Waseem Abbas

Job Responsibilities:

·        Processing of Variations including;

o   Document Preparation and Review: Prepare, assist with, and review all necessary documentation related to ERIs (Variations) and Work Orders. Ensure that all documents are complete, accurate, and in compliance with contract agreements.

o   Follow up Process of Management: Follow up the process of ERIs and Work Orders for approval, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely and efficient approval.

o   Contract Compliance: Verify that all ERIs and Work Orders adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the contract agreement, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.

·        Raising Notification and claiming all types of Variations. Including all the backups, i.e.

o   Providing reason of variation i.e.

§  Changes in IFC Drawings.

§  Changes in Approved Shop Drawings.

§  Site Instructions by the Main Contractor, Consultant or Client.

·        Providing backups of comparison i.e. what was in the Contract / Agreement and what is now.

·        Preparing Rate Buildups for new items came in the variation.

·        Preparing and monitoring Change Management log and follow up to Contractor for approval.

·        Advise of Contractual requirements

·        Drafted Interim and Final Account Payment recommendations, ensuring accurate financial assessments and compliance with contractual obligations.

·        Conducted detailed assessments of Variations, analyzing impacts on project scope and cost, and prepared comprehensive Monthly Cost Reports for senior management review.

·        Preparing Advance, Interim and Final Payment Applications. Including all the backups, i.e.

o   Markup drawings for site progress.

o   Approved Material Inspections for delivered material.

o   Approved Work Inspection for work completed.

·        Preparing Payment Certificates for subcontractors and suppliers.

·        Preparing log for Payment Application (Claims) and Payment Certificates (payables)

·        Coordinated with the Site team to gather and submit necessary documents to the Contractor/Consultant for review and processing. Managed pre-contractual issues including Scope of Works, Bills of Quantities, and Technical Evaluations, as well as post-contractual matters such as fees, payment terms, variations, obligations, insurance, certificates, extensions, dispute resolution, and technical issues.

·        Managed record sheets for pre- and post-contractual tasks, ensuring timely follow-up and completion of work within target deadlines to avoid delays and issues

·        Managing for the correspondence and required in order to get TOC & DLP smoothly and in time.

·        Prepared contractual letters and correspondences.

·        Administered and maintained variation orders, contract logs, and payment logs.

·        Assisting the Project Manager and Managing Director in all commercial and contractual aspects of the project.

·        Preparing and representing comprehensive reports on the assigned projects (i.e. Project completed, balance and forecast)

·        Participate in company’s month financial progress meeting and be part in preparation of minutes of meeting.

·        Providing support to PM and MD on financial matters throughout the course of work in the project.

·        Monitor the costing of whole project, throughout the project by maintaining the logs.

·        Identify and record the potential variations by comparing contract drawings or schedule with the latest drawings or schedules

·        Manage the payment process for Sub-Contractor and supplier’s & Follow up for Payment Certificate from Main Contractor

·        Coordination with the site team (Site Engineer, Forman) to ensure the progress at site for smooth payment claims each month

·        Maintaining project records and documentation.

·        Managed the Change Management process during the construction phase, identifying and evaluating financial implications of contract Variations, and providing strategic advice to mitigate risks and control costs.

·        Oversaw significant Provisional Sum and Prime Cost packages, including tendering processes and re-measurements, to ensure budgetary alignment and contractual compliance throughout project execution.