Manu Jose
Ellerslie,AUK
Summary
Experienced Quantity Surveyor and Estimator with over 8 years of expertise in construction, quantity surveying, estimation, and procurement. Demonstrated success in effectively managing a wide range of projects, including residential and commercial buildings, roads, bridges, footpaths, and civil projects. Skilled in utilizing modern estimation methodologies, software, and making strategic decisions. Possesses in-depth knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and is well-versed in New Zealand Construction Contracts 3910 and the New Zealand Quantity Surveyors Handbook.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Jobs
AWF Group
09.2024 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Dubai Holding Real Estate (DHRE)
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Processed payments for the contractors and consultants and prepared payment certificates
- Evaluated and assessed the variations, and claims submitted by the contractor’s and consultants
- Negotiated with consultants and contractors for variations
- Negotiated with contractor’s and consultants and agree on new rates
- Prepared tender packages for contractors and consultants
- Monitored and updated the cost report and submitted every month for management approval
- Arranged meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve the contractual and commercial issues
- Drafted and issued contractual correspondences
- Ensured that the project budgets are in line with the company business plan
Estimator & Quantity Surveyor
EHAF Consulting Engineer’s
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Prepared tender packages for the contractor’s and material suppliers
- Evaluated and assessed tender submissions from contractor’s
- Prepared and submitted technical and commercial submission to the clients
- Did quantity take off and prepared schedule of price for pre-tender estimate
- Assessed value engineering proposals
- Evaluated and assessed potential variations, claims, and cost proposals submitted by the contractor
- Monitored risks, payment, insurance, variations, and value engineering registers
- Prepared and submitted cost report to client every month to forecast the anticipated final cost of the project
- Arranged workshops with different stake holders of the project to resolve the contractual and commercial issues of the project
Estimator & Quantity Surveyor
Pivot Engineering LLC
03.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed projects and estimations in the estimation department with a focus on pre-tender activities
- Conducted site visits, performed quantity take-offs, and secured quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for accurate cost analysis
- Did estimation using software’s like Cost X and Planswift
- Prepared schedule of price (SOP)
- Coordinated and compiled technical and commercial bid submissions, supported the project execution team on post-contract award
- Prepared tender packages for subcontractors and suppliers, and developed responsibility matrices for seamless coordination with design, production, quality, and installation teams
- Procured materials and subcontractors during the post-award stage, ensured timely deliveries
- Prepared and submitted monthly payment applications, followed up on payments, and ensured timely collections
- Prepared budget after project award and budget monitored and managed until project completion
- Prepared cost report as part of the cost control
- Performed site measurements for re-measurement projects related to monthly claims
- Prepared and submitted variation orders for instructed changes and updates to IFC and shop drawings
- Drafted and issued contractual and project-related correspondence, ensuring compliance with contract terms
- Managed project execution in line with the standard forms of conditions of contract, including commercial risk management
- Ensured adherence to HSE policies and procedures during project execution
Quantity Surveyor
Morganti GCC - Abu Dhabi
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Prepared tender packages for the contractor’s and material suppliers
- Evaluated and assessed tender submissions from contractor’s
- Prepared and submitted technical and commercial submission to the clients
- Did quantity take off and prepared schedule of price for pre-tender estimate
- Assessed value engineering proposals
- Evaluated and assessed potential variations, claims, and cost proposals submitted by the contractor
- Monitored risks, payment, insurance, variations, and value engineering registers
- Prepared and submitted cost report to client every month to forecast the anticipated final cost of the project
- Arranged workshops with different stake holders of the project to resolve the contractual and commercial issues of the project
Education
Masters in Construction - Construction - Quantity Surveying
Massey University
Auckland, NZBachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Calicut
Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Advanced problem solving
- Negotiation skills
- Estimation
- Quantity surveying
- Commercial management
- Contract administration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analyzing large data sets
- Customer service
- Identifying trends
- Analytical abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Computer proficiency
- Multitasking abilities
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Organization and time management
- Active listening
- Financial oversight
- Decision-making
- Verbal communication
Affiliations
- NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS), M14629
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK, 6562356
Computer Literacy
Cost X, RFMS, Plan Swift, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), AutoCAD
Residency
NZ Resident
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Casual Jobs
AWF Group
09.2024 - Current
Quantity Surveyor
Dubai Holding Real Estate (DHRE)
01.2023 - 06.2024
Estimator & Quantity Surveyor
EHAF Consulting Engineer’s
06.2021 - 12.2023
Estimator & Quantity Surveyor
Pivot Engineering LLC
03.2015 - 05.2021
Quantity Surveyor
Morganti GCC - Abu Dhabi
01.2013 - 02.2015
Masters in Construction - Construction - Quantity Surveying
Massey University
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Calicut
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