Rizwan Ahmed Syed
Tabuk,KSA
Summary
Accomplished Quantity Surveyor and Cost Control Specialist with over 11 years of progressive experience across the UAE and KSA, specializing in landscape construction projects. Currently serving as Assistant Manager – Cost Control at Red Sea Global, with a strong track record of managing multi-million SAR/AED projects, from estimation through to final account settlement. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, tendering, post-contract management, and cost optimization. Adept at value engineering, stakeholder negotiation, and implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising on quality. Holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and is an RICS aspirant, combining technical insight with strategic commercial acumen. Proven leadership in cross-functional team environments and delivering projects in compliance with international standards and client expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Manager - Cost Control
Red Sea Global
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, ensuring all expenditures align with approved financial plans
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and cost proposals for new projects, covering materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs
- Track project costs in real-time and generate financial reports for senior management
- Ensure compliance with company policies and Saudi Arabian regulatory standards
- Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and maintain a database of approved vendors
- Identify and mitigate financial risks by monitoring market conditions and adjusting budgets as needed
- Conduct cost analysis for ongoing and completed projects, comparing actual costs against budgets and investigating variances
- Prepare and submit variation proposals, including detailed cost implications and justifications for client approval
- Provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency without compromising project quality
- Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, and designers to implement cost control measures effectively
- Participate in project meetings to provide financial insights and updates
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, contracts, invoices, and variation submissions
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, efficient resource allocation, and waste reduction
- Implement cost-saving initiatives to optimize project costs and improve profitability
- Train project teams on cost control best practices and the importance of adhering to budgets
- Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality landscape projects within budget and on time
Lead Quantity Surveyor
Basatin Landscaping SP llc
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Subsidary of Aldar
- Managing, overseeing coordination and guide activities of the function covering: contract procurement, tender documentation, tender evaluation, value engineering and cost awareness and management, post contract management
- Advising on best strategies, or where necessary step in, to negotiate with external parties on pricing, contractual terms, variation / change orders, commercial agreements, and final accounts settlements etc
- With both internal and external stakeholders, partners, contractors, suppliers, consultants, service providers and vendors, and reinforcing the profile, professional image and good reputation of the company in the industry
- Key person to Present feasibility studies and regularly keeps track of updated cost estimates and cost planning
- Providing clear analysis of situation and evaluation of cost and commercial data arising from different areas and factors of development and provide appropriate cost management solutions
- Set up and evolve SOPs for forecasting, reporting, reviews, evaluations and updates for cashflow, tenders, progress claims / payment, variations, budget and cost control, change order management, company and department timelines and milestones etc
- Ensuring that quantity survey & cost processes are adhered to across the projects/ business units
- Understanding the processes and procedures used by any projects under Group that we are working within and assist in their development and improvement
- Collating actual costs in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure and capture all cost base requirements
- Ensuring final accounts are prepared timely and accurately
- Ensuring financial information for audits is collated and cost assurance processes are followed
- Subsidary of Aldar
Quantity Surveyor
Proscape llc
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed estimation processes for a range of landscaping projects, including parks, residential developments, and commercial spaces
- Assisted in the preparation of bid proposals by providing detailed cost breakdowns and comprehensive feasibility studies
- Collaborated with design teams to optimize project plans and materials selection to align with budget constraints
- Conducted regular site visits to assess progress and monitor cost implications of design changes
- Successfully resolved contractual disputes and claims through careful negotiation and documentation analysis
Quantity Surveyor
Desertman General Contracting
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Client: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
- Consultant: Sargent & Lundy
- Main Contractor: ACC (For Civil & Road Works)
- Projects: BARAKAH NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, PHASE-1, Western Region, Abu Dhabi
- Project Value: AED 30 Million
- Project Scope: Earth & Road Works (Formation, Sub Grade, Geotextile, Sub Base, Base Course, Asphalt Binder & Surface Course, Prime & tact Coating)
Quantity Surveyor
Traverse Surveys
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Client: ADCO
- Main Contractor: Kelvin Gulf llc
- Projects: Construction of Cicpa Camps at Shah, Abu Dhabi Power Network Upgrade Project at all ADCO Fields (ASAB, BAB, BUHASA, SHAH)
- Project Value: AED 19 Million, AED 30 Million respectively
- Client: Aldar Properties
- Main Contractor: Athena Emirates llc
- Sub-Contractor: Citiscape llc
- Projects: Zone K, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Midfield Terminal Project, Airport-Abu Dhabi
- Project Value: AED 150 Million, AED 32 Million respectively
- Project Scope: Pump Station, Landscaping & Irrigation Works
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU-HYD
01.2007 - 01.2011
Advance Post Graduate Diploma - Piping Design & Engineering (Process Piping)
MIT
01.2011 - 01.2012
Skills
- E Take OFF
- AutoCAD
- CANDY
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Ariba
- Microsoft Office
- MS AX Dynamics
- CAESAR-II Stress Analysis Software for Piping
- PDMS
- CAEPIPE
- Interpersonal communication
- Presentation Skills
- Multicultural environment
- Team leadership
- Role playing
Languages
English
Arabic (Working Knowledge)
Urdu
Hindi
Telugu
Custom
References can be provided on request.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 06/03/90
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Islam
Certification
C201 - Construction Estimating & Valuations
RICS Aspirant - Currently perusing MRICS through the Quantity Surveying Pathway
Timeline
Asst. Manager - Cost Control
Red Sea Global
03.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Quantity Surveyor
Basatin Landscaping SP llc
01.2022 - 02.2024
Quantity Surveyor
Proscape llc
05.2017 - 09.2021
Quantity Surveyor
Desertman General Contracting
07.2016 - 05.2017
Quantity Surveyor
Traverse Surveys
05.2014 - 07.2016
Advance Post Graduate Diploma - Piping Design & Engineering (Process Piping)
MIT
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
JNTU-HYD
01.2007 - 01.2011
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