MOHAMED ANSAR MOHAMED SHAFNI

HND (QS & BE) Edexcel, UK.

Dubai, UAE.
Mobile: +971 508052779 / +971 526247278 / +94 771785037
E-mail: mamshafni@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I’m a Professional Quantity Surveyor having technical and commercial knowledge working in
Qatar and Sri Lanka. I have mixed experience of multiple roles and tasks over more than 8 years
working in Construction industry with full range of both Pre and post Contracts. I have undertaken
projects in Residential, Commercial & mixed use civil constructions Projects I am enthusiastic
about my profession, work well in team and am a quick leaner.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Role – Quantity Surveyor

Analysing Contracting, Transporting & Services W.L.L – Doha Qatar. (ACTS)

(April 2012 – April 2015)

Project: Plaza View Residential and Commercial Tower (5B+G+M+22)

Client: Sheikh Al Faizal Bin Mohammed Abdan
Buildup Area: 113000 SQM

Project: 2 x Two Story Villas at Wakara

Client: Jaazeem Mohamed Bin Mohamed Bashwar
Buildup Area: 5780 SQM

Project: Apartment Building (G+3) x 3

Client: Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Jaleel
Buildup Area: 2730 SQM

Pre Contract Core Responsibilities –

 Prequalification & attending related queries.

 Responding to invitation of Tenders with the concern of Management and collection the
documents.
 Receiving pre contract documents from client or consultant and understanding the nature
of work.
 Taking quantities from received drawings and preparing BOQ or if BOQ provided
confirming BOQ quantities with drawings and identifying the extra works if any.
 Preparing monthly cost report and interim evaluation application.
 Negotiate & follow with client to get timely certification of interim application with in
the period stipulated by the contract.
 Rate analysing with the assistance of senior QS and updating the price on BOQ.
 Quotations based Rate analysing with Subcontractors & suppliers.
 Preparing Comparison reports for the Quotations.
 Tender Submissions (Tender bound. Final offer subject to confirmation of the
management, Tender programs & etc.)

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Post Contract Core Responsibilities –

 Preparing monthly cost report and interim evaluation application.

 Negotiate & follow with client to get timely certification of interim application with in
the period stipulated by the contract.
 Reporting on cost variance based on contract scope, contractual requirement, direct &
indirect cost assessment, cost allocation for material & analysis of budget vs. actual.
 Identify, timely issuing of notices of cost/time impact due to changes & preparation of
variation claims with breakdown and prolongation claim with all detail backups.
 Preparation of additional claims & time extension claims.
 Preparation of Variations including finding the supporting documents.
 Cost saving from Value Engineering exercise with the team. .
 Liaise with procurement department during subcontract tendering, review analysis of all
subcontract tenders, attending clarification meeting with potential contractors and
making recommendation regarding final appointment of contractors.
 Evaluating & certifying subcontractors progress claims & other claims.
 Provide feedback to subcontractors on changes or variations to ensure accurate
documentation and application to future components builds.
 Taking off individual measurements for civil works.
 Verifying invoices and forwarding for the payment.
 Negotiate discounts and rebates, payment terms (Cash / Credit).
 Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals.
 Interview, hire and train personnel for Quantity Surveying related activities.
 Attend commercial & contractual meeting with client representatives/ consultant.

Role – Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant.

SPAN ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD. – Sri Lanka.

Engineers and Contractors.
(Jul 2015 – Oct 2016)

Project: Residential Apartments & Villas.

Client: Surangi Rajapaksha & Brothers, Prime Lands Group.
Consultants – Central Engineering Consultancy, Green Tech Engineering Consultants.

Core Responsibilities –

 Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.

 Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
 Perform risk, value management and cost control.
 Provisional Sum (PS) & Prime Cost (PC) adjustments.
 Prepare and analyse costing for tenders.
 Preparation of monthly valuations for all projects.
 Site visits, assessments and projections for future work.
 Cost Planning and budget Establishment.
 Advice on selection of Subcontractors.
 Responsible for subcontract tendering, sub contact agreements, payment assessments,
payment certification (IPC).
 Dealing with consultants’ queries and day to day commercial activities.
 Progresss measurements & joint measurements with consultant.
 Preparation of final accounts with the support of all related documents.
 Attend commercial & contractual meeting with client representatives/ consultant.
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Role - Quantity Surveyor

Edward and Christie - Sri Lanka.

Civil Engineering & Road Development Contractors.
(Jan 2010 – March 2012)

Project: Akkaraipathu Base Hospital Development Project

Client: Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
Value: LKR.1200 million

Core Responsibilities –

 Site Measurement as Required.

 Preparing Interim Application.
 Estimation of quantities of all materials in the construction.
 Quantity take off, material enquiries.
 Estimation and rate analysis for variation works.
 Doing variation Accounts.
 Preparing of the variation order sheet.
 Identifying the variation and negotiate with consultant.
 Meeting with subcontractors for discuss about Quarry and Quotation.
 Checking and finalizing subcontractor’s payment certificate.
 Prepare weekly programme according to Master programme.
 Organizing site activities and work scheduling.
 Preparing Sub Contractor Documents.

Role – Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Master Builders - Sri Lanka.

Civil work Development Contractors.
(Jan 2007 – Nov 2009)

Project: South Eastern University Development Project

Client: Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka
Value: LKR.700 million

Core Responsibilities –

 Take off Quantities.

 Bill checking.
 Site Measurement & Site supervision.
 Preparing Bill of Quantities for the tender with team.
 Estimation of quantities of all materials in the construction.
 Checking and finalizing subcontractor’s payment certificate.
 Prepare weekly programme according to Master programme.
 Organizing site activities and work scheduling.
 Quantity take off, material enquiries.
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PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying & Building Economics.

(International College of Business & Technology Campus. Sri Lanka).
(Awarded by Edexcel, UK) “Merit pass”

 Diploma in Quantity Surveying at Eastern Technical Development Institute, SL.

 Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management at BICT, Sri Lanka.
 Manage Project Procurement at Udemy.
 Master in NLP Trainer Program at Udemy – Approach to Communication, Personal
Development.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

 Student member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

 Student member of Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

 Student member of Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL)

AREAS OF EXPERTS

 Initially Take off measurements for drawings, prepare estimations, prepare a Bill of
Quantities, which is issued with the specification or design concept report for
submitting tenders/ issuing tenders with highly consideration about type of contract
or special clauses in it; Price comparison as per supplier quote and specified vendor
list.

 Contractual issues with respected to condition of contract and other related tender
documents, clear understanding of building regulations and legal guidelines &
having knowledge FIDIC, ICTAD and measurement regulations.

 Provision of cost control services during construction, assessment of the Builder’s

progress claims/ value progress payments at regular intervals, Assessment of
variation value changes to design or quantities which may arise by reference to
appropriate Bill of Quantities, delay claims.

 Analysing the requirement of Manpower, Material, Plant & Equipment Maintain

contractual records and documentation such as receipt and cont. of all contract
correspondence, reports and other related documents.

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DOCUMENTS FAMILIAR WITH

 Conditions of Contract – International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)

 Standard Method of Measurement of Building works (SMM7)
 New Rules of Measurement 2 (NRM2)
 Principal of Measurement International (POMI)
 Civil Engineering Method of Measurement (CESMM3)
 ICTAD Conditions of Contract (SBD 02) Sri Lanka.
 Sri Lankan Standard Method of Measurement (SLS 573)
 Building Schedule of Rates (BSR)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

 Excellent knowledge in Quantity surveying fundamentals in all aspects and special

interest in civil areas.
 Quick learner of modern technologies, good team player with leadership skills &
Innovative.
 Good knowledge of commercial, clerical and accounting principles.
 Ability to integrate well into teams & work towards achieving team results.
 Communicate with clarity essential (English, Tamil, and Hindi).
 Handling multiple tasks flexibly and effectively and deliver work in timely fashion.
 Proficiency in MS office packages, AutoCAD (2D), Internet & E- mail.

 Attended a course of Instruction In First Aid and has passed the Proficiency Held by
The St. John Ambulance Association
 Co – Founder of Minchu Children’s Foundation (Charity work).

PERSONAL PROFILE

 Name : MOHAMED ANSAR MOHAMED SHAFNI.

 Gender : Male.
 Date of Birth : 22nd of January 1990.
 Marital Status : Single
 Religious : Muslim / Islam.
 Nationality : Sri Lankan.
 Passport No : N2373488.
 Driving license : Qatar Driving License & International DL.

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REFEREES

Mr. Samsudeen Mohamed Sams Hakkim,

Trade Commissioner at Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
P.O. Box 113, Colombo, Sri Lanka,
T +94777510053
E-mail hakieemsamsz@gmail.com

Eng. M.M. Munas BSc. Eng (Hons), C Eng, MIE (SL),

Regional Engineer of Agrarian Development,
Department of Agrarian Development, Ampara

0776601463
munasre@yahoo.com

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