, Storm Water Drainage System, Construction of Roads. - Project cost : QAR. 108 Million.

Sr. Quantity Surveyor

GULF CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTING COMPANY
Doha, Qatar
05.2016 - 03.2017

Major Projects handled

  • Roads & Infrastructure in Doha Industrial Area (Package 2), Qatar - Project cost : QAR. 1.24 Billion
  • Synopsis : The project comprised 40km, including single & double lane duel carriageway, 491,000 cum of earthwork & 400,000 tons of Asphalt works. Design and build Surface and foul sewer network with 7.4 Km of Micro-tunneling and 1.1km of open trench pipes with manholes and gullies. The project includes traffic signals, utility networks, the Design & building of substations, street lighting, and Telecommunication networks. Hard and soft landscaping is also part of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Whole activities of QS work for Civil and Mechanical work for the shutdown project.

Sr. Quantity Surveyor, Construction

STRABAG INT. ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Doha, Qatar
01.2008 - 05.2016

Major Projects handled

  • Development of Roads in Wakrah North & south & Hospital Roads, Qatar - Project cost : QAR. 291 Million
  • New Izghawa Link Roads - Project cost : QAR. 182 Million
  • South side Utility Tunnel, Qatar Foundation, Qatar - Project cost : QAR. 50 Million

Key Responsibilities:

  • The whole responsibility of QS activities from start to end of the project, including the final account.

Contract Administrator/QS

TECNICAS REUNIDAS GULF Co. Ltd
Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
06.2006 - 12.2007

EPC Contract for PetroRabigh refinery for Aramco - Project cost: US$ 1.1 Billion

Key Responsibilities:

  • The work includes preparing Contractual Letters to the Employer and the Contractors
  • Finalizing Pre-Tender and post-tenders for Contractors, including handling their invoices & VOs and obtaining approval from the Client.

Technical Officer

TEKFEN CONST. & INSTAL. CO
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
11.2004 - 04.2006

Major Projects handled

  • Diesel Hydrotreater Project at Yanbu refinery for Aramco, Saudi Arabia - Project cost: US$ 50 Million

Key Responsibilities:

  • The whole responsibility of QS activities from start to end of the project, including the final account.

Estimator

SAUDI ARAMCO
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
05.2004 - 10.2004

Testing & Maintenance works (ECC Department) at Yanbu refinery for Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities:

  • The work includes preparing the BoQ with estimated costs for the civil and mechanical works proposed by the Testing & Inspection department
  • The scope of work includes finalizing the subcontract work with a nominated subcontractor, Inspecting and approving the subcontractor work, and finalizing the project account.

Consultant

RELIANCE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES LTD
Gujarat, India
09.2003 - 03.2004

Shut down projects at Jamnagar refinery for Reliance Petroleum,

Key Responsibilities:

  • Whole activities of QS work for Civil and Mechanical work for the shutdown project.

Office Engineer / QS

OFFSHORE INDST. CONST. LTD
Mumbai, India
11.1998 - 08.2003

I started my career and grew up in Quantity Survey with the help of my colleagues and the practical experiences from the site. In my career in the company, I have passed through most of the Quantity Survey works like the basic quantity calculation, Interim payment submission, claiming variations, Reconciliation material, subcontractor payment evaluations, claiming EOT, preparation of contractual letters, etc.

Major Project Handled.

  • Deepak Fertilizer and Petrochemical Ltd, Taloja, Mumbai, India
  • Hindustan Lever Ltd. Goa, India
  • Cadbury India Ltd., Mumbai, India
  • Laporte Piramal Organics Ltd., Andra Pradesh, India

Education

Cost Engineering Training -

2011

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

State Board of Technical Education
1998

Skills

  • OTHER CREDENTIALS
  • Well aware of FIDIC: CoC for Construction (works designed by the Employer); GCoC (Qatar), CESMM
  • Project Management Tools - MS Project & Primavera
  • MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio
  • AutoCAD
  • Data Analysis
  • Construction management
  • Commercial risk analysis
  • Cost management
  • Client focused
  • Subcontract negotiation skills
  • Building and infrastructure project handling
  • Outstanding communication
  • Compliance assessments

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Native

Timeline

Sr. Quantity Surveyor

STRABAG QATAR W.L.L
03.2017 - Current

Sr. Quantity Surveyor

GULF CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTING COMPANY
05.2016 - 03.2017

Sr. Quantity Surveyor, Construction

STRABAG INT. ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE
01.2008 - 05.2016

Contract Administrator/QS

TECNICAS REUNIDAS GULF Co. Ltd
06.2006 - 12.2007

Technical Officer

TEKFEN CONST. & INSTAL. CO
11.2004 - 04.2006

Estimator

SAUDI ARAMCO
05.2004 - 10.2004

Consultant

RELIANCE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES LTD
09.2003 - 03.2004

Office Engineer / QS

OFFSHORE INDST. CONST. LTD
11.1998 - 08.2003

Cost Engineering Training -

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

State Board of Technical Education
SHIJOMON JOSEPH