Halabi Mushi
Dodoma
Summary
Seasoned Quantity Surveyor with many years in cost management and related work. Managed projects from inception to completion, including initial cost projections, negotiation with contractors, regular reports, and revised projections for presentation to executive officials and client correspondence maximizing customer satisfaction. Skillful management professional apt at maintaining project control and forging long-term client relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
Benjamin mkapa Hospital
Dodoma, Tanzania
04.2022 - Current
- Negotiated and analyzed costs for tenders and contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepared estimates to use in vendor or subcontractor selection.
- Managed project costs from initial calculations to final figures, minimizing expenses where possible.
- Advised on procurement strategy, optimizing cost and quality of materials and labor.
- Liaised with external auditors during financial reviews to provide accurate information regarding expenditure.
- Established cost monitoring procedures and reporting systems.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to optimize project costs.
- Managed project funding sources and related financial aspects, including invoicing and payment verification.
- Negotiated final accounts post-completion, accounting for variances between projections and actual costs to obtain agreement regarding payments required to settle accounts.
- Managed variations to contracts ensuring all parties are aware of additional charges or discounts applied.
- Conferred with staff and management to coordinate business operations.
- Audited existing contracts to identify areas where savings can be made without compromising quality or service levels.
- Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
- Reviewed tender documents and advised clients on commercial implications of proposed works or services.
- Conducted detailed analysis of materials, labour costs and other associated expenses to ensure accuracy of project costs.
- Consulted with clients, vendors or architects to make estimates and resolve conflicts.
- Produced summary and itemized expense reports for monthly presentation to clients, updating clients on project cost projection and rate of progress.
Project Manager
Tumaini Civil works ltd
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Managed project operations, budget and timeline and collaborated with stakeholders to review status.
- Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Prepared reports detailing progress updates for senior management.
- Mitigated risk, coordinated plans and updated specifications to maintain safety and OSHA compliance.
- Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to ensure compliance and top quality control.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Oversaw daily on-site construction operations, ensuring projects met design specifications and safety standards.
- Monitored changes in scope or design, managing any necessary contract adjustments.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Established relationships with construction manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and objectives.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Conducted post-construction evaluations to assess project successes and areas for improvement.
Company Quantity Surveyor
Tumaini Civil Works Ltd
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Reviewed material and labor costs to help make build-or-buy decisions.
- Visited construction sites to gather information regarding access, drainage, topography and utilities availability affecting contract negotiations.
- Ensured compliance with quality, building standards, and regulations in cost estimations.
- Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
- Evaluated project outcomes to provide insights for future cost planning and risk management.
- Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
- Managed project costs from initial calculations to final figures, minimizing expenses where possible.
- Maintained records of all agreements made between parties involved in a contract for future reference purposes.
- Conducted studies to determine data regarding standard hour and related costs.
- Conducted detailed cost analysis and estimations for construction projects to ensure budget adherence.
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Bill and Cost East Africa Ltd
Zanzibar, Tanzania
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with general contractors and design team to develop itemized cost estimate reports for presentation to executive and administrative officials.
- Coordinated with project stakeholders to provide cost and progress reports.
- Created detailed records of materials purchased and their associated costs.
- Analyzed project mandatory, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
- Verified contractor invoice charges against original project contracts and communicated with contractors to clarify discrepancies.
- Conducted cost analysis and developed budget estimates for upcoming projects.
- Negotiated final accounts post-completion, accounting for variances between projections and actual costs to obtain agreement regarding payments required to settle accounts.
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Economics
Ardhi University
Dar Es Salaam06-2017
High School Diploma -
Karatu Secondary School
Arusha02-2013
Skills
- Resource forecasting
- Cost planning
- Dispute resolution
- Feasibility studies
- Budget planning
- Bill of quantities
- Cash flow forecasting
- Financial control
- Report preparation
- Proposal coordination
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Value engineering
- Cost estimation
- Document preparation
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Promoted from projects quantity surveyor to project manager in 2020 at Tumaini Civil works ltd
Affiliations
- Volleyball player
References
- QS George Thobias
- Eng Felix Nhwagi
- QS Hamidu Ngililiea
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
Benjamin mkapa Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Tumaini Civil works ltd
01.2020 - 03.2022
Company Quantity Surveyor
Tumaini Civil Works Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2022
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Bill and Cost East Africa Ltd
08.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Building Economics
Ardhi University
High School Diploma -
Karatu Secondary School
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