Mohamed Zafnas MCIArb, BSc (Hons)

Experience

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  Sun Construction

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2015

  Assistant Quantity Surveyor

  • Quantities take off from construction drawing.• Preparation of Bill of Quantities (BOQ).• Preparation of subcontractor’s documents.• Preparation of built-up rate.• Comparison of tender and construction drawings.• Comparison of subcontractor tender price.• Preparing interim valuation and payment application.• Negotiation & finalization of sub contractor’s payment certificate.• Checking, evaluating & certifying subcontractor’s progress of works done.

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  Thermo LLC

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

  Quantity Surveyor

  • Quantity takes off for interim payments, variations and procure the goods.• Preparation of Bill of Quantities.• Preparation of Rate Analysis.• Verifying progress measurements in collaboration with Site Engineers.• Preparing the Main contractor’s interim progress payments.• Preparing Sub-Contractors to progress payment claims, measurement, and certification.• Maintain records of site measurements and quantities.• Timely entries of all Main Contract & Subcontract Payment Certificates.• Assessment of Sub-Contract’s variations/claims• Settlement of provisional sum & prime cost items.• Preparing the main and sub-contractors final account and project closeout• Handling all contractual correspondence in coordination with the Project Manager and Contracts & Claims Manager. Show less

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  Prime Engineering Projects

  May 2017 - Jul 2021

  Sr. Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator

  • Identify the changes of the Works, notify the Contractor, maintain the contemporary records and prepare the full detailed claims with all kind of substantiated documents, submit and follow up to the receipt of Variation Order (Change Control Management).• Prepare the monthly progress/payment applications to the Contractor for the cut-off date; follow up on the payment certificate and payment.• Provide contractual advice to the construction team to avoid delay penalties, damage charges and HSE fines. (Mitigate the delay, acceleration, Follow safety rules, Etc.)• Provide full support to the third party to prepare the EOT, Prolongation cost claim, and Labor Disruption Claim.• Prepare the monthly internal commercial reports against the agreed budget by compiling all payment/cost-related information and present to the commercial manager. • Draft contractual correspondences for the issuance to the Contractor and Subcontractors. • Draft contract agreements for the Subcontractors. • Preparation of statement of the claim to and other necessary support to the Lawyer and Quantum expert for the arbitration process against the disputed claims. • Review/verify the subcontractor’s payment application for the progress and supporting documents. • On contract completion, request the TOC with all kind of supporting documents and submit the Statement at completion upon receive of TOC. • Provide quantities for the purchase of material and ensure proper document control in order to avoid discrepancies in the received quantities.• Communicating with the commercial manager and project managers regarding the project’s status and progress.• Tendering to appoint Sub Contractors/Suppliers, vendor negotiation, and prepare technical and commercial comparison.• Keep tracking of the construction materials and inventory. Show less

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  Etisalat Services Holding LLC

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

  Contracts Manager

  • Review the contracts, identify and address risks and issues, and advise the business on risks, issues, and potential situations for each transaction or matter.• Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with prescribed procurement requirements and conduct fee negotiations.• Leads the procurement process (Analyzing bidders based on prerequisites, short-listing the bidders, negotiating and suggesting) when it's required. • Coordinate all matters with the operation team regarding contract administration, claims, disputes and contract interpretation.• Construct, negotiate, and manage contractual change with suppliers and subcontractors• Manage subcontracts throughout project lifecycles• Identify potential claims, check for compliance with applicable contractual terms, and ensure effective negotiation and settlement of claims.• Analyze service providers' disputed claims based on a contractual and legal point of view and prepare case reports, including contractual and legal analysis, calculation of the claim, and suggestions. • Advise about insurance policies and their business benefits and procure the policies through the insurance consultant or brokers.• Formulate suggestions (Risk Transfer) to remedy the failure to meet contractual suggestions.• Reviews and makes recommendations for improvement to existing Organization's contract templates and processes.• Responsible for the timely preparation of legal and contractual documents such as; Request for Proposals (RFP), Instruction• Manage systems and procedures for the monitoring of external and internal contracts to ensure that contractual compliance issues are resolved both timely and effectively. • Manage Contract Administration Team • Strong knowledge and adherence to the Organization's Delegation of Authority, Contracts Policy & Procedure, relevant internal governance and risk management frameworks, Show less

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  UCC Holding

  Oct 2023 - now

  Senior Contracts Manager