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VENUS THU ZA

VENUS THU ZA

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Summary

Proven Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Contract Manager with an 18-year track record in the construction business, encompassing Main Con, Interior, M&E, and government projects such as LTA. Pre- and post-tender processes, project operations, client handover, and final account commercial, residential, factory, plaza, school, pharmacy, airport, embassy, camp, banks, and MRT. Capable of project pre-planning and delivering successful outcomes within budget, cost, and timetable. Has strong leadership, project management, and communication abilities, as well as a track record of successfully cooperating with stakeholders at all levels. Ready to utilize extensive experience to drive success in a new role.


OBJECTIVES

To enhance cost control methods, minimize waste, and maximize project profitability by utilizing expertise and experience in cost planning, contract administration, project cost management, ISO internal audit and team leadership. Strive to contribute to the organization's success by analysis data from company’s previous projects to identify areas for improvement.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
7

Certificates

1

Degree

1

Diploma

Skills

  • Financial Controls
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Contract Support / Vendor Contracts
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Quantity Take-Offs
  • Project Records / Document Preparation & Organization
  • Database Analysis
  • Documentation Management
  • SQL Expertise
  • Databases: Oracle, SQL Server
  • Proficiency in HTML
  • Audit Support

Work History

OTC Construction Engineering Pte Ltd / OSK Innovation Pte Ltd

Senior Quantity Surveyor
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared cost plans, estimates and budgets for various construction projects
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs
  • Administered contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses
  • Prepare tender documents, tender evaluations and related analysis
  • Prepare Letters of Award and Contract Documentation
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment
  • Generation and submission of progress Valuations, Assessment of Variations and Settlement of Final Account
  • Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with relevant laws
  • Oversee and manage Financial Cost Reporting
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors
  • Attend meetings with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Analyze and compare quotations of various trade elements
  • Review and liaise closely with Project Leader / Manager / MD throughout process of pitching to confirmation and execution
  • Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Work both individually and collaboratively
  • Cost planning and commercial management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software
  • Good analytical and organizational skills for new software / applications applicable to job
  • Managed over internal, external project cost control leading to stop over spend upon project income/ prevent duplicate payment from variation cost 30%.

WAN JIA PLUMBING PTE LTD

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Asst. Project Manager
01.2014 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Conducted cost planning and prepared budgets, estimates, and schedules for various construction projects
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
  • Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers
  • Administered contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
  • Monitored project costs and expenses, identified cost savings opportunities, and prepared cost reports for management review
  • Managed change order process, negotiating with contractors and clients to ensure fair and reasonable pricing
  • Maintained positive relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, attending meetings, providing project updates, and addressing concerns and issues.
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects
  • Suggested methods of payment procedure to use, leading to solve project over spending cost.
  • Worked with minimum 20 vendors per project to select and source construction materials (minimum 10 project parallel on hand)
  • Used Microsoft to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and projects documents.

YONG HOE ENTERPRISE PTE LTD, SINGAPORE

Senior Quantity Surveyor
01.2011 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Quantity Survey work/ Project coordinator /Contract Administration
  • Coordinate scheduling and risk management
  • Coordinate with client and internal team to deliver result on deadlines
  • Assist in tender and Finance Department in tender / ongoing project and manage resources, timeframes, and budget.
  • Project Progress Claims, Payment, Variations and Final Accounts
  • Project Procurement and Purchasing
  • General contracts administration and project documents controlling as per company’s policy and ISO standard.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs
  • Worked with (minimum 15) vendors per project to select and source construction materials. Minimum 5 project parallel on hand and 2 tender per month.

H.K. CONTRACTS PTE LTD

Quantity Surveyor / Asst. Project Manager
01.2008 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Project Coordinator /Asst. Interior Designer and Manager
  • Maintain material suppliers date base
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects
  • Take off quantities and prepare costing and budgets for tenders
  • Source for sub-contractors and suppliers and to assess quotation
  • Posting for tender negotiations
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs
  • Complete tender documents for submission
  • High proficiency in AutoCAD, 2D & 3D software, Photoshop or SketchUp Skills, Other Various Graphic and Rendering Software.
  • Assist research and coordinate in plan and spec analysis in order to provide clear, trackable, and coordinated interpretations of design/drawings for construction.
  • Monitoring project cash flow and coordinate with project accountancy
  • Planning for all project schedule using Microsoft Project and analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports

Number 1 Elevator & Escalator Ltd (OTIS)

Assistant Contract Manger /Project Coordinator
01.2006 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Project Coordinator / Asst. Contract Administrator
  • Assist Project Manager / Director to follow up pre-sale projects c/w construction contract Preparation & Final Account.
  • Find new suitable local / over sea vendors and negotiate until sub-contract bond finalizes
  • Attend meeting, manage, and coordinate with all departments to finish with exact time frame.
  • Assist Project Manager to coordinate for all update information regularly and report any cost incurs in case those items are not capture in contract.
  • Order requires spare parts and arrange to reach site on time from oversea vendors.
  • Control for internal QC according specification for work done.
  • Hand over and training presentation to main contractor c/w testing and commissioning.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events

Education

Diploma - NCC
, United Kingdom

Diploma from Information Technology Business Management
09.2022

University Overview

Total : 8 Modules

- Computer Network

- Computer System

- Skill for Computing

- eBusiness

- Understanding Business Organization

- Database

- Essentials of Management

- Designing and Developing a Website

University of Greenwich
, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science from Computing (with Business Management
08.2022

YANGON UNIVERSITY OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
, Myanmar

Bachelor of Arts from English
03.2006

University Overview

Total : 18 modules

- Myanmar (Module : 101, 201, 301)

- Communicative Skill (Module : 111, 211, 311)

- Philosophy : Elementary Logic (Module : 101)

- World History : 1500 - 1900 (Module : 101)

- World History : 1900 - Present (Module : 201)

- English Literature : Prose, Short stories (Module : 112, 212)

- English Literature : Poetry, Drama (Module : 113, 213, 313)

- English Literature : The Novel (Module : 312)

- English Language : Linguistics, Phonetics (Module : 214)

- English Language : Morphology, Syntax (Module : 314)

- English Language : Phonology, Translation (Module : 315)

Certification

  • Quantity Surveying & Contract Management Course
  • Mechanical Quantity Surveying Course
  • ISO 9001: 2015 (Implementation and Internal Auditor Training)
  • Advance Computer Aided Design Course (AutoCAD_2D, 3D, Isometric)
  • Information and Communication Technology (Level 1)
  • Information and Communication Technology (Level 2)
  • Information and Communication Technology and Project Management (Basic & Advance)

Accomplishments

  • CONDO(A&A work for Interior & Builder work) defect list to hand over to client and developer.)
  • SRC Renovation for 3rd Story
  • CLUB/HOTEL(A&A work Karaoke room and office change to 3 star hotels, Interior, Builder work & M&E service)
  • SCHLUMBERGER Phase 2 & Phase 3
  • OFFICE(A&A work office renovation, Interior, Builder work & M&E service)
  • Microware Computer Showroom @ Funan Centre
  • SHOWROOM(Design and Built Interior upgrading, Carpentry,
  • Electrical System)
  • German Centre (Main Building)
  • OFFICE(Interior upgrading of toilets (18 nos public toilet and 8 executive at L1,L2,L3,L4 & L5))
  • Iknow Showroom @ Funan Centre
  • SHOWROOM(Design and Built Interior upgrading, Carpentry,
  • Electrical System)
VENUS THU ZA