Gladstan Vimal Michael MRICS, MSc (QS), B.E, CCMAP

Experience

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  Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2006

  Graduate Trainee Engineer

  • Supervised the mining of 1.5 km of 5m dia D shaped Tunnel, 4 Nos. of 2.4m dia circular inclined (45°) tunnel shafts, 21m wide x 64m length x 52.5m deep Pump House, 21m wide x 64m length x 47.5m deep Surge Pool and 8 Km Irrigation Canal

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  NAEL & BIN HARMAL HYDROEXPORT EST

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2013

  Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Pre tender site visits and inspections.• Reviewing tender documents• Estimation of quantities from tender drawings. Pricing of works based on company’s price library, first principles and lessons learned from previous projects.• Liaising with various departments in preparing and submitting tenders. • Leading a team of Quantity Surveyors from different projects which run in parallel.• Ensuring all procedures as required by the Contract documents is followed.• Evaluating and administering Variation Orders, Day works and Contractual claims.• Liaise with Consultant’s staff and Employer in respect of Contractual matters.• Drafting Contractual letters and other correspondence.• Coordinating with Planning Engineer for Preparing Extension of Time (EOT) Claims.• Prepare, review and submit monthly Interim Payment Certificates.• Prepare, review and submit Final account and close out.• Liaise with insurance companies and loss adjusters in settling insurance claims related to construction loss/damage.• Preparing, reviewing, monitoring and reporting cash flow of the project.• Monitoring daily progress of the project and computing work done value.• Reviewing monitoring and reporting Project Financial Status, cost /value analysis.Projects Handled:1. O1537, Al Ain Asset Enhancement Scheme, Construction of Trunk Sewerage & TSE Infrastructure – Part 2 (AED 761,148,995)2. Al Hili Residential Complex, Phase 1 (AED 597,000,539)3. Construction, Completion and Maintenance of Infrastructure Works for Neima Residential Complex, Phase 2 (AED 198, 690, 975)4. Infrastructure Works for the Public Housing Project, Neima, Phase 1, Al Ain (AED 212,240,912)5. MT5, Storm Water Drainage of the Western Area of Al-Ain, Phase 1 (AED 78,988,069)6. Minor Roads & Parking in Al-Ain, Stage 2 (AED 24,344,241)7. M35, Upgrading of the Main Sewage Treatment Plant in Al-Ain (AED 68,000,000)8. Roads & Infrastructure for “The Emirates Lakes” (Sanam Phase 1) Dubai (AED 5,433,244) Show less

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  Valentine Maritime Gulf L.L.C.

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2018

  Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Coordinated with various departments of the Company to ensure all their requirements are incorporated in the design and executed fit for purpose while enhancing value for money.• Evaluated tenders and advised management on the selection of the Contractor.• Administered the contract which is based on amended FIDIC. • Ensured that all construction security documents and Insurances are in place and valid.• Reviewed and approved Interim Payment Certificates, Materials on Site, Variation Orders, EOT and cost claims.• Managed the termination of a Contractor and appointment of new Contractor to complete the balance Works.• Negotiated, appointed and assisted lawyers, claims consultants, delay expert, quantum expert, and forensic accountant in preparing submissions for Arbitral tribunal.• Prepared and submitted ‘Witness Evidence' for an arbitration case.• Managed the entire arbitration process as party representative. Show less

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  Tawazun Industrial Park - TIP

  Jul 2018 - now

  • Performed complete contract management and cost management as Senior Quantity surveyor in multiple roles.• Prepared and reviewed cost plans and cost estimates.• Procured and managed Consultants and Contractors for several projects.• Drafted Contract particulars and appendices, prepared and compiled Tender documents.• Negotiated Contract conditions, evaluated received bids, conducted commercial negotiations and prepared recommendation reports.• Led all commercial aspects of the projects with the internal and external stakeholders.• Forecasted cash flow for Projects, annual and five year cash flows for planned projects.• Administered the contracts including the supervision, review, monitoring, and reporting on consultancy and construction Contracts, Budget and Cost Control.• Reviewed and certified advance payments, interim payments, retention release and final payment.• Reviewed, assessed, valued variations and made recommendations to the management/Client.• Reviewed, identified and tracked causes, checked validity and entitlement, assessed and determined time and cost impacts of claims and made recommendations to the management/client.• Audited and certified Final accounts.• Administered and handled multiple Contracts simultaneously.• Managed and resolved claims and disputes. • Successfully managed an arbitration starting from Notice of arbitration, hearing and until Final award, including appointment of legal counsel, expert witnesses. Coordinated the entire arbitration process, prepared and reviewed all submissions made to the tribunal, handled Redfern schedule in document disclosure exercise, discussed and finalized strategies.• Advised project management team on contractual and commercial matters including risk management.• Liaised with legal representative over contract clauses.• Procured and managed various Sub-Contracts for the In-house Contracting Company. Show less

  • Assistant Contracts Manager - Projects

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor

    Jul 2018 - May 2024