Surv. Alhassan Karim (MGhIS)
Tema
Summary
Perceptive Quantity Surveyor offering eight years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
Masuab Consult Limited
09.2018 - Current
- Preparing estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Researching construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
- Reviewing all consultant drawings and making recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Working with Autodesk Revit software to prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), tender and contract documentation.
- Collaborating with contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing payment certificates.
- Preparing bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new business.
- Staying current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Evaluating contractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Attending project meetings to provide updates and insights on project progress.
Clerk of Works
Masuab Consult Limited
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Familiarized myself with all working drawings and ensuring that works are carried out to contract standards and within schedule relative to contractor's programme of works
- Took measurements and samples on site to ensure that materials meet specifications and quality standards
- Prepared monthly reports with records of progress of works, materials, labour, equipment and weather details
- Enforced health and safety legislations on site and reporting any shortfalls observed to the architect
- Arranged for and attended all site meetings with the principal consultant
- Took minutes during site meetings.
Site Supervisor/Engineer
CELL Construction Limited
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Performed supervisory duties on all construction works at the Kasapreko waterfront project and occasionally to assist with supervision on other project sites
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Studied all working drawings provided by architect with the team and translated it onto the ground
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Performing site related tests on materials to ensure material quality and workability.
National Service Personnel
Regional Maritime University (RMU)
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Service Personnel for Estate Office, Regional, Performed supervisory role for maintenance works on existing assets as well as onnew projects
- Succeeded in supervising the construction of an office extension building from start tocompletion with minimum supervision
- Organised documents and liaised with suppliers to meet departmental requests
- Took necessary steps to resolve any problems that arose concerning any universityasset upon receiving a maintenance request from the user department
- Compiled tender documents and assisted with tender evaluation process for upcomingcontracts
- Office management including, typing correspondence and documents, preparingmemos and letters, writing expenditure and petty cash for purchases, preparing jobcards for artisans and preparing minutes for meetings
- Performed daily sanitary inspection of all offices and grounds on campus.
Intern Quantity Surveyor
Architectural and Engineering Services Ltd, AESL
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Successfully completed several taking off tasks from working drawings and measuredworks
- Engaged in numerous site visits with supervisor to take measurements for processinginterim payment certificates
- Prepared bills of quantities using excel work sheet under little supervision
- Tutored other interns on the basic principles of quantity surveying and guided themespecially in taking-off from drawings for official purposes
Education
BSc. - Construction Technology and Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi2012
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Mfantsipim School
Cape Coast2008
Skills
- Taking-off and BOQ preparation
- Contract practice and administration
- Construction cost control and analysis
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) expertise
- Proficiency in construction engineering eg Setting out on site, transferring and taking
- Levels, checking alignment, reading and translating drawings, etc
- Conversant with Microsoft project work schedules and programmes
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (excel, word and PowerPoint)
- Strong construction background both theoretically and practically
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Efficient supervision skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent team player and selfless
- Capable of working under minimum or no supervision
- Quick learner and easily adapts to new working environments
Affiliations
Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS)
Certification
- BIM Masterclass for Quantity Surveyors, Valuers and Estate Managers, CAB Royal Limited
- October 2020 – November 2020
- Autodesk Revit 2019, Autodesk Authorized Training Center
- October 2020 – November 2020
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
Masuab Consult Limited
09.2018 - Current
Clerk of Works
Masuab Consult Limited
05.2017 - 09.2018
Site Supervisor/Engineer
CELL Construction Limited
11.2014 - 10.2016
National Service Personnel
Regional Maritime University (RMU)
09.2013 - 08.2014
Intern Quantity Surveyor
Architectural and Engineering Services Ltd, AESL
05.2012 - 08.2012
BSc. - Construction Technology and Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Mfantsipim School
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