ANEESH ADIYOTTIL BALAKRISHNAN
Chartered Quantity Surveyor/Contracts Manager
Yanbu,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Growth-oriented Chartered Quantity Surveying (B.E. Civil & MBA (Finance)) professional offering around 16 years of professional exposure in Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, and Commercial Management. Proven success in managing high-value projects from inception to settlement of the final account. Diligent Contracts and Commercial Manager, skilled in negotiation and contractual requirements. Liaises between clients and internal teams to overcome objections and define terms of service. Exceptional record of client satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Contracts Administrator
Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
09.2022 - Current
- Prepare legal and contractual documents such as Request for Proposals and other legal or contractual packages of public works as required.
- Liaise with the legal department for their review comments on RFP documents and proper amendments.
- Finalize and Submit the RFP documents to the concerned government department for review and publish the Tenders through the public platform (ETIMAD).
- Organise the pre-award meetings for tenderers and provide the details about the tender prior to their site visit.
- Manage the queries of tenderers effectively through the online portal as per procurement rules & regulations.
- Lead the team for technical and financial evaluation and negotiation of tenders.
- Prepare the Notice of Awards, the Notice to Proceeds, and the Post Award Meetings.
- Monitor and administer the business provisions of assigned contracts to ensure the contract requirements are met.
- Provide supervision, training, mentoring, and technical guidance in the Contract department regarding legal and contractual activities for the Royal Commission, KSA.
- Responsible for protecting the Royal Commission and the company interests in all contractual matters and ensuring Royal Commission and Govt. procurement laws and regulations are complying in each tender process.
- Responsible for all the work assigned by the Contracts Manager.
Quantity Surveying Manager
Eram Arabia Ltd, Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
09.2012 - 08.2022
- Quantified the measurements for forming Bills of Quantities based on the tender drawings, specifications, and standard method of measurements.
- Developed the cost estimates (cost plans) of items by suitable methods and analysed various elements.
- Prepared the internal Budget of the project and submitted it to the higher management for approval.
- Advised on proper procurement methods; Developed the tender documents based on the organizational strategy, reviewed and finalized the tender documents to issue to the tenderers.
- Prequalified the bidders by evaluating and scrutiny of Contractors’ Pre-qualification documents to adopt selective single-stage tendering.
- Managed the Tenders of the Contractors, conducted techno-commercial evaluation by following Bid Evaluation Criteria, negotiated the prices, and submitted the recommendation letter to management for final decision.
- Lead the Contract negotiations with the Contractors in association with various stakeholders of the organization.
- Drafted, negotiated, and finalized the Bespoke Contract documents with reference to FIDIC terms.
- Arranged pre-award meetings with the successful bidder and ensured their complete understanding of the contract terms, the scope, and the schedule of works.
- Prepared the post-contract project Budget and provided the report to the higher management on Budget constraints.
- Prepared and issued contractual correspondence; Maintained complete files of contractual and other correspondence along with contemporary site records.
- Reviewed and approved the payment applications of the Contractors and issued the Payment Certificates.
- Managed the Contract by monitoring the performance and ensuring the implementation of the Contract terms; Advised on all contractual matters and provide guidance to management.
- Attended contractual meetings on site to ensure all contractual matters are being identified and settled at the proper time; Recorded and maintained the minutes of the meeting for future reference.
- Prepared the monthly Cost reports (CVR/EVA) and submitted them to higher management with recommendations for effective Cost Controlling.
- Participated in the Value Engineering processes with stakeholders of the project to optimize the cost of the project.
- Validated the Insurance documents from the Contractors.
- Prepared and maintained the Cash Flow for effective financial control.
- Executed reconciliation of Interim Payment Applications; Completed final settlement and close-out of the Contract.
- Identified and managed the Contract Variations in accordance with the Contract provisions, organizational policy, and procedures. Ensured instructions for the Variations are initiated prior to issuing the “Taking-Over Certificate”.
- Prepared quantities and cost estimates for proposed additional works.
- Participated in all Variation negotiations for the final agreement by ensuring the contractual coverage is implemented. Issued the Variation orders as per the evaluation of the Contract and submitted documents.
- Managed the claims of the Contractors effectively by following the standard policies and procedures.
- Reviewed, verified, and managed the Claims from the Contractors as per the organizational standard procedures and policies. Ensured all the Claim submission procedures have been followed by the Contractor.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Modern Arab Construction Co.
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
05.2010 - 06.2012
- Verified the Contract documents and ensured the Contract terms were implemented at the site.
- Prepared project quantifications as per construction drawings, specifications, and standard methods of measurement.
- Prepared and submitted the Interim Payment Applications based on the actual site progress. Coordinated with the accounts department and ensured the payments were received as per contract terms.
- Approved Subcontractors’ payment applications by verifying the site progress and quantity surveying of items.
- Developed the change control procedure for better management of changes within the organization.
- Identified and managed the Variations in the scope of work effectively.
- Executed reconciliation of the Subcontractors’ Interim and final Payment Applications and close-out of the Contract by coordinating with various stakeholders of the project.
- Organized and submitted the project progress report to the Project Manager.
- Identified and managed the Claims; prepared and submitted the documentation for negotiation and final approval.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Consolidated Contractors International Company
Doha, Qatar
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Reviewed and ensured the implementation of contract terms at the site by various stakeholders of the project.
- Monitoring the project performance as per the agreed schedule.
- Prepared quantity take-off as per construction drawings and standard method of measurements for the submission of the Interim and final payment applications.
- Verified and approved Subcontractors’ Interim and final Payment Applications and issued the Payment Certificates.
- Maintained the log for main and subcontractors’ payments.
- Identified and managed the Contract Variations; prepared the Cost Estimate for the additional works and updated it in the Budget.
- Monitored and submitted the daily construction report to the management.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Millennium Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd
Pune, India
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Prepared item measurements for the submission of Running Account Bills
- Prepared Bar Bending Schedule as per IFC drawings for materials procurement and for RA Bills submission
- Verified and approved RA Bills of Subcontractors by checking the progress at the site
- Preparation of materials reconciliation reports and submitted to Project Manager
- Prepared the rate analysis for items that arose as new in the Contract for the Client's approval
- Prepared daily and weekly construction report and submitted to Project Manager
- Identified and managed Contract Variations professionally and efficiently
- Derived the unit rates for the additional items that arose as new in the Contract.
Education
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering
IIC University of Technology
Cambodia 09.2022 -
M.B.A - Finance Management
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India 06.2019 -
Associate's degree - Quantity Surveying and Construction
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
London, United Kingdom 10.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
The Institution of Engineers, India
Kolkata, India 06.2011 - 12.2016
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Kerala State Board of Technical Education
Kerala, India 05.2004 - 05.2007
Diploma - Contracts Management
National Institute of Labor Education & Management
Chennai, India 04.2009 - 10.2009
Skills
Commercial Management
Contracts Management
Quantity Surveying
Cost Estimation
Procurement and Tendering
Claims and Variations Management
Cost Planning
Contractual Correspondence
FIDIC Contracts
Communication and Negotiation
Operational Reporting
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Affiliations
Professional Affiliation, Chartered Quantity Surveyor from RICS, London (6503110)
Professional Affiliation, Associate Member of Institution of Engineers (India) (AM172583)
B.E. Civil in Institution of Engineers India (Recognized by United Kingdom NARIC, Ref. No.: 4000089928
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Advanced
Certification
Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)
Timeline
Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering
IIC University of Technology
09.2022 -
Principal Contracts Administrator
Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Associate's degree - Quantity Surveying and Construction
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
10.2021 - 06.2022
M.B.A - Finance Management
Bharathiar University
06.2019 -
Quantity Surveying Manager
Eram Arabia Ltd, Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd
09.2012 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
The Institution of Engineers, India
06.2011 - 12.2016
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Modern Arab Construction Co.
05.2010 - 06.2012
Diploma - Contracts Management
National Institute of Labor Education & Management
04.2009 - 10.2009
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Consolidated Contractors International Company
10.2008 - 04.2010
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Millennium Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd
06.2007 - 10.2008
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Kerala State Board of Technical Education
05.2004 - 05.2007
Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)
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