Dhanesh Soman

Experience

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  Universal Engineering services

  Dec 2004 - Apr 2008

  Procurement Officer

  • Responsible to provide hard bid, budget, and detailed cost estimates in proposal and bid package submissions.• Coordinated with subcontractors on pricing, scope of work and bid/ proposals.• Analyzed and evaluated bid abstract.• Client interface and primary point of contact; management of overall project budgets.• Preparation of proposals for mechanical, electrical and engineering services.• Establishing the communications with the supporting departments.

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  Procon Emirates LLC

  Jun 2009 - May 2010

  Sr.Quantity Surveyor

  The preparation of Bills and/or Schedules of Quantities of materials, labor and services required in the construction and equipment of building, or engineering works.The preparation and valuation of progress and final payments in connection with any contract or sub-contract, and preparation of Quotation & Invoice's.The appraisal of the value of proposed constructions or other structures already erected.The preparation of specifications when required so to do.Acting as arbitrator in cases of dispute in connection with building, or engineering work, when required so to do.To advise from time to time on cost management, or value management.To carry out such other duties as may properly be those of a Quantity Surveyor. Some of Major Projects Handled: Meydan Race Course (Dubai) Mirdif City Centre (Dubai) Mirdif Sealant Job Rashidiya Car Park (Dubai) Khalifa Bridge (AUH) Qasr Al Hosan (AUH) Show less

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  National Waterproofing, Restoration & Fireproofing

  May 2010 - Jan 2012

  Division Manager

  National Waterproofing Co. Started its Fireproofing Div 2 years back but now its one of the leading company for Passive Fireproofing, mainly working with New Doha Intl. Airport and many other prestigious projects in the Pipeline here in Doha Qatar . Additionally to Passive Fireproofing (Intumescent & Cementitious & Epoxy Based),we have Anti Corrosion Painting System, High Performance (Polyurethane Painting System) etcCurrently In -charge of the entire Fireproofing Div for respective projects.Coordinating the site progress meetings with Client's project engineers, monitoring the work to be as per plans and specification.Constant contact with the manufacture's rep. to maintain the flow of material and to assure the performance is in accordance with manufacture's recommendation. To carry out such other duties as may properly be those of a Quantity Surveyor. Show less

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  RISE & SHINE TRADING AND CONTRACTING Co. W.L.L

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2014

  Project Manager

  Passive Fireproofing on Structural Steel,In-tumescent & Cementitious Fireproofing,Fire Protection System,Division ManagementProject ManagementProject EstimationBusiness Development

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  PARALLEL INSULATION TRADING & CONTRACTING

  Mar 2014 - Feb 2016

  Business Development Operations Manager

  Passive Fireproofing on Structural Steel & Fire stopping worksIn-tumescent & Cementitious Fireproofing,Fire Protection System,Division ManagementProject ManagementProject EstimationBusiness Development

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  AL ALIA TRADING & CONTRACTING CO WLL

  Feb 2016 - May 2018

  Operations Manager

  a) Developing project baselines; monitoring & controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects b) Interacting with target market clients for studying their requirements and making detailed proposal / presentation of products; highlighting and defining the core benefits of the productsc) Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize the outputd) Supervising activities for marketing of products / projects and handling the complete cycle of the project management entailing requirement estimation and final execution of projecte) Organizing / participating project review meetings for evaluating project progress & de-bottleneckingf) Coordinating with external agencies for techno-commercial negotiations, preparation of contract documents, cost estimates, including billing, variation proposals, etc.g) Liaising with Consultants, Contractors, Sub-Contractors & External Agencies for determining technical specifications, approvals and obtaining statutory clearancesh) Listing the resource needs for projects, after considering the budgetary parameters seti) Leading a team of professionals; ensuring suitable deployment and timely availability of Engineers. Show less

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  EMCON Trading & Contracting Al Jaber Group

  May 2018 - Feb 2022

  Project Engineer / Incharge Fireproofing Division
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  Galfar Al Misnad Engineering and Contracting W.L.L.

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2024

  Operations Manager
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  Llyod Insulations Ltd

  Sept 2024 - now

  Additional General Manager

  Sales and Contracts