Loay Salama
Al Ula
Summary
Highly efficient, hardworking, and talented Construction QS/Commercial Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of the Construction Commercial path, including contracts, cost management, and QS/estimation processes as part of PMO in multiple projects in GCC and North Africa. Expertise lies in both pre-contract works, such as estimation/costing and pricing, as well as post-contract work involving cost control, QS, invoices, claims, and variations of ongoing site works. Currently seeking an opportunity with an innovative engineering firm to be a part of a highly professional team and take on the challenges of creative and diversified projects. Eager to improve technical and management skills through these experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Manager
Saud Consult
12.2023 - Current
- Review Contract, Projects Specifications, Method of Measurement for BOQ items
- Conducting / verification of Quantities for all construction, and architectural works
- Establish master file for quantities and calculation sheets
- Raise the flag for any critical variance between the actual quantities and BOQ quantities
- Reviewing / verification of project invoices, claims / VO's for main contractor and owners
- Provide expert Construction Commercial support, advice, and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering to final account settlement
- Follow up the project progress, and project cost data to estimate/update the CTC (cost to complete)
- Attendings meetings with project parties to review, discuss and approve the submitted invoices, claims, and variations orders
- And to discuss cost reports
- Prepare the needed cost estimating and items breakdown for the required RFQ.
Sr QS/Commercial Engineer
Architecture & Planning Group - APG
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Review Contract, Projects Specifications, Method of Measurement for BOQ items
- Conducting / verification of Quantities for all construction, and architectural works
- Establish master file for quantities and calculation sheets
- Raise the flag for any critical variance between the actual quantities and BOQ quantities
- Reviewing / verification of project invoices, claims / VO's for main contractor and owners
- Provide expert QS support, advice, and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering to final account settlement
- Follow up the project progress, and project cost data to estimate/update the CTC (cost to complete)
- Attendings meetings with project parties to review, discuss and approve the submitted invoices, claims, and variations orders
- And to discuss cost reports
- Prepare the needed cost estimating and items breakdown for the required RFQ.
Commercial Head - PMO
Cred Developments
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducting Quantity survey for all structural and architectural works
- Responsible for issuing, checking and verification of invoices for Client and sub-contractors
- Preparing and issuing project monthly invoices and variation orders
- Responsible for on/off-site quantity verifications/confirmation regards to payments
- Create/maintain updated subcontractor's log
- Attending meetings with client/consultant to review/approve the submitted invoices and VO's
- Follow up the project progress, and project cost data to estimate/update the CTC (cost to complete)
- Conduct site visits to verify site progress that is reflected in the invoices and attend regular commercial meetings with project parties to discuss projects commercial issues
- Mentoring/supporting of jr
- Engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
Sr Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Dar Al-Alamia Constructions
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Quantity surveying for all site ongoing works
- Responsible for checking and verification of invoices for Client and sub-contractors
- Preparation / Updating of projects BOQ including drafting Preambles/General Requirements
- Responsible for on-site and off-site quantity verifications and confirmation with regards to payments and variation works
- Prepare and maintain records of all sub-contractor's agreement and payments
- Represent the company in meetings with clients/consultants to discuss any technical doubts.
Sr Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Bahri & Mazroei Group
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Quantity surveying
- Client and subcontractor's invoices
- Preparing Materials Technical Submittals
- Replay to consultant's comments
- Attending meetings with consultants to discuss any technical doubts
- Attending meetings with company owners, project managers and engineers
- Making quotations and supervising the preparation of shop drawings
- Attending meeting with vendors to discuss technical issues and discuss new products
- Contacting vendors and following up for any special request from clients.
QS / Coordination Engineer
Bahri & Mazroei Group
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Design, Estimation & Costing of Lighting Control Systems of +150 projects
- Making quotations and supervising the preparation of shop drawings
- Attending meetings with consultants to discuss any technical doubts
- Attending meeting with vendors to discuss technical issues and discuss new products
- Preparing Materials Technical Submittals
- Replay to consultant's comments
- Attending meetings with company owners, project managers and engineers
- Contacting vendors and following up for any special request from clients.
Site Civil Engineer
Khalifa Architects
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Meeting with customers to discuss their desires and aspirations
- Execution of Construction and innovation/decoration works from concrete sub-structure to inhabited unit for final customer handover
- Estimation of building materials
- Weekly reports of progress with BOQ to the technical office.
Technical Office Structural Engineer
Union for Metal Structures
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Design, quantity survey, costing, and prepare shop drawings of Steels structures
- Overseeing of manufacturing the designed section and inspection shop drawings matching.
Site Civil Engineer
Nawara Group Engineering Consultant
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Quantity survey and executing of superstructure residential/commercial buildings
- Executing all concrete structural, and architectural works
- All electric fitting works: piping, housing, and wiring, till installation and fixing of all electric devices.
Undergraduate Civil Engineer
Arab Contractors - DMG Group
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Quantity survey and execution of superstructure residential/commercial buildings
- Executing all concrete structural, and architectural works.
Education
Construction Cost & Management Diploma -
Colombia University
New York, USA08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Higher Technological Institute
10th Of Ramadan City, Egypt.12.2015
Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Cost Reporting
- Claims Management
- Cost Control
- Change order management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Closeout
- Bid Evaluation
- Earned Value Management
- Cash Flow Forecasting
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
German
Beginner
A1
Militarystatus
Exempted
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Jeddah-KSA
- Date of Birth: 01/17/1993
- Nationality: Egypt
- Driving License: UAE & Egypt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Manager
Saud Consult
12.2023 - Current
Sr QS/Commercial Engineer
Architecture & Planning Group - APG
05.2023 - 12.2023
Commercial Head - PMO
Cred Developments
07.2022 - 05.2023
Sr Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Dar Al-Alamia Constructions
01.2021 - 06.2022
Sr Quantity Surveyor Engineer
Bahri & Mazroei Group
04.2019 - 12.2020
QS / Coordination Engineer
Bahri & Mazroei Group
06.2018 - 03.2019
Site Civil Engineer
Khalifa Architects
08.2017 - 05.2018
Technical Office Structural Engineer
Union for Metal Structures
01.2016 - 07.2017
Site Civil Engineer
Nawara Group Engineering Consultant
07.2015 - 12.2015
Undergraduate Civil Engineer
Arab Contractors - DMG Group
06.2013 - 07.2015
Construction Cost & Management Diploma -
Colombia University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Higher Technological Institute
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